Welcome to the Elham Valley Group of Churches

Hello, I'm the Rev'd Carol Bates and I'm the Rector for a mixed group of churches located across the beautiful Elham Valley.
Our vision is to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to all by offering different styles of worship, Christian fellowship, pastoral care and community events across our rural communities.
You are always welcome to come and join us!
Revd Carol Bates
The Vicarage
Vicarage Lane
Elham
Canterbury
CT4 6TT
Email: revcarolbates@gmail.com
Mobile: 0777 239 4855
’The Parable of The Lost Sheep is one of my favourites. It is a reminder of the extent that God will go to seek and to save those who are lost, those who are the least and those left out.
Why?
Because no one is to be lost from God’s love.
Nothing can separate us from the love of God - not even death. There is no place that Jesus will not go in order to find us and bring us safely home.
Dear Lord, help me to respond to your love and mercy upon my life by choosing to show your love and mercy to others, rejoicing with you whenever lost souls are found by you. Amen
Early morning services are at 8am or 8.30am. These are quiet services. The Breakfast Service is informal with food, bible discussion and prayer. No singing. Usually under 45 minutes.
Our main services are at 9.30am, 10am or 11.15am. These are services with singing, and a variety of accompaniments, such as church organ, band or recorded music. Usually about an hour long.
Evening services are at 5.30pm or 6pm. Evensong is a traditional church service. The Tea Service is informal with food, bible discussion and prayer with no singing. All are under an hour.