Sussex Churches get a mention
The International agency, Churches Together in Britan and Ireland or CTBI (see panel, right) have published a Lent course which can be accessed from their website. The course includes two mentions for Churches Together in Sussex. The first in week 3 and the second in week 4.
The Diamond Jubilee
In May the Queen will celebrate 60 years on the throne and many people in Sussex will be celebrating too. There are several ways in which local churches can participate including getting involved in the beacons or the big lunch which is taking place on Sunday 3rd June.
The Olympic Torch Relay
The Olympic Torch comes to Sussex in July. Many of our communities will be visited and for the churches this provides a great opportunity to provide hospitality and serve local communities. For a list of locations so you can plan your response download Torch Relay. The torch relay is just one of the exciting opportunities presented by the Olympics, check out the various Olympic Dates. There are plenty of ideas and much more information on the More Than Gold website.
What the Church Does
Brighton and Hove is the largest settlement in Sussex. The city contains over 100 Christian worshipping communities with an estimated 15,000 church members. One of the ways in which they impact the city is in helping to meet social need. If you want to know more read Being Here.
Community Resolution
Sussex Police are keen to gain the support for churches across Sussex in their Restorative Justice policy (known as Community Resolution). There is more information in Together 68 or on this Community Resolution document.
Arson Advice
Sadly Churches are sometimes targets for arsonists. The Government have produced a leaflet offering guidance. Download Arson Advice from here.
Churches Together on Facebook
If you use Facebook, please visit the Churches Together in Sussex page and like it. This will enable you to communicate with others who are interested in unity in Sussex.
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Street Pastors and Street Angels
Successful schemes operate in the coastal towns and resorts of Hastings, Eastbourne, Seaford, Brighton & Hove, Worthing and Littlehampton. Inland schemes operate in Crawley and Heathfield. Conversations are also taking place in locations such as Lewes, Billingshurst, Petworth and Midhurst.
Heathfield was the first scheme in Sussex and one of the first in the UK in a rural town. All schemes operate in partnership with the Police, Local Authorities and other services. If you would like to become a Street Pastor or find out how to start a scheme in your area do get in touch with one of the local groups.
Across Sussex over 100,000 men, women and children attend 1000 churches every Sunday, and many work within their local communities to enrich the lives of others.
