A prayer shawl for Archbishop Sarah
God move sin mysterious ways. And so, too, does the Royal Mail
Latest
Second Thoughts: “God in us”
Rev’d Peter seeks the divine within all of us
Your Autumn issue of Shoreline is here
At long last, the latest issue of the parish mag is here.
First Thoughts: Running as a spiritual practice
Rev’d Jane calls on two fruits of the spirit to get her through her runs
Blessing of the Seas 2026: Gallery
Once again, the local sea-suing community gathered for a service bu the harbour, hosted by the Pollinator Café
In praise of Luke (and his gospel)
Here’s why Luke’s gospel is the one we all turn to at Christmas time.
Sunday Service: 21st December 2025
Our Sunday Worship for the fourth Sunday in Advent.
Knowing we are loved
A Christmas message from the Bishop of Chichester
Being a bit countercultural this Christmas
Mother Anne-Marie encourages us to show a little patience in the Advent period - after all, it’s all about waiting…
The Lily and the Red Red Rose
A poem
From the Churchwardens
Kay and Nix are mulling the mullions
Would people miss the Church of England if we were gone?
What the media reaction to the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury tells us about Britain’s relationship with the church
Blessing of the Sea
The Blessing of the Sea: Gallery
A gallery of images from CoGS’s revived special service for Sea Sunday
Events
Gallery: CoGS Summer Fayre 2025
Our annual church fayre was a roaring success again this year. Here’s how the day looked…
Christian Aid
Gallery: The Big Brekkie 2025
Another busy, successful Big Brekkie at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Shoreham Beach
Christian Aid
Seven days to make a difference
Jill Charlish, Christian Aid coordinator, introduces this year’s Christian Aid Week and other activities planned later in the year.
Charities
The Children’s Society Annual Box Collection 2025
A reminder of exactly why we do this collection every year…
First Thoughts
Fasting Forwards
As the Lent period draws towards its conclusion, Fr Jerry wants us to consider giving up something else…
ShoreLine issues
Your Easter issue of ShoreLine is here
The Easter 2025 issues of the Church of the Good Shepherd parish magazine is here
Last Thoughts
Last Thoughts: Unleash your Creativity
We need contributions…
Social Events
Times Change
Joy explains the shift from fellowship lunches to Friends.
Churchwardens
Churchwardens’ Corner: Terrier
Nix and Kay are on a terrier hunt.
Clergy
A new vicar for St Mary de Haura
The churchwarden over at St Mary’s introduces Rev’d Dominic Fenton
First Thoughts
The role of lament in prayer
As we look forward towards Lent, Rev’d Jane reminds us that, in a world of conflict and crisis, the power of prayer matters.