A statement on the situation in Gaza.

The Director for Apostolic Life, the Revd Canon Rebecca Swyer, will be stepping down as Director for Apostolic Life at the end of December 2025. Bishop Martin said: "She has been an amazing colleague: full of insight and with a wickedly lively sense of humour. We have all been

Join Terrys Cross as a trustee! Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Terrys Cross is a welcoming Christian residential care home in Henfield, and welcomes interest from ALL backgrounds—including those from the local authority—because everyone

The Bishop presides and preaches today at the Patronal Festival of St James, Ewhurst Green and we pray for that community especially at this time. Bishop Ruth leads the worship today at St Peter ad Vincula Wisborough Green and we pray for all who will join in the service there.

Tomorrow 29th July is St Olav’s Day and one of Chichester’s oldest buildings opens its doors for the annual Feast of St Olav (Olave) Holy Communion. Read more about this unique building, in the heart of Chichester, a witness to nearly a millennium of worship, and join them for

Bookings are now open for the final Youth Pilgrimage of the Year of Faith! Bishop Ruth will be leading the final of three pilgrimages for young people (age 11-17) this year on 11th October. The pilgrimage will involve a 7 mile hike around the Cuckmere pilgrim path starting at St

The Diocese and Chichester Cathedral will be marking Black History Month in October with Choral Evensong on Sunday 5 October at 3pm in the Cathedral, followed by light refreshments. Preacher is Bishop Will. All welcome #BlackHistoryMonth

It’s a wrap! The Diocesan Walsingham Pilgrimage last week. A great time was had by all. A huge thank you to everyone that made it possible.

A great opportunity has arisen for a head of strategic programmes. Please do share in your networks. Could you be the leader we need to oversee our diocesan growth strategy across our churches in Sussex? With an agreed Diocesan Growth Strategy, and initial funding from the

Stillness is an alien concept in today's busy world. In Be Still, Lucy Rycroft takes us on a journey of 30 Bible devotions, reflecting on the concept of being still. #stolavchristianbookshop #chichester

Join us this Sunday! Free beer and wine after the service, along with Morris Dancing from our local dancers, Sompting Village Morris. Not one to miss! ⁦Chichester Diocese⁩

September events at some of our Chalkspring churches ⁦Chichester Diocese⁩

Focal Ministry Officer – we are looking for a Deacon or Priest to oversee the delivery of our strategy for Focal Ministry in Sussex. In this half time role, you will develop an exciting new model of church leadership which is key to our Diocesan Growth Strategy. Working

Congratulations to Revd Jo King on her recent appointment as Incumbent of Chidham with Hambrook and Funtington and West Stoke with Sennicotts. Jo, currently vicar at North Bersted, will be licensed by Bishop Ruth on 22 September at 7.30pm @ St Mary’s Church Funtingdon. Please

The mystery of a carving in an East Sussex Church could be solved: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… Alfriston Village

A beautiful warm summer evening for the licensing last night of Caroline Armitage as priest in charge of Slinfold and Itchingfield. Congratulations Caroline.

We are seeking a Racial Justice Co-ordinator to lead and support the delivery of our racial justice strategy in the Diocese of Chichester. This is a key role in the life of the Diocese, and you will act as advocate for racial justice, develop and deliver training in our

The Diocese and Chichester Cathedral will be marking Black History Month in October with Choral Evensong on Sunday 5 October at 3pm in the Cathedral, followed by light refreshments. Preacher is Bishop Will. All welcome #BlackHistoryMonth