'Extraordinary God: Ordinary People'- An Advent Journey through Luke Chapter 1 with Zechariah, Elizabeth and Mary.' The day will have a combination of prayer, reflective bible study and space for silence and personal reflection. Time: 9.45 for a 10am start until 3.45pm. Dates and Venues: Wednesday November 19th at The Place, St Laurence Church, Sea Place, Goring-by-sea, BN12 4BY with Rev Beverley Miles OR Friday 14th November at St Mary's Church, Battle with Rev Jenny Heinink and Alison Hassell. You only need to attend one day as they are the same but offered in 2 venues for ease of access. Contacts for queries or local information to jennyheinink@hotmail.com or beverley.miles@chichester.anglican.org Donations towards the costs of the day: £10 CASH please on the day. Participants will need to bring their own packed lunch, bible and any resources they would find useful for a Quiet Day. Tea / coffee / biscuits will be provided

Led by Canon Peter Sills Although placed first in the New Testament, Matthew’s Gospel was the second to be written. Composed around AD70 for a Jewish Christian community, possibly situated in Syria, it has a distinctive style and layout. This Zoom seminar, the first of two, explores when, why and by whom the Gospel was written, the sources on which it is based, its distinctive features, and its major themes. The second seminar (April 23, 2026), will look more closely at Matthew’s teaching and his picture of Jesus. Canon Peter Sills, formerly Vice-Dean of Ely, is a retired priest and pilgrimage guide attached to the Beacon Parish of Ditchling, Streat & Westmeston. He is the author of several books, including Six Steps Into The Bible, written for those who want to get under the skin of the Bible and deepen their understanding of the scriptures: www.peter-sills.co.uk/courses.

Join Revd Thomas Pelham for an online talk and discussion on the Theology of Hymns. Hymns are more than musical expressions—they are theological declarations woven into melody. Rooted in Scripture and tradition, hymns articulate the beliefs, hopes, and praises of the Christian faith. They serve as communal prayers, doctrinal affirmations, and spiritual reflections, often encapsulating profound truths in poetic form. Zoom link will be provided nearer the time.

Led by Rev Buff Forbes Stone Diocesan Environment Officer The Climate and Environment crisis is the issue of our time. Often we are concerned but don’t know what to do. Carbon Confidence helps us start the process of understanding the science of the climate crisis and how as Christians our faith compels us to respond. There is a one hour presentation with time for worship, questions, and working out our next practical steps together.

Led by Rev Jules Middleton Taking an eco theological view we will look at how we might consider the bodily trauma of Christ at the crucifixion, within the context of planetary wounding (ie: human-caused damage to the earth or climate change). Within this we will explore the concepts of 'deep time' and 'deep incarnation' and the earth being in a place of Holy Saturday.

As part of Diocese of Chichester’s ‘Year of Faith: The Gospel of Matthew’. Led by The Revd Dr Olga Fabrikant-Burke, Tutor in Old Testament, Ridley Hall, Cambridge At the heart of the Gospel of Matthew lies a startling paradox. The Gospel opens with the bold proclamation that Jesus is ‘the Messiah, the son of David.’ And yet, at the end of the story, this anointed Davidic king dies a shameful death on a cross, a horrific Roman torture device. To square the messianic circle, Matthew appeals to the Old Testament, supremely the story of King David as well as the psalms of lament. Strange as it may sound, for Matthew, it is supremely in his humiliation that Jesus is ‘the Messiah, the son of David.’ And it is the Old Testament that provides sanction for the perplexing logic of the Matthean cross. Image by Chil Vera from Pixabay

Faith and political discipleship with the Very Revd Dr Edward Dowler, Dean of Chichester. Join online for an informative talk and discussion about engaging public life through the lens of the Gospel, seeking justice, peace, and the common good. Grounded in scripture and with attention to writing in the early centuries of the Church as well as more modern sources, it calls believers to act with compassion, uphold human dignity, and participate in civic life as an expression of love for neighbour and obedience to Christ. Thursday 5th February, 10am-12. Zoom link will be sent nearer the time.

The Revd Catriona Cumming All Saints Church, The Drive, Hove BN3 3QE. Sunday 1st March, 3.00 pm until 4.30pm, Join the Revd Catriona Cumming for an insightful exploration of the solemn and richly ceremonial liturgies of Holy Week. This special occasion offers a chance to rediscover the spiritual depth and beauty of the Church’s most sacred season, reflecting on Christ’s Passion, death, and resurrection. It’s an opportunity to deepen your understanding of why liturgy is celebrated in such a profound way during this pivotal time in the Christian year. Please note that there is street parking around All Saints, but no dedicated parking at the church. Hove train station is a convenient 10-minute walk from the church.

An online course for all lay people.Saturday 18th April 2026 (10 am - 11.30 am) and Saturday 25th April 2026 (10 am - 11.30 am) Session 1 - A Big Vision for Small Groups: Deciding the purpose of your small group Growing Together in God's Word: How to Prepare and Lead a Bible Study Session 2 - Living Together in God's Love: Pastoral Care in Your Small Group Learning Together as God's People: Connecting with one another and with God so that we grow (Lent courses, book groups; prayer in small groups)

Led by Canon Peter Sills Although placed first in the New Testament, Matthew’s Gospel was the second to be written. Composed around AD70 for a Jewish Christian community, possibly situated in Syria, it has a distinctive style and layout. The first Zoom seminar, 20 Nov 2025, explored when, why and by whom the Gospel was written, the sources on which it is based, its distinctive features, and its major themes. This second seminar, will look more closely at Matthew’s teaching and his picture of Jesus. Canon Peter Sills, formerly Vice-Dean of Ely, is a retired priest and pilgrimage guide attached to the Beacon Parish of Ditchling, Streat & Westmeston. He is the author of several books, including Six Steps Into The Bible, written for those who want to get under the skin of the Bible and deepen their understanding of the scriptures: www.peter-sills.co.uk/courses