Question 1

When is the church open?

Accepted Answer

We rely on volunteers to be our keyholders, but aim to have the church open every day 10.30am - 3.30pm daily, and often longer in summer. 
The church maybe inaccessible if an event is booked.

Question 2

I was baptised/married in the church...How do I find out more?

Accepted Answer

We do not hold any parish records at the church anymore.
All have been deposited at The Keep.
You can see the list of records they hold here.

Question 3

Is St Peter's wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

The path to the church is flat, if a little bumpy, and there is slight ramp down into the church itself. The only steps are up to the altar.
The paths around the churchyard are also flat, but again can be a little bumpy.

Question 4

Can I have my wedding/baptism/funeral at St Peters?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we currently cannot have religious services at the church.
Hiring the church for secular services can be done through the CCT.
See the Hire the Church page.

Question 5

How can I help the Churchyard Volunteers?

Accepted Answer

The volunteers are usually in the churchyard on Thursday mornings. Do pop along to meet them and help out!

Question 6

How do I find out what's on at the Church?

Accepted Answer

Events are posted in our news page and on Facebook.

Question 7

Can I deposit ashes in the graveyard?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately the graveyard is closed and no new burials can take place.  
If you already have a family tomb/stone in the graveyard, then it may be possible to deposit ashes in the same location, but this will need to be discussed with the vicar of St John's who is responsible for the graveyard.

Question 8

Can I have a bench/memorial etc?

Accepted Answer

The situation is that when the CCT takes over the care of a church, it does not take over the churchyard.
Anything which changes the churchyard (eg. headstones), is under the control the local parish priest; in this case the incumbent of St. John’s, Knoyle Road.  
The maintenance of the churchyard is the responsibility of Brighton and Hove City Council, Parks and Gardens department.
If you want to install a new bench with a dedication plaque on it, and this was allowed, you would have to bear the cost, including maintenance.
You could contact the parish administrator at St. John’s, on 01273 553311; the office is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30am - 12noon,
They may not know, but they may be able to find out.

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