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Old Shoreham, in the town of Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, in the Diocese of Chichester.
St. Nicolas’ Church is a parish church of the Church of England, and is situated in St. Nicolas’ Lane off Upper Shoreham Road in north Shoreham. It was built and consecrated to the glory of God, and dedicated in honour of the fourth-century Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor who is the Patron Saint of Seafarers and of Children, and also the historical person behind the legendary figure of Santa Claus. It is a thriving place of worship, attended by a cross-section of the community, including many young families and children.
St. Nicolas’ is an ancient and beautiful church, which was founded before the Norman Conquest, being recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. There is surviving Saxon work in the nave walls and a later Gothic choir and wooden chancel screen, but the church's glory is the fine mid twelfth-century stone carving at the 'crossing' under the sturdy Norman tower. The ornamentation includes chevron with pellets, cable with beads, billet, stud, lozenge and rose, wheel studs, and limpet. There is also a cat's face, and human faces, and a carved wooden beam at the east end of the Nave, which may be unique. The painted ceiling in the Choir is Victorian. The church is normally open all the year round between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm, or later in the summer, and is accessible by wheelchairs.
St. Nicolas’ enjoys good relations with the other churches of Shoreham and district, and
especially with St. Mary de Haura, New Shoreham, with which it forms an ecclesiastical Plurality within the Diocese of Chichester, both churches having been served by the same Vicar since 1897. Many activities take place jointly between the two churches, and there is a shared Weekly News Sheet and monthly Magazine. Please visit the St. Mary de Haura website by clicking on the link at the side of this page for downloadable copies of the Magazine and the Diary of services and events, and further information common to both churches.
St. Nicolas’ and St. Mary’s are also constituent churches of the Shoreham and Southwick Group Ministry, together with the Church of the Good Shepherd, Shoreham Beach; St. Julian's and St. Giles' churches, Kingston Buci; and St. Michael & All Angels Southwick.
Reverend Ann Waizeneker, Priest-in-Charge
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The Vicarage
Church Street
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5DQ
Tel: (01273) 965303 (Priest-in-Charge)
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Folk @ St Nic's 3
We are delighted to announce that, following two sell out concerts in previous years, the Rude Mechanicals are returning to entertain us on Saturday 11th May, at 7.00 for 7.30.
An all-new programme is in preparation but will include a varied mix of folk tunes and special arrangements, done in inimitable Rude Mechanicals style.
Doors open 7.00 pm. Admission by advance ticket price £4. Snacks and refreshments available
Keep an eye on the church website for further details including ticket availability.
The performers are giving their services free for this event, which is in aid of the Friends of St Nicolas.
Saturday 11th May 2013 at 7:00 PM 
St Nicolas Plant Sale
Gardeners all! You will be warmly welcomed at our Plant Sale to be held in St Nicolas churchyard, Old Shoreham. The sale starts at 9.30 and finishes at midday. There will also be a cake stall. Funds to St Nicolas’.
Saturday 18th May 2013 at 9:30 AM Beating the Bounds
Get to know your parish! Join us for a wonderful guided walk through fields, over hills and along the riverbank, following the boundaries of our beautiful parish, with a stop for a picnic lunch on the Downs.
The route is divided into stages, so you can walk part or all of it as you wish. A support vehicle will be on hand at each stage to provide snacks and drinks – or a lift to or from the start.participants. Details and maps will be available from the church after services in May or phone 01903 815644
Sunday 19th May 2013 at 10:30 AM 
Fete
Always a high spot in the social calendar, the annual parish fete will again be held in and around the church. Watch the church website for details of the attractions and activities planned.
Saturday 20th July 2013 at 2:00 PM for 3 hours
Ride & Stride/Heritage Open Day
The Ride and Stride event, where cyclists are sponsored to visit as many churches as possible, will be combined with a Heritage Open Day. Guided tours of the church will be offered, and there will be a rolling slideshow. Refreshments will be available. The event is free but donations to St Nicolas' Fabric Fund would be appreciated.
Saturday 14th September 2013 at 10:00 AM for 8 hours
Quiz Night
Quiz Night in St Nicolas and St Mary School with fish and chip supper
Monday 2nd December 2013 at 7:30 PM Sunday
Holy Communion
Common Worship (Traditional Language)
Every first second and fourth Sunday at 8:30 AM
Common Worship (Traditional Language)
Every first second and fourth Sunday at 8:30 AM
Holy Communion (BCP)
Said Eucharist using the Book of Common Prayer
Every third Sunday at 8:30 AM
Said Eucharist using the Book of Common Prayer
Every third Sunday at 8:30 AM
Pilgrims' Eucharist/Service
Particularly suitable for young families and early years children.
(alternating monthly between Eucharist and non-Eucharist service) every first Sunday at 9:30 AM
Particularly suitable for young families and early years children.
(alternating monthly between Eucharist and non-Eucharist service) every first Sunday at 9:30 AM
Parish Eucharist
Common Worship (Order One) Contemporary Language
Every second and third Sunday at 9:30 AM
Common Worship (Order One) Contemporary Language
Every second and third Sunday at 9:30 AM
Parish Eucharist
Common Worship Order One (Traditional Language)
Every fourth Sunday at 9:30 AM
Common Worship Order One (Traditional Language)
Every fourth Sunday at 9:30 AM
Sung Evensong
Every first Sunday at 6:00 PM
Every first Sunday at 6:00 PM
Tuesday
Toddler and Parents' Service
A short informal service for pre-school children and their parents/carers. Worship songs, story and prayer. Refreshments and an activity follows after the service.
Weekly - Term Time Only every Tuesday at 1:45 PM
A short informal service for pre-school children and their parents/carers. Worship songs, story and prayer. Refreshments and an activity follows after the service.
Weekly - Term Time Only every Tuesday at 1:45 PM
Wednesday
Eucharist
Common Worship (Order One) Contemporary Language
Every Wednesday at 9:30 AM
Common Worship (Order One) Contemporary Language
Every Wednesday at 9:30 AM
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 5073
Diocesan ID: AD1811
Archdeaconry: CHICHESTER (101)
Deanery: HOVE (10104)
Benefice: Old Shoreham (10/250 M)
Parish Legal Name: Old Shoreham (100103 10/103)
CofE Church Info: (610103 10/103)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/5073/
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The current editor is: John Simpson
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St Nicolas : St Nicolas' Lane, Access to St Nicolas' Lane is from the Upper Shoreham Road , Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5NH
