Findon Furlong
The Parish of Findon, Clapham and Patching
Walking together in the way of Christ and sharing his love with others
Welcome to our Parish Website
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Sunday, 6th April, 10am at Findon Church
Worship & Praise Service
with The Salvation Army Band
Parish Events 2025
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​Sunday 22nd June - Rounders at Wild Heart Hill after 9.30am church service
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August (date tbc) Visit to East Clayton Farm, Washington
(Go to our Gallery for pictures from last year's very successful visit.)
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Saturday 4th October 2pm - Findon Church
Cinema Club - Film tbc
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For more information about any of these events, contact Dom Timm: fcpfamiliesworker@gmail.com​
Save the Date!
Christmas Tree Festival Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December
Lent Course 2025
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Our Parish Lent Groups this year is being held at Findon Rectory
on Thursdays at 3pm and Mondays at 6.45 pm,
(Week 1 Thursday 13th March/Monday 17th March).
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We are following the Diocesan Lent Course,
based on the Nicene Creed. You can view details here. ​
Notice Board
​Sunday 6th April
8.00am Holy Communion at Findon
10.00am Worship & Praise at Findon
10,00am Eucharist at Patching
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​Parish Home Group
We have a Home Group where a number of people meet to grow in faith in a relaxed setting and to get to know and support one another. If you would like to know more, or to take part, please speak to Jean Burden or Helena, or contact the Parish Office.
Pastoral Group
Our Parish Pastoral Group is there for anybody within our parish. We also keep in contact with baptisms, weddings and the bereaved. Please contact the Rectory if either you or anyone you know needs a visit.
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Refreshments
We meet in fellowship after the service for a chat over a cuppa. If you would like to be part of the 'refreshments' team at Findon, please contact Tessa McCormick:
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Church Cleaning
If you feel able to help with this, even if only on an occasional basis, we would be incredibly grateful. Please speak to
Helena.
"Cornerstone"
If you enjoy singing or playing an instrument and are interested in joining our parish band, please contact Graham at fishponds185@tiscali.co.uk
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Findon Bellringers
Would anyone who would like to have a go at ringing our church bells and join our band of ringers. Full training will be given.
It is a very enjoyable and rewarding hobby. If you would like further information, contact
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Locking and Unlocking Findon Church
Please read the notice here for clarification of arrangements for locking and unlocking Findon Church.
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Access to Findon Church
The gates to Findon Church are locked automatically overnight. Pedestrian access through the side gate is still available.
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Graves in our churchyard
The Church of England has a strict policy on what is permitted in Churchyards. Please follow this link for more information​​​
Messy Church
Crafts, activities, a talk and songs, all linked to a bible theme. Come and join in the fun on the first Tuesday of the
month (term time only) in Findon Village Hall from 3.30-5.30pm. To finish the session, we sit down for a meal together.
If you would like to know more, or if you feel you would like to join our band of helpers, click here. See pictures from previous sessions in our Gallery or on Facebook.
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Lambstails
For babies, toddlers and their parents/ carers. In Findon Village Hall on Tuesday mornings at 10.30am.
For more information contact Sue Stone:
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Light Lunch @ 1pm
The lunch club, now run by the Findon Village Hall Trust, meets on the last Tuesday in the month, except in August and December. Two course lunch with tea/coffee and a raffle: £6 per person.
A sample menu can be viewed here. Everyone welcome.
More information in Findon News.
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Monday Afternoon Tea/Coffee & Biscuits
This regular drop-in continues in Findon Village Hall during the winter months,
2-4 pm
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Tea @ 2
Clapham & Patching Village Hall,
every Tuesday from 2-3pm. £1
Please join us for a cuppa and a chat.
If the weather is fine, this will now be at Dulaney House. All welcome!
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Useful links
For information about other organisations in the Parish and wider community, click on Useful Links in the menu bar.
​Patching Churchyard Clear up
Thank you to everyone who helped.
Your help is very much appreciated.
Chichester Diocese 2025 ‘Year of Faith’
For more information about events and celebrations, go to Celebrating Faith – Chichester Diocese 2025 Year of Faith
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Diocesan E-news
The latest e-news can be read here.This includes information on the Diocesan Lent Course 'I Believe' which focuses on the anniversary of the Nicene Creed as we celebrate its 1700th anniversary as part of our 2025 Year of Faith.​​​​
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​​Talk at Offington Park Methodist Church
Friday 4th April "This Too Will Pass"
David and Sandra Hill speaking about the tragedy which killed their two sons
​See leaflet here.
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Lay Ministries
If you think this might be for you and would like to know more, Irene Adams would love to chat with you. Irene can be contacted via the Rectory Office.
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Help for Ukraine
For information on support for Ukrainians and their hosts go to: Adur Ukraine Support Association ~ Sussex
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​​Safeguarding
We wish to promote a safer church where everyone feels welcome and safe. This Parish is fully compliant with Diocesan Safeguarding regulations. Our Safeguarding Representative is Ann Hollyhomes:
safeguardingfcp04@gmail.com. To see
our policy for a safe church, click here.
Baptisms ~ Weddings ~ Funerals
Please contact the Parish Office.
Tel: 01903 873601 Email: findoncprectory@gmail.com
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The Church of England website is a source of helpful information on these life events.
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Rev Helena Buqué, Vicar, and Rev Colin Cox, Associate Vicar
c/o The Rectory, School Hill, Findon BN14 0TR
Tel: 01903 873601 - email: findoncprectory@gmail.com
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(Please note that Helena's rest days are Mondays and Fridays.
On these days enquiries should be made through the Parish Office.)