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St Matthews
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 4HB
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Who we are
St Matthews in Worthing, West Sussex is a Christian congregation serving the Worthing community and encouraging others through a life-changing Christian journey.
We seek to serve God by working for justice and peace, respect and learn from all the great faith traditions and desire to be known by the love we have for one another.
We seek to serve God by working for justice and peace, respect and learn from all the great faith traditions and desire to be known by the love we have for one another.
Church Address
Shakespeare Rd/Tarring Rd
Worthing,
West Sussex
BN11 4HB
United Kingdom
Phone: (01903) 207024
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Church Pastor
The Revd Ernest John CHITHAM (John)
Incumbent
Shakespeare Rd/Tarring Rd
Worthing,
West Sussex
BN11 4HB
United Kingdom
Phone: (01903) 207024
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Quote of the Day
Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
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Church of England
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St Matthews Worthing Service Times
Sunday
Service of Prayer
Quieter than the main service so that more time can be spent concentrating on prayer.
Every Sunday at 8:45 AM for 1 hour
Childrens Worship
Most Sunday's our children are invited to take part in special Sunday worship activities designed, and organised especially for them by our Youth Work team.
Every Sunday at 10:30 AM
Morning Prayer
For a full list of events at St. Matthews Please visit our website programme page. www.stmatthewschurch.co.uk
Every first Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Holy Commuion
For a full list of events at St. Matthews Please visit our website programme page. www.stmatthewschurch.co.uk
Every second and fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Family Service
The children stay in church for this service that is appropriate for all the family.
Every third Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Evening Course
See below for details of our current course.
Every Sunday at 5:00 PM for 2 hours
Monday
Housegroups
Housegroups are a vital part of our fellowship and pastoral care. They meet at various homes around the parish, at different times/days of the week. Most are fortnightly.
Contact Rev. John Chitham to find out more about them.
Every Monday at for 1½ hours
Monday Fellowship
Speakers & Social Events.
Every second and fourth Monday at 2:30 PM for 1½ hours
NRG
After School Club for school year groups 3, 4, 5 & 6. Meets in the hall.
Term Time Only
Every Monday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The Zone
After School Club for School Year Groups 6, 7, 8 & 9. Meets in the hall
Term Time Only
Every Monday at 7:45 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Tuesday
Housegroups
Housegroups are a vital part of our fellowship and pastoral care. They meet at various homes around the parish, at different times/days of the week. Most are fortnightly.
Contact Rev. John Chitham to find out more about them.
Every Tuesday at for 1½ hours
TOTS
Baby and Toddler group.
Term Tome Only
Tuesday at 9:30 AM for 2 hours
Wednesday
Housegroups
Housegroups are a vital part of our fellowship and pastoral care. They meet at various homes around the parish, at different times/days of the week. Most are fortnightly.
Contact Rev. John Chitham to find out more about them.
Every Wednesday at for 1½ hours
Little Fish
For babies & toddlers with an adult. Kind of midweek Sunday School with a Bible Story, singing, craft & play built on the story.
Term-time
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
St Matthews Tennis Society
For all ages and abilities. Held at the Tennis Courts by St Andrews, Tarring
Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM for 1 hour
Thursday
Housegroups
Housegroups are a vital part of our fellowship and pastoral care. They meet at various homes around the parish, at different times/days of the week. Most are fortnightly.
Contact Rev. John Chitham to find out more about them.
Every Thursday at for 1½ hours
TOTS
Baby and Toddler group.
Term-time
Every Thursday at 9:30 AM for 2 hours
GLU
After School Club for 5 year olds + School Year Groups 1 & 2. Meets in the hall. [Term time only]
Every Thursday at 5:30 PM for 1 hour
Friday
Housegroups
Housegroups are a vital part of our fellowship and pastoral care. They meet at various homes around the parish, at different times/days of the week. Most are fortnightly.
Contact Rev. John Chitham to find out more about them.
Every Friday at for 1½ hours
Young Mums Homegroup
Designed for mums with children of primary school age or younger. Children can either stay with you or be looked after in the creche.
