We normally try to have at least one event per month and to participate in local Winchelsea events including open days when all can visit this peaceful little gem of a chapel.

The next events

On Saturday 14th September the Chapel will be open from 10am to 5pm during the national Heritage Open Days programme period. The Chapel, as well as St Thomas's, will also be open to welcome those cycling, walking or running in the Sussex Historic Churches Trust 'Ride and Stride' sponsorship event.

But the highlight of the day should be the 'Take the Floor' concert which starts at 2pm, when there will be an opportunity for you to come and show off your abilities in spoken word, music or even mime.

The programme will be coordinated by Ken Hatch and Stephen Page. Each performance may only be for a minute or two or up to 10mins (max) and we welcome everyone, young and not so, from the local Methodist Churches and Winchelsea town, whether you feel talented or not to share something with us.

We look forward to welcoming both novices and virtuosos to our lovely, intimate space and sharing in some beautiful performances.

Please contact Ken Hatch to book your slot with details of both performer and performance on tel: 07935 902657 or email: familyhatch2@gmail.com

Then on Saturday 5th October we shall be celebrating God's bounty with our Harvest Thanksgiving including a special service led by Wendy Hatch and Keith Miller. At this service we will have a collection supporting the All We Can Harvest Appeal for this year, the theme for which is: "Charity Begins at Home. Our Home. Their Home. God's Home." Meet at 10.30 for tea and coffee before the service at 11am.

On Saturday 2nd November, there will be a service of remembrance conducted by Rev Crawford Logan, whose ministry is centred in the Methodist Churches of Bexhill and St Leonards-on-Sea. Crawford took time out (a sabbatical) last year which focused on the holocaust, so some reference to his experiences then may be expected. The meet times for that again is 10.30 for the service at 11am, with teas and coffees beforehand of course.

Please feel free to join us or pop in for any of the Chapel events. We will be delighted to see you.

The full Chapel Diary / Calendar is currently as follows

2024

• Sat 14th Sept 10am-5pm: Heritage Open Day from 10am to 5pm, with a "Take the Floor" concert from 2pm
• Sat 5th Oct 10.30 for 11am: Harvest Thanksgiving Service
• Sat 2nd Nov 10.30 for 11am: Service of Remembrance
• Sat 14th Dec 10.30 for 11am: Christmas Service

2025

• Sat 15th Feb 10.30 for 11am: 'Bring and Share' Love Feast
• Sun 16th or 23rd March at 3pm: Service of Christian Unity
• Wed 16th April at 7.30pm: 'Reflections for Holy Week' Service
• Sat 17th May 10am-12pm: Coffee Morning with History Presentation
• Sat 14th June 11am to 5pm: Open Gardens Day (to be confirmed)
• Sun 15th June 3 to 7pm: Singing Workshop; Tea; and Service
• Sun 13th July at 2.30pm: Chapel Anniversary
• Sat 9th Aug 10am to 12pm: Coffee Morning
• Sat 13th Sept 10am to 5pm: Heritage Open Day & Take-the-Floor concert
• Sat 4th Oct 10.30 for 11am: Historic Harvest Thanksgiving Service
• Sat 1st Nov 10.30 for 11am: All Saints Day Service
• Sat 13th Dec 10.30 for 11am: Christmas Service

Recent events

Chapel Anniversary - 14th July

After singing hymns under the 'Wesley' tree in the heart of the town, we were treated to a very moving service of praise and personal testimony by Rev David and Mrs Christine Freeland, which included one hymn written by our musical director Stephen specifically for the Chapel. It was a truly lovely service, one which our founder would undoubtedly have been proud. Thank you so much, David and Christine, and thanks to Barry who led the singing under the tree.

Coffee Morning - 10th August

August is often a very quiet month, but the coffee morning proved to be a nice relaxing time for the fifteen or so who ventured out on a lovely sunny day. As it happened the Winchelsea Summer Fayre followed on from the Chapel event and no doubt some people came to both.

The new Chapel Newsletter was available at the coffee morning. If you would like a copy and can't find one at church, please let me know (tel 07368 801680 or email mikelambourne79@gmail.com).