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Church Opening Times.

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at
St John the Baptist Wittersham
The Street Wittersham, TN30 7EA, United Kingdom

The church is generally open from around 9.00 am until 5.00 pm. The Wednesday Walkers use it as a meeting place on Wednesday mornings; the choir meet on Friday evenings and the Bellringers on Tuesday evenings. The book and puzzle library at the back of the church is available to all.

During term time the school holds some 15 minute morning services for the children, usually on Monday mornings.

Choir Practice

Every Friday at for 50 mins
St John the Baptist Wittersham
The Street Wittersham, TN30 7EA, United Kingdom

Wittersham have an active choir that sings in four part harmony. We enjoy a range of music, particularly Tudor anthems, Mozart, Bruckner, Faure and Bach. We have a wide selection of musical scores and books. If you would like to experience singing in a choir you are welcome to our rehearsals as a guest singer.

Cross Purpose: Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry the Cross

for 30 mins
St. Mildred’s Tenterden
Church Road, High Street Tenterden Kent, TN306AR, United Kingdom

Join us as we journey through lent with this series of short reflective services, each morning edition being followed by a light breakfast. The services will take place in churches throughout our parishes. Whether you are able to attend all instalments of this series or not, we hope to welcome you to be a part of this journey through lent and passiontide as we anticipate the great festival of Easter.

The Eucharist

Every First, Third, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
St John the Baptist Wittersham
The Street Wittersham, TN30 7EA, United Kingdom

The Eucharist is a service of broad appeal incorporating a celebration of the Lord’s Supper. It uses contemporary language and includes hymns.

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Little Sparrows Baby and Toddler Group (Term-Time)

Every Monday at for 2 hours
St Mildred’s Church Hall
St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden, Kent,, TN30 7AT, United Kingdom

A friendly and welcoming group for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups!

Plenty of toys to play with, toilets and changing facilities available, story and song-time, a prepared craft each week and healthy snacks. Plus hot drinks and biscuits for adults. Free to attend. Free parking in the car park at the end of church road.

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TERM-TIME ONLY - breaks for Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays

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Cross Purpose: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem

for 30 mins
St Peter & St Paul, Appledore
The Street Appledore, TN262DB, United Kingdom

Join us as we journey through lent with this series of short reflective services, each morning edition being followed by a light breakfast. The services will take place in churches throughout our parishes. Whether you are able to attend all instalments of this series or not, we hope to welcome you to be a part of this journey through lent and passiontide as we anticipate the great festival of Easter.

Celtic Morning Prayer

Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
St John the Baptist Wittersham
The Street Wittersham, TN30 7EA, United Kingdom

A contemplative service drawing upon liturgies from Iona and the Northumbria Community. This service uses contemporary language and includes hymns.

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Celtic Morning Prayer for Palm Sunday With Procession from the Primary School

for 1 hour
St John the Baptist Wittersham
The Street Wittersham, TN30 7EA, United Kingdom

Celebrate Jesus' triumphant entry to Jerusalem - a service of broad appeal using contemporary language and includes hymns.

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Cross Purpose: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments

for 30 mins
St Peter & St Paul, Appledore
The Street Appledore, TN262DB, United Kingdom

Join us as we journey through lent with this series of short reflective services, each morning edition being followed by a light breakfast. The services will take place in churches throughout our parishes. Whether you are able to attend all instalments of this series or not, we hope to welcome you to be a part of this journey through lent and passiontide as we anticipate the great festival of Easter.

Cross Purpose: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross

for 30 mins
St Peter & St Paul, Appledore
The Street Appledore, TN262DB, United Kingdom

Join us as we journey through lent with this series of short reflective services, each morning edition being followed by a light breakfast. The services will take place in churches throughout our parishes. Whether you are able to attend all instalments of this series or not, we hope to welcome you to be a part of this journey through lent and passiontide as we anticipate the great festival of Easter.

Cross Purpose: Jesus Dies on the Cross

for 30 mins
St Peter & St Paul, Appledore
The Street Appledore, TN262DB, United Kingdom

Join us as we journey through lent with this series of short reflective services, each morning edition being followed by a light breakfast. The services will take place in churches throughout our parishes. Whether you are able to attend all instalments of this series or not, we hope to welcome you to be a part of this journey through lent and passiontide as we anticipate the great festival of Easter.

Service of Contemplation for Good Friday

for 1 hour
St John the Baptist Wittersham
The Street Wittersham, TN30 7EA, United Kingdom

A contemplative, thought-provoking and emotive service marking the moment of Christ's death.

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Cross Purpose: Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross

for 30 mins
St. Mildred’s Church Hall
Church Road, Tenterden, TN30 6AT, United Kingdom

Join us as we journey through lent with this series of short reflective services, each morning edition being followed by a light breakfast. The services will take place in churches throughout our parishes. Whether you are able to attend all instalments of this series or not, we hope to welcome you to be a part of this journey through lent and passiontide as we anticipate the great festival of Easter.

Cross Purpose: Jesus is Buried in the Tomb

for 30 mins
St. Mildred’s Church Hall
Church Road, Tenterden, TN30 6AT, United Kingdom

Join us as we journey through lent with this series of short reflective services, each morning edition being followed by a light breakfast. The services will take place in churches throughout our parishes. Whether you are able to attend all instalments of this series or not, we hope to welcome you to be a part of this journey through lent and passiontide as we anticipate the great festival of Easter.

The Eucharist for Easter Day

for 1 hour
St John the Baptist Wittersham
The Street Wittersham, TN30 7EA, United Kingdom

Celebrate the resurrection of Christ with this service of the Eucharist - a service of broad appeal incorporating a celebration of the Lord’s Supper. It uses contemporary language and includes hymns.

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Matins

Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
St John the Baptist Wittersham
The Street Wittersham, TN30 7EA, United Kingdom

This is the traditional service of morning prayer which the Church of England has been using since 1662. The language is traditional and hymns are sung.

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