Finding a peaceful, prayer place The advent of email means we live in a world where we expect to be able to contact people (and get a response) almost instantly. The volume is so great that many, even when they go on holiday over the next few weeks, will not turn them off, fearful of the enormous inbox that will await when they get home. This obviously makes it difficult to switch off and relax. You come back from holiday more stressed than when you left! The Christian life should be different. Jesus' life looks much more like working from rest rather than resting from work. He seems to be occupied, but never busy; constantly in demand, but never driven by the expectations of others. Above all the things he does always reflect a higher agenda that God the Father has set him. He plugs into this agenda through a life of prayer and thus finds peace. He is never driven 'beyond the call of God' (an excellent book by Pamela Evans, perhaps some holiday reading?). A few weeks ago at Pentecost we launched our diocesan strategy. Every parish is being encouraged to examine their activities, the resources they have and the needs of their community and then choose one thing they want to major on in 2016 to be more effective in service and witness. It is not an invitation to be even more frantic. We hope that as folk examine what they are doing they might actually stop doing some things, or maybe do some things differently. Jesus said, "My yoke is easy and my burden is light." If we portray a life of discipleship that is adding yet more stuff to an already busy life, it's hardly a great marketing strategy! I hope the summer might be an opportunity for all of us to slow down, reflect and re-commit to live out of that prayerful place that is peaceful not frantic.

From Bishop Richard...

BAPTISMS We welcome into the family of the church… 5 April 2015 Alexandra Natasha Jane Turton Frederick Paul Turton Tia Linda Louise Mitchell Connor Ashley William Mitchell

20 June 2015 Betsy Freya Woods Reuben Bailey Woods

CONFIRMATION by the Bishop of Lewes on 5th April and 18th June Tia Mitchell Cameron Mitchell Lola Kjaerby-McCormick Emiliano Rohl Hope Loveday Jeremy Cuello-Tavarez Layla Matthewson Lola Clarke Richard Tsiquaye Ruby Ceamanos William Anthony Bowes Cameron Peter Shaw Ian Murphy Sarita Mitchell Jemma Garrett Cara Barseghian

2015 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

SEPTEMBER 6 3.00pm-5.30pm Afternoon Tea Dance 12 1.00pm-3.00pm— Heritage Open Door 13 Sussex Historic Churches Ride & Stride 13 1.00pm-3.00pm— Heritage Open Door 14 1.00pm-3.00pm— Heritage Open Door

25-27 September Festival of Music Patron: Peter Field President: Dame Felicity Lott

25 7.30pm Louise Cournarie Pianist 26 10.00am Scarecrow Festival 2.00pm An Interview with Laura Sarti MBE by John Hancorn Conductor 7.30pm Gala Concert ‘From Broadway to Brighton’

27 10.30am—Festival Eucharist Preacher: Canon Tim Schofiled Precentor of Chichester followed by Jazz Brunch 5.30pm Quarter Peal—Bellringers 6.30pm – Festival Evensong

OCTOBER 4 10.30am- Harvest Thanksgiving followed by Soup Lunch 10 7.30pm Friends Supper Quiz 16 7.30pm Concert—Paul Silverthorne

(Principal Violist London Symphony Orchestra) and Aglaia Tarantino (Pianist) Joining Paul and Aglaia will be six of Paul’s students from the Royal Academy of Music 24 12 Noon Lunchtime Recital - Cara Barseghian and guest performers

ST NICHOLAS’ Parish News The Parish Church of St Nicholas, Brighton

S U MM E R FRE E

T AK E YO UR CO P Y

WEDDINGS ….unite them evermore in your love

27 June 2015 Rosemary Nwando Ukamaka Ezewuzie and Richard James Ford 5 July 2015 Katherine Marlene June Rogers and John David Smith 18 July 2015 Alexandra Emily Campbell and Michael Martin Patrick O’Donnell

Articles for the AUTUMN EDITION of St Nicholas’ News to reach the Parish

Office by 28th SEPTEMBER 2015

From the Registers…...

FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS 10th October 7.30pm Supper Quiz 28th November 7.30pm Annual Dinner 10th December 7.00pm Friends Evening of Carols by Candlelight

PENTECOST PARTY 2015 launching the Diocesan Strategy

KNOW * LOVE * FOLLOW * JESUS

BRIGHTON FESTIVAL - YOU IMAGINE WHAT YOU DESIRE

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CHARITABLE GIVING! HOME AND OVERSEAS 2015 MONTHLY FOCUS FOR GIVING - GIVE AS-YOU-GO SCHEME During the course of 2014, the PCC undertook to review the charities and organisations to which we make donations. Those chosen for 2014 – 2015 as St Nicholas’ Charities for the autumn, with an introduction and their websites are as follows:

