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 The
Parish Church of St Peter stands in Church Lane
on the highest point in the centre of the village. The first wooden
Saxon Church, built about 770 AD was probably on the site of the
chancel of the present building which is 13th century with additions
in the 14th, 15th and 19th centuries. The tower has a ring of eight
bells dating from the 18th century, which is considered one of the
“best rings” in Sussex. The stained glass is by C.E.
Kempe and his successors. Vicar: Revd Alastair Cutting: tel. 01273
492017.
The Catholic Church of Corpus Christi
lies in The Tanyard, south of St Peter’s.
Its Parish includes Shermanbury, Woodmancote, Small Dole and part
of Poynings. The church was founded in 1929 when the owner of the
neighbouring house Red Oaks donated the land and built a wooden
church. This was used until the present building was opened in 1974,
paid for by parishioners who collected the money over 21 years.
The wooden church became the church hall until replaced by a new
building in 2001. Parish Priest: Father David Goddard: tel. 01403
710273. Parish Deacon: Revd Seamus Mahon: tel. 01273 492974.
The Community Church started
meeting in Henfield in October 2004 with members of the associated
church in Cowfold. The church has since grown now meeting at 10:30
on Sundays at Henfield Youth Centre and in homes during the week.
Part of the Newfrontiers  family
of churches it runs regular youth activities, seniors coffee mornings,
Alpha courses and special events. Contact: tel: 07548 850828 or
visit www.communitychurchhenfield.org
The Parish Church of St Giles,
Shermanbury, is mentioned in Domesday Book. It is a small building
in the grounds of Shermanbury Place, just north of the River Adur,
close to Mockbridge. The original church was of Norman origins,
but the present building dates from 1710, incorporating medieval
walls, and retaining high box pews with the names of local farms
and houses painted on. Rector: Revd Alastair Cutting. tel: 01273
492017.
The Parish Church of St Peter,
Woodmancote, is mentioned in Domesday Book. In 1228, it was given
to the Knights Templar, and subsequently to the Knights of St John.
Patronage was held by the Monarchy for over 400 years from 1547.
The present building dates from the 13th century, and is built of
flint with stained glass windows and a shingled spire. The Church
is reached through a lychgate and avenue of yew trees. Rector: The
Revd Alastair Cutting. tel: 01273 492017.
Small Dole Christian Fellowship meet
in Small Dole Village Hall. Leader: Ray Butler: 01903 762578.
Henfield Spiritual Centre
meet in Woodmancote and Blackstone Village Hall. Contact: 01273
494172.
The Evangelical Free Church
was established in Henfield High Street in 1832 by 19 believers.
The building was extended in 1904, and again in 1998. Music plays
an important part in church life, with an organ which replaced the
violin and concertina first used in the gallery. Pastor: The Revd
Robert Harris. Tel: 01273 493481.
Details of all church services can be found in the monthly Parish
Magazine on sale in churches, newsagents and elsewhere in the village.
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