A Message from  Fr Trevor

I’m sure it is time for another email update on the upcoming events at St Nicholas. So here it is.

Services at St Nicholas

Sunday 5th October - Pet Service. A chance to bring your pets to church at 15:00 for a short service with a blessing of your pet. Nothing larger than water buffalo. Pets that may escape in suitable carriers please.

Sunday 2nd November - All Souls Service a short service at 18:00 when we look back and remember those who have died and that we have loved. It is a simple service where we light a candle for those we remember and say a few prayers. It also gives us a chance to meet others who are mourning the loss of a loved one. Sometimes, the very knowledge that we are not alone can give us strength to help us with our grief. Remembering a loved one is important to us all and we invite anyone to come and light a candle at this service.

Sunday 9th November - Remembrance Sunday. 9:30 service in church followed by an Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial at 10:45. This is a chance for the whole community to come together to remember those who gave up their lives in armed conflict in the First World War and beyond.

Sunday 7th December - Feast of St Nicholas. A service at 18:00 to celebrate the life of St Nicholas, our parish patron saint and to celebrate the life of St Nicholas church in our community today.

We have regular Sunday Services at 8:00 (Book of Common Prayer) and 10:00 Parish Communion service. Refreshments are served after the 10:00 service

We also have a service at 10:00 on Thursdays.

Social Events

9th August - Games night - Cancelled

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel this event. I’m sure that we will be rescheduling sometime soon.

Sunday 24th August - Goodwood Tour and Tea (3:00 start at Goodwood or 2:00 at church)

I have booked a number of spaces on a guided tour of the House, followed by a splendid Afternoon Tea in the Ballroom, with hand-made delicacies made using estate-reared, organic produce from Goodwood Home Farm.

There is a cost of £34 for this (a discounted price). I need to get an idea of numbers for the Goodwood Tour and Tea - if you want to join us, can you book with me by next Sunday (10th) at the latest. I will let you have bank account details for payment when you have booked. Please book by using this email address.

Saturday 25th October - Quiz Night. 

Another chance to pit your wits against Revd Trevor’s questions! Tickets £12 per person to include a light meal. Bar on the night. Teams of up to 8. Don’t worry if you can’t bring a team, we will make sure that there is a team for you to join on the night.

Saturday 29th November - Christmas Fair. 12:00 - 14:00

Put the date in the diary! If you are interested in having a stall, please let us know and we will try and fit you in.

Saturday Coffee Mornings

On the first Saturday of the month, we have a coffee morning with a pop up shop between 10:00 and 12:00. The cake is excellent and the pop-up shops are varied and interesting!

Regular Church Events

Monday 10:00 Coffee and Encouragement - a chance to meet up and share ways in which God has been there for us (or not) during the past week. A chance to ask for prayers for yourself or loved ones.

Wednesday 10:00 to 13:00 Lunch Club - Coffee and Companionship. A space to come and chat. No pressure, no churchy stuff. Soup and dessert to follow.

Wednesday. 14:00   Bible Study: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, Craft Group 2nd and 4th Wednesday