Churches - Bevendean History Project
Newspaper Articles for St Andrews Church 1922
MOULSECOMBE CATHEDRAL
Sir,
- It is not generally known to the people of Brighton and District, how
residents of that much abused Garden City of Moulsecoomb spend their
Sundays, or what provision is made for their spiritual needs.
Of course the mention of “Garden” immediately suggests - How I spend my Sundays; but those who desire to attend church mostly attend the St. Andrew's Church of England - locally known Moulsecoomb Cathedral.
The cathedral is a fair-sized Army Hut, nicely arranged inside, with accommodation for about 150, and is usually comfortably filled, for the much discussed problem of Church re-union is settled, and High Church, Low Church, and Nonconformists worship in perfect harmony, leaving caste at the door as they enter.
With the present rate of progress, it is doubtful whether the new church - to be opened in a few weeks - will long supply the accommodation needed. The services are broad and bright, usually opening with ten to fifteen minutes’ music from a beautiful little organ, played by a competent organist - which is listened to with remarkable attention.
There is really no choir, but the congregation are invited to a singing rehearsal, and the services, which are fully choral, are carried through in a remarkable manner. Hymns, Psalms, and responses are beautifully sung, and many a church possessing a well-trained choir would envy such a service.
A common sense, really helpful, and well delivered sermon is appreciated by all; and after a well-known evening hymn, nicely sung, the congregation quietly disperse, with food for thought, and a happy contentment not always experienced even after a visit to the great cathedrals of our land.
Of course the mention of “Garden” immediately suggests - How I spend my Sundays; but those who desire to attend church mostly attend the St. Andrew's Church of England - locally known Moulsecoomb Cathedral.
The cathedral is a fair-sized Army Hut, nicely arranged inside, with accommodation for about 150, and is usually comfortably filled, for the much discussed problem of Church re-union is settled, and High Church, Low Church, and Nonconformists worship in perfect harmony, leaving caste at the door as they enter.
With the present rate of progress, it is doubtful whether the new church - to be opened in a few weeks - will long supply the accommodation needed. The services are broad and bright, usually opening with ten to fifteen minutes’ music from a beautiful little organ, played by a competent organist - which is listened to with remarkable attention.
There is really no choir, but the congregation are invited to a singing rehearsal, and the services, which are fully choral, are carried through in a remarkable manner. Hymns, Psalms, and responses are beautifully sung, and many a church possessing a well-trained choir would envy such a service.
A common sense, really helpful, and well delivered sermon is appreciated by all; and after a well-known evening hymn, nicely sung, the congregation quietly disperse, with food for thought, and a happy contentment not always experienced even after a visit to the great cathedrals of our land.
“A Worshipper.”
From: Brighton & Hove Herald 11 November 1922. Page 10DEDICATION OF MOULSECOMBE CHURCH
Moulsecombe
has just been provided with a new church, or rather an old one removed,
quite picturesque in appearance with its dark timber on light ground
work. It will seat 250 people. The ceremony of dedication was performed
on Saturday by the Bishop of Chichester, accompanied by the Vicar of
Brighton, Canon Dormer Pierce; the Rev. Kenneth Clarke, Bishop’s
secretary; the Rev. F. Bickford Heard, priest-in-charge; and other
clergy.
Date of Dedication was 18 November 1922 at 4.00 p.m.