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 NOVEMBER & DECEMBER

 

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

                     11 am Morning Prayer (CW) at Ashburnham

                                          Shoe Box Service - collection for Samaritan's Purse

 

          10th November       Remembrance Sunday Service at 10.50am 

                     at the Village War Memorial  

                     (No Services at Penhurst or Ashburnham Churches)

 

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

                                          (No service at 11am at Ashburnham)

 

                                          3pm Institution & Induction of Revd Gary Cregeen

                                          as Rector of the Benefice of Ashburnham with Penhurst

                                          with Holy Communion at Ashburnham Church

                                          Refreshments afterwards at Ashburnham Place

 

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

                     11 am Holy Communion (CW) at Ashburnham

 

1st December           9.15am Holy Communion (BCP) at Penhurst

                     11am Morning Worship (CW) at Ashburnham

 

8th December           9.15am Morning Prayer (BCP) at Penhurst

                     11am Holy Communion (CW) at Ashburnham

 

15th December         No 9.15am service at Penhurst

                     11am Holy Communion (CW) at Ashburnham

 

22nd December        9.15am Holy Communion (BCP) at Penhurst

                     No 11am service at Ashburnham

 

29th December         10.30am United Benefice End of Year Service at Penhurst

 

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

 

For further details of services see Diary page

 

   

Christmas Services at Ashburnham and Penhurst

 

15th December - 5pm - Carols by Candlelight at Penhurst Church

22nd December - 6pm  - Carols by Candlelight at Ashburnham Church                                 (with a contribution from Ukrainians living locally)

24th December - 4pm - Carols round the Crib at Ashburnham Church           (Children, and adults!, are invited to come dressed as a character from the Nativity)

25th December - 10.30am  - Christmas Day Family Worship at Ashburnham Church

                   Joint benefice service followed by a shortened Holy Communion at 11.20am 

 

        St Peter's Church, Ashburnham

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 RECTOR

 

Revd Gary Cregeen

Rector 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 

 

   

RECTOR OF ASHBURNHAM WITH PENHURST

 

Our churches came together on 17th November at a special service when our priest in charge, Revd Gary Cregeen, was instituted as Rector.  It was a significant moment for the churches and villages and an uplifting and encouraging event. 

 

Communion chalices given to both Ashburnham and Penhurst churches dating back to the 17th century were brought back from Chichester Cathedral to be used.  We enjoyed a cream tea at Ashburnham Place afterwards.

 

 

 

 

Revd Gary with Archdeacon Martin,

and the Churchwardens of both Ashburnham and Penhurst churches

Ashburnham Chapel

At St. Peter's we often join with friends at Ashburnham Chapel for shared services and events. To contact them and find out lots more about The Chapel see their website here

Village Website

Find out more about activities, groups and events in Ashburnham and Penhurst on the village website here

St Peter's PCC Secretary

Fay Merrick

tel: 01424 359267

fay@brayshill.co.uk

St Peter's Ashburnham Churchwardens

Catherine Duggleby

catherine@duggleby.com

07801 634034

John French:

j.french678@btinternet.com 

01424 892580

St Michael the Archangel Penhurst Churchwardens

Matthew Iles

miles@southborough.kingston.sch.uk

07984 965691

Kim Shaw

kimgowlandshaw@gmail.com

07496 163027

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

 

The  Post

The weekly newsletter for Ashburnham & Penhurst Churches and The Chapel 

We produce a weekly prayer and news letter, if you would like to receive it or you would like to include something please contact Tina French, Editor at j.french678@btinternet.com

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