News in the Diocese
A Place to Reflect at William Parker
The new Chapel at William Parker Sports College was opened on Wednesday with a service of Dedication. A number of Clergy, guests, staff and students attended the service which was led by the Bishop of Lewes. College Chaplain Peter Michell said “The Chapel will provide a place
TV Star at Flower Festival
Patricia Routledge, known to many as Hyacinth Bucket in TV’s “Keeping up Appearances” will once again be at the St Mary’s Church Flower and Craft Festival in Sullington West Sussex, on 29th June – Sunday, 1st July, 10am – 6pm daily. The weekend will finish with 6.30pm Evensong in the beautifully
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, 3rd-14th September 2012
Do you want to visit the places you have only read about in the bible? Mount of Olives, Bethlehem, Jericho and the Mount of Temptation, the river Jordan and many other holy places will be visited during a pilgrimage in
of quiet reflection in the midst of a busy environment, it will be a focus for the spiritual life of the College.”
The Chapel will be open daily allowing students to drop in any time during their break times or with permission during the College day.
After the service, the Bishop was interviewed before an audience of year 9 students. When asked for a final word to the boys he appealed that there be an open mind towards religion.
Harry, a Year 11 student, said “It’s quite nice to finally have a private place of worship in the College”. Joe, also in Year 11, said “The Chapel is a good idea because it gives students a peaceful place to go when they are going through troubled times”. Students from Year 7 and 9 stated that “It’s really positive. The Chapel will provide a quiet place for students when they need peace, comfort and reassurance.”
decorated little church.
This year’s Festival highlights the year’s main events, from the London Games to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Along with the floral displays in the church there will also be a crafts sale in the Old Granary including pictures from local artists, hand-made cards, books, and many more items.
The Vicar, The Rev Derek Spencer, says of the Festival, “In the Bible there’s a verse that says ‘You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colours in the world’. It’s a reminder of the colour, vibrancy and life we can all bring to the world through having been created in the image of God.”
For further information please contact Gail Kittle on 01903 745754 or email:
gkittle@waitrose.com
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September led by Rev. Francis Pole and Rev. Simon Evans.
Francis Pole says, “Since I first visited the Holy Land in 1984 the places in the Bible have come alive for me. When reading the Gospels I can visualise the places where Jesus walked, talked, taught, healed people – which has, in turn, enriched and deepened my faith.”
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