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Lighthouse is a day of renewal, where we gather as a family of faith for a day filled with the Holy Spirit. This time Lighthouse is centred entirely on the name of Jesus — the name above every name that heals, restores, and brings hope.

Theme for the day: “The Name That Is Above Every Name”
Date: Thursday 28th November
Venue: Church of St Martha’s, Bexhill (full address below)
Time: 11:30am – 5:00pm
Guest Speakers: Abbot Hugh Allen and Fr Raymond Tumba

Expect an abundance of inspiring teaching, praise, prayer, testimonies, healing ministry, fellowship, and the joyful, life-giving Holy Spirit in abundance that marks every Lighthouse event. Join us from 11:30am to lift up the name of Jesus and invite His presence to shape our lives, our families, friends, and our communities.

The day will be centred around the declaration that Jesus is the name above every name. Expect praise that points to his worth, teaching that explains what His name means for daily life, and testimonies that show how He brings hope, healing and purpose. Whether you come with questions, with faith, or are simply curious, this is a place to encounter the authority, love and invitation that come with His name.

Details

Start time: 11:30am on Saturday 28th November
Venue: Catholic Church of St Martha’s, 77 Cooden Sea Road, Little Common, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 4SL
Admission: Free; all are welcome, but donations encouraged.
Accessibility: The venue is accessible. Please contact the team for any specific needs.
Arrival note: Doors open earlier for refreshments and informal welcome.

Lighthouse is for everyone, those deepening their understand of their Catholic faith, people hungry for a deepening of the Holy Spirit and authoritative teaching, the Catholic faithful wanting to serve their community in Mission and to be inspired by the local Christian community.

When we gather under the banner of Jesus Christ, whose name is above every name, we are reminded that every fear, every label, every barrier is overcome by His name, the greatest name. Lighthouse is a beacon of light, a simple, honest event where people can be reminded of their identity in Christ, receive encouragement, and leave equipped by the Holy Spirit to live out that truth in practical ways.

How can you support Lighthouse?

Save the date and invite someone who needs to hear about the name that changes everything.

• Share the poster on your church noticeboard (with your Priest’s permission).
• Promote the event in your Parish newsletter (see draft newsletter article below).
• Pray for the event, the speakers, the organising and hospitality team, and for all those who will come.

Contact and Further Information

Contact: A&B CDSC Team on dabcdsc@gmail.com
Follow @abcharismatic on Instagram and Threads for updates and resources leading up to the event.

About the Speakers

Abbott Hugh Allen: As director of mission for the bishops’ conference, Hugh Allan works tirelessly and good-humouredly to help bring the Gospel not just to the fast-growing community at the neo-Gothic former Capuchin church and friary in Peckham but to the wider Catholic community and beyond.

Fr Raymond Tumba was ordained in 2002 in Jos, Nigeria, and has served as a parish priest, national Augustinian leader, and retreat director. His ministry has taken him from Nigeria to London, alongside studies in Law, Classical Arabic and Islamic Studies, culminating in his call to the Nigerian Bar in 2018. Since 2019 he has served in the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton, bringing deep pastoral experience and a rich international background to his mission. Always inspired by the Holy Spirit Fr Raymond has been closely involved with the CDSC team and our events.

Parish Newsletter Article

Lighthouse “The Name That Is Above Every Name” Bexhill, 28th November
Lighthouse is a wonderful day of renewal. A place to encounter Jesus through holy Mass, teaching, reconciliation, testimonies, prayer ministry and fellowship. Come to be refreshed, encouraged, and strengthened in faith. The theme for the day is, “The Name That Is Above Every Name”, and we are blessed to be joined by Abbot Hugh Allan o.Praem and Fr Raymond Tumba OSA. Lighthouse is free, open to all, and no booking is required. Saturday 28th November, St Martha’s Catholic Church, Bexhill (11:30am–5pm) for a day centred on Jesus and open to everyone. For more information visit our website: https://www.abcharismatic.org/the-name-that-is-above-every-name/

On the 30th May 2026, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful and encouraging message to the global Catholic Charismatic Renewal during the CHARIS gathering in Rome. His words affirmed the mission of evangelisation, unity, and the life of the Spirit at the heart of our movement. Two of our A&B CDSC team were present to personally witness his address.

Pope Leo’s address highlighted the “spiritual vitality” of the movement and focused on five key aspects of the Charismatic Renewal:

• Baptism in the Spirit: He compared the charismatic experience to St. Augustine’s conversion, noting that it turns God from an idea into a real, personal experience.
• Prayer of Praise: He commended them for bringing spontaneous dialogue, worship, and praise back to the forefront of Christian prayer.
• The Word of God: He praised their living encounter with Sacred Scripture, which acts as a daily guide and comforting spiritual nourishment.
• Communion: He described the Holy Spirit as the “wellspring of communion” and urged the community to foster harmony across all charisms and Christian denominations.
• Charity: He noted the Spirit awakens a new capacity to love and serve those who are suffering, urging them to keep alive their love for the poor.

