The Parish Church of St Thomas à Becket, Pagham
A very warm welcome to our website. We’re the Anglican church that serves the Parish of Pagham, in the Diocese of Chichester. You may have heard us called ‘St Thomas à Becket’s’, after our patron saint, or simply ‘Pagham Church’. These pages are packed with information about what our thriving village church has to offer – we hope you’ll feel inspired to join us soon for worship, or at one of our events. If you would like to find out more about any aspect of life at St Thomas à Becket’s, do please get in touch.
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BELL RINGERS WANTED!
Did you know that there is a national shortage of bell ringers?
Do you ever hear the bells at St Thomas a Becket Pagham on a Sunday morning or Monday evening and wonder what is involved?
We are trying to keep our bells ringing, especially for the Sunday morning service, but our numbers have dwindled and we really need some new recruits.
Bell ringing is a fascinating activity requiring physical coordination, a sense of rhythm and good listening skills and it provides mental and physical stimulation along with an excellent social aspect.
Anyone aged 11 or over who is reasonably fit would be very welcome to join our small friendly band. If you are interested, why not come along to the church on a Monday evening between 7.30 and 9 pm and find out more?
For more information please contact Mike Wake – 07899705632
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HOLY WEEK
Monday of Holy Week – 25th March
19:00 Holy Hour – St Richard’s, Aldwick An hour of silent guided prayer before the blessed sacrament
Tuesday of Holy Week – 26th March
19:00 Tuesday@7 Building of the Easter Garden – St Thomas à Becket , Pagham followed by Hot Chocolate – Especially for the young people of our parishes.
Wednesday of Holy Week – 27th March
20:00 Compline – St Richard’s, Aldwick
Maundy Thursday – 28th March
17:00 Said Liturgy of Maundy Thursday with foot washing – St Richard’s, Aldwick
19:30 Sung Liturgy of Maundy Thursday with foot washing, stripping of altars and the Watch until midnight – St Thomas à Becket, Pagham
Good Friday – 29th March
10:30 – 12 noon Good Friday Children’s workshop – St Richard’s, Aldwick
14:00 The Liturgy of Good Friday – St Thomas à Becket
Holy Saturday/Easter Eve – 30th March
09:00 – 12:00 Church cleaning and dressing the church for Easter with coffee and Hot Cross Buns at 11:00
19:00 Easter Vigil – St Richard’s, Aldwick
Easter Day – 31st March
06:00 Dawn Service – Eucharist on the beach Meet at the Pagham Beach Carpark., followed by breakfast at St Thomas à Becket, Pagham
08:00 Holy Communion – St Richard’s, Aldwick
09:30 Parish Family Eucharist on Easter Day – St Thomas à Becket, Pagham with blessing of Easter Garden
Tuesday@7
Mid-week – 40min – family friendly – Eucharist
Join us around the altar at St Thomas à Becket church.
Tuesdays at 7pm, during term.
Accessible readings, a short reflection and new music.
A welcoming and inclusive invitation for those looking for a different way to worship and explore their faith.
A great option for those with busy, busy Sunday mornings.
Everyone is welcome!
OUR REGULAR PATTERN OF WORSHIP
08.00 First and Third Sunday of the Month – Holy Communion
09.30 Parish – Eucharist
09.30 First Sunday of the Month – Family Eucharist
Sunday School (Primary age children) – 3rd Sunday of the month
Monday
09.00 Morning Prayer
Tuesday
17.30 Evening Prayer
19.00 Tuesday@7 – Eucharist (Term-time only)
Wednesday
17.30 Evening Prayer
Thursday
09.00 Morning Prayer
10.00 Holy Communion