Choir is in full swing. They often join up with the other benefice churches to make a fine United Choir.
Making the Christingles from oranges and candles. Messy but fun!
Common Worship.
Christingles (candles in oranges) will be made at the Workshop the day before.
Our group grows and grows. We have recently welcomed three new ladies from Etchingham.
The church is next to the OFSTED 'outstanding' primary school. Children drop in to the church on their way to school for a drink, biscuits and a chat. Having left their children at school, parents, carers and toddlers can then come back in for coffee and a snack. Lots of Mums and Dads enjoy this, and the Tuesday Drop-In is often an initial step into the church and has led on to baptisms and participation in the life of the church.
Only during term-time, of course!
Join our thriving Parent & Toddler Group in the Swan Meadow Sports Hall on Tuesdays.
There will be a few missed Tuesdays: please watch the Burwash Village Magazine or contact the Rector to check.
Every Tuesday.
Messy / fun church....
Toddlers through to Year 6. Crafts, games, stories and song. Tea, coffee, juice and cake!
May not occur every month, especially in the school holidays.
Reflection and meditation on the 4th Thursday of the month.
Tree decoration by numerous village groups. Starting after the service of Holy Communion has finished.
Burwash's famous Christmas Tree Festival!
Saturday 30th to Wednesday 4th.
OPEN ON THE BURWASH FESTIVE EVENING Weds 4th December
Local organisations will again be decorating large numbers of trees, creating a wonderful spectacle and a Christmas focus for the village.
Rector's Entertainment Evening on Saturday 30th.
Traditional Holy Communion from the prayer book
Blessing of donated toys and the crib. The toys will be passed on to Family Support Work for distribution.
This will be the same weekend as the Christmas Tree Festival, so there'll be a very merry scene of colour and scent of pine!
Second day.
Informal Carol Singing at 4 pm.
WE ARE OPEN UNTIL AND INCLUDING THE BURWASH FESTIVE EVENING, Weds 4th December
WELCOME ON THE BURWASH FESTIVE EVENING, Weds 4th December
Sung Eucharist.
The service on the second Sunday of each month is usually a United Benefice celebration, at one of our three churches in rotation - St Philip's Burwash Common at 10.30; St Nicolas Etchingham at 11.00; St Bartholomew's Burwash 10.00. There could well be exceptions to the rotation, for example on Remembrance Sunday. Please watch the listing in the magazines and on this website.
There may be variations at festival seasons
Sung morning service from the Book of Common Prayer.
Occasionally the pattern of services may vary, for example at Easter and Christmas.
Practice
private rehearsal
private rehearsal
School Carol service for parents and carers
A candlelit traditional festival of lessons and carols.
Always a big and joyous occasion for the village.
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Said BCP Holy Communion
The nativity story is acted out as a key part of our family morning Christmas service.
Lots of children (and adults) take part.
When there is a fifth Sunday of the month, Burwash Weald, Burwash and Etchingham combine in one of our three churches for a United Benefice Eucharist service. Please check the magazine and the News tab of this website.
10.00 if at Burwash or 10.30 if at Burwash Weald or 11.00 if at Etchingham.
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This is a shortened Sung Eucharist suitable for all ages but especially intended to encourage young families and to take their worship further than the Family Service held on the first Sunday of each month.
Occasionally the pattern of services may vary, for example at Easter and Christmas.
Instead of Evensong
No service at St Bartholomew's.
Quiz night in the village hall.
Delicious supper included!
Teams by invitation.
A friendly service with singing and laughter, designed to be enjoyed by all ages but especially meant to encourage children.
Occasionally this service is moved to another Sunday, for example Mothering Sunday.
Choral Evensong. 4.30pm from November to March; 6pm in Spring, Summer and Autumn.
Occasionally the pattern of services may vary, for example at Easter and Christmas.
Planning in progress
The renowned Grove Singers, who put on a concert two years ago, will give a Summer Serenade of choral music on the lighter side, conducted by Tim Rhys-Morgan.
Madrigals to modern arrangements of folk songs, and everything else in between.
A glass of wine is included!
This is in aid of our major project to build a toilet and kitchen, along with other improvements.
Details to follow. Hilary Pell.
Long term booking. Details to follow.
Wedding
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