Lighthouse is a day of renewal, where we gather as a family of faith for a powerful day, this time centred entirely on the name of Jesus — the 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)
Timing: 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 11:30 AM to lift up the name of Jesus and invite his presence to shape our lives, our neighbourhoods and our churches.
The day will be centred around the declaration that Jesus is the name above every other name. Expect praise and prayer that points to his worth, teaching that explains what that name means for daily life, and testimonies that show how that name 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: 11:30 AM
Date: 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.
Who should come: Lighthouse is for everyone, those deepening their understand of their Catholic faith, people hungry for a deepening of the Holy Spirit and authoratative 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 other name, we are reminded that every fear, every label, every barrier is met by His name, the greatest name. Lighthouse is designed to be a beacon — a simple, honest space 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 social media and in church notices.
- Volunteer to serve on the welcome team, refreshments, or setup — your hospitality helps people feel at home.
- Pray for the event, the speakers, the worship team, and for 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.