We are entering the time of year when, by tradition, churches throughout the country hold their Annual Parish Church Meeting (APCM). This is an important time in the governance and running of all parishes, since it is the opportunity to look publicly at the activities and events for the previous year, and to look forward with plans for 2026. This year our APCM will take place in the church on Thursday 23rd April at 7pm. It is not a long meeting, but it is a wonderful chance to look back and celebrate all we did together as a church community throughout 2025, as shown in our written Annual Report, which will be available to pick up in advance in church soon and will be available on line.We will also study our financial situation through the detailed 2025 Accounts, available as a separate document.

At this meeting we are able to elect our Churchwardens for the coming year, and also to elect representatives to the Parish Church Council (PCC) . There are 5 vacancies on the PCC this year and also 4 places on Midhurst Deanery Synod. Nomination forms for these are to be found at the back of the church. These should be completed in advance of the meeting if possible. If you have any questions about standing as PCC representative please feel free to ask a Churchwarden or myself as PCC Secretary or any current PCC member (see list on internal church notice board).

All regular members of the congregation are very welcome to attend the APCM, as indeed are all residents of the parish. However, voting in elections or decisions are limited to members of the church's Electoral Roll.

Our Sunday worship follows a monthly pattern.

On the first Sunday of each month we have a sung service of Holy Communion with an organist and robed choir.
On the second Sunday in the morning, we have a service of Holy Communion.
On the third and fourth Sundays of the month the services are Holy Communion with a less formal feel than the first Sunday.
On the third Sunday, we also have at 5pm a reflective service of Holy Communion, often with Taizé music.

All the morning services are at 10:30am.

Children and families
We are always delighted to welcome children and families to our services. There is a children’s area available for every service and packs for those children who would rather stay in the pews. Twice a month our children’s group ‘Sparks’ meets. The children and their parents or carers begin in church together before the children are taken out to their own venue for their activities.

Refreshments
At the end of Sunday morning services we usually have time for tea, coffee and a chat. We really value this time of fellowship and sharing. We do hope that you will join us.

A said service of Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 10am. The service includes readings, prayers, a short homily (usually) and Communion.

Conversation and refreshments are enjoyed after the service.

All are welcome.

Sparks is our Sunday School - where our younger parishioners explore the scriptures and discover where God is working in the world.

An opportunity to share in Holy Communion in a quiet and reflective service.

Often incorporating Taize chants, this service encourages us to explore the mysteries of faith by giving us time and space.

A calm ending to the day where we are invited to reflect upon God's presence in the world.

Midhurst and Easebourne Mothers’ Union Midhurst and Easebourne Mothers’ Union is an active group that meets once a month in Midhurst Parish Church on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm unless the programme states alternative arrangements. Many members are actively involved in church life and the community and contribute regularly to Mothers’ Union Worldwide Projects by raising money with raffles and Bring and Buy Stalls at their meetings. They have various social events including garden parties, afternoon teas, coffee mornings and outings. A programme of events is on the Notice Board in the church and also in the calendar section of the Midhurst Parish Church website. .

They support Worldwide appeals :- Prison Week, Anti – Slavery Day and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence – the latter was supported by the group with a 3 minute Vigil outside the Parish Church. The group welcomes new members and visitors to their meetings. Anyone who would be interested in knowing more, please contact 01730 813384 or email: [email protected]