Welcome to the website of the united benefice of Ticehurst and Flimwell.
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin in Ticehurst, East Sussex has two services every Sunday. The earliest fabric of the building is 14th century and is surrounded by three acres of churchyard.
Our sister church is the Parish Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, Flimwell, which has two services a month, on the second and fourth Sundays. Of particular interest at St Augustine’s is the chancel, with its mosaic panelling and beautifully carved rood screen.
St Mary’s are holders of the Eco Church Gold Award from 2022. We are also Animal Friendly Church of the Year 2020 (joint winner, awarded by ASWA).
The new Incumbent of the Benefice—Revd Canon Dr Jason Radcliff, currently of The Episcopal Church in the USA—will take up the office from 23 July, 2025. In the meantime, post and answerphone messages to The Vicarage, Church St, Ticehurst TN5 7AB, tel. 01580 200316, will be picked up regularly, as will emails to vicar@ticehurstandflimwell.church
The Churchwardens and PCC invite you to the institution by the Right Reverend Dr Martin Warner, Bishop of Chichester, and the Induction by the Reverend Marc Lloyd, Assistant Archdeacon of Hastings. of the Reverend Canon Dr Jason Radcliff as vicar of the benefice of Ticehurst and Flimwell. Presented by the Patrons Mrs Angela Sellick and […]
Our annual programme of events celebrating what we are doing in Ticehurst and Flimwell to create a better environment took place from 7-15 June. It included a plant swap-shop, sale of cakes and preserves, Stork Talk – the story of white storks at Wadhurst Park and much much more. Thank you to all those who […]
St Mary’s welcomed Bishop Martin on Sunday 10 November to lead our Remembrance Sunday service. The morning started at the Village War Memorial which was well supported by the local community followed by a Communion service at St Mary’s. As always the service included commemoration of the fallen from Ticehurst, Flimwell and Stonegate led by […]
Our Christmas Fair will be held at St Mary’s Church Ticehurst on Saturday 7 December 2024 from 10.00am -1.00pm. Entertainment and stalls galore including Tombola, Mulled Wine, Cakes, Fifts, Crafts, Christmas Decorations, Produce, Lucky Dip, Refreshments and much more. Also featuring a live appearance by “The Jolly Boys” (Sea Shanty Singers) at 12 noon and […]
We offer a monthly rotation of services across both churches designed to appeal to all ages and backgrounds. Whether you are a resident new to the village or a visitor come and join us we would be delighted to meet you.
Many services are followed by informal opportunities to meet neighbours and new friends over coffee giving you the chance to make new friends.
