Reader Licensing Service 2025 Officiant - The Right Reverend Ruth Bushyager - Bishop of Horsham

Led by The Revd Canon Dr Earl Collins. The Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed massively clarified the Church’s understanding of God’s revelation but was also often under attack. Some of its chief defenders were monks, who recognised that its teaching about God has profound implications for a Christian vision of contemplative prayer. We will look at several traditions of monastic prayer (Evagrius, Pseudo-Macarius, and Augustine), to demonstrate how the monks contemplated the mystery of God expressed in the Creed. *Venue may change depending on number of bookings. Photo sourced from freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/praying

The focussed theme for the day is ‘Dementia awareness and support in parishes’ which will be facilitated by Janet Hardacre, a Pastoral ALM and specialist nurse from Brighton who has written a book on the subject drawn from her professional experience, so you will be in good hands. The day will be hosted by Revd Beverley Miles and will begin with prayer. Then there will be some time to encourage each other by sharing reflections and questions about pastoral ministry before Janet introduces the theme of the day. Please bring your packed lunch but tea/coffee and ‘treats’ will be supplied. The church is a 5-minute walk from the beach, so you could enjoy a walk at lunchtime if you felt so inspired. There is no set charge for the day, although donations towards refreshments/heating would be appreciated. Also, Janet may have copies of her book on sale if you wish to buy a copy!

At Ashburnham Place, near Battle, TN33 9NF. £30.00

The Year of Matthew – The Great Commission This enriching day will feature a variety of talks, including contributions from the Beachy Head Chaplaincy and Revd Arwen Folkes . This occasion is a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow lay ministers from across the diocese—sharing insights, experiences, and encouragement as we journey together in faith and service