Friends of St Nicholas Balloon Debate

Who would you save?

Five characters fight for the last parachute in a doomed balloon. Who is most worthy? The choice is yours.

Featuring:

Bertie Wooster (Simon Brett)
Bess of Hardwick (Canon Vanessa Baron)
Dick Whittington (Daniel Hodson)
Marie Antionette (Lady Colin Campbell)
Marie Curie (Dr Justine Hextall)

Compered by Fr Andrew Wadsworth

All proceeds go toward The Friends of St Nicholas, a local charity that supports the maintenance and restoration of Arundel's fourteenth century parish church.

More information on the Friends is available here.

Tickets online via the link below or from the Parish Office.

The Brighton Consort

The Brighton Consort present Au Noble Roi Francois: French Music Fit For A King

Vive la France! While Italy and England get a lot of attention from fans of Renaissance music, France was an incredibly important country during the Renaissance economically, militarily, and of course musically. We present music in a range of styles, both sacred and secular, that all have a connection with French royalty. Beautiful sacred music by Josquin, Richafort, Mouton, and Sermisy will be complemented by delicate and gentle secular music from the period as well as the significantly LESS delicate and gentle 'war chansons' La Prise de Calais by Guillaume Costeley and Clement Janequin's famous La Guerre! Ever wanted to hear a choir make sounds like canons and horses on the march? Now's your chance!

https://fienta.com/brighton-consort

The Epiphany of the Lord

We celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord on Tuesday 6th January with a Sung Mass at St Nicholas' as 7.00 pm.

Epiphany (from Greek for 'manifestation') celebrates the revelation of Jesus' divinity to the Gentiles through the visitation of the Magi or Wise Men.

According to the Gospel of Matthew, Magi from the east travelled to Jerusalem, seeking the newborn “king of the Jews” after observing a special star. Guided by the star to the child Jesus, they worshipped him, offering him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

As the Epiphany marks the end of our celebration of Christmas, the service will be followed by a glass of fizz!

Excalibur Voices

Phoenix Big Band

Victoria – The Visit

St Nicholas' Youth Group Presents: Victoria - The Visit

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited Arundel in 1846. The Queen was 27 years old and had been married to Prince Albert Albert for 6 years. The visit was a huge occasion for Arundel and subsequent to a spectacular welcome, the royal party were entertained with fireworks, music and other entertainment.

The visit is well documented, and St Nicholas Church Youth Group members have visited key sites, constructed a range of props, and immersed themselves in some physical theatre to create a story of the visit that they want to share.

There is one public performance of the play on Saturday the 29th November at 7pm in the church. There is no charge for admission, but donations will be channelled into the outreach work of the Parish, including purchase of resources to support St Nicholas Church Youth Group activities.

The performers will be supported on the night by members of the Clergy, Town Councillors, and Parochial Church Council.

Harvest Gifts

Big House in the Barn

Classical Concert Series: Piano & Clarinet Duet

Ride & Stride 2025

Fr Tim, Paul Wilkinson and John Pannett are taking part in Sussex Historic Churches annual Ride and Stride, supporting St Nicholas' church Arundel St Leonard's church South Stoke and historic churches across Sussex

Setting off from the ancient church of St Mary's Pulborough, they will visit several historic churches as they make their way back to Arundel.

Half the money raised will go to Sussex Historic Churches Trust and the other half will support both St Nicholas' and St Leonard's.

Please use the link below to sponsor them or contact the Parish Office.