Weekly Update for 1st July 2026
Welcome to this week’s update from Horsham Churches Together.
There are lots of opportunities to come together and enjoy our local community.
Join Rotary Club’s Funday Sunday in Horsham Park this Sunday, 5th July, 12.00–5.00 pm. This fantastic free family event features the Children’s Parade finale, over 50 stalls, live music, activities, street food and Bensons Giant Funfair. HCT will be hosting a stall — find us and say hello! Also check out our Prayer Focus, your prayers will be welcomed ahead of this wonderful community event.
Also a reminder about the HCT Forum including AGM will be taking place on 9th July. Other new highlights, in the Events section, include Living Faith Assembly Church’s Teen Takeover Service; Slinfold Concert Band’s summer concert in the Rectory Garden, and the Book Launch of Called through cancer by Team Rector Lisa Barnett at St Mary’s Parish Church, Horsham.
In the Volunteer Section Kintsugi Hope is looking for volunteers to serve at Big Church Festival — could you be part of the team?
Discover all this and more at www.horshamct.org.uk.
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News
Notice of HCT Forum Meeting, including AGM
Discover More: Notice of HCT Forum Meeting, including AGMSave the date for our next HCT Forum, including the AGM. Further details, including the agenda and papers, will follow nearer the time.
Plastic Free July
Discover More: Plastic Free JulyJoin Plastic Free July™ and make simple everyday choices to reduce plastic waste and help protect our planet.
Horsham Eco Churches July News
Discover More: Horsham Eco Churches July NewsHorsham Eco Churches July 2026 News is now available to download and read, including staying cool advice during the heatwave and the Horsham Eco Churches get to together at this Saturday’s Sussex Green Hub.
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
Board Games @ TRBC
Saturday 4th July 2026, 1pm
Discover More: Board Games @ TRBC1st Saturday of every month, a relaxed and fun afternoon of board games at Trafalgar Road Baptist Church, with games, refreshments, and a warm welcome for all ages 8+.
Funday Sunday 2026
Sunday 5th July 2026, 12pm
Discover More: Funday Sunday 2026Come along to the HCT stall at Funday Sunday in Horsham Park, on Sunday 5th July 2026, 12-5pm – an afternoon of fun for the whole family.
National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast
Tuesday 7th July 2026, 7:45am
Discover More: National Parliamentary Prayer BreakfastJoin Christians across the UK for the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast online, praying for Parliament, leaders and the nation.
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.
Summer Music in the Rectory Garden
Saturday 18th July 2026, 3pm
Discover More: Summer Music in the Rectory GardenEnjoy a delightful summer afternoon of live music, tea, scones and Prosecco with Slinfold Concert Band in the Rectory Garden.
‘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.
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
Children and Community
Join us in praying for the Horsham Children’s Parade and the Funday Sunday this weekend.
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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.