It is with a heavy heart that we have had to close our churches in line with Government Guidelines.
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hereAbout the CSUA
There are 24 churches in
villages and towns by the sea, in and around the Ashdown Forest and South
Downs, the Central Sussex United Area is bounded by the towns of Haywards Heath
(NW), Crowborough (NE), Newhaven (SW) and Eastbourne (SE), and symbolises the
unity between denominations as we seek together to share God’s love through our
mission and ministry in a variety of communities.,
The Central Sussex United Area of
The Methodist Church and The United Reformed Church
Methodist Co-Leader, Rev Irena Byron URC Co-Leader, Mr John Lane
It has been quite a challenge working in CSUA I became the URC (lay) Co-Leader of
over the last couple of years. What a privilege the CSUA in 2018 having previously
to work in this ecumenical area where been a Lloyd's Broker and Financial
denominations seek to bring the best of our Adviser before retiring in 2017.
traditions together to build God’s Kingdom Married for 48 years, my wife and I have
and make disciples. I have many years of 4 sons and 7 grandchildren who keep us
experience working with different busy. We live in Broad Oak near
denominations in both lay and presbyteral Heathfield and enjoy the surrounding
ministry and am pleased that I can use that in beautiful countryside and views. I am
this context. On a personal level, I am mother an Elder of 2 URCs and am now also a
to three boys and have 6 grandchildren; I am a Trustee of Cornerstone a vibrant SCLEP
dog lover and my companion for the last 8 years in Uckfield as well as Chair of Trustees
is a bouncy Springer/Bearded Collie cross called at Brighthelm, Brighton. In my spare
Bonnie. Living in Sussex is great with so much history time I am a local organiser for
(my favourite subject) and plenty of places to walk. Christian Aid.
I thoroughly recommend it!
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