Worship
Parish Eucharist following Common Worship, including hymns, is celebrated each Sunday at 11am.
Our choir leads the singing of the Gloria, Sanctus and Benedictus. Incense is usually used but our rite could not be described as very high church.
There are changes to the normal pattern at certain times, especially Easter, Remembrance Sunday and Christmas. We usually have a joint service in the benefice for the fifth Sunday of the month.
History
The church is dedicated to St Thomas the Martyr, Archbishop of Canterbury, who was murdered in his cathedral on 29th December 1170. We celebrate our patronal festival on the Sunday nearest to 7th July, which is the anniversary of the translation of his remains to a special chapel in the cathedral in 1220. The chapel was dismantled in 1538 on the orders of Thomas Cromwell during the reign of Henry VIII.
Stained Glass
The stained glass windows by Douglas Strachan were part of a series of gifts made to the Church between 1929-1933 by Lord Blanesburgh, then resident in the town at Greyfriars.
Friends of Winchelsea Church
The Friends of Winchelsea Church is an unincorporated charity, established by Trust Deed, whose charitable objects are to:
- Arouse and foster interest in the parish church at Winchelsea
- Cooperate with the Parochial Church Council (PCC) in the preservation and improvement of the fabric, furniture, stained glass and monuments of the church and churchyard.
Our Charities
The PCC have voted to make a special collection each month to our nominated charities. We try to support local charities here are some link
Demelza House Children’s Hospice
Snowflake Night Shelter Hastings