Shoreham and Southwick

Recently the Church of the Good Shepherd joined the parishes of Old Shoreham, New Shoreham, Kingston Buci in Shoreham and the parish of St Michael’s Southwick to become part of “The Shoreham and Southwick Group Ministry”.

It was a proposal put forward by the Diocese and approved by the Church Commissioners which has an initial “lifespan” of 5 years.      Whilst each parish retains their own separate and distinct existence it provides flexibility enabling the clergy to minister in other churches within the group.

The scheme was part of a wide ranging review and further amendments have already been suggested, some of which have already taken place.    In March 2010 Shoreham Airport, which was within the Parish of St James the Less North Lancing, was transferred into the parish of the Church of the Good Shepherd.

The hope is that, as clergy and laity across the group work closer together, each parish can learn, share and draw upon the wider range of talent and skills available across the group to enhance our mission and ministry to the local area.