St Mary Magdalene

St Margaret of Antioch Lower Halstow

Welcome to St Margaret of Antioch, the local church congregation in the village of Lower Halstow. We hope that you will find a home in our congregation.Please do contact us for any further information.

The parish of Lower Halstow: St Margaret is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Canterbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

St Mary the Virgin Upchurch

Welcome to St Mary's Upchurch with Uplift!

We are the local church congregations in the village of Upchurch, part of The Six benefice, a group of six rural parishes situated between the urban centres of Rainham and Sittingbourne. The beautiful ancient church building lies in the heart of the village, and we endeavour to keep it open during the week between daylight hours.

We hope that you will find a home here in one of our two congregations, which offer different styles of either traditional choir-led worship or contemporary family-friendly worship. Services in the church building currently take place on the first, second and fourth Sundays; Uplift normally meets on the first and third Sundays in the Upchurch Village Hall.

We want to see the building used to serve events in the wider community, as it is currently, for example for occasional concerts led by the Upchurch Choral Society. As the people we want to bless our village community, serving where possible in partnership with others in the village community.

Please do leave a message here, in case you wish for any further information.

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St Mary-the-Virgin Upchurch is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Canterbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

St Mary the Virgin Newington

Welcome to St Mary's Newington!

We are the local parish church for Newington village and are part of The Six benefice, a group of six rural parishes situated between the urban centres of Rainham and Sittingbourne. Our beautiful ancient church building lies to the north side of the village. We endeavour to ensure the church building is open during the week during daylight hours.

We hope that you will find a home here in our congregations. We offer different 'flavours' of service each week. Informal Morning Worship services, suitable for all ages are held on the first & third Sundays. There are two Communion services a month; a more 'traditional' service on the 2nd Sunday and a more informal service on the 4th Sunday. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments are served after each service.

We want to see the building used to serve events in the wider community. Each month the Cornerstone Cafe (a community cafe) takes place on the 3rd Thursday of each month. As the people we want to bless our village, serving where possible in partnership with others in the village community.

Please do leave a message here, in case you wish for any further information.

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St Mary the Virgin Newington is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Canterbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

All Saints Iwade

All Saints Iwade is one of the six Church of England parishes that make up The Six Benefice between Sittingbourne and Rainham, in the North West corner of the Diocese of Canterbury. It is the parish church to the original village, which has grown significantly in recent years as a result of significant housing developments in the area.

The parish of Iwade: All Saints is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Canterbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

St Michael & All Angels Hartlip

Welcome to St Michael & All Angels, Hartlip

A village church with a warm heart and an open door.

In the heart of the beautiful village of Hartlip, beside the village school on The Street, stands St Michael & All Angels, a church that has been part of village life for centuries.

Our historic building is a place of worship, prayer and quiet reflection, but it is also a place where friendships are made, neighbours come together, and the joys and sorrows of life are shared.

We are a small, friendly congregation, part of The Six Benefice in North Kent, and we believe that the heart of a church is found not simply in its building or its Sunday services, but in the love, kindness and friendship it brings to the wider community.

There’s much more to life at Hartlip Church than Sunday worship!

Throughout the year, we organise a variety of activities and gatherings, and everyone is welcome, whether or not they normally attend church.

Coffee Mornings – On the first and third Wednesday of every month, from 10.30am to midday. Drop in for a cup of coffee, a friendly conversation and a chance to catch up with neighbours and friends. Churchyard Afternoon Teas – On the first Sunday of each month, from May to September, between 3pm and 5pm. Enjoy delicious homemade cakes and refreshments in the peaceful surroundings of our beautiful churchyard, with its lovely views across the surrounding countryside. A favourite summer gathering for villagers and visitors alike. PIMS – Our late-summer community event, bringing people together for an enjoyable occasion filled with friendship and village spirit. September Serenade – A celebration of singing, bringing people together through the joy of music. The Heart of the Matter – Our annual spring gathering for thoughtful conversation and lively debate about topical issues that affect our lives and the wider world. A chance to listen, question and explore different perspectives. Christmas Carols at the Rose & Crown – A much-loved opportunity to come together in our village pub, sing familiar carols and share in the warmth and joy of Christmas.

At the centre of our life together is our Christian faith. We seek to follow the example of Jesus by offering friendship, hospitality and practical kindness, and by being a caring presence in the village.

Our Sunday services offer opportunities for worship, prayer, reflection and discovering more about the Christian faith. Whether you are a lifelong churchgoer, returning after many years, exploring faith for the first time, or simply curious, you will find a welcome here.

And if Sunday worship isn’t for you, that’s absolutely fine too. Come along to a coffee morning, enjoy a summer afternoon tea, or join us at one of our village events. There is no expectation or obligation, just the pleasure of being together.

St Michael & All Angels is your village church. We would love you to feel at home here.