Category: Church

From the Rectory

Well, it has certainly not been the year we were planning for. This is the year we should have been celebrating the 850th and the 650th anniversaries of our churches in Pyecombe and Poynings respectively. Instead, our churches have predominately remained closed, although more recently we have been able to open some of them for …

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Poynings Harvest Festival

Our Harvest Festival will be a socially distanced affair this year. Sunday 11 October – 10.30 a.m. or by Zoom. You are invited to contribute tins and dried produce, which will be donated to Sussex Family Support Work and St Peter & St James Hospice. On Sunday, we will also be dedicating the beautiful new porch gates, in memory of …

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Uniting the four churches

Proposal to unite the four ecclesiastical parishes of Poynings, Edburton, Newtimber and Edburton July 2020 The Church Commissioners have prepared a draft Scheme for the union of the four ecclesiastical parishes of Poynings, Edburton, Newtimber and Pyecombe. The present parishes work closely together and the prospect of their uniting has been taking shape for some …

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Downland Churches

The decision has been made that public worship will be suspended for the time being.  The four Benefice churches will remain open for private prayer during normal opening hours. Weddings, baptisms and funerals will still be able to take place but with as few people as possible in attendance.   We hope we will be …

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Come and plant trees in Poynings

Put the 5th April in your Diary, and dig out your wellies and spade! Another 650 Event.

Downland Calendar reduced

There are still a few Downland Calendars left, and you can get them at a reduced price! In conjunction with local sponsors, Holy Trinity has produced a 2020 calendar to celebrate its landmark 650th year. Showing the beauty of our local surroundings through the seasons, the funds raised from sales will go towards maintaining this …

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Don’t forget your Downland calendar

It’s not too late to get your Downland Calendar as a Christmas present for the person who has everything!  In conjunction with local sponsors, Holy Trinity has produced a 2020 calendar to celebrate its landmark 650th year. Showing the beauty of our local surroundings through the seasons, the funds raised from sales will go towards …

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2020 – the year of Poynings Celebrations

Have you still got that leaflet that was dropped through your door a couple of weeks ago.. The purpose was to announce the importance of 2020 to the church which turns 650 years and that celebrations though the village are planned to mark this auspicious year… Don’t forget to join us to discuss plans and …

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Next Year’s celebrations

We hope you found the leaflet dropped through your door a couple of weeks ago.. The purpose was to announce the importance of 2020 to the church which turns 650 years and that celebrations though the village are planned to mark this auspicious year… Do join us to discuss plans and events. We are hoping …

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Downland Calendar

If you missed the successful calender launch in the Royal Oak, you can now buy one on line. A great Christmas present!! In conjunction with local sponsors, Holy Trinity has produced a 2020 calendar to celebrate its landmark 650th year. Showing the beauty of our local surroundings through the seasons, the funds raised from sales …

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