Café Connect

We are so proud as Café Connect is now entering it’s fourth year. We have a steady flow of customers throughout the Thursday mornings. There is a choice of drinks on offer, as well as various homemade cakes, homemade sausage rolls and a variation of teacakes, scones and croissants.

We would love you to come and join us.

We are a dog-friendly café. 

We meet every Thursday 9:30am–12noon in the Small Pavilion in North Mundham Village Hall.

Come and join us for a cup of coffee and a chat.

  • Selection of teas
  • Fresh coffee
  • Hot chocolate
  • Home made sausage rolls
  • Cakes and biscuits
  • Takeaway available

 Everything is only £1.50.

For more information, contact Lynn Mears on tel 07796402169 or email mearslynn55@gmail.com.

News on 8 February 2026

St Leodegar's Church

Revd John-Henry Bowden gave a powerful and engaging sermon on How Much God Loves Us… and gives us hope in a world where many have turned their back on him.

St Stephen's Church

Canon Keith Richards talked about Getting Ready for Lent. What is it that we need to do in preparing for Lent? “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God” from today’s Gospel reading. The image of God is within us. God made us, values us and wants us to be more faithful disciples.

Today is also the Church of England’s Racial Justice Sunday and Revd Anne Holderness said a prayer.

Bishop Martin announced his retirement

The Bishop of Chichester, The Right Revd Marin Warner, announced that he will retire from the end of May. You can read more in this announcement.

News from Emmanuel International UK

EIUK Conference and AGM 2026

EIUK is one of the mission organisations that our churches support. If you can attend their annual conference, it is a great way to find out what they do.

Our Annual Conference and AGM 2026 is being held on 28 February 2026. We are hearing from Tanzania, Brazil and Uganda. We’ll spend time together in prayer too. Please book your place on their website.

Part time administrative vacancy

Emmanuel International UK is looking to employ someone as a part time administrative assistant.

It’s an exciting opportunity to work with a local charity based in Chichester as we partner with churches in serving their communities globally. If you are interested, please contact Sue Fallon for more information. Sue.fallon@eiuk.org.uk  

Vacancy: Part-time Administrative Assistant – Emmanuel International UK

Rev May’s welcoming to her new parish

On Tuesday 20 January 2026 Revd May was welcomed into her new parish, alongside her colleague Revd Jan Fuller. The Rt Revd Dr Jonathan Frost, Bishop of Portsmouth, led the service. A group of parishioners from St Stephen’s Church and St Leodegar’s Church attended. It was lovely to be there.

The Diocese of Portsmouth shared more photographs and information on their Facebook page.