Welcome to St George's Kemp Town
 We are delighted to welcome the Bishop of Horsham, the Right Reverend Mark Sowerby, to the Parish for a special service at Brighton Marina on Sunday 27th May 2012 at 2.45pm.
As part of the Cultural Olympiad, volunteers have been working to create a boat from pieces of wood donated by members of the public. Each piece has a special meaning for the person donating, for example a spoon used by Mother, or a ruler used for many years at work.
The Boat has set sail, and will be moored at the Marina from 19th May. Before setting sail on the next leg of the journey, it will be blessed by the Bishop at 2.45pm on the following Sunday 27th May, followed by a service at 3pm when the boat departs.
We look forward to seeing you at Pontoon Six. Find out more about The Boat at www.theboatproject.com
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 We are delighted to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Watch this space for details of events.
We offer our thanks with this new Prayer.
God of time and eternity,
whose Son reigns as servant, not master;
we give you thanks and praise
that you have blessed this Nation, the Realms and Territories
with Elizabeth our beloved and glorious Queen.
In this year of Jubilee,
grant her your gifts of love and joy and peace
as she continues in faithful obedience to you, her Lord and God
and in devoted service to her lands and peoples, and those of the Commonwealth,
now and all the days of her life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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 Whether you're just dreaming of a church wedding, or well into the planning already, here at St George's we'd like to help and support you.
Thanks to a change in the law, anyone who lives within the Parish, who worships with us, or has a particular connection with St George’s can ask to be married at the Church. We have a beautiful building, a superb choir and organist, a garden which is ideal for photos and hospitality...the perfect venue for your perfect day.
If you are thinking about Marriage, and would like to talk to our Clergy, you can contact them via the
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.They will explain the necessary formalities and help you make arrangements for your special day.
Once you've decided, there are just seven simple steps to make the arrangements. The Church of England has a dedicated website to help you plan your perfect day.
There are some things about marrying in church that you just can't get anywhere else. It's your wedding. Let us help you make it personal, meaningful, spiritual, beautiful.
We're sorry, it's not possible to lead civil partnership services at the present time.
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A Sad Start to the Day ... |
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We pride ourselves on being a friendly group, however, St George’s Day this year brought unwelcome visitors to the church. Overnight, thieves forced entry through the main doors of the building. They broke into the display cabinet housing historic silverware belonging to St George’s, causing a great deal of damage and mess.
The stolen silver is worth upwards of £10,000, and includes items given to St George’s by Queen Adelaide in the 1820’s. Whilst smashed glass can be cleared away, and damaged doors repaired, it is the loss, not only of a part of St George’s history, but the history of Kemp Town too, that is felt most keenly.
Father Andrew and the Churchwardens would like to thank the Police, and everyone who helped in the clean-up operation at this emotional time.
Sussex Police are investigating, and can be contacted by calling 101. Our reference is serial 0275 of 24/4.
We value your prayers and support.
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Volunteers Wanted - Gardening Club |
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Our lovely new garden has proved very popular with the local community since it was officially opened last April.
It is designed as low maintenance, but volunteers are always needed to help keep it looking spick and span.
We hold regular gardening sessions, usually on Saturday mornings. Refreshments are available, and we often end with a light lunch.
All welcome, no experience is necessary and you do not need to be a worshipper at St George's to get involved. For more details contact
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or call Tony on 01273 888444.
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