West Weald Parish

West Weald Parish serves the villages of Handcross, Slaugham, Pease Pottage, Warninglid and Staplefield in West Sussex. Having formed a joint benefice for several years, the neighbouring parishes of St Mary's, Slaugham and St Mark's, Staplefield became one parish at the start of 2023. From January 2024 we've been known as West Weald to encompass our mission to all of the communities within our parish which sits at the western tip of the High Weald area.  

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Bell Ringing Practice

Every Friday at for 2 hours
St Mary's Church, Slaugham
St Mary's Church Staplefield Rd Slaugham Haywards Heath, RH17 6AG, United Kingdom

Weekly practice time for the St Mary's Bellringing Team.

The team are always looking for new members to ring on Sunday mornings and for special occasions. Contact the church office if you'd be interested in learning more.

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Community Pantry and Café

Every Saturday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
All Saints Church, Handcross
Horsham Road Handcross Haywards Heath, RH17 6DF, United Kingdom

All are welcome to All Saints every Saturday for tea, coffee and biscuits, and chat to someone on our friendly team.

The Pantry offers weekly provisions of food to those within the parish who are in need of help and support. For more information contact the church office or drop in on a Saturday morning!

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Common Worship Communion

Monthly. Every First, Third, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mark's Church, Staplefield
St Mark's Church Brantridge Lane Staplefield Common Staplefield, RH17 6EJ, United Kingdom

Join us for a simple service of Holy Communion using Common Worship liturgy.

The service includes a short sermon and organ led hymns taken from ‘The New English Hymnal’.

On a 4th Sunday there are refreshments after the service (if helpers are available!)

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Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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