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Christ Church, Eastbourne

The Parish Church of the Seaside district of Eastbourne, worshipping in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England.

Our Lord Jesus Christ is the King of creation, universal and omnipotent, who submitted himself to birth in a stable and a criminal's death so that no-one who believes in him should ever suffer eternal damnation in hell.

He gave himself at the Last Supper to be our spiritual food, sustaining us on the Way. The bread and wine offered in the Eucharist are a sacrament: the outward, visible matter by which the inward, spiritual grace is given. Christ is present in, indeed is, the bread and wine: so it is treated with reverence.

Worship at Christ Church emphasises Christ's glory: rich vestments are worn; the ceremony is that of a king. Every sense is involved in worship: sight; touch and taste when we take the Blessed Sacrament; hearing with the music and bells; and smell in our occasional use of incense.

The church is open for visiting on weekday mornings.

Built: 1859
Architect: Benjamin Ferrey, among others
Style of worship: Modern Catholic
Our Patron: The Vicar of Eastbourne [St Mary's Old Town]

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Holy Communion

A quiet said Communion service in traditional language, held in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. (Common Worship Order 1)
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for 40 minutes

Family Mass

A more lively, simplified celebration of the Eucharist. The music group plays a major part in this service.
Every first Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Parish Mass

A sung celebration of the Eucharist: Common Worship Order 1 (Modern language). Occasionally the music group joins in, and we use incense on major festivals.
Every second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

A Service of Word and Sacrament

A Service of the Word with administration of the Blessed Sacrament previously consecrated at Christ Church
At S Philip’s every second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 5:30 PM for 1 hour

Choral Evensong

Evening Prayer according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, sung by the choir.
Every first Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour

Monday

Said Mass
Said Mass: usually in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel unless a different venue appears in the week’s events
Every second third fourth and fifth Monday at 10:00 AM for ½ hour

Walsingham Cell
The Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham and St Joseph of Nazareth meets monthly for devotion (which varies) and fellowship.
Except for September (8th), every first Monday at 6:15 PM for ¾ hour

Tuesday

Holy Communion

At S Philip’s every Tuesday at 12:30 PM for 35 minutes

Bell-ringers' practice
The bells are rung for the Parish Mass twice a month, and occasionally for Evensong. New members of all ages are welcome to apply to the Tower Captain (see the website)
Every Tuesday at 6:30 PM for 2 hours

Wednesday

Coffee Morning
Coffee morning, with cakes, bric-a-brac and nearly new
In the Brodie Hall every Wednesday at 9:30 AM for 1½ hours

Said Mass
Said Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Every Wednesday at 11:30 AM for ½ hour

Thursday

Morning Office
Every Thursday at 9:45 AM for 20 minutes

Choir Practice
The choir sings at the Parish Mass each week, including an anthem; and at Evensong. New members of all ages are welcome to apply to the Organist & Choir Director (see the website)
Every Thursday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours