Here are some stories from our Parishes

2nd February 2025

PLOUGH SUNDAY at the Village Hall followed by lunch

This year’s Plough Service was a wonderful celebration of our local farming community.  As well as giving thanks for the land and our farmers and decorating the plough, we heard updates from Martin & Hazel who brought Pevensey Cheese, and Helen at Fresh Meadow Farms brought sausages, alongside Court Lodge Farm yoghurts.  Gill shared how apple & pear pulp from Ringden Farm is fed to their cattle at Oakbank Farm, and Jay taught us all about grass!  Around 65 people from both churches and villages joined together and many stayed for a light lunch afterwards.  Donations of £225 were divided between R.A.B.I and F.C.N.  Thanks to all those who provided cakes and soup, and especially to Tina who brought it all together!  Please continue to pray for those in our farming communities facing many challenges currently.

17th November 2024

RECTOR OF ASHBURNHAM WITH PENHURST

Our churches came together on 17th November 2024 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.