Meets every 2 weeks Term Time Only
Friday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
8-11's Bible Study
A new discussion group for children aged 8 - 11, meets in a home term time only.
Term time only
Every Friday at 5:00 PM for 1 hour
Saturday
Prayer Meeting
Held in the hall for short Bible Study & to pray for parish needs.
Every Saturday at 9:30 AM for ½ hour
Service Times last updated on the 3rd of June, 2016
Service of Prayer
Quieter than the main service so that more time can be spent concentrating on prayer.
Every Sunday at 8:45 AM for 1 hour
Childrens Worship
Most Sunday's our children are invited to take part in special Sunday worship activities designed, and organised especially for them by our Youth Work team.
Every Sunday at 10:30 AM
Morning Prayer
For a full list of events at St. Matthews Please visit our website programme page. www.stmatthewschurch.co.uk
Every first Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Holy Commuion
For a full list of events at St. Matthews Please visit our website programme page. www.stmatthewschurch.co.uk
Every second and fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Family Service
The children stay in church for this service that is appropriate for all the family.
Every third Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Evening Course
See below for details of our current course.
Every Sunday at 5:00 PM for 2 hours
Monday
Housegroups
Housegroups are a vital part of our fellowship and pastoral care. They meet at various homes around the parish, at different times/days of the week. Most are fortnightly.
Contact Rev. John Chitham to find out more about them.
Every Monday at for 1½ hours
Monday Fellowship
Speakers & Social Events.
Every second and fourth Monday at 2:30 PM for 1½ hours
NRG
After School Club for school year groups 3, 4, 5 & 6. Meets in the hall.
Term Time Only
Every Monday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The Zone
After School Club for School Year Groups 6, 7, 8 & 9. Meets in the hall
Term Time Only
Every Monday at 7:45 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Tuesday
Housegroups
Housegroups are a vital part of our fellowship and pastoral care. They meet at various homes around the parish, at different times/days of the week. Most are fortnightly.
Contact Rev. John Chitham to find out more about them.
Every Tuesday at for 1½ hours
TOTS
Baby and Toddler group.
Term Tome Only
Tuesday at 9:30 AM for 2 hours
Wednesday
Housegroups
Housegroups are a vital part of our fellowship and pastoral care. They meet at various homes around the parish, at different times/days of the week. Most are fortnightly.
Contact Rev. John Chitham to find out more about them.
Every Wednesday at for 1½ hours
Little Fish
For babies & toddlers with an adult. Kind of midweek Sunday School with a Bible Story, singing, craft & play built on the story.
Term-time
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
St Matthews Tennis Society
For all ages and abilities. Held at the Tennis Courts by St Andrews, Tarring
Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM for 1 hour
Thursday
Housegroups
Housegroups are a vital part of our fellowship and pastoral care. They meet at various homes around the parish, at different times/days of the week. Most are fortnightly.
Contact Rev. John Chitham to find out more about them.
Every Thursday at for 1½ hours
TOTS
Baby and Toddler group.
Term-time
Every Thursday at 9:30 AM for 2 hours
GLU
After School Club for 5 year olds + School Year Groups 1 & 2. Meets in the hall. [Term time only]
Every Thursday at 5:30 PM for 1 hour
Friday
Housegroups
Housegroups are a vital part of our fellowship and pastoral care. They meet at various homes around the parish, at different times/days of the week. Most are fortnightly.
Contact Rev. John Chitham to find out more about them.
Every Friday at for 1½ hours
Young Mums Homegroup
Designed for mums with children of primary school age or younger. Children can either stay with you or be looked after in the creche.
Meets every 2 weeks Term Time Only
Friday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
8-11's Bible Study
A new discussion group for children aged 8 - 11, meets in a home term time only.
Term time only
Every Friday at 5:00 PM for 1 hour
Saturday
Prayer Meeting
Held in the hall for short Bible Study & to pray for parish needs.
Every Saturday at 9:30 AM for ½ hour
Service Times last updated on the 3rd of June, 2016
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