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.