St. Nicholas Longparish is part of a united benefice of 4 parishes, the others being St. Andrews Hurstbourne Priors, St. Peter St. Mary Bourne, and St. James Woodcott.
Canon Martin Coppen retired on 7th January 2013 after 24 years of faithful service as Rector of Longparish. Canon Michael St John Channell was appointed vicar as successor to Canon Martin, but sadly and unexpectedly died in February 2014. We are in the process of seeking a new incumbent for the benefice.
The Revd. Terry Hemming is part-time non-stipendiary, house-for-duty assistant priest, living in St. Nicholas House, Longparish.
The Revd. Dodie Marsden is part-time non-stipendiary assistant priest, working 2 days a week plus Sundays, from her home in St. Mary Bourne.
The Revd. Richard Sutcliffe works full-time in the City, but is available to take services and help out in the Benefice at weekends. He also lives in St. Mary Bourne.
Benefice Administrator | Vacant | |
Assistant Benefice Priest (resident in Longparish) | The Revd Terry Hemming St Nicholas House, Longparish, SP11 6PG |
01264 720215 email: revhemm@yahoo.co.uk |
Assistant Benefice Priest (resident in St Mary Bourne) | The Revd. Dodie Marsden |
01264 738211 email: dodie.marsden@gmail.com |
Assistant Benefice Priest (resident in St Mary Bourne) | The Revd. Richard Sutcliffe |
01264 738288 email: rev.sutcliffe@btinternet.com |
Patron | John Woodcock | |
Churchwardens | John Young Elm Lodge, Longparish |
01264 720233 |
Jonathan Evans Orchard House, Longparish |
01264 720702 | |
Hon. Treasurer | Alice Evans | 01264 720702 |
Hon. Secretary | Jane Young Elm Lodge, Longparish |
01264 720233 |
Covenant Secretary | Jonathan Evans | 01264 720702 |
Organist | Vacant | |
Church Flowers | Eila Chamberlen | 01264 720691 |
Patrick Beresford | Eila Chamberlen |
John Collins | Karen-Marie Dinesen |
Barbara Duxbury | Graeme Francis |
Joanna Roebuck | Jennifer Sanders |
Pippa Sawyer | Jessica Ward |
In a scheme run jointly by the Church and the Parish Council, volunteers welcome newcomers to the village.
Co-ordinator | Jane Young | 01264 720233 |
A Christmas Fair is held close to December 6th
Contact | Jane Young | 01264 720233 |
The Church field is usually available (weather and farming permitting) for weddings etc.
Please apply to | Middleton Estate Office | 01264 720615 |
The responsibilities of the PCC are described in the handbook.
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