Celebratory drinks for Peter’s recent 100th birthday after last night’s evening prayer at Highbrook.
Institution of our new Vicar, 5th September 2023.
A prayer for our new Vicar.
5000 Angels and counting!
Cutting the 5000th Angel in Highbrook on Tuesday morning! Our next task is to string them into flights for the Nativity Festival 
.
There are still a few template packs out in the wild – if you’ve got one, and for any reason are finding it difficult to get them cut, please do return the pack to Heather and the team will finish them for you.
July Evensong.
We were delighted to welcome The Venerable Angela Martin, Archdeacon of Horsham, to lead us in our monthly choral Evensong. Watch the service here on youtube.
Evensong for the Second Sunday of Trinity.
June Evensong al fresco.
Canon David Tickner followed the Highbrook tradition of of moving worship out of doors to lead June’s Evening Prayer in beautiful evening sunshine.
Coronations through the Ages
On the Sunday following The Coronation we were treated to a varied programme of music from All Saints’ Choir (with some extra guest singers) and readings devised by the readers themselves.
Watch the celebration here on youtube.
Coronations from 1066 -1953.
Musicians led by Simon Austin, accompanist Jennifer Kirk,
All Saints choir leader Claire Taylor, choir with additional guest singers.
Music Gaudete, Christus natus est.
Ubi Caritas from Durufle Requiem
Agincourt Song Pastime and Good Company – believed to have been written by Henry VIII in his youth.
This is the day the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Attributed to Osbert Parsley (1511-1585).
An anthem composed for the Coronation of Charles II by William Child (1606-1697)
Exceeding glad will he be. Handel, a coronation anthem for George II
Verleih uns Frieden – Mendelssohn
O Taste and see how gracious the Lord is. Ralph Vaughan Williams. Composed for the Coronation of Elizabeth II
The Lord bless you and keep you. John Rutter.
Interregnum news
We were pleased to welcome Helen, from The Lord Chancellor’s office, to our parishes today. Helen will be involved in the interview and selection of a new vicar for West Hoathly & Highbrook acting on behalf of The Lord Chancellor, working with our parish representatives and the Diocese of Chichester.
Annual Parochial Church Meeting and Annual Report 2023
This morning we held the Annual Parochial Church meeting for
All Saints. The Annual Report, covering 2022, can be read here.
The minutes of the meeting can be read here (with names of those attending redacted).
Our Accounts can be read here.
The Deanery Synod Report, kindly supplied by Karen from
St. Margaret’s, may be read here.
If you have any questions or would like to be supplied with a printed copy please contact sophiedianahill@gmail.com.