St Simon and St Jude, Bramdean
Founded in the twelfth century on a high point of land, the church of St Simon and St Jude is a listed building that has been altered over the centuries, particularly by the Victorians in the nineteenth century. A welcoming small church that can comfortably seat a congregation of one hundred, it has a wealth of stained-glass windows, a pair of bells, an electronic organ, Wi-Fi and access to excellent parking with toilet facilities. The east wall of the church very recently underwent extensive restoration; the building was also updated with new lighting and an eco-friendly central heating system. Two embroideries completed by residents in the last thirty years – the ‘Tree of Life’ (1989) and ‘Bramdean Village’ (1992 – 1998) – are displayed on the south walls. Every child baptised in the church has their name embroidered on a fabric leaf that is sewn on to the ‘Tree of Life’ which was modelled on the copper beech tree in the churchyard. The ‘Bramdean Village’ embroidery depicts homes and local scenes in and around Bramdean.
Services and Worship
Three services are held every month: the first Sunday of the month is the Benefice Sunday Station service at 10:15 which is family focussed fun and worship, more details below, the second Sunday of the month is Holy Communion at 9.30 a.m. and the fourth Sunday is Morning Worship at 11 a.m. To complement the regular pattern of worship, additional services for Easter, Harvest, Remembrance and Christmas are held which are always well attended. The Parochial Church Council actively fund raises throughout the year with events that include the fete, a safari supper, a Bridge party and guest speakers.
If you would to make a donation to Bramdean Church please use the following link:
http://www.easydonate.org/BRAMDEAN
Holy Communion – Cheriton
All Saints Day Readings for All Saints:Philippians 1.1-11Psalm 111Luke 14.1-6
Benefice Service: Sunday Station – Bramdean
Revd. Christopher and the Children's Ministry Team Family focussed fun and worship 4th Sunday before Advent […]
Holy Communion – Cheriton
An accessible service with short sermons and singing 4th Sunday before Advent Readings:Isaiah 25.6-9Psalm 24.1-6Revelation 21.1-6aJohn […]
Remembrance Service – Bramdean
Remembrance Sunday and 3rd Sunday before Advent Readings:Jonah 3.1-5,10Psalm 62.5-endHebrews 9.24-endMark 1.14-20
Remembrance Service – Cheriton
With some tune ringing on handbells Remembrance Sunday and 3rd Sunday before Advent Readings:Jonah 3.1-5,10Psalm 62.5-endHebrews […]
Holy Communion – Bramdean
3rd Sunday before Advent Readings:Jonah 3.1-5,10Psalm 62.5-endHebrews 9.24-endMark 1.14-20
Fresh Expression – Cheriton
An Evangelical style service for the Benefice, with worship, songs and testimony 2nd Sunday before Advent […]
Morning worship – Bramdean
Sunday next before AdventChrist the King Readings:Daniel 7.9-10,13-14Psalm 93Revelation 1.4b-8John 18.33-37
October 2022
A recent visitor-cum-pilgrim to our parish church made this beautiful video tour of our building. Thank you Lynn Bradnick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfiyIRKz77A&t=1s
December 2021
Christmas Tree decorating party and children’s Advent craft,
with mulled wine from the new servery!
Autumn 2021
Spring Bulb planting in the churchyard as a living and optimistic memorial to the Covid-19 pandemic.
