Next notices will cover 27.07.25 to 10.08.25 Submission date for next notices: Thursday 24th July 2025. A printed version will be in Church at the 27th July 10.00 am service. Please email any submissions to the church office, admin@framfieldchurch.org.uk |
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NOTE: Prayer Diary now has it's own page here |
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SOME SUMMER FUNDRAISING: |
East Hoathly Church SPANISH THEMED SUNDAY FUNDRAISING LUNCH: Tapas, Paella Valenciana, Sorbete de Limon. 1pm Sunday 13th July. Tickets for this lovely afternoon of good food and friendship are £35 pp. More details from David & Beverley on 01825 841094 Posted: 14.05.2025 |
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Opening Hours: The Church will now be open from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Posted: 05.04.2025 |
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THE WEALDWAY CHURCHES: I guess no news is good news, but I’ll try and get an update from the diocese before this week’s PCC meetings…..[James] Posted: 11.07.2025 |
BRICK CHURCH BRICK CHURCH at East Hoathly has now finished for this school year. A huge thankyou to all our stoic volunteers for making Brick church the great success that it is! We are back again on the 15th September. Posted: 11.07.2025 |
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Together Lunches are usually held on the first Sunday of each month in Chiddingly Village Hall (during the winter) and the next one is scheduled, God willing, to be on 5th January for 12.30pm. (there is NOT one this time in December) Everyone is welcome and you don't need to book ... but an email (pf@zereg.com) of intent to come would be helpful, including an indication of any particular food intolerance. Please also say if you would like your email address to be included on a reminder mailing list for future lunches. Posted: 28.11.2024 |
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Help in the churchyard: I am very grateful to all who have helped in any way. What appears to have evolved is the freedom for anyone to come whenever they can. Also perhaps 2-3 people getting together to keep an eye on an agreed smallish area. We can take care of the mowing, It’s the keeping tidy and making it look a bit cared for. It helps us and we will support you. I must admit in 50 yrs + of farming I cannot remember a growing season like this summer. It has been a challenge but gradually we are getting a measure of control. Hopefully as it looks more cared for it will encourage others to join in. I know what we are trying to do is appreciated and despite a testing summer, there is great beauty and peace in this special place in our parish. If you can and would like to be involved in any way no matter how small, then please do give me a ring on 07815 459075. Many Thanks. Peter. Posted: 17.11.2024 |
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FRAMFIELD ART GROUP: will be setting up a display of their latest work in the Church for viewing from Sunday 3rd November - Friday 8th November. They hope that this will encourage others to come and join them. Everyone is welcome. Posted: 21.10.2024 |
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Volunteer needed for Delivering Parish Magazines: Posted: 13.10.2024 |
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The Mission Action Plan (MAP) The Mission Action Plan (MAP) for the next 3-5yrs is now available, in church and on the church website: Here The three PCCs met with Archdeacon Edward, and Emma Arbuthnot from Church House on Tuesday 25th June at 7pm in East Hoathly Church. regarding joining together under the 'umbrella' of one new Benefice. It was a very productive meeting. Please keep this ongoing situation in your prayers. https://framfieldchurch.org.uk/missionactionplan.html Posted: 29.06.2024 |
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Help in the churchyard: We are very grateful to everyone who works diligently in the churchyard. It is greatly appreciated by us and the local community but we really could do with more help as our current workforce isn’t getting any younger or healthier. Even if it’s for the odd hour it all makes a difference. Posted: 31.12.2023 |
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Giving to the Church: We are so grateful for any donations you are able to make. In a rapidly increasing cashless world, we are excited to announce that the church is now equipped with a cashless giving machine. Donations can be made easily using a credit or debit card. Simply select the cause you would like to donate to and the amount you wish to donate and tap your card on the top of the machine. We are currently collecting for the general church fund, and our appeal for funds towards the churchyard. Contact Gaynor for further details. Posted: 31.12.2023 |
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Live Streaming and Recording of Services There will be no live streaming or recording of services for the foreseeable future. I know those of you cannot attend church will miss this facility – I hope we can take it up again in the future but there is no clear way forward at present. Posted: 21.10.2023 |
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Housegroups: At present these meet on Zoom, which works well, but we are considering a new group for those who may wish to meet in person. Posted: 13.08.2023 |
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We have a new Parish Safeguarding Officer – Rowena Martin is now the Safeguarding point of contact. We ensure that all children and adults are kept safe within the church community. Posted: 31.07.2023 (update) |
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Flower Rota - A very BIG thank you to all the ladies that have decorated the Altar and church with lovely flowers during a difficult year and hopefully will be willing to be on the Rota for 2022, please advise if unable to help. Thank you – Margaret Bond Tel. 01825 890807. Posted: 22.11.2021 |
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A plug for Homegroups. Currently about a third of the church attend an online home group. There are two at present: (Weekly) Tuesday mornings 10.30 - 11.30 am; (Fortnightly) Thursday evenings 7.30 pm. Over the past couple of years the groups have been a lifeline to many, particularly those who live alone. Apart from a short Bible study and discussion they do provide an opportunity to socialise and pray for one another when the need arises. The groups are also opening up to those who attend our Sunday services online. Covid has taken its toll and the general Sunday in-person attendance has suffered as a result. However, homegroups provide a constant source of fellowship and support which spiritually buoy’s us up and helps with our general wellbeing and mental health. Details have been sent out to the church family via email but do get in touch if you would like to join one or just give it a go. Office email: admin@framfieldchurch.org.uk. Posted: 22.11.2021 |
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Parking at the Hare & Hounds pub - Reminder: Parking at the Hare & Hounds pub (10.00 am Sunday Service). The landlord is happy for members of the church family to use the pub car park provided cars are parked at the far end of the car park and removed by 11.30 am sharp. Posted: 12.09.2020 |
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Previous Online Sunday Services The previously recorded weekly services may be accessed here or on our Facebook page. Posted: 27.09.2020 |
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Web site for St Thomas a Becket Our church website has now been running for over fifteen years. This third redesign, mainly to adapt to the ever increasing number of users on phones and tablets and their smaller screens, went live on 16th August 2020. The site aims to be a useful resource to church members, and also to reach out to potential new members. We hope you will take a look and find it useful. We try very hard to keep it up to date and relevant. Any questions, comments or suggestions, email us here Posted: 16.08.2020 |