He concluded by encouraging the Renewal to faithfully serve in their local dioceses and parishes, explicitly warning them “never to give way to the desire for self-promotion, or the pursuit of power or personal prestige.”

You can watch the full address here

 

Young adults are warmly invited to a one-day Life in the Spirit Seminar on Saturday, 4th July 2026, held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Rottingdean, from 11am to 6pm.

This day is designed as a time of renewal and revival, offering an opportunity to deepen faith and encounter the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. The seminar will feature talks by Deacon Phil Richardson and Alice Hall, who will guide participants in understanding how to receive and live in the power of the Holy Spirit in everyday life.

The programme will also include prayer ministry and a reconciliation service, creating space for reflection, healing and spiritual growth.

A simple lunch will be provided.

All young adults seeking to grow in faith, be renewed in spirit, and experience God’s presence in a deeper way are encouraged to attend.

“Lighthouse” is a growing initiative within the Arundel & Brighton Diocese—a day of renewal shaped by the vision of the Charismatic Renewal and rooted in prayer, worship and encounter with Jesus Christ. As we have seen in previous gatherings, Lighthouse is an invitation to be immersed in the Holy Spirit and to experience the life of the Church in a fresh and dynamic way.

The Birmingham Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference is one of the key gatherings of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the UK, offering a rich opportunity for prayer, worship and spiritual renewal in the power of the Holy Spirit. Held annually in Birmingham, the conference brings together Catholics from across the country and beyond for a focused time of encounter with God.

Big Church Festival: A Celebration of Faith, Worship and Unity

ADoRE spiritual mini-retreat 27th June 10.00-1.00 on Zoom. “LOVE ONE ANOTHER.” Mini retreat morning Including Mass, Adoration, Praise, Prophecy, Prayer for the gifts of the Holy Spirit and inspiring talk from guest speaker Jenny Baker, National Leader of Celebrate Trust and Conferences. Register in advance at bit.ly/ADOREJUN2026 Full Details at https://www.altonrenewal.com/this_month.

On 27th June there is an opportunity to be inspired by a three hour online retreat from ADoRE on the transformative power of God’s love through the Holy Spirit. The theme this month is “LOVE ONE ANOTHER” By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35).

ADoRE leader Alastair Emblem explains: “We are very familiar with this teaching of Jesus and have no trouble agreeing with its wisdom. But, if we’re honest, the practical application of loving one another is rather more challenging!

“As Disciples of Jesus, we are called to pass on to others this “Agape” (selfless, unconditional) love that we have received from him. But we cannot do it in our own strength: it’s by the power of the Holy Spirit working in and through us that we can be bearers of light to an ever-darkening world.”

These challenging but vital issues will be addressed by special guest speaker Jenny Baker, the National Leader of Celebrate Trust and Conferences. An inspiring communicator, she previously worked for Catholic Faith Exploration (CaFE) producing and presenting Catholic formation DVD resources for parishes.

The ADoRE meeting will also include live-streamed Holy Mass, Adoration, Prophecy, Praise, and Prayer for the gifts of the Holy Spirit to be fanned into a flame, so that your community members can be ambassadors of love to a world that so desperately needs to know the compassion and peace of our heavenly Father.

ADoRE is a monthly meeting of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, dedicated to the encouragement of a personal relationship with God, through Jesus, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Formed in 1975 in Portsmouth Diocese, it is one of the longest continually running Charismatic Days of Renewal in Britain. You can find out all about the full programme for the year – dates, topics and speakers – on our website at www.altonrenewal/2026.

We hope you can let your community know about this opportunity for spiritual renewal and formation and encourage their participation in the meeting. Please could you include the announcement below in your publicity this month? A colour picture is attached, which could be used in your publicity, The colour poster for the month and year, plus other publicity materials, can be downloaded HERE

The retreat is run by ADoRE, a monthly meeting of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, dedicated to the encouragement of a personal relationship with God, through Jesus, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Formed in 1975 in Portsmouth Diocese, it is one of the longest continually running Charismatic Days of Renewal in Britain. You can find out all about the full programme for the year – dates, topics and speakers – on the website at www.altonrenewal.com/2026.

Come to the CELEBRATE festival – a faith-filled event for all the family!

This years theme is “Let There be Light”, and it runs from 15-19 August, at Worth School, West Sussex. Hear inspiring speakers such as Fr Roberto Pasolini (Preacher to the Pope), David Wells and Johannes Hartl, experience beautiful masses, pray in Worth Abbey, fun and formation for children and young people aged 3-24 each day of the festival, and relax in the beautiful Sussex countryside.

There are many ways you can attend, camp in our festival field, stay in school accommodation or travel each day from home.

For more information and to get your tickets visit www.celebratefestival.org.