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
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.
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.
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
Find out more about activities, groups and events in Ashburnham and Penhurst on the village website here
Fay Merrick
tel: 01424 359267
fay@brayshill.co.uk
Catherine Duggleby
07801 634034
John French:
01424 892580
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