Church In Our Community Meetings
- The Prayer Meetings will be held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, from 5:00 - 6:00 pm in the St Mary's Funtington Church Room. The October & November prayers are on 7th and 21st October, and 4th and 18th November. Do come and join us for a short time of prayer for all aspects of our church and community life.
- The Ideas Meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. The October ideas meetings are on 9th and 30th October, dates in November to be confirmed. Come and contribute your ideas and help plan our events to benefit the community in our Parish.
Everyone warmly welcome!
Interregnum News - Update from the Parochial Church Council (PCC)
The Parish profile for Funtington West Stoke and Sennicotts and Chidham was reviewed this week at the PCC meeting on Thursday 26th October and approved. It has now been forwarded to Mother Jessica (our Rural Dean) and to Archdeacon Luke so that the post can be advertised. The interview panel will be chosen by the PCC nearer the time. Please pray for the speedy appointment of the right person to lead us in our spiritual growth.
Dates for your diary
29th September at 10am - Harvest Festival at St Mary's Funtington. This is a joint service with Chidham and will be followed by a community brunch. Volunteers needed - please see the St Mary's noticeboard.
The Community Choir will sing at the service, and there will be two practices, on Saturday 21st September and Saturday 28th September, 9:30 - 10:30 am at St Mary's Funtington in the Church Room.
Study Group
The Home Group Bible Studies start on Tuesday 24th September until Christmas at Neil and Carolyn Watt's home. We are studying the Book of James. Do get in touch if you would like to join: wattnwatt@gmail.com.
Car Parking
Please can we remind everyone that we officially only have 2 disabled parking spaces and we cannot use the top end of the vicarage drive to turn around. Unfortunately this is still not being respected. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sharing the Chalice during Communion
We have been reminded by our visiting priests that Bishop Martin instructed the Diocese last year that we should all be sharing the Chalice during the Act of Communion and not to intinct (dip our wafers in the wine). This is because drinking from the silver Chalice is less of an infection risk than dipping the wafer. We have been told that if we do not wish to drink from the Chalice we can take communion by sharing the bread only.
Chidham School are still in need of a Governor
If you are interested please talk to Jessica Reid (Rural Dean)
Invitation to try Bell Ringing at St Mary's Funtington
Have you ever thought of trying this fascinating hobby? The next "have a go" session is on Sunday 16th June. You need to be 12 years old or over. Come and see if you would like to take up this wonderful activity.
Data Protection Update
So that we are compliant with the Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) please would everyone complete the "Consent to Share" form at the back of each of our churches and return them to Deborah Hughes or the church wardens.
Vacancies on the PCC
We now have vacancies on the PCC if you think you may like to be more actively involved in the running of the Churches and the Parish in the New Year. No previous experience is needed. Please contact any members of PCC or Carolyn Watt for an application form.
Contactless Giving by Debit/Credit Card
During the Interregnum the website is being regularly updated and any changes and future events will be there so please check from time to time. We also have a “WhatsApp” phone group to which information is also added. If you want to join this group please let Carolyn Watt know.