Hello, I'm the Rev'd Carol Bates and I'm the new 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
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.
As part of the Church of England we take safeguarding and GDPR seriously. We have adopted
Safer Church, which is the Church of England policy for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We have safeguarding officers in each church:
The Diocesan Safeguarding Officer is:
Fiona Coombs - fcoombs@diocant.org
01227 459401 - mobile 07548 232395
We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and distressing to you and it may add to your hurt by our not being able to immediately assist you. Therefore here are the contact details of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services.
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