Holy Cross Organ Restoration

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, UCKFIELD

The Parochial Church Council of the Church of the Holy Cross, Uckfield, fosters community spirit through worship, outreach, and events like the Harvest Festival Lunch, aiming to serve and support local needs while promoting faith and fellowship.

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of our Harvest Festival Lunch.&nbsp; It&#39;s our annual event, and we want you to be there! 🎉 There will be meat and vegetarian options available. &nbsp;It will be something along the lines of a classy buffet (poached salmon, sliced cold beef and gammon, homemade raised pork pies, veggie quiche, coronation chicken, salad and new potatoes etc).&nbsp; Menu is always subject to change!

Harvest Festival Lunch

🌟 Protecting our Pipe Organ 🌟At THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, UCKFIELD, we our proud of our history of music making in our worship and the many choirs and music groups that use our church. &nbsp;Our pipe organ was originally built by a local Uckfield man (Thomas Brooke) in 1891 making it 135 years old. &nbsp;Every act of kindness and every pound brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can protect our organ for years to come to help make music for our worship and celebrations for all. Restoration work includes:<ul fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Full overhaul of mechanical action. &nbsp;Some wooden rods are broken</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Installation of electrical assistance for the coupling of notes between manuals and pedals.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Full deep clean of all pipes and infrastructure of the casework</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Regulation of all pipework</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Some tonal changes to undo those altered in 1971. &nbsp;Currently it&#39;s not possible for the organ to play along with an orchestra for instance due to the incorrect tone.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Installation of Trombone stop to the Pedal rank</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lighting to be installed inside the organ chamber</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Safe access walkways to be added so maintenance can be undertaken more easily</li></ul>How you can help power our mission:<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate: Every pound counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.</li></ol>Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

🌟 Protecting our Pipe Organ 🌟At THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, UCKFIELD, we our proud of our history of music making in our worship and the many choirs and music groups that use our church. Our pipe organ was originally built by a local Uckfield man (Thomas Brooke) in 1891 making it 135 years old. Every act of kindness and every pound brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can protect our organ for years to come to help make music for our worship and celebrations for all.Restoration work includes:Full overhaul of mechanical action. Some wooden rods are brokenInstallation of electrical assistance for the coupling of notes between manuals and pedals.Full deep clean of all pipes and infrastructure of the caseworkRegulation of all pipeworkSome tonal changes to undo those altered in 1971. Currently it's not possible for the organ to play along with an orchestra for instance due to the incorrect tone.Installation of Trombone stop to the Pedal rankLighting to be installed inside the organ chamberSafe access walkways to be added so maintenance can be undertaken more easilyHow you can help power our mission:Donate: Every pound counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

🎉Excitement is in the air!🎉 Come make something beautiful for your home. &nbsp;Join us for a fun and festive workshop where you&#39;ll create your very own Christmas wreath to take home and enjoy. All materials will be provided. Refreshments and pastries will also be provided. So come relax, create and connect, &nbsp;Everyone is welcome no matter your experience. Thank you for supporting our festive event. Very Chatty Caf&eacute; team&nbsp;

Christmas Wreath Making

Join our Festival of Christmas Trees Raffle 🎄 Each ticket helps Holy Cross continue to offer welcome, solace and friendship to our town through children&rsquo;s ministries, youth activities, worship and the Very Chatty Caf&eacute;. Your support keeps our doors &ndash; and hearts &ndash; open. Proceeds from the raffle go directly towards our family services, Messy Church, Junior Church, Holiday Club and ongoing community outreach.

Festival of Christmas Trees 2026 Grand Prize Draw

Enjoy a gentle afternoon of watching South Pacific over an afternoon tea, mixed and conversation 🌺 at Holy Cross with the Very Chatty Caf&eacute;. This gathering helps support our outreach work, and all who look for friendship and a listening ear. By reserving your place, you help us continue our community work, from Junior Church to our Very Chatty Caf&eacute;. Come, relax, and share time together over tea, treats, and warm company 🫖.

South Pacific Afternoon Tea

The Agape service is a loosely structured service that emphasises fellowship and community. It&#39;s not a re-enactment of the Last Supper, but rather a way to remember and share the love of Christ. &nbsp;This includes a shared meal (often with bread and wine or juice), prayer, scripture readings, and hymns. A time for mutual sharing and fellowship.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, UCKFIELD

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, UCKFIELD

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Festival of Christmas Trees 2026 Grand Prize Draw

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South Pacific Afternoon Tea

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Agape Meal & Service

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