St Catherine of Siena

Churches Under the Downs

The Churches under the downs are a well-established rural benefice in West Sussex consisting of the three parishes of Cocking with West Lavington, Bepton and Heyshott, all within the South Downs National Park. It is within the Midhurst Deanery, which comprises many rural benefices. The benefice sits across the A286 in the heart of the beautiful South Downs National Park immediately to the north of the South Downs escarpment. Midhurst is 2 miles to the north, and Chichester 10 miles to the south.

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Churches in Benefice

1

St Mary the Virgin

The parish of Bepton: St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Chichester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
2

St Catherine of Siena

Just at the moment we are in interregnum but we are usually managing to get a visiting priest to take our regular service at 9.30 on Sunday mornings.
3

St James the Great

We are currently in interregnum but we are usually managing to secure a guest priest and continue to have our regular services on Sundays. Our church remains open and the Church wardens will try to help in the event of any need.

St Catherine of Siena

Churches Under the Downs

Churches in Benefice

St Mary the Virgin

St Catherine of Siena

St James the Great