St Peter, Henfield
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St Peter’s Church is the ancient parish church of Henfield, and part of the united benefice along with Shermanbury and Woodmancote. Founded in 770, and set on slightly higher land above the River Adur, St Peter's is surrounded by paths edged in over 100 tall yew bushes.
The tower is solid and northern in style, housing one of Sussex’s finest rings of eight bells. The medieval church was added to in the 16th century with a Lady Chapel, now known as the Parham Chapel, where daily prayers and midweek services are held. The church was extensively rebuilt in 1871 to a fine design by the architects to the Woodard Foundation of schools. The glass is of high quality, much of it the work of Charles Eamer Kempe who was born in Ovingdean and lived at Henfield vicarage whilst designing and installing the church’s east window.
The Victorian church had served the community well, but it was time for a fresh re-ordering, which took place in 2008. A new stone floor with under-floor heating, and the the flexibility of modern chairs, have given a brilliant feeling of light and space. This will ensure the church serves the community in coming generations, remains at its heart.
We have a clergy team of 3, including the vicar, Alastair Cutting, and curates Angela Martin and Christina Bennett, assisted by a number of retired clergy. Services styles include parish communion, All Age worship, the monthly Xplore service, and services using the Book of Common Prayer. Please come and worship with us!
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The Rev'd Alastair Cutting
Henfield Vicarage
Church Lane
Henfield
West Sussex
BN5 9NY
Tel: (01273) 495532
- Regular Services
Sunday
Book of Common Prayer said communion
Every first Sunday at 8:00 AM for 50 minutes
A quiet holy communion service, with a couple of hymns, using the Book of Common Prayer. Followed by coffee & croissants/cake as the 10:30 service congregation arrive.
Every first third and fifth Sunday at 9:00 AM for 50 minutes
A quiet holy communion service, with a couple of hymns, using the Common Worship rite. Followed by coffee & croissants/cake as the 10:30 service congregation arrive.
Every second and fourth Sunday at 9:00 AM for 50 minutes
A family friendly service on the first Sunday of the month. Sometimes there are Thanksgivings for babies, or Baptisms. And sometimes we include simple communion. Comer and join us for coffee & croissants/cakes beforehand.
Every first Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
A lively, family oriented holy communion, using Common Worship liturgy. Come for coffee and croissants/cakes beforehand!
Every second and fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
An activity-based exploration of faith; with music group. Sometimes with Thanksgivings for babies, or Baptisms. It frequently includes a simple holy communion. Come and join us for coffee and croissants/cake beforehand!
Every third Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
A Common Worship communion service, with families particularly in mind.
Every fifth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
A service of Holy Communion with hymns
Every first Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour
Choral Evensong
Every third Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour
A contemplative service with the opportunity for individual prayer and the laying on of hands.
Every fourth Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour
Wednesday
Mid-week Holy Communion; alternately BCP and Common Worship, following the same cycle as the previous Sunday's 8am service.
Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM for 40 minutes
Thursday
Simple said Holy Communion service
Every Thursday at 7:15 PM for 40 minutes
Friday
A simple friendly tots and mums/carers service with singing, stories and activities
Every Friday at 2:00 PM for 1½ hours
