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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Please note new opening hours for the Parish Office
from Monday 20 July:
Mondays: 8am – 12noon | Fridays: 8am – 3pm
Barn Dance & BBQ
Sunday, 19th July
Introducing Vicky Riches - our new Safeguarding Officer
Vicky and her husband, Adrian, moved to Findon Village in December 2020 from Leigh in Surrey. Between them they have 5 children and 6 (soon to be 7) grandchildren. Vicky has been in education for most of her working life with a brief spell in both business and pharmaceutical qualitative research where she enjoyed travelling the world talking to people! Her last role in education was as Head Teacher and Area Lead, for Surrey County Council, supporting children who found it challenging, or were unable, to attend school.
She was the designated safeguarding lead in this role for at least 15 years, so comes with
a great deal of experience in safeguarding in education. Vicky and Adrian have 2 dogs, Barnie and Freddie, who enjoy their walks on Nepcote and Cissbury.
Compassion UK – Sponsoring a Child
After a very interesting and moving talk by Ian Coldrick of Compassion UK, a Christian child development charity working in partnership with local churches in 29 countries, there has been interest in the parish sponsoring two children abroad. Sponsoring a child is £32.00 per month. It would mean asking for £1 per month - £12.00 p.a. - from everybody interested, and we as a church would then follow the development of the children chosen by receiving updates on their progress. Payment would be made into our church account via the Parish Giving Scheme and payment to the charity would then be processed. Of course, if anybody would like
to donate more that £1.00 per month, that would be lovely.
If you are interested in being part of this church family project, please let me know either via my email: ewes16.gl@gmail.com or by phone: 07753 755889. This would of course be in total confidence.
Donations can be named or made anonymously. Subscriptions may be cancelled at any time.
For more information about the charity: Who we are | About Compassion UK and Ireland
Watch a video here about Richard Wandera, who was sponsored as a boy
and is now a trustee of Compassion UK.
Notice Board
Sunday 19th July
8 00am Holy Communion at Findon
10.00am Eucharist in Findon
10.00am Eucharist in Clapham
Home Group
We have a home group that meets outside the regular church services for fellowship, study and prayer, If you would like to know more, please contact the Rectory.
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
Messy Church re-starts in October
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!