While we are without our own minister
Update from Doreen Field — senior elder
Preparation for a new Minister
In accordance with our constitution Christ Church invites alternate Methodist and URC ministers. We are now seeking a URC minister following the departure of Rev’d Pauline Crispin and a vacancy was declared by the Southern Synod in July. A Christ Church profile was submitted to the URC Southern Synod and meetings were held during the year with Rev’d Nicola Furley-Smith and Rev’d Ian Suttie to clarify the process of seeking a new minister and agreeing interim arrangements for managing Christ Church.
In the past few weeks we have heard that Rev’d Kenneth Lynch has offered to be our Interim Moderator. Kenneth took a service at Christ Church recently which was well received and we look forward to him taking up the position of Interim Moderator. Kenneth will chair our various meetings and, along with Ian Suttie, lead on the process of appointing a new minister.
Current Arrangements
Rev’d Ian Field and Rev’d Derek Wales, two retired ministers at Christ Church, agreed to their contact details being on the church answer phone. This means we are able to continue to provide local ministerial contact in emergencies. We are very appreciative of this cover during the interim period. Yvonne Piper’s contact is provided for booking enquiries. We are also appreciative of the many circuit ministers, local preachers and others from beyond the circuit who have led our worship since August this year.
Preparation for a new Minister
In accordance with our constitution Christ Church invites alternate Methodist and URC ministers. We are now seeking a URC minister following the departure of Rev’d Pauline Crispin and a vacancy was declared by the Southern Synod in July. A Christ Church profile was submitted to the URC Southern Synod and meetings were held during the year with Rev’d Nicola Furley-Smith and Rev’d Ian Suttie to clarify the process of seeking a new minister and agreeing interim arrangements for managing Christ Church.
In the past few weeks we have heard that Rev’d Kenneth Lynch has offered to be our Interim Moderator. Kenneth took a service at Christ Church recently which was well received and we look forward to him taking up the position of Interim Moderator. Kenneth will chair our various meetings and, along with Ian Suttie, lead on the process of appointing a new minister.
Current Arrangements
Rev’d Ian Field and Rev’d Derek Wales, two retired ministers at Christ Church, agreed to their contact details being on the church answer phone. This means we are able to continue to provide local ministerial contact in emergencies. We are very appreciative of this cover during the interim period. Yvonne Piper’s contact is provided for booking enquiries. We are also appreciative of the many circuit ministers, local preachers and others from beyond the circuit who have led our worship since August this year.
Arrangements for people contacting Christ Church
The Rev’d Ian Field has agreed to be the temporary contact for any ministerial enquiry and can be contacted on 01243 774271; this number is also on the answer phone in the church office. This arrangement has been agreed with the Elders of Christ Church; Rev’d Ian Suttie, Circuit Superintendent Minister; and the Rev’d Nicola Furley–Smith, Southern Synod Moderator. This pastoral arrangement is temporary until we have a URC Moderator for Christ Church during the interregnum and prior to a URC minister being appointed.
For hiring enquiries our Bookings Secretary’s telephone number is also on the church answer phone.
For hiring enquiries our Bookings Secretary’s telephone number is also on the church answer phone.
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On Saturday, 19 October Christ Church held a Barn Dance with caller Helen Floyd
see the 'Past Events' page for photos |
Knitted Angels for Chichester
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These ‘flew’ in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday, 18th December.
Eight ‘Flight Assistants’ from Christ Church distributed them. Go to our facebook page to see responses from those who found them. Apparently, we reached over 1,000 people as the news was spread. |
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We have appointed a Youth Worker who will be starting a new group - see page called 'Christ Church Creatives'
City Angels
Did you know that Christ Church helps and supports the work of the City Angels? The City Angles come from all walks of life. They are currently drawn from about 7 different churches across Chichester. Every Friday night, and most Saturday nights from 10 pm to 2 am the City Angels are in the city centre with a team distributing free refreshments from their van located at the bottom of South Street. If you fancy a coffee, tea, hot chocolate or even just seeing a friendly face, please com and say, "hello". If your night does not go quite as you hoped or planned, and you need somewhere to go, please come and find the City Angels so they can help you out. Part of the team also patrol around the city in the evening bringing a smile and looking out for people and just making sure folk are OK.
