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Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, as season of penitence and fasting leading leading to the celebration of the death and resurrection of our Lord. On this holy day, faithful Christians receive the sign of the cross in ash on their foreheads as a symbol of penitence.   Dates: 18th February Time: 7.00...Continue reading

Community Lunch

St Nicholas' hosts a community lunch every month, usually on the third Thursday. There's a convivial atmosphere with a delicious two course lunch cooked by our chef, Alastair, with a glass of two of wine, and the tinkling of the ivories in the background. The lunch is open to all residents of Arundel at no...Continue reading

Balloon Debate

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...Continue reading

Harvest Gifts

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Harvest Festival on Sunday. All our harvest gifts were taken to Littlehampton Foodbank where they were gratefully received. But remember, you can donate at any time of year by placing your gifts in the Foodbanlk collection bin on a Sunday.

St Nicholas Church Fete 2025

Summer Fete 2025

Once again, St Nicholas' annual church fete was a happy and joyful occasion. On the last Saturday of June the whole community gathered to raise money for Arundel's parish church. The fete was opened by Cllr Carolyn Kenney, Mayor of Arundel, and featured music by Arundel CE School, Kayla and the Cards, Jen-Z, Bellacappella and...Continue reading

Fr Timothy Newton

Priestly Ordination of Timothy Newton

Fr Timothy was ordained to the sacred priesthood by the Bishop of Lewes in a spirit-filled service at St Nicholas' on Saturday 14th June. Fr Timothy presided at Mass for the first time the following day, the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. Fr Timothy continues to serve as assistant curate in the parishes of...Continue reading