September St Paul’s CE Primary School and Nursery www.stpauls.brighton-hove.sch.uk St Paul’s CE Primary School and Nursery is in the parish of St Nicholas, adjacent to the church. There are strong links between the church and school. Trevor Loveday (Foundation Parent Governor) is Chair of Governors and Father Robert is Vice Chair and leads worship in school regularly each term and the various classes make regular visits to the church. In the Spring term the vicar prepares the children for Baptism and Confirmation over 8 weeks ready for the inspirational Dawn service on Easter morning. Representing St Nicholas’ on the governing body is Rosalyn Addison, Diocesan Governor, Graeme Fraser, Foundation Parent Governor and Jessica Debene is an Associate. The vicar of the parish, Fr Robert has pastoral care of all the staff and children at the school. Contact: linda.dupret4@ntlworld.com

October Emmaus www.emmaus.org.uk Emmaus Communities offer homeless people a home, work and the chance to rebuild their lives in a supportive environment. There are currently 19 Communities around the UK and several more in development. Trustee: Margaret Tuccori

Thank you for your support.

Please look out for the special collection plates in church on the third Sunday

of each month

Sussex Historic Churches Trust—SPONSORED RIDE & STRIDE IN AID OF HISTORIC CHURCHES & CHAPELS

Sussex Churches and Chapels are open at various times on Saturday 12 September Cycle or walk to raise money for St Nicholas’ as well as for the Sussex Historic

Churches Trust Ride and Stride is an event that all ages can enjoy – families are welcome to take

part as well as individuals. Please see Vic Funnell for a sponsor form.

The Historic Churches Trust was founded in 1956 and gives grants or interest-free

loans to churches and chapels of all Christian denominations of architectural or his-

toric interest throughout Sussex for essential repairs and restoration. The Spon-

sored Ride & Stride was created in 1982; there are now 31 County Trusts raising

£1.5million annually. Sussex Historic Churches Trust raised over £55,000

in 2014.

This year in Sussex over 600 buildings will be taking part, including

St Nicholas’.

During the Brighton Festival restoration work was carried out on the Tower and west wall of the church at the same time HOUSE launched a new commission in St Nicholas' by renowned British contemporary artist, Nathan Coley.

GIVE AS YOU GO—CHARITY OF THE MONTH

In July we welcomed Linda Ngamlana, the new Principal of the Amasango

Career School. The Friends of Amasango work to advance the education of street

children in South Africa.

PILGRIMAGE 2015 TO THE SHRINE OF

MOTHER JULIAN AND NORWICH

CATHEDRAL Several members of the

congregation travelled by coach to Norwich and spent time at Mother Julian’s Cell

which was followed by Mass and then Solemn Evensong in

the Cathedral

Every Wednesday 12.30pm-1.00pm

Minimum donation £2.50 towards expenses is

appreciated. Refreshments served, but bring your

own sandwiches.

AUGUST 6 Paul Gregory Classical Guitar 12 Matthew Draper Oboe 19 Karen Rash Flute 26 Michele Roszak and Lynda Spinney Voice and Piano

SEPTEMBER 2 Adrian Oldland Piano 9 Luca Luciano Clarinet 16 Ambrose Page Piano 23 John Collins Organ 30 La Place Trio String Trio

OCTOBER

7 Jeff Rodrigues Classical Guitar 14 Sue Mileham and Liz Ryder-Weldon Soprano Duets 21 Tamara Young Harp 28 Ben Socrates Piano

MUSIC AT THE HEART OF THE CITY Lunchtime Recitals at St Nicholas’

Volume 1, Issue 5

FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 25-27 September

Patron: Peter Field President: Dame Felicity Lott

25 September 7.30pm Louise Cournarie £10.00 Internationally Renowned Concert Pianist

26 September

10.00am-12.00 noon Scarecrow Festival £3.00

Fun for the whole family

2.00pm Interview with Laura Sarti MBE FGSM

Opera Singer and International Singing teacher

by John Hancorn Conductor

With Afternoon Tea and Cake £10.00

Sponsored by : Veronica Thomason

7.30pm Broadway to Brighton Gala Concert

An Evening of ‘Songs from the Shows’

featuring Opera Singers

Sarah-Jane Dale Soprano Janet Shell Mezzo-soprano Andrew Morris Tenor Joseph Corbett Baritone Margaret Marinkovic Pianist

£15.00

27 September 10.30am—Festival Eucharist Preacher: The Precentor of Chichester

12.30pm Jazz Brunch BBQ

6.30pm – Festival Evensong

Public booking is open now 0774 619 8026

SCENES OF THE SUMMER FAIR 2015

The Churchyard filled with music and dancing and sausages and burgers ...

