Our Church is open daily 0900-1700
Christian people have worshipped God on this site for over 1000 years. Today, the people of Elham gather here every Sunday to worship in many ways, from the traditional Holy Communion, to a Service of the Word. All ages are welcome to our services and we have a children's corner where they can play.
Our church hall is very close by, as is the Church of England Primary School, with whom we have a close relationship, and pubs, all within walking distance. We have kitchen facilities within the church.
We are able to accept donations online via a Payez system.
Members of the community join together in the church for events other than worship, such as concerts and markets.
We maintain our church as the living centre of our own Christian life and worship, and we also seek to hand on to succeeding generations not only the building, but also the living faith symbolised by it.
Services at St Mary's:
Sung Eucharist services.
Monthly, on every third Sunday at 9.30am for 1 hour.
Said Eucharist
Monthly, on every first Sunday at 8 a.m. for 30 mins - a short, traditional Book of Common Prayer Eucharist
Services of the Word.
Every first, second & fourth Sunday at 9.30am for 1 hour - a non-Eucharist service
Morning Prayer
Every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. for 30 mins - meeting in the Jesus Chapel ( Side Chapel). Prayers from the St Mary's Community Prayer Board are offered as well as prayers for the Church, the World and those in need.
Accessibility
We have step-free access, on well-maintained paths; an accessible toilet & baby change; hearing loop. Parking is in public areas- The Square, Church Walk- which are all a short walk away. There are no handrails within the church. The church is well-lit and heated, with additional comforts of blankets and cushions!
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Carolyn Ernest-Jones
A Celebration of Her Life
Dear Family and Friends -
We would love you to come and join us for a service to celebrate Carolyn's life.
This will take place on the 28th of February at 11.30am, at St. Mary The Virgin, Elham, CT4 6TT.
To reflect Carolyn's colourful personality, please wear something bright if you are comfortable doing so.(No black dresses for ladies and no black ties for men, please!).
We would also welcome you to a reception at The Black Robin, Kingston, CT4 6HS, for refreshments following the service.
There is limited parking at the Black Robin, so please car share if possible. Also, it would be helpful, for catering purposes, if you would kindly email or call Graham on 01787 828 377 or 07710 019 145 to let us know if you plan to attend.
With our Best Regards and Appreciation.
Graham, Eddie and Rosie
For anyone wishing to donate in Carolyn's memory, please do so in aid of the Alzheimer's Society - www.alzheimers.org.uk
