St Matthew

St. Matthew's lies at the heart of our village and is part of its very fabric and life. We are a small Christian worshipping congregation with a welcoming heart that wants to work in partnership with our local village community.

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Get in touch

Meriel Bailes

Churchwarden
01233 731211
Revd. Geoff Abasolo-Munnery
07743 598896
What's on

Bell ringing practice

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Matthew
Church Road Warehorne, TN26 2LJ, United Kingdom

Bell ringing practice for all abilities and ages from 10 years (those wishing to learn of 10-18 years, with parental approval). Safeguarding is upheld at all times with full supervision. Anyone thinking of learning about bell ringing is welcome to come along. 6.00pm to 6.30pm is set aside for new ringers. An half hour can be added on at the end, 8.00pm-8.30pm, for anyone wanting extra help. A team of bell ringers regularly ring for an hour before the 6.30pm Evensong service once a month.

Our Benefice
News

APPOINTMENT OF NEW RECTOR

The Revd Geoff Abasolo-Munnery was appointed in 2023 as the new Rector of Saxon Shoreline Benefice. He was inducted and installed as Rector by Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover, on 25th April 2023 at St. Matthew's, Warehorne.

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Safeguarding

The churches of the Benefice of the Saxon Shoreline is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. Our large benefice comprises of the churches in the villages of Aldington, Bilsington, Bonnington, Hamstreet, Kenardington, Orlestone, Snave, Ruckinge and Warehorne.

We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies, and we have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer (BSO), Mrs Pauline Williams, who can be contacted on 07907 676829 for Safeguarding enquiries and assistance. A confidential email address for disclosures and concerns is set up for those purposes only, at [email protected]. This is not an address for general enquiries.

The Diocese of Canterbury's safeguarding pages https://www.canterburydiocese.org/safeguarding

contain vital links and information including contact details for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team (DST) who advise our Safeguarding Officer.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm you can also contact the DST. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children Social Services (03000 411111) or Adults Services (03000 416161).