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
Harvest Services
7th September at Findon 10am, 21st September at Clapham 10am
Any gifts gratefully received for Turning Tides.
Click here to see Turning Tides wish list.
Sunday 14th September 2.45pm
Nepcote Green
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Songs of Praise
with
The Salvation Army Band
Upcoming Events
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Saturday 20th September 12noon to 3pm
Games Afternoon in Findon Church
with refreshments, table tennis, games, pool, drums and other fun activities.
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Saturday 4th October 2pm - Findon Church
Cinema Club - Paddington 2
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Saturday 1st November 11am-1pm -Fun Morning in Findon Church
Music, games and refreshments
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Donations on the door.
For more information about any of these events, contact Dom Timm: fcpfamiliesworker@gmail.com​
Stepping-Up
6th October and 20th October – 7pm–9pm
St Laurence Church, Goring
A two session course to explore God’s calling to each of us.
All welcome – please contact Parish Office.
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Authorised Lay Ministry Pastoral Care Elective
​This course is being held during September and October at
The Church of St Andrew Apostle, Worthing
For more information see poster here.
Remembrance Day Poppies - calling all knitters and crocheters!
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We are planning a display of poppies on the church gates this year
so we will need lots of knitted or crocheted poppies.
If you would like to make some, it would be very much appreciated.
Christmas Tree Festival Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December
Come along and get involved in either or both days.
This is a lovely community event raising monies for charity.
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Please help us by donating raffle prizes and chocolate bars for the children's tombola.
Please leave at the back of the church or in the Rectory porch.
Notice Board
​Sunday 31st August
8.00am Holy Communion at Findon
10.00am Community Service 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 ewes16.gl@gmail.com
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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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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 on Tuesday mornings at 10.30am.
During August this will be held in Findon Rectory. For information contact Dom: fcpfamiliesworker@gmail.com
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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 drop-in in Findon Village Hall has paused for the summer months and will re-start in the October. ​
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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.
Turning Tides - Help needed!​
Turning Tides would welcome donations of coffee, sugar, squash, small wate/juice, tinned tuna or meat and vegetarian melas. There is a box at the back of Findon Church or leave in Rectory Porch.
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.​​​​​​
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​​Lay Ministries
The Diocese of Chichester prospectus can be viewed here: Authorised Lay Ministry - Diocese of Chichester If you think this might be for you and would like to know more, contacted the Rectory Office.
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Worthing National Trust Association
Anyone is welcome to attend their talks and visits, you do not need to be a member. For more information go to their website here.
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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
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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Safeguarding
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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.
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.)