Notices
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Next notices will cover 17.12.23 to 31.12.23. Submission date for next notices: Thursday 14th December 2023. A printed version will be in Church at the 17th December 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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Christmas at Framfield Service of Lessons and Carols: We plan to form a scratch choir for the Lessons and Carols service, which will be on Sunday 10th December at 6.00 pm. Rehearsals will be on 26th November, and 3rd December in Church at 5.00 pm. Contact Barry or John. Posted: 18.11.2023 |
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Carols at the Hare and Hounds: There will be carols at the Hare & Hounds at Framfield on Friday 15 Dec from 8.00 pm. All welcome. Posted: 18.11.2023 |
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Crib and Christingle Service: Christmas Eve at 4.30 pm. Led by Revd Janice. Posted: 18.11.2023 |
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Midnight Communion Service: Christmas Eve at 11.30 pm. Led by Revd James. Posted: 18.11.2023 |
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Christmas Day Service: 10.00 am in church, led by Graham Seldon. Posted: 18.11.2023 |
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Church Christmas Cards: The notice board by the prayer corner will be again available to send a card to the whole church. We have found this to be a simpler (and greener !) option. |
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The Church Art Group We hope you enjoyed the display of our paintings, in the church, on Sunday 5th November. Photos are available on https://framfieldchurch.org.uk/Gallery/gallery24.html We have doubled our members over the year and invite you to join us. Lose yourself for a couple of hours doing something creative. New members are very welcome, beginners or experienced, to our informal painting sessions on Wednesday's 9.30-11.30am. We suggest a donation of £2.50 per session, including refreshments. Ask Pat Marchant for details. Posted: 18.11.2023 |
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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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The Concert by the Kidbrooke Park Singers on Sunday, October 15th was well attended and raised £600 all told. Many thanks to the extremely talented choir for a high standard event, which was greatly enjoyed by all present. Thanks also to Delia and the catering helpers who provided a delicious tea in the Church Hall. Posted: 21.10.2023 |
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Rewilding and You: The talk by Tom Forward from the Knepp Estate on 10th October, was very well received, much enjoyed and also generated some thoughtful questions, ably answered by Tom. £310.21 was raised for the Garden of Remembrance extension. Posted: 18.11.2023 |
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All Churches Lunch: All Churches Lunch: Chiddingly and East Hoathly churches hold a monthly Church Lunch. We would like Framfield people to join us. It's very informal and come as you are as you're able. We now move to the Village Hall (Chiddingly), our winter venue for the first Sunday of each month, God willing. Next lunch will be on 3rd December 2023. To book please email Peter and Faith - pf@zereg.com. Please state any dietary requirements. Posted: 18.11.2023 |
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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: 31.07.2023 |
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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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Volunteers for Delivering Parish Magazines: Posted: 13.08.2023 |
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New Lectionary: We are using the NRSV Lectionary for readings now, especially for communion. The readings will be available in advance as a pdf file which should help with preparation. There will be a large print version. Posted: 13.08.2023 |
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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: 31.07.2023 |
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Forward as Three Churches: We now share clergy with Chiddingly with East Hoathly - Revd James Vine as Priest-in-Charge and Revd Janice Bartholomew as Assistant Curate. We welcome or brothers and sisters in Christ from Chiddingly and East Hoathly. We are united in our beliefs, churchmanship, and circumstances (rural parishes needing to expand our congregation, especially the younger generations). The service pattern is available here: The combined rota for all three churches is here: Posted: 27.07.2023 |
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A further date for your Diary - Sunday, October 15th, 4.00 pm: A Concert by The Kidbrooke Park Singers, a SATB chamber choir whose repertoire is mainly Classical, but also includes Modern/contemporary classical, and Early music. A wide range of a cappella and accompanied items. In Church. Donations in aid of extending the Garden of Remembrance. (Suggested donation £10.00). Posted: 31.07.2023 |
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Car Sharing: We need to organise transport to East Hoathly and Chiddingly for the combined services, on the second and fifth Sundays. Please sign up if you need transport or can drive and have passenger places on offer. Parking is limited and we also need to be aware of our carbon footprint and to minimise the number of vehicles used as far as possible. Posted: 02.06.2023 |
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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, the churchyard and our appeal for funds towards essential electrical works. Contact Gaynor for further details. Posted: 19.11.2022 |
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Art Painting Group: We are starting an Art Painting Group for members of our church. Everyone is welcome; those who already paint and beginners. We will not have a teacher but those with some experience can guide beginners. We will meet on Wednesday mornings 9.30-11.30, starting in January. The cost per session will depend on numbers but will probably be £5 or less to cover heating etc. If you are interested, please contact Pat Marchant. Posted: 19.11.2022 |
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Freddy’s funeral will be in church on 4th April at noon, followed by burial in the churchyard he gave so much of his time to maintain (Si monumentum requiris circumspice). Posted: 11.03.2023 |
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Freddy - RIP: As many of you will know Freddy has been ill for sometime, and recently has been unable to get to church. He was being well looked after at home by friends, neighbours and church members, and had daily contact by phone. Unfortunately, I have to tell you Freddy went to be with the Lord around 6.00 am on Friday 3rd March. As Peter Berry has said, Freddy was a “one off” and will be very much missed by us all. May God bless us all at this difficult time. Remember Freddy singing - Morning has Broken - Listen Posted: 11.03.2023 |
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Marshall Currell: Longer serving members of the congregation may well remember Marshall and Pamela Currell. They moved to Southampton to be nearer to family. Marshall sadly passed away recently at the age of 96, and there will be a thanksgiving service for him in the church in early April. His ashes will be interred in the Garden of Remembrance. Posted: 25.02.2023 |
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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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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 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: admin@framfieldchurch.org.uk. 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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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 Graham Seldon or leave a message on the church answerphone – 01825 891033 - Thank you. Posted: 11.10.2021 |
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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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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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Download the current fortnightly printed Church Notice sheet (for 3.12.23 to 17.12.23)