Notices
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Submission date for next notices: Thursday 11th August 2022. |
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NOTE: Prayer Diary now has it's own page here |
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Vacancies – Office Administrator. We have need of an office administrator after Chris retires. Do please have a chat with Graham Seldon (Churchwarden) if anyone would like further details. Posted: 13.07.2022 |
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Parish Safeguarding Officer – At the moment Sarah Lawrence is the Safeguarding point of contact aided by Diana Kentish-Barnes. After the 31st August we will need to appoint a new officer to ensure that all children and adults are kept safe within the church community. If you would like to know more about the role, please speak to Rev Chris and/or Graham Seldon. Full training is provided by the Diocese of Chichester. Further information and a role description can also be found on the Diocese of Chichester website.https://www.chichester.anglican.org Posted: 13.07.2022 |
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St Thomas a Becket Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) - update. Posted: 09.05.2022 |
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Church Kneelers We have kneelers in church that sadly are no longer used. They have been made over the last 60/70 years by past members of the congregation. A varied sample of the tapestry tops have been mounted as a collage, which is now hanging in the Church to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. If anyone in the Parish would like one of those remaining as a memento. or perhaps in remembrance of a past family member the Church will be open with someone in attendance Thursday 11th August 10.00 to 12.00 (Delia) Thursday 18th August 10.00 to 12.00 (Margaret) Alternatively, please telephone Delia Gillies 01825 890825 or Margaret Bond 01825 890807 to make another arrangement. Posted: 13.07.2022 |
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Coronavirus Update – Wealden As of the 5th July there were 23 cases in our area, up 11 from the previous week. Between 27 June 2022 and 3 July 2022, 105 went into hospital with coronavirus. This shows an increase of 123.4% compared to the previous 7 days. Sixty four persons are currently in hospital in East Sussex. There were two deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test. Generally speaking, the case rate has risen so we are still adopting a cautionary attitude, i.e.: In light of the new legislation which came into effect on the 24th Feb 2022:-
Posted: 05.05.2022 |
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Live Streaming of Services (GDPR). In keeping with GDPR regulations if anyone would rather not appear in the on-line broadcast please seat yourself in the pews at the rear half of the church. Posted: 11.10.2021 |
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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 three at present: (Weekly) Tuesday mornings 10.30 - 11.30 am; (Fortnightly) Wednesday evenings 7.30 pm and (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 revchris.framfield@gmail.com. Posted: 22.11.2021 |
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Church Hall Kitchen Renovations. A big thank you to John Mordaunt and Graham Seldon for all their hard work in the church hall. It certainly looks a lot fresher and brighter! Well done guys. Posted: 22.11.2021 |
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Churchyard mowers - Unfortunately, we have had to replace one of the mowers and the ‘ride-on’ is in need of some major refurbishment in order to keep it going. As a church we only have limited resources and the Church Yard fund has all but run out as recent expenditure ran into several hundred pounds. Helping with the maintenance cost does ensure that the churchyard is a pleasant place to come to when visiting the graves of loved ones. If anyone would like to give a donation or set up a small standing order it would be gratefully received - Thank you. Posted: 16.09.2021 |
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Churchyard Maintenance We really need some additional 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. If anyone in the church family or local community is willing to lend a hand do speak to Freddy (Tel: 07791 731021) as to what is required – thank you. Posted: 11.10.2021 |
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Church Cleaning Unfortunately due to the fallout from the pandemic our faithful band of church cleaners has been seriously depleted. At the moment there’s only Marie and Val who come in twice monthly. We are very grateful for all their efforts but we really could do with a few additional volunteers. Posted: 11.10.2021 |
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And - Post Service Tea/Coffee Volunteers We could really do with some help with post service tea/coffee rather than operating on an ad-hoc basis. A team of two appears to work very well so if there’s any budding duets willing to lend a hand do speak to Revd Chris or leave a message on the church answerphone – 01825 891090 - Thank you. Posted: 11.10.2021 |
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Services under Covid-19 All of the necessary Covid-19 precautions and procedures are in place but you may like to have a look at the Services under Covid-19 page on this website – this will have the latest details. Currently we have a manual recording system in place. See the Track and Trace page. Quicker check-in is now available via the NHS COVID-19 App. Download the App onto your phone and scan the QR Code on your arrival at church. Posted: 19.12.2020 |
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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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Safeguarding Framfield PCC has adopted the House of Bishop’s "Promoting a Safer Church" Safeguarding Policy Statement - Details Posted: 12.09.2020 |
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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 |
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