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STARTING ON 13th FEBRUARY: A Group for parents and carers of pre-school children AN OPPORTUNITY TO ● Explore the skills which help us make the most of our family life and enjoy time together. ● Look at positive encouragement, play and listening, parenting styles and boundaries, discipline, what makes quality time, looking after ourselves. Six sessions on Thursday evenings starting at 8pm in the Leslie Room, St Mary’s Church Cost-£9 including handbook to keep “I used to think that all…

From 1st November 2019 St John’s, Broadbridge Heath became an independent Benefice and Parish to be officially known as ‘The Benefice and Parish of Broadbridge Heath, in the district of Horsham, in the diocese of Chichester’ – simply known as St John’s BBH for most day-to-day purposes. Our vision is unchanged and we look forward to continuing to serve our Parish and maintaining close links with the other churches in Horsham.

St John’s Church in Broadbridge Heath presents: THE GREAT DIVORCE Surely the greatest split the universe has ever known. The split between Heaven and Hell.  A modern day parable by CS Lewis adapted by Fiona Kennard with permission from the CS Lewis Society. Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September at 7.30pm. Involving members of St John’s aged from 8 to 86 Entry is free. There will be a bar during the interval and a retiring collection. The play is suitable…

Wednesday, 16th October between 7:30 & 9:30pm Join us for a fun evening of cooking and conversation, including a live baking contest, with Martha Collison and Will Torrent, as they talk about their career and their faith. You’ll remember Martha as the youngest ever contestant on The Great British Bake Off, and Will from his appearances on Sunday Brunch and Ready, Steady, Cook. Now the well-loved TV-bakers are being ‘whisked off’ to Horsham! You’ll have a chance to ask your…

Healthwatch West Sussex have just published their Listening Tour report of Broadbridge Heath – the webpage link is https://www.healthwatchwestsussex.co.uk/report/2019-09-10/talking-and-listening-people-broadbridge-heath-listening-tour-june-2019 Talking and listening to people in Broadbridge Heath. Listening to and amplifying local voices, with recommendations for change, August 2019.

A celebration of nature through words, music and photographs. Saturday 19th October at St John’s, Broadbridge Heath. Photography exhibition from 6.00pmWords and music from 7.30pm Tickets £5 with beer, wine or soft drink included. Reserve tickets via thespaceartstrust@gmail.com or 01403 268582 or on the door.

AN EVENING WITH TV CHEFS MARTHA COLLISON AND WILL TORRENT Wednesday, 16th October (7:30 – 9:30pm) We are very excited to be welcoming Martha Collison and Will Torrent to Brighton Road Baptist Church for Tearfund’s Cakes, Bakes and Faith tour. Cakes, Bakes and Faith is a special evening in the company of two well-loved TV bakers: Martha Collison – youngest ever contestant on The Great British Bake Off, now an author and cookery columnist. Will Torrent – Chocolatier and Patisserie chef extraordinaire,…

Tuesday 23 July 7.30 pm With guests: Fiona Cartmell – ClarinetMolly Cartmell – Piano Enjoy an evening of light hearted entertainment.Tickets: £8 (children £2) Available from www.the-emery-ensemble.co.uk We’re supporting GBSS: Working to stop GBS infection in babies

Our Profile, the main document in our search for a new vicar, has now been signed off by the Bishop and is available below.  Advertising will take place over the summer with a view to interviews being held towards the end of September. Please continue to pray for the recruitment process and our new Vicar.   Thank you to everyone who came along to the ‘Who Are We’ morning in February – much of what was shared has been included, either…

HORSHAM MATTERS VOLUNTEERS Horsham Matters is looking for the following volunteers: null Collect money at Waitrose on Saturday 25th May, 10 am – 3pm Help at a Book Fair at St John’s RC Church on Saturday 25th May from 10am-4pm Can you help do an hour slot for either of these?  Please contact Emma Elnaugh, General Manager, Horsham Matters ( emma.elnaugh@horsham-matters.org.uk ) or 0300 124 0204. FOODBANK – ADDITIONAL VENUES NEEDED Horsham Matters is seeking additional venues for FoodBanks across…

As part of Christian Aid Week activities, St John’s will be taking part in ‘THE BIG BREKKIE’ again this year. On Saturday, May 18th, we will be serving Breakfast in the Church Hall from 08.00 until 11.00, with last orders at 10.30 The menu will be: Full English cooked breakfast, (veggie option available) or Yummy, sticky, sweet pancakes with maple syrup and bananas, or blueberries and yogurt, or A healthy fruit, granola and yogurt alternative ………..plus unlimited Tea, coffee, juice,…

STARTING IN May: A Group for parents and carers of pre-school children. Six sessions on Thursday evenings starting on 9th May at 8pm with a break during half term. Cost: £9.00 including a handbook to keep. Explore the skills which help us make the most of our family life and enjoy time together Look at positive encouragement, play and listening, parenting styles and boundaries, discipline, what makes quality time, looking after our- selves. “I used to think that all a…

If you are a current member of the electoral roll, thankyou for being on the current electoral roll for Horsham Parish – it is the closest thing the Church Of England has to a “membership list”. If you are not yet on the roll then please complete an application form. Every six years this list is completely renewed and everyone needs to re-apply to be on the roll if they still want to be included – which we hope you…

Dear All, Schubert Octet is a wonderfully joyful piece that doesn’t get played very much, as it’s such a challenge to muster 8 musicians, and it’s quite challenging to play too! The Chianti Ensemble has met in our bassoonist’s garden (in Pulborough) on two equally glorious summer days in 2017 and 2018, combining the music with wonderful food and wine, Wimbledon and World Cup, fun and friendship. so St John’s Church, Broadbridge Heath in the depths of winter is an…

Here’s everything you need to know about services at St John’s over the Christmas and New Year season.

The Nativity – For all the Family At Wintershall, Bramley, GU5OLR Weds 12th – Sat 16th December Come and enjoy the real Christmas story – a memorable experience. Our own Roger Stamp is performing wintershall-estate.com or 01793 418299

A selection of photos from our GlowWild event on the 31st October. The pumpkin was our prayer pumpkin. Children and a few adults and wrote the names of people who were special to them (alive or those they wanted to remember).