St Mary and St Gabriel

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Benefice Contact Details

 

                  Rector               

Revd Harriet Neale-Stevens

01730 825719

hartingrector@outlook.com
 
                           Deacon                           
Revd Emma D’aeth
01730 825403


Churchwardens
 
          Harting            
                       Sarah Wilcox                         
                    01730 825507                       
        swilco149@yahoo.com        
 
Hatti Cossart
01730 821207
 hatticossart@gmail.com  

       Elsted & Didling      
                  Tom Troubridge                   
                     01730 825286                       

John Cripps
01730 825448 

 


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New Welcome Area and Children's Space in Harting

You will notice in Harting that we have two revamped areas!  The first is the welcome area to the right as you enter.  Here there's "what's on" information displayed on the noticeboard, the votive candle stand for lighting candles and leaving a prayer request, and also the lending books which I have added to so that there is a good range of things to borrow, particularly on the subject of prayer.

The new children's area is in the South Transept and there's a comfy space for little ones as well as a table and activities for older children.  There are lots of new books, from Old Testament I spy, to the Psalms adapted for children and the very popular Action Bible - the whole Bible written and drawn in graphic novel style.  I hope this area will be fun and comfortable and also allows children a really good view of what's going on at the front, so they can be included in all that we do.

There are also worship bags for children who would like to sit in the pews containing mini wooden chalices, fun toys, mini clipboard and quiz etc.

Do go and have a look and see what's there.

Welcome to our website. Please browse the pages to learn about us. Should you require further Information, do not hesitate to contact us by letter, telephone, or email.

The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, in the West Sussex village of South Harting, is part of the United Benefice of Harting with Elsted and Treyford cum Didling (in the Diocese of Chichester).

For nearly 800 years, our Church has witnessed to the love of God. Over that period, people have gathered Sunday by Sunday for worship and to share in the Eucharist (Holy Communion). They have come here to be baptised, married, and finally to be buried. 

The Church building is widely recognised as one of the finest in England, and we are pleased to welcome many visitors, especially during the Summer months. South Harting is on a popular cycling route, and is very close to the glorious South Downs Way. Our Summer cream teas (Sundays 2.30pm to 4.30pm) attract villagers and travellers alike.

Of course, although our building is very important to us, the essence of our Church consists of the people who belong to it. We seek to follow Christ, and to share God's love with our local community. Aside from our Sunday services, we hold regular courses (especially during Lent and Advent) where people can learn more about the Christian Faith, and dare to ask questions. We like to think of ourselves as very open minded. Authentic Christian Faith is not about blind belief, but about growing in faith and love and service.

We enjoy an excellent relationship with the local Congregational Church. The Rector and the Congregational Ministers work closely together, and meet together most weeks to share news and to pray.

If you are able to visit us, or to join in any of our activities, you will be most welcome. 

Last updated - 6/8/2022

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding Policy Statement

As members of the PCCs of Harting and Elsted with Treyford cum Didling we are committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of all our members.

We recognise that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

We are committed to implementing all safeguarding policies and practice guidance issued by the House of Bishops

We will carefully select and train all those who work or volunteer in positions of trust.  We will use the Disclosure and Barring Service, amongst other tools, to check the background of each person.

We will respond, without delay, to every concern made that a person for whom we are responsible may have been harmed. 

We will co-operate fully with statutory agencies during any investigation concerning a member of the church community.

We will seek to ensure that anyone for whom we have pastoral responsibility who has suffered abuse is offered support that meets their needs.

We will respond appropriately to those who have committed sexual offences who wish to join our fellowship, following House of Bishop's guidance and the advice of the Safeguarding Team.

We will review this policy annually and as part of this process will ensure that all our procedures, particularly in relation to the Disclosure and Barring Service, are up to date.

Our Safeguarding Representative is Jane Thwaites

Address: Pond Cottage, Elsted, West Sussex, GU29 0LA

Telephone: 07444299054 or 01730 82565

Email: jane.thwaites@btinternet.com

South Harting 

Petersfield 

Hampshire 

GU31 5QQ 

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