You can see St Mary's in the centre of Ashford from miles around, though it can be easy to miss us if you're close by. You're always very welcome to join us for our main Sunday service at 10.00am., but there are plenty of other things going on as well - visit our page on the Ashford Town Parish website to find our more.
If you just want to come and explore our wonderful historic building, or sit quietly to reflect and maybe light a candle, we're often open in the week; for example, our Community Café opens 10am-12 noon on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and Ignite Church Ashford meets here on Thursday mornings.
We share our building with Revelation Ashford, a local Arts Trust, who use it to put on a wide range of exciting concerts and performances, and we regularly host civic services on special occasions.
Our parish of Ashford Town 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, Lis Webb - [email protected] - or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisors, Paul Brightwell and Fiona Coombs - [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