Worship

Opening times and church services

St. John’s, Piddinghoe is part of the United Benefice of Kingston, Iford, with Rodmell, Southease and Piddinghoe.

We endeavour to keep the church open daily and kindly ask visitors to remember to close the door when leaving. From September 2025 services will be held on first and third Sunday of the month. The 1st Sunday will be 8am Said Holy Communion and 3rd Sunday will be 11am, Holy Communion.

Festival Services are held on special occasions and Pastoral Services when required. 

The church is an active and essential part of Piddinghoe’s small and diverse community. It is one of the venues for the Lewes and Newhaven wide ‘ArtWave’ exhibition, and every September, we welcome hundreds of visitors to a weekend of exhibitions celebrating the work of local and professional artists and creators.

The church offers a broad and diverse range of seasonal services including Remembrance, Carols, Harvest Festival, Mothering Sunday, and an animal-friendly service which has attracted 16 animals, including a horse and a tortoise.

At the heart of the church’s life is the celebration of the Christian Faith. All are welcome to worship – we have two services a month.

Services during September will be taken by The Reverend Canon Richard Moatt.

Villagers, visitors and guests are warmly welcomed regardless of their faith or creed.