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Little Fishes Toddler Group in Herne Church Hall (formally known as The Institute Hall)

Every Tuesday at for 2 hours
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

Toddlers, babies and carers group: all are welcome.

Term Time Only

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Mid Week Communion Service

Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

Mid week said Holy Communion service. at 9:15 am. We use Common Worship in the side chapel.

Early Sunday Communion

Every Sunday at
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

This is a quiet said service of Holy Communion (Common Worship Order 2) in the Chancel. We are a friendly and small congregation at 8 am.

Bubble Church

Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 30 mins
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

30 minutes of puppets, song, story and prayer for younger children and their families.
It is called Bubble Church because we sit as a family on a bubble.
Coffee and treats served at the start.

Holy Communion

Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

Our main Sunday Service is Holy Communion on the 2nd and 4th Sunday. We follow Common Worship through the Church Seasons and provide easy-to-follow guidance to ensure our worship is accessible to all. Children may go out to their groups, if they wish, during the first hymn and they return at 'the sharing of The Peace'. (Childrens Groups run for ages 0 and upwards.) We are keen to increase ways that children can be involved in and understand worship. We are a friendly congregation: all are welcome to stay for refreshments afterwards.

Remembrance Service

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

A special service for Remembrance Sunday at St Martin's, followed by the Act of Remembrance outside at the War Memorial for 11am.

Advent Communion & Carols

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

Advent Sunday 2025 - we begin Advent with a Communion service for Advent, with Advent Carols as our hymns today.

Advent memorial service

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

A time for remembering those we have lost, with an opportunity to light a candle and reflect.
Carols led by our worship band. Refreshments afterwards.
In partnership with Kemp Funeral Director, Herne Bay.

Yew Tree Carols

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

Join the festive fun as we sing favourite Carols under the Yew Tree in the churchyard by torchlight and with mulled wine and mince pies to keep us warm!

All Age Sunday Service

Every First Sunday at for 45 mins
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

We are a friendly congregation where families, children and older people are represented. On the first Sunday we have an All Age service which is shorter and informal with a worship band and craft for children. Creche facilities are always available.

Christingle

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

Come and build a Christingle as part of the all-age worship service as we explore what the Christingle means with Worship Leaders and singers from Herne Junior School.

Memorial Carols

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

We remember those we miss especially this Christmas time by adding names on a star to our Christmas Tree, with lots of carols and space for reflection - hosted in partnership with Welch's Funeral Directors. Seasonal Refreshments afterwards.

Christmas Tree Festival

for 1 day, 6 hours
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

A community celebration! Come and see the trees decorated by local organisations, schools, groups and business - and vote for your favourite. There will be festive music and singing from different groups and a concert on Saturday evening.
Festive refreshments and a licensed bar. Plus for very good children, Father Christmas might be found amongst the trees!

Lessons & Carols

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

Come and sing some Christmas favourites as we hear the story behind Christmas and sign carols with the choir and organ. Seasonal refreshments.

Nativity

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

Come and join the nativity! Dress up and take part as we retell the greatest story every told and journey once again to Bethlehem...

Carols around the Crib

for 45 mins
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

Christmas Eve carols around the crib by candlelight ... the perfect way to prepare for Christmas!

Midnight Communion

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

A traditional Midnight Eucharist service for Christmas Eve, with carols led by the choir and organ.
Welcome in Christmas Day and the arrival of the Christ-child!

Christmas Day Communion

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

Celebrate Christmas Day with our all-age Communion service as we welcome the arrival of the Christ-church.

Communion & Carols

for 1 hour
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street, Herne Canterbury, CT6 7HN, United Kingdom

We mark the first Sunday of Christmas with a service of Communion and Christmas Carols led by our choir and organ.