Choir is in full swing. They often join up with the other benefice churches to make a fine United Choir.
Common Worship.
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.
A short celebration of Holy Communion (using Common Worship).
There may be occasional variations: please watch the Burwash Village Magazine
Traditional Holy Communion from the prayer book
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.
Every second Sunday of the month the main morning service is in one of the three benefice churches.
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.
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.
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.
Imposition of ashes
Every second Sunday of the month the main morning service is in one of the three benefice churches.
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.
A family-friendly service with refreshments afterwards.
Procession for Palm Sunday. Start 10.00-am from The Bear. Followed by Sung Eucharist.
This is for all the United Benefice.
Maundy Thursday Eucharist, washing of the feet.
This is a United Service with St Philip's and St Nicolas.
Good Friday. Hour before the Cross.
Easter Eve Vigil. United Benefice service.
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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.
The APM and APCM will follow the Sunday service at about 11.00. Civil electors (most village adults) can vote in the election for churchwarden. Only members of our church electoral roll can vote on the other motions.
The AGM of the 'Friends of St Bartholomew's Church' will follow the above two meetings. It is normally very quick.
Bishop Will will be confirming many candidates from all over the deanery.
Details to follow. Hilary Pell.
Long term booking. Details to follow.
Wedding
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