Weekly Update for 21st October 2026
There’s plenty happening in our local churches and community, with something for everyone to enjoy! With school half-term approaching, families may also wish to explore the activities and community events featured in this week’s notices.
As the festive season approaches, there are plenty of opportunities to come together, support local families and share the joy of Christmas. This week’s notices include the Salvation Army’s ‘Be a Star’ Christmas Appeal, festive events and opportunities to enjoy Christmas carols. Please take a look and consider how you might get involved.
This week, prayers focus on our district as the seasons change, giving thanks for the autumn rain, remembering churches supporting their communities, and those facing difficult choices between heating and eating.
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News
Horsham Salvation Army ‘Be a Star’ – Christmas Appeal
Discover More: Horsham Salvation Army ‘Be a Star’ – Christmas AppealSupport Horsham Salvation Army’s ‘Be a Star’ Christmas Appeal with new toys, games, toiletries or financial donations towards vouchers. Gifts by end of November, please.
Sharing Jesus this Halloween
Discover More: Sharing Jesus this HalloweenDiscover creative Christian resources to help churches shine their light this Halloween, engage with their communities and share the hope of Jesus.
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Discover More: International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted ChurchCould you spare 3–5 minutes to pray for persecuted Christians? Free resources are available to help churches take part.
More News
Do you have any news or events you’d like to share from your church or Christian charity? Please email your notices to admin@horshamct.org.uk by noon on Wednesday for publication in the next HCT Notices newsletter.
Events
Messy Church in Warnham
Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:30am
Discover More: Messy Church in WarnhamMessy Church in Warnham, invites families to explore the Christian faith together through crafts, stories, songs, refreshments and lunch.
Light in the Darkness – Beach Party!
Saturday 31st October 2026, 4:30pm
Discover More: Light in the Darkness – Beach Party!St Mark’s Church are hosting Light in the Darkness Beach Party with crafts, games, food and disco fun. Children are invited to dress for summer!
Women Spending Time with God
Saturday 31st October 2026, 6:30pm
Discover More: Women Spending Time with GodWomen Spending Time with God offers an interdenominational gathering to pause, pray, worship and enjoy quiet time in God’s presence.
Light Party Disco @ TRBC
Sunday 1st November 2026, 6:15pm
Discover More: Light Party Disco @ TRBCTrafalgar Road Baptist Church are hosting a its Light Party Disco, featuring soft play, a parent café, tuck shop and more!
More Events
Christmas Events
Salvation Army Christmas Fayre
Saturday 21st November 2026, 10am
Discover More: Salvation Army Christmas FayreThe Salvation Army’s Christmas Fayre features children’s activities, local small businesses, festive and craft stalls, and refreshments for all to enjoy.
Christmas Messy Church, Horsham
Friday 27th November 2026, 4pm
Discover More: Christmas Messy Church, HorshamA Messy Church fun celebration of the first Christmas, with a story, craft, games and food for all the family
Horsham Fairtrade Christmas Market
Saturday 28th November 2026, 10am
Discover More: Horsham Fairtrade Christmas MarketDiscover unusual gifts from Fairtrade suppliers and established brands, supporting farmers and workers in developing countries while promoting a healthier planet.
Christmas Tree Festival
Saturday 12th December 2026, 2:30pm
Discover More: Christmas Tree FestivalCelebrate Christmas at St Andrew’s Church, Nuthurst, with a Christmas Tree Festival, lighting-up party, festive music, mulled wine, mince pies and raffle.
More Christmas Events
Discover more events and activities organised by Horsham Churches Together,
our member churches and charity partners in our What’s on Guide.
Prayer Focus
Changing seasons
As the weather begins to feel more autumnal and the seasons begin to change, we join together to pray for our district.
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Disclaimer
Whilst we’ve carefully chosen these events and notices because we hope they will be useful to you and your church family, we are not directly responsible for the content from external groups and organisations. Horsham Churches Together.