Weekly Update for 8th July 2026
Welcome to this week’s update from Horsham Churches Together.
Ahead of the Horsham Churches Together Forum and AGM tomorrow (9th July), please join us in praying for Horsham Churches Together through this week’s Prayer Focus. You can also read a reflection on last Sunday’s community event in Horsham Park — what a fun and glorious afternoon!
This week’s notices include a reminder to check your church noticeboards are displaying the latest Foodbank schedule, an invitation to join the Horsham Matters sponsored walk, details of The Bereavement Journey, and an opportunity for churches to take part in the Global Week of 24-7 Prayer this September.
New in our events section: Messy Church at Holy Innocents, Southwater this Sunday, and St Margaret’s, Warnham’s fundraising Quiz & Curry Evening.
Discover all this and more at www.horshamct.org.uk.
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News
What a glorious afternoon!
Discover More: What a glorious afternoon!What a glorious afternoon in Horsham Park. Families enjoyed games, laughter and sunshine as churches welcomed around 400 children with treats, conversations, and invitations to discover local churches and the Christian faith.
Foodbank Schedule Update
Discover More: Foodbank Schedule UpdatePlease check your church noticeboard is displaying the latest version of the Foodbank schedule and replace any outdated copies.
Sponsored Walk Challenge
Discover More: Sponsored Walk ChallengeJoin Horsham Matters’ sponsored walk through the South Downs and help support local communities while raising funds to tackle hardship.
24-7 Week of Prayer
Discover More: 24-7 Week of PrayerCould your church host a week of continuous prayer this September? Join churches worldwide for the Global Week of 24-7 Prayer, gather people to pray, and be part of something bigger.
The Bereavement Journey
Discover More: The Bereavement JourneyIf you or someone you know is grieving, join ‘The Bereavement Journey’ for a safe, supportive space to find hope alongside others.
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
Teens Takeover @ Living Faith Assembly
Sunday 12th July 2026, 10:30am
Discover More: Teens Takeover @ Living Faith AssemblyThe teenagers in Living Faith Assembly Church are taking over their service on 12th July, and would like to invite other teenagers along.
Faith Talk
Sunday 12th July 2026, 4pm
Discover More: Faith TalkJoin us for Faith Talk – a free seminar to help us talk to other people about our faith in our everyday lives.
Messy Church – Southwater
Sunday 12th July 2026, 4:15pm
Discover More: Messy Church – SouthwaterMessy Church at Holy Innocents, Southwater welcomes everyone for fun, food and fellowship, with a shared meal included.
St Mary’s Flower Festival
Thursday 16th July 2026, 10am
Discover More: St Mary’s Flower FestivalIt’s nearly time for the St Mary’s Flower Festival. Free entry and beautiful displays. Refreshments available, and various musicians will be performing at different times. All very welcome!
Women Spending Time with God
Saturday 25th July 2026, 6:30am
Discover More: Women Spending Time with GodCome along for the July gathering of Women Spending Time with God. An interdenominational space for Women presented by Christian Love Ministries, with prayer, worship and The Word. All women welcome.
‘Called through cancer’
Wednesday 12th August 2026, 7pm
Discover More: ‘Called through cancer’Team Rector, Revd Canon Lisa Barnett, celebrates the publication of ‘Called through cancer’ with a special book launch event at St Mary’s.
Quiz & Curry Evening
Saturday 12th September 2026, 6pm
Discover More: Quiz & Curry EveningSt Margaret’s Warnham are hosting a Quiz & Curry Evening with food, fun and fellowship. Tickets include a curry or alternative meal.
More 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
Praying for Horsham Churches Together
Please join us in praying for Horsham Churches Together. We thank God for partnership between churches and ask for fresh vision as we share Jesus across our communities.
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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.