HOLIDAY CLUB 2015

Limber up for the 2015 Strictly Come Dancing Season with St Nick’s very own "Strictly" afternoon tea dance!

The afternoon will be led by dance teachers from Hove Dance School who will demonstrate dances that everyone can join in with, and give us "Strictly" style dance demonstrations! So dust off your sequins, grab your dancing shoes and come along and join in the fun – of course if you have two left feet just come and enjoy delicate afternoon cucumber sandwiches and amazing cream cakes washed down with tea and fizz and marvel at the dance skills of your friends at St. Nicks! Tickets £12.50 and can be purchased from : Roberta Woodhouse : 07831 568417 and the Parish Office.

PIANO APPEAL—£15,000 Amount raised to date £2,928.96

Thank you for your support

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Sussex Jazz entertain at the Summer Fair

Cake stall with Joanne, Sophie and Fr Robert

ST NICHOLAS’ 2015 SUMMER FAIR RAISED £2000

FOR CHURCH FUNDS Thank you to everybody who took

part

MOTHER JULIAN OF NORWICH Invites you to PRAYER AND LUNCH at Noon 3 September 8 October 5 November 3 December

Come and join us We welcome you warmly

Julian Groups are contemplative prayer groups, the first of which were set up in 1973.Today there are over 400 such groups in the UK. The group welcome all, and at each meeting, a member of the group gives a brief Christian reading and leads into 30 minutes of silent contemplative prayer, ending with a closing prayer and a short time of talking over a light lunch. All are welcome to join the group and learn by doing.

Sunday Worship at St Nicholas’ Parish Church,

Church Street, Brighton. BN1 3LJ

Sunday Worship

08.00—Holy Eucharist

10.30—Parish Eucharist (with Junior Church and Creche)

First Sunday of each month at 10.30am ‘Family Celebration’

Weekday Worship

Wednesday 10.30—Holy Eucharist

Saints and Holy Days as announced

Morning Prayer is said every weekday in

church at 08.30 (Saturday 9am)

Healing and Wholeness The laying-on of hands is offered at the Eucharist on

the first Wednesday of each month and at the Parish Eucharist on the second

Sunday of each month.

Holy Baptism, banns of Marriage, Weddings and Funeral Services should be arranged with the Vicar

Sacrament of Reconciliation and Counselling—Confessions can be heard

after any Eucharist or by arrangement with the clergy.

www.stnicholasbrighton.org.uk

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St Nicholas Brighton

Parish Office

The Mother Church of Brighton 11th Century or earlier

The Church is open everyday

for prayer. All welcome

S U MM E R

Contacts Vicar Rev Robert Chavner TSSF 01273 709045 Fr Robert is available to help at all times. He is happy to visit parishioners at their hospital beds or at home, and is grateful to be advised of any need. Whenever possible he will keep Friday as his ‘free’ day

Hon Assistant Priests Rev Canon Robin Protheroe 01273 687822 Rev Anthony Ball 01273 958789 Rev Robert Easton (Chaplain, Brighton College) 07793 417431 Fr Chris McDermott 01273 877123

(Chaplain, University of Sussex)

Churchwardens Josephine Baker 01273 708708 Martin Auton-Lloyd 01273 770213

Deputy wardens Bill Marlow 01273 380224 Joanne Morrell 01273 242836 Verger Matthew Suter 07878 928684

Organist & Director of Music Dominic Desouza-Campbell 01273 985053 Cara Barseghian (Assistant) 07944 344108

The Parish Office Lynn Rashid (Parish Administrator) saintnics@xlnmail.com 0774 619 8026

For all Church Bookings please contact the Parish Office and speak to our Administrator who will be pleased to assist.

Safeguarding Officer Nigel Nash 01273 689765

Friends of St Nicholas’ Bill Randall (Chairman) 01273 603249

Bells Gavin Bennett 01273 726307 Practice Night Mon 7.45-9.15pm 2nd and 4th at St Nicholas’ 1st, 3rd and 5th at St Peter’s

Junior Church Anne Cross 01273 737652

St Nicholas’ Nippers Angela Simpson 01273 509668

Youth Club & Our Space Café Kathy Rogers 07446 783059

Servers Bill Marlow 01273 380224

The beautiful ancient setting of St Nicholas’ Church with its flexible space is an ideal venue for all occasions. If you would like to be considered for a concert, recital or other event at St Nicholas’ please contact the Administrator: 0774 619 8026

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FRIENDS OF ST NICHOLAS : Join the Friends of St

Nicholas —an independent registered Charity which supports projects involving the Parish Church selected by its governing Council, the PCC.

FOR YOUR INTEREST—Please do mention ‘St Nicholas’ News’ when contacting any of our local supporters.

WW1 Remembrance Publication compiled by St Nicholas’ people available from the Parish Office—£3.00