Candlemas - The Feast of the Presentation of Christ

for 1 hour
St Laurence, Falmer
East St Falmer Brighton, BN1 9PB, United Kingdom

Parish Eucharist to celebrate Joseph and Mary bringing their baby, Jesus, to the Temple. There Simeon declares Jesus to be "a light for revelation to the Gentiles" and so this Sunday is also Candlemas when, traditionally, people brought their house candles to church to be blessed. It marks the end of the Advent, Christmas, Epiphany season.

St Laurence, Falmer

St Laurence strives to be an inclusive and welcoming church, celebrating human diversity and creativity.

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St. Laurence House, Park Street, Falmer

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Candlemas - The Feast of the Presentation of Christ

for 1 hour
St Laurence, Falmer
East St Falmer Brighton, BN1 9PB, United Kingdom

Parish Eucharist to celebrate Joseph and Mary bringing their baby, Jesus, to the Temple. There Simeon declares Jesus to be "a light for revelation to the Gentiles" and so this Sunday is also Candlemas when, traditionally, people brought their house candles to church to be blessed. It marks the end of the Advent, Christmas, Epiphany season.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Stanmer w Falmer, St. Laurence 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 of Chichester’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: David Burt, 01273 671 233, [email protected], or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: 01273 421 021 or through the web link below
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.

Chichester Diocese Safeguarding Team