St. Mary’s Thakeham
After months of eager anticipation we are delighted to announce the arrival of Reverend Joel Willmer as our Priest in Charge for the Benefice of Thakeham, Sullington and Warminghurst. Following his Licensing service on 5th September he will officiate at his first Communion Service at St Mary’s Thakeham on Sunday 7th September. For further details of all services and other news please follow the “What’s On” tab at the top of the homepage.
St Mary’s Church
Cray’s Lane
Thakeham
RH20 3ER
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Sullington & Thakeham with Warminghurst Parishes
2 rural parishes working together to "Love God and Love our Neighbours". We are C of E & welcome all
Here are two super community events that you are all invited too! Cake & a coffee....a clothing bargain...what's not to love! 😉
🙏Hard to believe this brilliant celebration and the Licensing of Rev.Joel was a week go! Thank you to everyone that helped to make it such a special and memorable evening. 🥂
This weekend sees the welcome of our new Priest in Charge at Thakeham and Sullington, Rev. Joel Willmer and his wife Taryn. He was Licensed last night in a fantastic service at Sullington church led by Bishop Martin. ![]()
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Rev. Joel can't wait to meet you all and is kicking off this Sunday with 3 services where you can meet him! ![]()
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8.30a.m- Communion at St Marys Sullington![]()
10.30a.m- Church For All, family communion at St Mary's Thakeham ![]()
3p.m- Evensong at St Marys Sullington inc a talk from the Sheriff of West Sussex ![]()
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All warmly welcomed, looking forward to seeing you there 😊
We are very excited to begin this new season with Rev.Joel Willmer and his family in our Benefice! 🤗 Starting with a wonderful celebration at his Licensing Service this evening🙏We are delighted to welcome Revd Joel Wilmer and his family to our diocese. Joel joins us from the Diocese of Guildford and will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Sullington and Thakeham with Warminghurst at St Mary’s Church, Sullington, Pulborough, today, Friday at 7.30pm.![]()
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The service of licensing will be conducted by Bishop Martin, and we hold Joel, his family, and the parish in our prayers as they begin this new chapter of ministry together.![]()
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Please join us in giving thanks for Joel’s calling, and in offering encouragement and prayer for the exciting journey ahead. ✨
😊Thakeham Community Fridge OPEN today (Mon) full of delicious bread rolls left from the Village Day. Pop along to outside 31 Furze Common rd to collect what you can make use of, we'd love them to all be enjoyed😊![]()
* please bring your own bag