Mar 23
You are warmly invited to a Lent Lunch This is a simple meal of soup and a bread roll delivered to your home Date: 1 April Time: lunchtime Venue : your own home Normally during Lent we try and give up something but this year we have all given up so much already …
Jan 07
The village Christmas tree and its shining lights are staying on until February 2nd. While it is customary for Christians in some countries to remove their Christmas decorations on Twelfth Night (Epiphany Eve) those in other Christian countries historically remove them on Candlemas. This year we are adopting the longer model to add cheer and …
Dec 17
This year, our community Christmas tree will be on display outside Holy Trinity church for all to enjoy. Do come to Cora’s Corner, opposite the church, from 5.45pm on Saturday 19th December for our special lighting up ceremony! Pyecombe Choir will lead us in carols until 6pm when Rev’d Tim will light up our village …
Dec 17
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 …
Oct 09
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 …
Jul 28
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 …
Mar 17
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 …
Mar 04
Put the 5th April in your Diary, and dig out your wellies and spade! Another 650 Event.
Jan 02
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 …
Dec 05
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 …
