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FCW Commissioning

Commissioning our new Families’ and Children’s Worker

On Sunday 1 September we were pleased to welcome Gary Pickett to St Andrew’s & St Cuthman’s as our Families’ and Children’s Worker. Gary comes with experience of similar work at other churches

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Commissioning our new Families’ and Children’s Worker

On Sunday 1 September we were pleased to welcome Gary Pickett to St Andrew’s & St Cuthman’s as our Families’ and Children’s Worker. Gary comes with experience of similar work at other churches in the Diocese.

Fr Mark formally commissioned Gary at the 9.30 Holy Communion service, and thanked all those whose support made it possible for us to employ Gary for at least three years. A video of the commissioning can be viewed here.

Evening with Peter James

Steyning Bookshop presents ‘An Evening with Peter James’

25 September, 7:30pm

Our friends from Steyning Bookshop are returning to the Church of St Andrew & St Cuthman for another interview with a well-known crime writer.
Peter James will tell us
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Steyning Bookshop presents ‘An Evening with Peter James’

25 September, 7:30pm

Our friends from Steyning Bookshop are returning to the Church of St Andrew & St Cuthman for another interview with a well-known crime writer.
Peter James will tell us about One of Us is Dead, the 20th book in his best-selling Roy Grace series. These police thrillers, set in Brighton, have seen 23 million books sold worldwide, and have been adapted into three ITV series starring John Simm.
TICKETS: Event is SOLD OUT – contact the bookshop in case of any cancellations

Pet service

Pet service

Sunday 8 September 4pm

Steyning Parish Church will be holding a Pet Service at St Andrew’s and St Cuthman’s on 8 September at 4pm.

Pets are a blessing to us, let us thank God for them.
Join us

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Pet service

Sunday 8 September 4pm

Steyning Parish Church will be holding a Pet Service at St Andrew’s and St Cuthman’s on 8 September at 4pm.

Pets are a blessing to us, let us thank God for them.
Join us to celebrate our wonderful animal companions and the
constant joy they bring. Everyone welcome – with or without pets
Please bring pets for blessings – if your pet is nervous about attending ‘in person’, then you can bring a photograph instead.

 

Sing out Sister

Sing out Sister – ‘The Greatest of These is Love’

The ever-popular Sing Out Sister Choir returns to St Andrew’s & St Cuthman’s Church on Saturday 7 September at 4:00pm for a musical celebration of love, including popular songs, jazz,

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Sing out Sister – ‘The Greatest of These is Love’

The ever-popular Sing Out Sister Choir returns to St Andrew’s & St Cuthman’s Church on Saturday 7 September at 4:00pm for a musical celebration of love, including popular songs, jazz, and hits from the stage and movies. Christabel Cossins and the choir are joined by trumpeter, Rob Heasman and musicians for an afternoon dedicated to the theme of love.

Christabel writes: “In a world where turmoil often takes centre stage, this event aims to bring us back to the central command of love, through a selection of contemporary songs.  Join us for an afternoon of music celebrating love’s enduring power and its vital role in our lives.”

This is a free concert.  All are welcome.  The concert will last for about a hour and a half and will include refreshments. There will be an opportunity to make donations to St. Barnabas Hospice and Steyning Parish Church.

Admission of Churchwardens

Admission of Churchwardens

On Saturday 29 June our churchwardens were formally admitted to office by the Archdeacon of Chichester, the Venerable Luke Irvine-Capel at the church of St Mary, West Chiltington, along with the wardens from other churches in the

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Admission of Churchwardens

On Saturday 29 June our churchwardens were formally admitted to office by the Archdeacon of Chichester, the Venerable Luke Irvine-Capel at the church of St Mary, West Chiltington, along with the wardens from other churches in the deanery. Churchwardens have to be ‘sworn in’ each year following election at the Annual Meeting of Parishioners.

Churchwardens290624The picture shows Archdeacon Luke with Sarah Lavery (right) and our new warden Kate Burnett. Bill Thomson (far left) has now handed over warden duties to Kate.

Hanover Band

‘Cuth-bourne’ Festival?

On Saturday 22 June we had a remarkable opportunity in St Andrew’s & St Cuthman’s to hear a major concert by one of the country’s finest baroque music ensembles.

The Hanover Band played all six of Bach’s Brandenburg

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‘Cuth-bourne’ Festival?

