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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Sunday Services
9.15 am at Penhurst (TN33 9QP)
11 am at Ashburnham (TN33 9NE)
At Ashburnham and Penhurst 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, 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.
All these services are open to everyone - see the DIARY for more details.
Refreshments are served afterwards.
ROGATION SERVICE - Sunday 3rd May
The word rogation comes from the Latin verb “rogare”, meaning "to ask" and involves asking God for protection, to provide and to bless, while acknowledging His goodness and our dependency on Him. Rogation provides us with the opportunity to praise the Creator God, give thanks for our food and those who produce it, and to pray a blessing on the community in which we live and share. Therefore, let us celebrate in thankfulness for all the Lord’s amazing provision.
Our Rogation Service this year is on Sunday 3rd May at Brigden Hill Farm, Ashburnham, TN33 9PB starting at 10.30 am with refreshments served afterwards.
This is a joint Benefice service and there will be no services in the churches today.
Donations received will be shared between Out Of The Blue and RunningSpace – details will be available on the day.
The Rogation service, which is suitable for all ages, will be outside, where we will take a short circular walk, stopping at different places to take in the surrounding scenery and remind ourselves of all the work that goes on in our communities.
Do join us – and bring suitable clothing and footwear (and a camping chair, if you need it)! There is ample parking at Brigden Hill. Our thanks to Jane, Bob and the Andrew family for their welcome and offer of hospitality.
ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETINGS
Every year churches hold an annual meeting where they review the church accounts, hear reports of all the activities that have been going on over the past 12 months, and elect people to serve in various roles in the church.
St Peter's Ashburnham
The APCM will be held on Sunday 19th April after the morning service.
A shortened service of Morning Prayer will be held in the Church Hall at 11am, followed by the APCM.
Refreshments will be available before the service, from 10.30am.
St Michael the Archangel Penhurst
The APCM will be held on Sunday 17th May after the Morning Prayer service at 9.15am
Forms for the electoral roll, and nominations for PCC members, Church Wardens and Deanery Synod members
are available in the churches.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE RECTOR
Revd Gary Cregeen,
Rector of Ashburnham with Penhurst, Rural Dean of Battle & Bexhill
& Rural Officer for East Sussex
Agmerhurst Granary, Kitchenham Rd, Ashburnham, Battle, TN33 9NA
T: 01424 612324
E: gary@gandjcregeen.co.uk
Safeguarding
We are fully committed to the safety of everyone in our care; and follow guidance on policy and practise issued by the House of Bishops, in line with the requirements of the Diocese of Chichester. Click here for more information.
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