West Weald Parish

West Weald Parish serves the villages of Handcross, Slaugham, Pease Pottage, Warninglid and Staplefield in West Sussex. Having formed a joint benefice for several years, the neighbouring parishes of St Mary's, Slaugham and St Mark's, Staplefield became one parish at the start of 2023. From January 2024 we've been known as West Weald to encompass our mission to all of the communities within our parish which sits at the western tip of the High Weald area.  

What's on

Common Worship Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every First, Third, Fourth, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mark's Church, Staplefield
Address
St Mark's Church Brantridge Lane Staplefield Common Staplefield, RH17 6EJ, United Kingdom

Join us for a simple service of Holy Communion using Common Worship liturgy.

The service includes a short sermon and organ led hymns taken from ‘The New English Hymnal’.

On a 4th Sunday there are refreshments after the service (if helpers are available!)

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Informal Morning Worship

Occurring
Monthly. Every First, Third, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's Church, Slaugham
Address
St Mary's Church Staplefield Rd Slaugham Haywards Heath, RH17 6AG, United Kingdom

An informal morning worship service including songs led by our worship team.

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Parish Informal Worship

Occurring
In February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, December. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
All Saints Church, Handcross
Address
Horsham Road Handcross Haywards Heath, RH17 6DF, United Kingdom

An informal worship service open to all. The service aims to provide a safe space for open worship and prayer.

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Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO ([email protected]) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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