Join us for worship, or one of the other events in the Benefice. On this page you will find listings for our regular services at St Mary's in Westerham, as well as Benefice services held at Holy Trinity, Crockham Hill. Our main Sunday acts of worship are at 10.30 at Westerham and 10.00 at Crockham Hill, with regular 8.00am services and a monthly 6.00pm one, too.

Morning Prayer

Occurring
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at for 30 mins
Venue
Westerham Parish Church
Address
St. Mary the Virgin Church The Green WESTERHAM Kent TN16 1AS, TN16 1AS, United Kingdom

A service of prayer and readings, lasting between 25 and 40 minutes. We usually meet in the in Resurrection Chapel in Westerham parish church. We usually use Common Worship Daily Prayer but also occassionaly use the Book of Common prayer, Celtic and Franciscan orders of service.

NB: The service is occasionally cancelled at short notice but prayer books and bibles are always available in the chapel for you to use.

Traditional Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
Westerham Parish Church
Address
St. Mary the Virgin Church The Green WESTERHAM Kent TN16 1AS, TN16 1AS, United Kingdom

A spoken service of Holy Communion using Common Worship Order Two. This service is almost exactly like that found in the Book of Common Prayer. You will find a quiet welcome, and space to spend time with God as we soak up the beautiful language of the Prayer Book.

Holy Communion

Occurring
Every First, Third, Fourth, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Westerham Parish Church
Address
St. Mary the Virgin Church The Green WESTERHAM Kent TN16 1AS, TN16 1AS, United Kingdom

A service in modern language with hymns and a sermon, where you will find a warm welcome from our friendly church community. Holy Communion is also known as the Mass, Eucharist and the Lord's Supper. If you're new to church, why not come along to find out more? The service lasts about an hour, with conversation and refreshments available before and afterwards.
There's a children's area and activity sheets available for younger worshippers and if you're a parent, we want you to know that we expect them to make some noise and get restless! Please be assured that everybody, of every age, is welcome.
If you have particular needs and would like to talk to somebody before attending, please contact the Benefice Office to arrange a chat with one of our ministers.

Coffee Time

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 2 hours
Venue
Westerham Parish Church
Address
St. Mary the Virgin Church The Green WESTERHAM Kent TN16 1AS, TN16 1AS, United Kingdom

From 10am to 12 noon in the John Fryth Room - enjoy friendly conversation over cake and snacks or even a game of table tennis! It’s all free, just make a contribution if you can afford to. All welcome!

The Liturgy of Palm Sunday

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Crockham Hill Parish Church
Address
Church Lane Crockham Hill, TN8 6RP, United Kingdom

Begin your journey through Holy Week with the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, and the blessing of the palms.

Compline in Holy Week

Occurring
for 30 mins
Venue
Westerham Parish Church
Address
St. Mary the Virgin Church The Green WESTERHAM Kent TN16 1AS, TN16 1AS, United Kingdom

A short sung service of traditional Compline

Maundy Meal followed by the Maundy Liturgy

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Westerham Parish Church
Address
St. Mary the Virgin Church The Green WESTERHAM Kent TN16 1AS, TN16 1AS, United Kingdom

A simple but delicious meal remembering the 1st Passover followed at 7.00pm by the Maundy Liturgy as we go into church to spiritually join Jesus and the disciples in the Upper Room. A powerful service evoking the Last Supper and Jesus' betrayal in Gethsemane.
Please feel free to come to both, or just the meal or service.
If you would like to come to the meal, please use the sign-up sheets in church or email the Benefice Office: [email protected] with your contact details and any dietary needs.

All Age Good Friday Service

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
Crockham Hill Parish Church
Address
Church Lane Crockham Hill, TN8 6RP, United Kingdom

Good Friday is the day when the altars have been stripped and church isn't church as we know it. Join us for something a little different to normal.

The Last Hour

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Westerham Parish Church
Address
St. Mary the Virgin Church The Green WESTERHAM Kent TN16 1AS, TN16 1AS, United Kingdom

A reflective service of hymns, prayer and preaching before the cross of Christ. Come to stand with Mary and the Beloved Disciple as we bear witness to the passion of our Lord.

Come and Sing - Stainer's Crucifixion

Occurring
for 3 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Westerham Parish Church
Address
St. Mary the Virgin Church The Green WESTERHAM Kent TN16 1AS, TN16 1AS, United Kingdom

Come and join our 'pop-up' choir this Easter Eve. You don't need to be a churchgoer or have any choral experience - we practise in the afternoon from 4pm, and perform in the evening at 6pm under the guidance of Dan Eaton, our Director of Music.

Be part of one of the great choral works: Stainer's Crucifixion. This is a wonderful choral work that appeals to all at this important time of year and is being held at St Mary's.

However, you don't need to be a great singer, or in a choir already, because we will support each other's voices, so this is a great introduction to choral singing. We are able to provide musical scores, but please let us know in advance so that we can organise this for you. There is no charge; this is simply that we know how many people will be joining us and what part they plan to sing.

Please come along and join us for this; you will be most warmly welcomed. Tickets in the choir and audience are all free, but there will be a retiring collection and any donation you feel able to make will help our musical ministry and outreach, and will be gratefully received.

Alternatively, just come along for the devotional performance in the evening, and enjoy the music!

Please see the attached poster for more information.

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Lighting of the New Fire and Exultet

Occurring
for 40 mins
Venue
Westerham Parish Church
Address
St. Mary the Virgin Church The Green WESTERHAM Kent TN16 1AS, TN16 1AS, United Kingdom

Gather at dawn outdoors in the beauty of Westerham churchyard as we make the Paschal Proclamation once more, lighting the new flame and blessing the Easter Candle before bringing the Light back into the building and singing the Church's ancient song of praise.

Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
Crockham Hill Parish Church
Address
Church Lane Crockham Hill, TN8 6RP, United Kingdom

At Crockham Hill. A quiet, said service using the beautiful language of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). The service usually last between half an hour and forty minutes, and is a great way to start your Sunday. If you're new to church, you will be warmly greeted by our small but friendly congregation.

Choral Evensong

Occurring
In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Westerham Parish Church
Address
St. Mary the Virgin Church The Green WESTERHAM Kent TN16 1AS, TN16 1AS, United Kingdom

Come and join us for this contemplative service - a perfect way to end the weekend.

First Sunday of the month at 6pm.

2nd Sunday Worship

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Westerham Parish Church
Address
St. Mary the Virgin Church The Green WESTERHAM Kent TN16 1AS, TN16 1AS, United Kingdom

Come along and join our informal service of word, prayer and praise on a different theme every month. There's songs, worship and craft activities for all with drinks and snacks available throughout. In April our theme is 'He is Risen'. This service is a great way to try out church for the first time, so why not come along? Everybody's welcome.