The Parish of St John’s mourns the death of Fr David Charles. It is with deep sadness that we share the news of his death.
The announcement was made during our Sunday services today, where we joined together in prayer and thanksgiving for his life and faithful ministry.
Fr David served Christ and His Church with compassion, humility and unwavering dedication. He was a much-loved priest whose pastoral care, gentle encouragement and kindness touched the lives of so many. Through his vision and commitment, he helped lead the parish forward, strengthening both our church family and its relationship with the wider community.
Many within our congregation and beyond will remember him with great affection and gratitude. His faithful witness, and warm friendship will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
As a parish, we extend our heartfelt love and deepest condolences at this time of profound loss. We pray that all may know the comfort of God’s loving presence, the strength of His peace, and the assurance that Fr David is now held in His eternal love.
We ask you to keep Fr David, his parents and all who mourn in your prayers.
“Jesus said, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live.’” (John 11:25)
May Fr David rest in peace and rise in glory.
Please feel free to join us in Evensong today at 4pm, there will also be a Requiem mass at our 10.30 Wednesday Eucharist.
Details of his funeral plans will follow when they have been arranged.
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Welcome to the Church of St John The Evangelist, Burgess Hill

“We exist to worship God and in the name of Jesus Christ, to reach out and share with everyone, His life and His love”

Welcome to St John’s! – the Parish Church of Burgess Hill, situated at the very heart of the town. All are welcome to worship with us, and we are always delighted to see newcomers and visitors – we hope that you will find here a place of faith and fun, warmth and welcome.

The main act of worship at St John’s is the Eucharist – on Sundays, there is a shorter said communion service at 8am, followed by the sung Parish Eucharist at 10.00am. The main midweek Eucharist is on Wednesday mornings at 10.30am. All of our services are followed by refreshments.

With its distinctive spire being clearly visible across the town, this holy place has been a beacon of hope and refuge since the town was formed. Built in 1863 in the style of the Gothic revival, our beautiful church has been the place where our parish and people have come together – to offer worship to God, and to celebrate the great moments of joy in their lives. We strive to continue that same mission today – of drawing people to Christ, and extending His loving care to all in our community.

The Spire Cafe

Our Church Café is the perfect place to relax and connect with our community. With a fresh new look and a brand-new coffee machine, we are ready to serve you a delicious selection of food and drinks in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We are proud to have a 5-star hygiene rating, ensuring the highest standards for our guests.

Join us after Mass on Wednesdays, or drop by on Thursdays open between 10 am and 1 pm, when our friendly IT support group is also available to assist with any computer-related issues.

We look forward to welcoming you!

The Spire Cafe, Upper Room and Church are also available for Hire.

The History Trail

Come in and visit our Church consecrated in 1863,

and pick up the fascinating history trail, enjoy our beautiful building and stained glass windows.

See memorials to those who served in wartime and look in the churchyard at the war graves.

We also have a treasure hunt for our younger visitors.

Reviews:

Thank you so much to everyone involved in our visit to the Church today. We really appreciate you all taking the time to speak to the children and show them the different features including the bell ringing! They really enjoyed the session and it was so lovely to see them exploring!
Best wishes All the Year 2 staff at The Gattons