The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul

Wasn't sure what to blip today, and was almost resigned to rummaging through the cupboards and getting creative with food. However, I needed to go in to Rustington, and found myself drawn to this little church when I saw that it was hoping to undergo a refurbishment project.

A little bit of information from the church's website:

The present Church dates back to the 12th Century.

To put this into historical context Henry II was on the throne and St Thomas à Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral at about this time.

Christians have therefore worshipped in this church for over 900 years.

The building is grade II listed and is constructed of flint and stone. It has seen many changes and alterations down the years. Much of the present day internal woodwork including the pews and pulpit dates from the 1860 restoration. The lectern and choir stalls were placed in the church in 1981. They come from St Saviour's Ditchling Rd, Brighton, a redundant church.

It's only a small church, and they need another £150,000 to begin the work that needs doing. I'm not a church-goer, but I have driven past many weddings here, and went to a christening here about 8 years ago. It's very quaint, and suits the village. I hope they get the money they need.