Church of England ยท East Sussex
Three buildings, one church
Rooted in Christ, growing together, reaching our villages with his love. Whoever you are, you're welcome here.
Find your placeWe worship in different ways, and everyone has a place. What are you looking for?
“I want something for my whole family”
4th Sunday, 10.30amFamily Communion & Sunday SchoolSt Bartholomew's, BurwashWhat to expect →
or
2nd Sunday, 4.30pm alternate monthsPraise@thePavilionBurwash Common PavilionWhat to expect →
“I love music and tradition”
2nd Sunday, 10.30amTraditional service, hymns & Sunday SchoolSt Philip's or EtchinghamWhat to expect →
or
1st Sunday, eveningBCP EvensongSt Bartholomew's, BurwashWhat to expect →
“I need a quiet, reflective space”
3rd Sunday, 9.30amSpoken CommunionSt Bartholomew's, BurwashWhat to expect →
or
2nd Sunday, 4.30pm alternate monthsCandlelit ComplineEtchinghamWhat to expect →
We have many other services too, and everyone is welcome at any of them. See all our services.
Our churches
We follow a monthly cycle of services across all three churches. Families and children are welcome at any of them.
Our vision
One vine with many branches
We are St Bartholomew's, Burwash; St Philip's, Burwash Weald; and the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin and St Nicholas, Etchingham. Each building has its own character and its own village. We celebrate our individual strengths and uphold each other. Together we are one vine with many branches (John 15:5).
We want to be a benefice that:
Welcomes
everyone who comes through our doors, and goes out to find those who don't.
Cares
for one another and for our communities, sharing the work of pastoral care across all three parishes.
Grows
in faith together, in worship, in small groups and in our schools.
Talks
to one another, so that each church and each PCC knows what the others are doing and can share in it.
Latest news
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10 November 2026
United benefice service on 6 December
On Sunday 6 December we'll gather as one benefice at Etchingham for the final celebration of the church's 650th anniversary, with the Dean of Chichester.
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10 November 2026
Candlemas 'Come and Sing': Sunday 7 February
Join the choir for our Candlemas service on Sunday 7 February. Everyone is welcome to come and sing, followed by tea at the Rectory.
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10 November 2026
Advent and Christmas services
Christingles, crib services and carols by candlelight across our three churches this Advent and Christmas.
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Support our churches
Give regularly to St Bartholomew's, St Philip's or Etchingham through the Parish Giving Scheme.
Life's big moments
We'd be glad to help you mark the important moments of life in one of our churches.
Baptism
Welcoming a child, or yourself, into the family of the Church.
Weddings
Making your vows in a place of prayer, surrounded by your community.
Funerals
Space for grief and gratitude as we commend a loved one to God.
Get involved
Choir
Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 6pm. New voices of every age are welcome.
Bellringing
Practice on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. Beginners are welcome, and training is provided.
Wednesday Club
Messy church for primary-age children, midweek in Burwash.