The current Church of the Holy Cross was built in 1968 to a design of architect J Wells-Thorpe. It is the Parish Church of Woodingdean and is the only Church of England Church in Woodingdean which has a population of around 10,000 people.
The church is part of the Deans and Whitehawk ministry group set up in 2001 Churches within the group include St Wulfrans Ovingdean, St. Margarets Rottingdean, St. Nicholas Saltdean and St. Cuthmans Whitehawk.
It is a light,open-plan church that is connected by sliding partition doors to the Parish Room which is available for hire, There is a kitchen with full facilities and serving hatches open to the Parish Room
The church and hall have modern heating systems and disabled and wheelchair access throughout. There is an induction loop system for people that are hard of hearing and large print service sheets are provided for the visually impaired.
Sunday morning worship is held at 10.30am. For full details of all our services see our Service Times.
Morning and evening prayer is said every weekday morning and at 9am and 5.30pm. Holy Eucharist is also celebrated on Tuesdays at 9.30am.
During special festivals and feast days i.e. Easter and Christmas, etc. other services are also provided -
Other services held during the year include a joint Sunday evening service with the local Methodist church on the first Sunday of each month. The venue of this service alternates meeting between our two churches.
Joint services are also held with the other churches within the Deans and Whitehawk Group Ministry.
All our services and functions aim to provide a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere to everyone who joins us.
The open-
If you would like to know more about the Church please contact Rev Helen Rose or any of our friendly team