On Saturday 22 June we had a remarkable opportunity in St Andrew’s & St Cuthman’s to hear a major concert by one of the country’s finest baroque music ensembles.

The Hanover Band played all six of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos. The afternoon began with three concertos, Nos 1, 2 and 4. This was followed by a picnic with prosecco, wine or juice in the Vicarage Garden – echoes of Glyndebourne – before the early evening return to the church for concertos 5, 6 and 3 (finishing with the best known and most stirring of them all). The acoustics of our Norman building proved ideally suited to the instruments like the harpsichord, recorders and viola de gamba.

Many thanks to the Friends of Steyning Parish Church as well as our own volunteers for making this very special event possible.

Bookshop event 17 June 2024

A very special event

Many thanks to our friends at Steyning Bookshop who, to mark Independent Bookshop Week, arranged a Crime Writers’ Forum in Steyning Parish Church on 17 June. Over 150 people attended the sell-out event, which featured well-known

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A very special event

Many thanks to our friends at Steyning Bookshop who, to mark Independent Bookshop Week, arranged a Crime Writers’ Forum in Steyning Parish Church on 17 June. Over 150 people attended the sell-out event, which featured well-known author William Shaw interviewing local crime writer Elly Griffiths and ‘borderline National Treasure’ Revd Richard Coles.

Elly and Richard (William too) had new books to discuss and to sign afterwards. We learned a lot about the authors, their different methods and their history – who knew that William first interviewed Richard (then of the Communards) for a music publication in the 1980s? Or about the pencilled notes from her editor in the margins of Elly’s manuscripts (or that Beeding Cement Works features in her latest book)?

Hanover Band

Hanover Band – 22 June

The Hanover Band returns to Steyning Parish Church on Saturday, 22 June. The Band will perform all six of JS Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos in church over two sessions – 3:30pm and 6pm. Concert prices start

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Hanover Band – 22 June

The Hanover Band returns to Steyning Parish Church on Saturday, 22 June. The Band will perform all six of JS Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos in church over two sessions – 3:30pm and 6pm. Concert prices start at £25 to cover both performances. Picnics cost £12 per head, or feel free to bring your own. Concert tickets for under 25s are free for this amazing concert.

Hanover Band

The Hanover Band orchestra comprises some of the best period instrument specialists in the UK, and the acoustics of our church lend themselves particularly well to this type of performance. The players are considered to be among the best in their field  – as anyone who heard Handel’s Messiah in Steyning from the Hanover Band in December of 2022 can testify.

Tickets can be booked here.

Pastoral care team inaugurated

Pastoral care team inaugurated

On Sunday 2 June at the 9:30am Eucharist, our pastoral care team was formally commissioned by Fr Mark. The service included specially-chosen hymns and readings appropriate to the occasion. The sermon was preached by Revd Steve

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Pastoral care team inaugurated

On Sunday 2 June at the 9:30am Eucharist, our pastoral care team was formally commissioned by Fr Mark. The service included specially-chosen hymns and readings appropriate to the occasion. The sermon was preached by Revd Steve Gurr, who led the training of the team. Revd Steve’s sermon can be viewed on our YouTube channel here.

If you are, or know somebody in the locality who may be, unwell, feeling lonely, or in need of friendship and prayers, please email: care@steyningparishchurch.org.

Bookshop Event, Richard Coles and Elly Griffths

A very special event – 17 June, 7:30pm

In conjunction with our friends from Steyning Bookshop, to celebrate Independent Bookshop Week and their 40th year in business.

Fabulous crime writers’ event – not one, but three star writers will be

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A very special event – 17 June, 7:30pm

In conjunction with our friends from Steyning Bookshop, to celebrate Independent Bookshop Week and their 40th year in business.

Fabulous crime writers’ event – not one, but three star writers will be at Steyning Parish Church.

Revd RICHARD COLES and ELLY GRIFFITHS will be in conversation with WILLIAM SHAW.

The Revd Richard Coles will be celebrating the release of Murder at the Monastery, the third book in his best-selling Canon Clement series.

Elly Griffiths will be celebrating the release of The Man in Black and Other Stories, a collection of short stories featuring all her best-loved characters.

The discussion will be chaired by fellow thriller writer William Shaw, whose latest book The Wild Swimmers will be on sale on the night. All tickets include a copy of either Murder at the Monastery or The Man in Black. 

More information and tickets available from Steyning bookshop, or online here. This event has NOW SOLD OUT but there is a waiting list. For more information ring 01903 812062.

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