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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Thank you to everyone who supported
The Ron Green Big Band Concert on 18th April.
A wonderful time was had by all.
Friends of Clapham & Patching Churches
Bluebell Walk Sunday 26th April 2pm
Starting at Clapham Church, led by Clem Somerset through private land
not open to the public, followed by tea and cake at the church.
Suggested minimum donation £5 per adult, children free.
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed
on Monday 27th April, Friday 1st May and Monday 4th May.
Normal hours resume on Friday 8th May.
Notice Board
Sunday 26th April
8 00am Communion at Patching
10.00am Eucharist at Findon
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
The APCM will be held at 11am on Sunday 10th May in Findon Church.
All welcome!
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.
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:
Church Cleaning
If you feel able to help with this, even if only on an occasional basis, we would be incredibly grateful. Please contact the office.
Access to Findon Church
The gates to Findon Church are locked automatically overnight. Pedestrian access through the side gate is still available.
"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
Findon Bellringers
Would anyone 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
Safeguarding
We are looking for a new safeguarding officer for our three Churches. If you would like some more information about this role, please speak to the Parish Office.
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.
Lambstails
For children up to 5 years old and their parents/ carers on Tuesday afternoons 3.00-4.30pm in Findon Rectory.
(Not on the first Tuesday of the month.)
For information contact Dom: fcpfamiliesworker@gmail.com
Light Lunch @ 1pm
The lunch club, 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.
Monday Afternoon Tea/Coffee & Biscuits
Drop-in in Findon Village Hall
Monday 2-4pm (October to March)
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!
Chichester Cathedral
Visit the cathedral website for information on events, concerts, special services and exhibitions here.
Consultation on the next Bishop
Bishop Martin retires a the end of May.
Have your say in the appointment of the next Bishop - click here for the online consultation form.
Diocesan E-news