Blessing of the Waters

for 1 hour
Reeves Beach
Reeves Beach, Sea Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AN
Everyone is welcome to this centuries-old traditional, yet relaxed and friendly service, held around the time of the feast of St James. Procession begins at St Peter's Church, Sydenham Street, pauses briefly at Starvation Point and gathers with the community at Reeves Beach, where the sea is blessed for its bounty.
Hear Isobel talking about the service on BBC Radio 5 Live: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00219yq?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile starting at 43:40.
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St Alphege, Whitstable (Whitstable Team Ministry)

St Alphege Whitstable is an inclusive and family friendly church. Our worship is traditional yet relaxed.

We offer gathered worship on Sundays at 9.30am and Wednesdays at 10am, and the church is open for private prayer on Fridays and Saturdays between 2 - 4pm.  Our Sunday worship is live-streamed on our Facebook page.

We love helping people of all ages explore their faith or think about baptism, or helping couples prepare for marriage. We can also support families in difficult times, and offer funerals, and on-going social support for bereaved people.

We are pleased to offer Prayers of Love and Faith for same-sex couples.

Do see our website or get in touch if you need more specific information.

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Rev Rachel C Webbley

Team Rector, Whitstable Team Ministry
(01227) 273329

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Blessing of the Waters

for 1 hour
Reeves Beach
Reeves Beach, Sea Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AN

Everyone is welcome to this centuries-old traditional, yet relaxed and friendly service, held around the time of the feast of St James. Procession begins at St Peter's Church, Sydenham Street, pauses briefly at Starvation Point and gathers with the community at Reeves Beach, where the sea is blessed for its bounty.
Hear Isobel talking about the service on BBC Radio 5 Live: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00219yq?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile starting at 43:40.

More info
St Alphege, Whitstable (Whitstable Team Ministry) Charity No. 1134171