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Arun Churches

Welcome to the churches serving Bury, Houghton, Coldwaltham & Hardham

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Canon Martin Poll LVO

The vicar of the parish is Canon Martin Poll LVO

Canon Martin’s appointment is part-time, with his usual working days being Thursday to Sunday each week. If you contact him at other times the response may not be immediate, but he will try to reply to urgent matters as quickly as possible.

About Arun Churches

Collectively known as Arun Churches, we serve the villages of Bury, Houghton, Coldwaltham, and Hardham, nestled at the foot of the picturesque South Downs with the River Arun forming their eastern boundary. With the Eucharist (Holy Communion) at the centre of our worshipping life, we aspire to be a welcoming and prayerful presence for all within our villages and wider community.

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Regular services and events

First Sunday of the month​

9.15am Holy Communion (BCP) at St Botoph’s, Hardham.
10.30am Holy Communion at St John’s, Bury

Second Sunday of the month

10.30am Holy Communion at St Giles’, Coldwaltham

Third Sunday of the month

10.30am Holy Communion at St John’s, Bury.

Fourth Sunday of the month

10.30am Holy Communion at St Giles’, Coldwaltham

Fifth Sunday of the month

10.30am Holy Communion – see Latest News for location

upcoming event

Bury Fête at Dorset House - 25 July

The Bury Fête will take place on Saturday, 25 July 2026, from 1pm to 4pm at Dorset House School, Bury, RH20 1PB.

There will be fun for all the family, with stalls, games, music by Petworth Town Band, refreshments, cakes, ice cream, a bar, BBQ, teas, books and boutique stalls.

The fête is in aid of Arun Churches. Entry is £2.50 for adults and £1 for children.

Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome, but not inside the buildings.

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