St Peter & St Paul, West Wittering

Whether you're a visitor to West Wittering or a new or established resident, you're most welcome to come and worship with the Church Family here at West Wittering. We'd love to see you.

The church is in Pound Road, West Wittering, PO20 8AJ. Next to the church is the Rectory, attached to which on the left is the Parish Office. Together with our two sister churches in the parish of Birdham with Itchenor, we form a benefice in the Rural Deanery of Chichester, in the Diocese of Chichester.

A little further down the road from the church is our Church Room which we use for meetings and social events. We have coffee/squash and biscuits here after the Sung Eucharist on Sundays. Eveyone is very welcome and it's a great place to meet new friends and catch up with existing ones!

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Parish Secretary
The Parish Office
The Rectory
Pound Road
West Wittering
Chichester
PO20 8AJ
Tel: (01243) 514057

Regular Services
Other Events

Sunday

Holy Communion
Traditional Prayer Book Service
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour

Sung Eucharist
The main Sunday service, celebrated in a number of different styles.
Every second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour

Sung Eucharist
A very simple Sung Eucharist: very family-friendly
Every first Sunday at 10:00 AM for ¾ hour

Lighten Up!
A very simple service with young children in mind, lasting about 30 minutes
Every second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 11:00 AM for ½ hour

Evensong
A traditional but intimate service held in the Lady Chapel, accompanied by a piano. The service is sung (except for the psalm, which is said), and includes three hymns, a sermon and intercessions.
Every Sunday at 6:00 PM for ¾ hour

Wednesday

Holy Communion
Said Holy Communion in the Lady Chapel.
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for ½ hour

Thursday

Be Still
Silent prayer in the Lady Chapel. We pray for the needs of the Church and the world and for all those people for whom prayers have been requested, either directly or via our prayer board at the back of the church. We end by saying some prayers out loud together.
Every Thursday at 6:00 PM for ½ hour
Ends Thursday 29th March 2012.
Resumes Thursday 12th April 2012

Sung Eucharist

Sung Eucharist to mark the beginning of Lent. Common Worship, traditional language, including the Imposition of Ashes. The ash is made by burning last year's palm crosses and those who wish to do so may have the sign of the Cross made in ash on their foreheads as a sign of penitence.

Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour

Palm Sunday

Sung Eucharist. The service starts in the Church Room at 9.55am. We read the Palm Sunday Gospel and palm crosses are given out and blessed. Then we walk in procession to the church singing a processional hymn. The service includes the solemn Reading of the Passion.

Sunday 1st April 2012 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour

Stations of the Cross and Holy Communion

A quiet meditative service in which we follow in spirit the Way of the Cross, stopping at each Station for prayer, reflection and the singing of a verse from a hymn. At the end of the final Station we exchange the Peace and continue with a service of Holy Communion.

Monday 2nd April 2012 at 7:00 PM for 1 hour

Stations of the Cross and Holy Communion

A quiet meditative service in which we follow in spirit the Way of the Cross, stopping at each Station for prayer, reflection and the singing of a verse from a hymn. At the end of the final Station we exchange the Peace and continue with a service of Holy Communion.

Tuesday 3rd April 2012 at 7:00 PM for 1 hour

Maundy Thursday Liturgy

The service begins joyfully as we celebrate the Institution of the Eucharist - during the singing of the Gloria the church bells are rung. Later in the Eucharist comes the Washing of Feet which reminds us of Our Lord's example of humble, loving service when he washed the disciples' feet. The Eucharist ends with the stripping of the altar and sanctuary. Then follows the Watch - a vigil of private prayer that lasts until 10pm.

Thursday 5th April 2012 at 7:00 PM for 1 hour

Devotional Service and Good Friday Liturgy

From 1pm to 2pm there is a devotional service which is followed at 2pm by the Good Friday Liturgy. This lasts until 3pm. It comprises the Ministry of the Word, the Proclamation of the Cross, the Solemn Intercessions and the giving of Communion. (The Sacrament is reserved on the Altar of Repose following the Maundy Thursday Eucharist).

Friday 6th April 2012 at 1:00 PM for 2 hours

Service of Light

This is a wonderfully joyful start to our celebration of Easter! The lights of the church are switched off and the congregation, all with small unlit candles, gather outside the porch where a new fire is kindled. The Paschal Candle, symbolising Christ, the Light of the World, is prepared and lit and the light is carried through the church and progressively passed to the whole congregation. The Exsultet, that great Easter song of praise, is sung and then, during the singing of the Gloria, all the lights of the church are switched on and every candle is lit and the great round stone in the Easter Garden is rolled away revealing the empty grave clothes. We renew our Baptismal Vows and end with joyful prayers.

Saturday 7th April 2012 at 7:00 PM for 40 minutes

Calendar of forthcoming services and events

List of all services and events in this benefice