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St Leodegar's Church

St Leodegar's church lies at the end of Church Lane. There has probably been a church here since the 12th century, but the present building was erected in 1885. A brief history of the church is available HERE. The Rectory is also situated in Church Lane , and the living includes North Mundham and Merston.
Your Vicar writes: 04September 2010 Dear Friends, I do hope that you have all had a good summer break and are now refreshed and ready for all that lies ahead in the run up to Christmas! Can I just point out various events happening in St.Leodegar’s Church this autumn. On Sunday, October 3rd at 11am we are having our ‘Harvest Festival’ Service. This will be a Family Service and so suitable for people of all ages and stages. It’s a great chance for us to come together and thank God for all the food, crops and vegetation that he provides for us – very topical as I look out of my study window and see lettuces etc being planted in the field opposite! On November 14th, Remembrance Sunday, we have our Service of remembrance which begins at 10.50am. Our Christmas programme is busy as always with the candlelit Carol Service at 6pm on Sunday, December 12th. This is always a very special occasion. The Carol Service will follow a traditional format but the message of Christ’s birth is every bit as relevant for us today as it was some 2000 years ago. We move out of the Church and into the pub (7.30pm) on Thursday, December 23rd, for what has quickly become a much-loved annual event – drinking mulled wine and singing carols as we celebrate Christmas and enjoy the warm hospitality of Joe, Lee and others in the ‘Spotted Cow’. Last year the pub was packed out so if you want a good seat make sure you get there early! On Christmas Eve at 4pm we have our ‘Crib Service’ – very popular for families with young children – and then on Christmas day we have a Communion Service at 9.30am. We’d love to see you at all or any of these Services. Those then are the major events of Church life over the next four months. However, we’d love to see you at any of our regular Sunday services. The Family Service at 11am on the first Sunday of the month is a particular favourite but, likewise, our 9.30am Communion Services are increasingly well attended – especially now that we have an established and growing Sunday School. If I can help you in any way please do call me on 782003 or email me at: With every blessing, Revd James Russell
Services
First Sunday of every month		Family Praise at 11am
Second Sunday of every month		Parish Communion at 9.30 am
Third Sunday of every month		Morning Praise at 11 am
Fourth Sunday of every month		Family Communion at 9.30 am
Fifth Sunday if there is one		Parish Communion at 9.30 am

Revd James Russell with his wife Annabel and children, Samuel, Chloe and Joseph
Treasure Seekers A club for Primary School age children (5-11's) meeting for singing, games, craft activity and Christian teaching. Where: North Mundham Village Hall. When: Friday evening (term time only) 6-7pm. Contact: James Russell 782003
Little Sunbeams Mum's and Toddlers group (0-4's) meeting for singing, craft, fun and games. Where: North Mundham Village Hall. When: Thursday morning (term time only) 9.30-11.30am. Contact: Annabel Russell 783446
Solid Rock A group for 11-14's meeting twice monthly for games, discussion and Christian teaching. Venue: 'The Cabin', next to St.Leodegar's Church. For more details contact James Russell on 782003
Five Villages Lunch Club Monthly lunches are held on the first Thursday of each month in Hunston Village Hall and on the third Thursday in North Mundham Village Hall. We meet at noon and lunch is served at 12.30. The Club is sponsored by the Parish Churches. If you would like to join us, please contact either Ray Harle, Hunston, on (01243) 778355, or Pam James, North Mundham, on (01243) 785173. Come and take the opportunity to enjoy friendly company, good food and make some new friends.