About Us

St Peter & St Paul’s church, Bilsington is open daily for visitors.

A church here was recorded in the Domesday Survey of 1086, possibly a Saxon building, but no evidence of this remains. The current building dates originally to the 12th century, there being a blocked Norman window over the south entrance, and an Early English chancel arch and chancel.

In the 16th century, the tower was added at the west end of the nave. It has 2 stages, set on a high plinth, and with the second stage clad with wood shingles. The shallow pyramid shaped spire, similar to a ‘Sussex Cap’, is roofed with plain tiles matching the nave and chancel roofs. Internally, above the tower arch, is some re-used carved masonry dating to the 12th century.

Services are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month. The services are Holy Communion using Book of Common Prayer including hymns. We usually serve coffee after the services and all are welcome. On the 1st and 3rd Sundays there is Holy Communion using Common Worship at St Rumwold’s, Bonnington, also at 9.00am.

The Parochial Church Council has adopted the safeguarding policies and procedures of the Church of England. In particular we are committed to:

The safeguarding of all children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Carefully selecting and training paid and voluntary staff who might come into contact with children or vulnerable adults, using the Disclosure and Barring service amongst other tools, to check their suitability.

Responding without delay to every complaint made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed.

Cooperating fully with the police, local authority and any other appropriate statutory body in any investigation.

Ministering appropriately to anyone, child or adult, who as experienced abuse.

Extending pastoral care to those known to have offended against children or vulnerable adults whilst ensuring that children and vulnerable adults are protected from them.

We have appointed: Pauline Williams (Benefice Safeguarding Officer or BSO) Tel: 07907 676829

Churchwarden: Charlotte Kerr Tel: 01233 720878

Any child wishing to talk about a problem can contact ChildLine on 0800 1111.

Any parent or carer wishing to talk about parenting problems can contact Family Lives on 0808 800 2222.

The Benefice Safeguarding Officer is available to speak with adults or children.