St Bartholomew
Cross in Hand East Sussex
TN21 0LT
Who we are
What we are
We're Anglicans in the Church of England, in the liberal and reformed anglo-catholic tradition. What does that mean? Well, put as simply as possible (which isn't easy) we're here to serve our whole community and all people, of all faiths and none - this is sometimes called the Social Gospel. You can read our Parish Mission here. What we are is what we believe - that we represent, along with all other churches, the living body of Christ in the world today and that, at our best, we can be healing and transformative of our world. Big claims, but that's the Christian story!
What we try to do
We try to live by actions, not just words. We try to follow the example of Jesus, who shows us in his life a God who accepts everyone who comes to him. So everyone is welcome, just as they are - we're not a club for good or holy people, but for everyone, whether you have faith or you don't, whether you have friends and family or you don't, whether you're happy or sad, whether you love or hate yourself. The Christian story tells us that we're loved more than we can possibly know, just as we are.
We come together for services of worship every Sunday, alternating between our two churches in the parish. We will always try to celebrate Holy Communion - founded by Jesus' Last Supper with his friends - but we also make room for Matins, Evensong and other services, events and prayer groups during the week.
What we ask of you
Nothing. Just that you come in your hopes and your fears, your joys and your sorrows, to meet an extraordinary God among ordinary people. If you want to get more involved in our ministries that's entirely up to you - it may be God calling! He'll do the heavy lifting, if we just let him.
All our services of worship at both our churches are listed below - or just click on Diary to check what's happening!
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We're Anglicans in the Church of England, in the liberal and reformed anglo-catholic tradition. What does that mean? Well, put as simply as possible (which isn't easy) we're here to serve our whole community and all people, of all faiths and none - this is sometimes called the Social Gospel. You can read our Parish Mission here. What we are is what we believe - that we represent, along with all other churches, the living body of Christ in the world today and that, at our best, we can be healing and transformative of our world. Big claims, but that's the Christian story!
What we try to do
We try to live by actions, not just words. We try to follow the example of Jesus, who shows us in his life a God who accepts everyone who comes to him. So everyone is welcome, just as they are - we're not a club for good or holy people, but for everyone, whether you have faith or you don't, whether you have friends and family or you don't, whether you're happy or sad, whether you love or hate yourself. The Christian story tells us that we're loved more than we can possibly know, just as we are.
What we ask of you
Nothing. Just that you come in your hopes and your fears, your joys and your sorrows, to meet an extraordinary God among ordinary people. If you want to get more involved in our ministries that's entirely up to you - it may be God calling! He'll do the heavy lifting, if we just let him.
All our services of worship at both our churches are listed below - or just click on Diary to check what's happening!
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Location of worship
Church Pastor
George Pitcher
Rector
A265/A267
Cross in Hand,
East Sussex
TN21 0LT
United Kingdom
Phone: 01435 862816
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Church Website
Leadership
Leader Name:
George Pitcher Â
Leader Position:
Rector Â
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Administration
Admin Name:
Judith Clark Â
Admin Position:
Parish Administrator Â
Phone:
Admin Email:
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St Bartholomew Service Times
We have at least two services of worship, alternating between our two churches every Sunday.
We try to celebrate the full range of Anglican liturgy available to us, from the traditional 17th. century Book of Common Prayer through to more modern and informal styles of worship for Communion, Matins, morning and evening prayer and family services.
1st. and 3rd. Sundays of the month, services are held at All Saints' in Waldron
2nd. and 4th. Sundays of the month, services are held at St. Bartholomew's in Cross-In-Hand
5th. Sundays of the month, we alternate between our churches (please check Diary for details)
8am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
10am Sung Eucharist (Common Worship)
3rd. Sunday of the month, 10am Matins
2nd. Sunday of the month, Evensong at All Saints, Waldron, 6pm in summer, 4.30pm in winter.
Confused? Just check our quarterly online diary for all Sunday services and events during the week.
http://www.waldronchurches.org.uk/assets/parish-diary.pdf
It's been more than 6 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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We try to celebrate the full range of Anglican liturgy available to us, from the traditional 17th. century Book of Common Prayer through to more modern and informal styles of worship for Communion, Matins, morning and evening prayer and family services.
1st. and 3rd. Sundays of the month, services are held at All Saints' in Waldron
2nd. and 4th. Sundays of the month, services are held at St. Bartholomew's in Cross-In-Hand
5th. Sundays of the month, we alternate between our churches (please check Diary for details)
8am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
10am Sung Eucharist (Common Worship)
3rd. Sunday of the month, 10am Matins
2nd. Sunday of the month, Evensong at All Saints, Waldron, 6pm in summer, 4.30pm in winter.
Confused? Just check our quarterly online diary for all Sunday services and events during the week.
http://www.waldronchurches.org.uk/assets/parish-diary.pdf
It's been more than 6 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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2018 14 February
Ash Wednesday
8.00am
Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes @ St. Bart’s Â
Ash Wednesday
8.00am
Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes @ St. Bart’s Â
St Bartholomew History
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"Talking to men for God is a great thing, but talking to God for men is greater still."E.M. Bounds
St Bartholomew listing was last updated on the 13th of February, 2018
