Weekly Update for 20th May 2026
As we approach Pentecost weekend we continue to hold onto this year’s theme from Thy Kingdom Come: “God with Us”. We don’t wait in uncertainty, but in hope – celebrating that through the Holy Spirit, God is present, active, and at work among us even now. On Saturday The Jesus March will be taking place in London, and on Sunday, churches throughout the world will be celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
News this week includes details of a new outreach initiative Faith, Hope & Love @ Lunch involving a warm, welcoming simple, freshly cooked Pakistani or Indian meal and a new ecumenical resource helping churches respond thoughtfully to Christian nationalism through Bible studies on discipleship, discernment, and God’s Kingdom.
New in our What’s On Guide this week, we have details of the next Sussex Green Hub, another Horsham Matters’ bargain yard sale and the Trinity Church Players summer Disney-themed concert. Discover all this and more at www.horshamct.org.uk.
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News
Foster Care Fortnight 2026
Discover More: Foster Care Fortnight 2026Foster Care Fortnight is a chance to celebrate the amazing foster carers who open their homes and hearts to children who need them. Plus, watch The White Family – our story of intergeneration fostering.
A Christian care home in Crawley
Discover More: A Christian care home in CrawleyPilgrims’ Friend Society have submitted a planning application for a new 72-bed Christian care home in Crawley, providing care and community to help older people to flourish in their later years.
The Holy Spirit Invites Reimagined Communities of Unity
Discover More: The Holy Spirit Invites Reimagined Communities of UnityRegardless of season or circumstance, we are called to be agents of Spirit-filled communities that show love, practice shalom, promote food security, care for creation and seek justice.
‘Kingdom over Nation’ Resource
Discover More: ‘Kingdom over Nation’ ResourceNew ecumenical resource helping churches respond thoughtfully to Christian nationalism through Bible studies on discipleship, discernment, and God’s Kingdom.
Faith, Hope & Love @ Lunch – starting 26th May
Discover More: Faith, Hope & Love @ Lunch – starting 26th MayJoin Brighton Road Baptist Church for a fortnightly fellowship lunch — a warm, welcoming space to share a simple, freshly cooked Pakistani or Indian meal.
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
Jesus March 2026 in London
Saturday 23rd May 2026, 2pm
Discover More: Jesus March 2026 in LondonJoin the March for Jesus in London, as part of a global ‘March for Jesus’ movement. Register online.
Women Spending Time with God
Saturday 23rd May 2026, 6:30pm
Discover More: Women Spending Time with GodWomen Spending Time with God: an interdenominational evening of prayer, worship, reflection, and spiritual encouragement for women.
Sussex Green Hub
Saturday 30th May 2026, 10am
Discover More: Sussex Green HubDon’t miss the monthly Sussex Green Hub at the United Reformed Church featuring Horsham Community Fridge, recycling, gardening advice, eco stalls a community café and more
Horsham Matters’ Yard Sale
Saturday 13th June 2026, 10am
Discover More: Horsham Matters’ Yard SaleGrab yourself a bargain at the next Horsham Matters’ Yard Sale while raising vital funds to support people in the local community.
Prayer & Praise in the Park 2026
Sunday 14th June 2026, 5pm
Discover More: Prayer & Praise in the Park 2026Join us for an afternoon of prayer and praise in Horsham Park on Sunday 14th June 2026. Service start at 5pm, with gates open for picnics from 4pm.
Trinity Church Players summer concert
Sunday 28th June 2026, 2pm
Discover More: Trinity Church Players summer concertEveryone is welcome to enjoy the Trinity Church Players and special guests’ summer Disney-themed concert, featuring live music, cakes, refreshments as well as Pimms.
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
Pentecost Sunday
As we approach Pentecost, we continue to hold onto this year’s theme from Thy Kingdom Come: “God with Us”. We don’t wait in uncertainty, but in hope – celebrating that through the Holy Spirit, God is present, active, and at work among us even now. This week, we lean into that promise with joy, expecting to see his life and power at work in our community.
- Give thanks for the gift of the Holy Spirit – God with us – and pray for a fresh filling, that we might know his presence more deeply in our daily lives.
- Pray that we, as churches across Horsham and the surrounding villages, would be renewed in confidence and courage – ready to step out, speak of Jesus, and reflect his love in the power of the Spirit.
- Pray for our wider community, that many would encounter God with us – through unexpected moments of grace, answered prayer, and the tangible presence of the Holy Spirit at work among us.
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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.