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Uckfield Town Council

Introduction by the Mayor
Uckfield Town Council
Uckfield - past, present and future
Uckfield environmental high spots
Spotlight on local organisations:
Places of Worship
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Uckfield Town Council
Contact Information


Uckfield Town Council
Council Offices
Civic Centre
Uckfield
East Sussex.
TN22 1AE

Tel: 01825 762774
Fax: 01825 765757

Email: Uckfield Council
www.uckfieldtc.gov.uk
 

Places of Worship

A number of faiths are represented in Uckfield and warmly welcome everyone.

Holy Cross Church

- Holy Cross Church offers a friendly welcome and a blend of modern and traditional Church of England worship. Sunday services are at 8.00 (BCP Communion Service), 9.30 (Parish Eucharist) Holy Cross Churchand 18.30 (BCP Evensong). The Sunday School meets at 9.30. On the first Sunday of the month there is a family service at 11.00 and at 17.45. On the last Saturday of the month there is a Eucharist in a more modern format at St. Saviour’s on Framfield Road. The Church office is open on Thursday at 14.30-15.30 and 19.00-20.00 to arrange baptisms and weddings. (Rector: Brian Wilcox Tel: 01825 762251. Website www.churchoftheholycrossuckfield.co.uk

Catholic Church of Our Lady and St. Philip

- The Church, which replaced an earlier Church, opened in 1885 in another part of the Town, was built and furnished in the 1950s by Canon Plumer in partnership with the community of artists at Ditchling in Sussex. There is a large pipe organ by John Compton and the tower contains one of the largest bells in the County (weighing approx. 2 tons). The Church is usually open daily from 9am to 5pm and visitors are welcome. The Priest is Father David A. Buckley, M.A., FRSA

Parish Office Tel: 01825 762221.
Fax: 01825 763125
Email: philipandjohn@googlemail.com

Grange Evangelical Church

- The Church was formed in 1890s. A welcoming fellowship of Christian believers of all ages, worshipping and serving God together, through faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ. Services for all the family every Sunday, and mid-week for prayer and Bible teaching. Monthly Christian Mens Fellowship, Ladies Fellowship and service at Day Care Centre based in the Uckfield Club. Contact: Peter Cottingham 01825 769956 or Ken Cardy 01825 733970 for further details.

King’s Church

- The Church meets each Sunday in the Civic Centre. Neither a building nor an organisation, but people - young and old, single and married - whose lives have been changed by meeting Jesus Christ. Meetings are informal and include prayer and thought-provoking teaching from the Bible. Contact Robert Thursfield 01825 765115: office@kingschurchuckfield.org.uk: www.kingschurchuckfield.org.uk

The Religious Society of Friends

- (Quakers) Meeting for worship held on the second Sunday of each month at 10.30am until 11.30am, Foresters Hall, Harcourt Road, Uckfield. All Welcome.
Strict Baptist Church - The Church meets Sunday evenings at 6.30pm in the Foresters Chapel, Foresters Hall, Harcourt Road, Uckfield, TN22 5DU.

Uckfield Baptist Church

- The Church meets on Sundays at 10.30am at Manor Primary School, Downsview Crescent. They are an all age fellowship known for its welcome and sincere love for one another. Their relaxed style of worship is focused on Jesus Christ with prayer and bible based teaching directly relevant to their life in the community. From oldest to youngest, they enjoy our times together on Sunday and midweek. We cater for the children in all age groups, from crèche to teenagers. Contact David Bowler 01825 760042, secretary@uchurch.co.uk
web: www.uchurch.co.uk

Uckfield Methodist Church

- The Church has been standing on its site in Framfield Road since 1897. You will find a friendly welcome amongst their all-age congregation, and peace and beauty in the worship area. There are regular weekday activities for all age groups. They are actively working with other Christian Churches in sharing the love of Jesus and contributing to community development in Uckfield. Contact Rev. David Proud 01825 760772

Uckfield Muslim Community Association

- Founded in Uckfield in March 2007. Currently, Jummat prayers are held at 1.15pm, every Friday at Foresters Hall. Doors to the hall open at 12.30pm and close at 2.00pm.

If you have any questions relating to UMCA or wish to seek any knowledge on Islam, then please do not hesitate to contact them on 07531325985 and ask for Aftab Ali. Queries from everyone are gladly received. They welcome all Muslim brothers and people from different religions and cultures to join them. Uckfield Muslim Community Association, Foresters Hall, Harcourt Close, Uckfield. East Sussex.

The United Reformed Church

- (Presbyterian/Congregational Church). Through the years music and the work with young people have played an important part in Church life. In today’s busy life, the Church provides a quiet place to recharge your batteries and it continues to serve all parts of the community. A warm welcome awaits you. Minister: Revd. David R Witts 01825 749771.




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