The Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury & Woodmancote

The Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury & Woodmancote The Parish Churches of St. Peter's Henfield with St. Giles' Shermanbury and St. Peter's Woodmancote St. Peter's Church, Henfield with St. Giles' Shermanbury & St.

Peter's Woodmancote., Church of England

Henfield Gardens & Arts is this weekend 13th - 14th June! As always at St. Peter's Henfield we're planning a rich sched...
09/06/2026

Henfield Gardens & Arts is this weekend 13th - 14th June! As always at St. Peter's Henfield we're planning a rich schedule of events alongside the opportunity to learn about our plans for a new 'Quiet Garden' and how we're creating a more wildlife friendly, biodiverse space. Inside will be an exhibition from David Meeking along with an abundance of beautiful homemade refreshments to enjoy. Gloria from Sussex Scoops will be outside Church House on Saturday serving delicious ice cream too! Schedule as follows:

Saturday 13th June:
11.30am Henfield Ukulele Group
1.00pm The Chanctonbury Ring Morris
2.00pm Pyecombe Village Choir

Sunday 14th June:
2.00pm Catalina Dance
3.00pm Big Hymn Sing

Raffle tickets for the fête will be available for sale on both days.

A gap in the rain and grey yesterday was most welcome. Sometimes a 'gap' from everything is exactly what we all need, t...
09/06/2026

A gap in the rain and grey yesterday was most welcome. Sometimes a 'gap' from everything is exactly what we all need, to reset, pause and get a different perspective. A peaceful, midweek service may assist...

St. Peter's Church - Henfield
10.30am Every Wednesday for Holy Communion (said, not sung)
Held in the beautiful Parham Chapel

Don't forget the church is open daily for prayer, peace and reflection. 🙂

A busy week in the Parish with some Wood Pigeons enjoying a shower, a young Jay, mating Cockchafers (yes - Cockchafers),...
06/06/2026

A busy week in the Parish with some Wood Pigeons enjoying a shower, a young Jay, mating Cockchafers (yes - Cockchafers), moths in abundance and the garden coming into bloom and then being battered by the weather! By the way - we're still looking for donations of bottles, books, pre-loved items, toy/games and plants for the fête - please do leave any donations on the vicarage doorstep and do let us know if you need us to collect. Do come along to a service tomorrow for worship and fellowship and to pray for sunshine for Henfield Gardens & Arts next weekend and of course the Summer Fête on 27th June!

St. Peter's Henfield:
8.30am Holy Communion
9.45am Parish Communion followed by refreshments

St. Giles' Shermanbury:
11.15am Morning Prayer (CW) followed by refreshments

St. Peter's Woodmancote:
4pm Songs of Praise followed by refreshments - the theme is Trinity

A warm welcome awaits 😊

Time to say a HUGE thank you to the generous local businesses who have donated some fabulous raffle prices for the Summe...
04/06/2026

Time to say a HUGE thank you to the generous local businesses who have donated some fabulous raffle prices for the Summer Fête! More to follow on this but - a heartfelt 'THANKS' for supporting us. Please do support all of our wonderful local businesses, they bring so much to the community and work so hard in such a challenging climate🩷 If any other businesses or individuals would like to support the Summer Fête, do drop us a line at [email protected] 🙂

Another busy week at the vicarage and in the parish with fête preparations, a wedding to look forward to tomorrow, some ...
29/05/2026

Another busy week at the vicarage and in the parish with fête preparations, a wedding to look forward to tomorrow, some scaffolding being removed and some beautiful observations of the nature that we have in this area, using trap cameras, a moth trap and a bat detector....more on that at some stage!

Do come along to a service on Sunday, a warm welcome awaits:

St. Peter's Henfield:
8.30am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.45am Parish Communion followed by refreshments

St. Peter's Woodmancote:
4.30pm Tea & Cake
5.30pm Choral Evensong

Have a fabulous weekend everyone 🥰

Not long now - save the date! Don't forget our earlier start time and we also have more food options, more space and mo...
29/05/2026

Not long now - save the date! Don't forget our earlier start time and we also have more food options, more space and more tables and chairs. If you can possibly donate:

Bottles for the Bottle Tombola - alcohol and non alcoholic
Pre-loved items including household, jewellery, accessories etc
Books
Plants
Toys & Games
We can collect by arrangement - just drop us a line. Otherwise items may be left in the Henfield Vicarage porch (no need to knock).

Now - back to the bunting!😄

This week in the Henfield Vicarage garden/nature reserve....! Blue skies, Cockchafers (yes - Cockchafers), Common White...
23/05/2026

This week in the Henfield Vicarage garden/nature reserve....! Blue skies, Cockchafers (yes - Cockchafers), Common White Wave and possibly a Mottled Pug? 22 Spot Ladybird, Roses, Slow Worms, Geraniums and Jet Ants....there were many many other things but we wouldn't wish to bore! There's such a lot to see/hear/smell/experience if we are open and outward facing - which sometimes can be tough but even opening the door a tiny bit will let the light in. This Sunday, 24th May is Pentecost, do come along to a service to find out what it's all about and enjoy worship and fellowship - or just some peace and reflection!

St. Peter's Henfield:
8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) (No singing, shorter service)
9.45am Parish Communion (Hymns and followed by refreshments)

St. Peter's Woodmancote:
11.15am Morning Prayer (BCP) followed by refreshments

Don't forget - your parish churches are here for you. Even if you have no faith, or little, or if you're confused. If you feel you want to know more do get in touch with us. 🙂

How has the week been so far? Do remember, we have our mid-week Holy Communion service every Wednesday at St. Peter's H...
19/05/2026

How has the week been so far? Do remember, we have our mid-week Holy Communion service every Wednesday at St. Peter's Henfield, at 10.30am followed by refreshments. Do join us for this peaceful service, a warm welcome awaits. All our services have 'orders of service' so that you know what to do and when - so please don't worry about 'not knowing what to do' and also if in doubt - we're all here to help if you need us. If you're curious or shy - do feel free to simply sit quietly and listen 🙂

Not long now folks! Don't forget, raffle tickets are now on sale in the Church Office, Cornerweighs and after services ...
18/05/2026

Not long now folks! Don't forget, raffle tickets are now on sale in the Church Office, Cornerweighs and after services - or get in touch. Plus - do drop off any donations to the bottle tombola, plants, books or pre-loved etc. Items may be left in the porch at Henfield Vicarage (no need to knock) or can be collected by arrangement, drop us a line if you need collection [email protected] 😀

This week in the vicarage garden....an abundance of wildlife - not brilliant pictures but you get the idea. despite it ...
16/05/2026

This week in the vicarage garden....an abundance of wildlife - not brilliant pictures but you get the idea. despite it being a bit chilly, spring is still very much in full swing. Much to give thanks for. Do come along to a service tomorrow for fellowship and worship all are welcome:

St. Peter's Henfield:
8.30am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.45am Parish Communion followed by refreshments

St. Giles' Shermanbury:
11.15am Holy Communion (BCP) followed by refreshments

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