Archive
The archive section is a very large repository of articles/ web pages created since the formation of the website in October 1998. Many of these articles are found using the search facilities or click below for information on:
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Sermons Note these are text based sermons which featured either in the parish magazine or the parish publications which replaced the magazine and also a future home for podcasts that we wish to retain. A rolling record of recent voice recordings of sermons' can be found on our Podcast page. |
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Clergy of the Parish of Bognor All the clergy from the first perpetual Curate in 1822 to the present. |
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People of St. Wilfrid's Church People past and present who have served or worshipped in our church |
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Articles Note these are articles which featured either in the parish magazine or the parish publications which replaced the magazine. |
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Poetry of Fr. Cecil Champneys Burnham
Fr. Cecil was a much loved retired priest who, with his wife Sheila, worshipped for many years at St. Wilfrid's Church until his death in 2002. In this section you will find a selection of his wonderful poems which often illuminated our monthly magazine and taken from his three books titled 'Rhythm and Rhymes for Relaxation' ISBN 0 9524651 0 8, 0 9524651 1 6, 0 9524651 2 4. |
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Events in the Life of the Church
Below you will find articles from magazine articles and other library sources on events in the life of the Anglican church in Bognor starting with the consecration of the first Chapel of Ease in 1822.
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 Presentation
on The Statue of Christ Ascendant |
25 May 2010 |
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Centenary
Lunchtime Recital |
5 May 2010 |
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First
Sung Eucharist in the Centenary Year with The Rt. Revd. Anthony Priddis,
Bishop of Hereford |
25 April 2010 |
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Feast
of Dedication
- with The Rt. Revd. John Hind, Bishop of Chichester |
23 April 2010 |
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| Auction of Promises | January 2010 |
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| Back To Church Sunday with Gram Seed | September 2009 |
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| Family Eucharist with Roly Bain Priest & Clown | March 2009 |
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| Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2009 | January 2009 |
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| Baptism and Confirmation by Bishop Lindsay on the Feast of St. Wilfrid | October 2008 |
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| Service of Thanksgiving and Blessing of Pets | October 2008 |
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| Retirement as Choir Trainer of Helen Woods | October 2008 |
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| Back To Church Sunday | September 2008 | |
| Family Eucharist with Bishop John Hind | September 2008 |
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| Bognor Bible Week | September 2008 |
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| Relocation of the Christ Ascendant Statue to the West Wall | September 2008 |
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| Remembering the Laying of the Foundation Stone (that took place on 22nd July 1908) | July 2008 |
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| Visit by the Bishop of Liberia on the occasion of the Lambeth Conference | July 2008 |
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| Caritas 08, The Brighton Centre - A Day of Renewal for the Diocese of Chichester | June 2008 |
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| "The Way Ahead" - Results of the Think Tank set up to reflect on the future of St. Wilfrid's Church | September 2007 |
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| The Vigil, by Ladislas Fodor performed by by Act In Faith | May 2007 |
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| Songs of Praise with the choirs of St. Wilfrid's and Nyewood Junior School | March 2007 |
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| Licensing of Fr. Andrew Wadsworth by the Bishop of Horsham | April 2006 |
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| Churches Together Passion Play in the streets of Chichester | April 2006 |
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| Farewell to Canon Keith Catchpole - Priest in Charge during the Interregnum | February 2006 |
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| Farewell to Fr. Bill Bullock | December 2004 |
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| Farewell to Fr Roger Calder | December 2004 |
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| Festival of Local History Exhibition at St. Wilfrid's Church | June 2004 |
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| The Vigil, by Ladislas Fodor performed by by Act In Faith | April 2004 |
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| Organ Recital by Ian Tracey, Organist and Master of the Choristers, Liverpool Cathedral | September 2003 |
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| Motorbike Blessing | September 2003 |
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| Junior St. Cecilia Awards to 3 of our Choristers | September 2003 |
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| Festival of Local History at St. Wilfrid's Church & The Hub Centre | June 2003 |
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| Organ Dedication | January 2003 |
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| Wall Mural - Church Hall | December 2002 |
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| Restoration of the Organ | February 2000 - December 2002 |
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| Ordination of Fr. Bill Bullock | July 2002 |
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| Nyewood School Centenary Garden | June 2000 |
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| 90th Anniversary of Dedication | March 2000 |
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| British Airways Band Concert | March 2000 |
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| Roof Repairs | October 1999 |
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| Territorial Army Band Concert | September 1999 |
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| Flower Festival | September 1999 |
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| Holy Land Visit | February 1999 |
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| Dedication of the Christ Ascendant Statue by Uli Nimptsch | May 1964 |
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| Consecration of St. John's Chapel by the Archbishop of Canterbury | January 1822 |
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