General Synod Elections
Closing date for nominations has now passed. Voting will open on Monday 21 September. In addition to appearing on Civica's voting website where electors will cast their votes, candidates' electoral statements will also be published on the diocesan website. These will be available by 11 September.
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Black History Month- bookings now open
Black History in Church Spaces - Black History Month in the Diocese will open with an exhibition at St Luke's Prestonville and close with a commemorative service at St Mary’s Slindon and the unveiling and blessing of an interpretative plaque in St Mary Madehurst. Find out more and book your tickets here:
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Clergy wellbeing retreat
Time to step back from parish demands for a day to reflect and rest.
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Apply for a small grant
Our small grant funding stream is easy to access and makes grants up to £2,000 that fuel mission and outreach at the local level. Find out more here:
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Is authorised lay ministry for you? Applications closing soon
Places for the September 2026 Authorised Lay Ministry (ALM) intake are filling quickly! If you feel called to serve your parish and enrich local church life, apply before the 12 August 2026 deadline.
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Ride + Stride - is your church taking part?
If your church is taking part in Ride + Stride on Saturday 12th September, don't forget to update your event details on the Sussex Historic Churches Trust website and share on your own social media platforms:
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