Charlton Church, Dover has a vacancy for a secretary to the PCC (Parochial Church Council)This voluntary position provides vital support to the running of the church. Initially it will involve simply taking minutes at meetings and circulating them by email.Meetings are bi-monthly on Sundays at 11am in Charlton Church Hall, St Alphege Road. CT16 2PUYou do not have to be a member of the congregation or have religious beliefs. Join our friendly team headed by Revd Melissa Carter and help us to keep serving the community efficiently.Contact Camilla (Churchwarden) on 07578220209 CHARLTON CHURCH (SS Peter & Paul) is a significant building in Dover. It was designed in the French Gothic style by the famous architect James Brooks to replace the smaller ancient church that stood on the banks of the River Dour. It was opened in 1893. Its austere exterior hides a beautiful and magnificent interior. The church is a warm and welcoming community. There are regular church services including Bubble Church for small children, and it is a popular venue for baptisms and weddings. The church provides numerous social and cultural events throughout the year: regular concerts, bingo, film shows, American Suppers and two large community events annually – the Christmas Fair and the Community Open Day in July. With a seating capacity of 300, Charlton Church hosts musical experiences for schools and is used by several schools for special services. It values its links with Charlton Church of England Primary School. The church hall is used by local groups and is often hired for parties.
Our church hall is a space that is welcoming and used by many different community groups, whether for social occasions, meetings or rehearsals. It has a good acoustic for musical rehearsals. It is also an ideal venue for children's birthday parties with a lot of space and a fitted, well-equipped kitchen with plentiful crockery, cutlery, and a dishwasher, making catering easy.Charlton Church Hall is a pleasant, versatile space in a quiet location. There are plenty of tables and chairs. The hall has a stage, a projection screen with sound and stage lights. There are toilets for Ladies, Gentlemen and Disabled, as well as a baby-changing facility.
