The People’s Palace
Bishop Martin is opening up the Bishop's Palace in Chichester to a wide range of community and church groups to thank them for their work and to foster an even greater degree of working together.
A week-long series of receptions and gatherings begins on Monday 18th July and, over the week, Bishop Martin and his staff will welcome hundreds of people from a wide range of groups including refugees and those who organise their wellbeing in this country. There will also be local civic leaders, representatives of the world of education, arts and those who serve in local parishes.
As part of the week's hospitality, Bishop Martin will welcome retired clergy and their partners on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st July. It is not too late to reserve your place for the afternoon tea, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/330781936677 and choose the preferred date.
For evening prayer after each retired clergy event, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/331039838067 and choose the preferred date.
Saturday 22nd July has been designated as a clergy family day. You can book your chosen session here:
Afternoon session 1.30pm-3.30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/331035876217
Evening session 6pm-8pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/331036136997 (Please reflect the number of guests in the number of tickets booked).
The Bishop will welcome representatives from other community groups throughout the week. People in these groups can book on the following days:
A reception for Education Leaders on Tuesday 19th July from 4pm with Afternoon Tea. Please book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/330771956827
A reception for representatives from Charities, Arts, Sports, Emergency Services takes place on Wednesday 20th July from 7pm with drinks and canapes. Please book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/330779248637
A reception to welcome refugees living in the Diocese takes place on Monday 25th July at 4pm with Afternoon Tea.
Bishop Martin: "My vision is for a Church that continues to partner with other organisations to look after the marginalised, elderly, refugees, poor families, youths, and young people especially those struggling with mental health issues due to the pandemic, thereby playing our part in community development where sustainable communities are created and supported, and rural poverty is eradicated.
We look forward to meeting you all.
Any queries can be sent to rsvp@chichester.anglican.org.