St Mary the Virgin

Welcome to the church of St. Mary the Virgin, Lydden in the deanery of Dover. We are committed to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and serving the community


Get in touch

Mr John Glass, Churchwarden or our Parish Priest..... Revd Ian Parrish

Mr John Glass Churchwarden
01304 825534
Revd Ian Parrish Priest
01304 279673
What's on

Parish Eucharist

Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin
St Mary the Virgin, Church Lane Lydden, CT157JP, United Kingdom

Services, to which we warmly welcome you.

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Winter Services for Temple Ewell with Lydden

Prayer & Share
Wednesday 11.00am at Temple Ewell

Taizé Service
3rd Friday of the month 6pm at Temple Ewell

1st Sunday - 9am Holy Communion at Lydden
2nd Sunday - 10.30am Holy Communion at Temple Ewell
3rd Sunday - 10.30am Holy Communion at Temple Ewell
4th Sunday - 10.30am Holy Communion at Temple Ewell
5th Sunday - 10.30am Holy Communion at Temple Ewell

Special Service:
Ash Wednesday 18th Feb 11am at Temple Ewell

News

Eco-Churchyards

The churchyards at Temple Ewell and Lydden are a true haven for wildlife and one of the oldest trees in Britain, the ancient yews.

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Safeguarding

The parish of Temple Ewell w Lydden 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.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Alison Worton 01304 824152

Parish Priest: Revd. Ian Parrish 01304 279673 [email protected]

Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Fiona Coombs 07548 232395 and Paul Brightwell 07398 009951