Holy Cross Goodnestone

The grade I listed parish church of the Holy Cross is set adjacent to Goodnestone Park, and dates from the 12th century, with additions and alterations to the 19th. A service is held every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, starting at 9:00 am; more information can be found in the church section of https://goodnestone.org.uk/the-village/. Holy Cross church has excellent acoustics and one of the finest organs in the area. It has become a venue for regular concerts and recitals organised by Goodnestone Music – visit http://www.goodnestonemusic.com/ for further details.
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Advent Carol Service

for 1 hour
Holy Cross Goodnestone
The St, Goodnestone Canterbury, CT3 1PL, United Kingdom

Advent Carol Service-Darkness to Light
Matins Responsory -Palestrina
And the Glory of the Lord-Handel
Adam Lay Y Bounded-Stopford
There is no Rose-Preece
O Thou the Central Orb-Wood
Nova Nova-Chilcott
Een so Lord Jesus quickly come-Manz
And congregational Advent Hymns and Carols

As the village pub is currently shut there will be a bar at the back of the Church after the service selling a selection of Wine, beer and soft drinks

Our Benefice

Safeguarding

Our parish of Goodnestone: Holy Cross is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Canterbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO [https://thecanonrybenefice.org.uk/safeguarding-statement/] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (Fiona Coombes: 07548 232395, [email protected]). If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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