Welcome to the website for the united benefice of Ashburnham with Penhurst. Here you will find information about our churches, and the events and activities which are part of our church and village life. Our desire is to know, love and to follow Jesus Christ in our homes, our church family and in the communities where we live and work.

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Sundays at 9.15 am & 11 am at Ashburnham & Penhurst

At Penhurst and Ashburnham we aim to be churches that are accessible to everyone; to be a place where people feel welcome and can experience something of the love of God.

Gathering together is part of our regular rhythm as Christians. We come together to worship God each Sunday, at 9.15 am at Penhurst (TN33 9QP) and at 11 am at Ashburnham (TN33 9NE), to sing hymns and songs, pray, listen to God’s word, support and encourage each other, and to remember with bread and wine what Jesus has done for us.

At Penhurst we use the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), while at Ashburnham Common Worship (CW) is used primarily.   

These services reflect the traditional and contemporary breadth of liturgy in the Church of England and, with Ashburnham Chapel, seek to offer services which are welcoming, meaningful and accessible to all. 

       CHURCH SERVICES IN OCTOBER & NOVEMBER

Studies from the Book of Ephesians

            6th October              9.15 am Holy Communion (BCP) at Penhurst

                    11 am Harvest Thanksgiving (CW) at Ashburnham

           13^th October              9.15 am Morning Prayer (BCP) at Penhurst

                    11 am Holy Communion (CW) at Ashburnham

           20^th October             9.15 am Holy Communion (BCP) at Penhurst

                    11 am All Souls Service (CW) at Ashburnham

           27^th October              9.15 am Morning Prayer (BCP) at Penhurst

                                                       11 am Holy Communion (CW) at Ashburnham

            3^rd November          9.15 am Holy Communion (BCP) at Penhurst

                    11 am Morning Prayer (CW) at Ashburnham

                                              Shoe Box Service - collection for Samaritan's Purse

          10^th November          Remembrance Sunday Service at 10.50am 

                     at the Village War Memorial  

                    (No Services at Penhurst or Ashburnham Churches)

          17^th November          9.15 am Holy Communion (BCP) at Penhurst

                    11 am Morning Prayer (CW) at Ashburnham

          24^th November          9.15 am Morning Prayer (BCP) at Penhurst

                    11 am Holy Communion (CW) at Ashburnham

            All these services are open to everyone. Refreshments served afterwards.

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Our aim is to be a church that is accessible to everyone, wherever they are coming from, and to be a place where people can experience healing and restoration. We want to provide the opportunity for all to grow in faith and commitment to Jesus Christ whatever their age.

We have one Church Service each Sunday at 11 am, with a SUNDAY CLUB for children aged 4+, running at the same time. Children can enjoy craft, story-telling, songs and play in a safe and friendly environment. All Sunday Club leaders are DBS-checked and safely recruited. There is also a quiet area in the ‘upper room’ at St Peter’s that is available for parents/carers to take pre-school children out during the service, which has toys, books and colouring materials available.

For more information contact Julie Cregeen (01424 612324) 

Our services are informal yet orderly, often following the liturgy of Common Worship. We seek to be led by the Holy Spirit. All members are given the opportunity to share what God is doing in their lives if they wish.

While no formal covid restrictions are in place, wearing a mask remains optional and everyone is encouraged us use hand sanitiser when entering the church building. Holy Communion is administered to people individually, with a wafer being dipped in the wine.

Everyone is welcome!

Private prayer

 The church building is open for private prayer every day. 

CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE VICAR

Revd Gary Cregeen

Priest-in-Charge of Ashburnham with Penhurst

& Rural Officer for East Sussex

Agmerhurst Granary, Kitchenham Road, Ashburnham, Battle, TN33 9NA

T: 01424 612324

E: gary@gandjcregeen.co.uk

Safeguarding Policy

We are fully committed to the safety of everyone in our care; all our leaders are DBS checked, and occasional helpers are closely supervised. We aim to abide by Diocesan child protection and safeguarding guidelines. 

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We produce a monthly newsletter for Ashburnham and Penhurst Churches and Ashburnham Chapel. If you would like an item including or you would like to receive a copy please contact the Editor as shown below