Diocese of Chichester - 2026-2030
Year of Matthew - 2026
Over the next four years we commit as a Diocese to
Living the Mystery of Faith.
Each year we will explore one of the four portraits of Jesus provided by the Gospel writers beginning in 2026 with the Gospel of Matthew. Our commitment to growth is rooted in prayer for the ongoing renewal of ministry for mission.
There is something for everyone who wants to grow.
Join us in praying across the Diocese for:
- Inspiring prayer and worship
- Resourcing excellent leaders
- Nurturing the Christian faith of children and young people
- Investing in areas of greatest material poverty
In a changing world and church, we remain rooted in our inheritance and the heartbeat of faith through the Prayer of St Richard to know, love and follow Jesus day by day.
LENT GROUP
This Lent in Balcombe we "digging deeper" into the gospel of Matthew and using the Diocese lent course.
Printed resources will be available at each session.
Wednesdays
25th February; 4th March; 11th March; 18th March; 25th March
12.30 start with light lunch before the study
Bramble Hall, Balcombe
Mondays
25th February; 2nd March; 9th March; 16th March; 23rd March
7pm
St. Richards Church, Haywards Heath
This video gives and introduction to the diocese lent course for your personal prayer and reflection.
Please do take time to look at the diocese website for information related to the "Living the Mstery of Faith" strategy.