A warm welcome awaits you at Christ Church on the 'sunshine coast' of Eastbourne, where our church has been a landmark in the area known as Seaside for more than 150 years.

We worship in the Anglo Catholic tradition. The congregation covers all age groups, from babies through to one or two people in their nineties, and we have activities and services for everyone. We have a thriving social life, with weekly coffee mornings, parish walks and picnics, quiz nights, variety shows, cream teas, two Fairs a year, and a host of other social and fundraising events to keep everyone entertained. There are many young people involved with our Junior Church (for 7-11 year olds) and Youth Church (for those aged 11+), and as members of our 'Good Fridays' Drama Group (adults and youngsters).

With a spectacular 'Father Willis' organ and a baby grand piano, we are able to hold recitals and host concerts from visiting musicians, performers, choirs and orchestras. Our comfortable, flexible seating can be adapted to suit services and events, plus we have no less than five halls - which are regularly used by clubs, societies and organisations from the local community, including being the base for two local nursery schools, as well as our own parish activites. Our oldest hall, the Brodie, is now also home to the local Christian outreach charity The Matthew 25 Mission.

The Church is open every weekday morning, so if you have never visited - why not call in and look around the church where 'Alice in Wonderland' author Lewis Carroll worshipped every summer for over 20 years (1877-1898), and where Queen Victoria's daughter Princess Alice was also a frequent visitor, taking a particular interest in the Sunday School, and see the magnificent Chancel window that was installed as a tribute to her in 1880. Or simply sit quietly in the stillness of the Memorial Chapel for a few moments of private prayer and contemplation.

 
 In the name of
Jesus Christ
we welcome you
to our church.
Here, in quiet,
you may speak to God;
Here you may
give thanks;
Here you may cast your
burdens upon Him;
Here you may seek
strength for the present
and courage for the future.
Then go on your way
rejoicing.
May God bless you
and grant you
His peace for evermore.