Every weekday morning a small group gathers in the St Catherine's chapel for morning prayer. This quiet service includes the readings and psalms set for the day, as well as space for silent reflection and prayer before the busyness of the day begins. It lasts approximately 25 minutes. Everyone is welcome.

Cocaine Anonymous meets every Tuesday evening in the Benedicta Whistler Centre at St Mary’s. 7 - 8.30pm
Free and confidential support provided by Cocaine Anonymous who describe themselves as addicts who meet together to share their hope, faith and courage for the purpose of staying sober and helping others achieve the same freedom. Every meeting is confidential and there is no fee. The meetings are based on the Twelve Step Recovery programme. They are not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution.
For more information, please visit:
www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk

For further details about this particular group, please email us on:
[email protected]

Our wonderful bellringers meet every week on a Tuesday to ring. Their ages range from 12 to over retirement and they welcome newcomers. Do get in touch if you are interested in ringing.
Bell Captain:
Alan Turner 01424 870770

A baby and toddler group for children under 4 and their parents and carers. We meet every Wednesday during term time in the hall at the end of our car park from 9.30 - 11am. We are limited to 15 children each week - booking opens at 8pm on a Sunday on www.eventbrite.co.uk (Search for Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group)
We have plenty of exciting toys and ride ons for the toddlers, messy play, fresh fruit snack for the children and fresh coffee, tea & biscuits for the adults. We look forward to welcoming you.
The Busy Bees Team

If you have a food voucher, you can visit our food bank to pick up your emergency food parcel.
It is located in the Upper Church Hall, St Mary’s Battle, Upper Lake, TN33 0AN
(Near the end of the car park, take the right fork and go through the gates to walk over the bridge to the top door of the hall.)

Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian Faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone's welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you're invited.
We meet in the Benedicta Whistler Centre which is to the left of the church and it's a great evening, there are homemade desserts and a cheeseboard with hot drinks.
If you'd like to come along and try Alpha, get in touch:
[email protected]
See more about the Alpha Course at www.alpha.org
Everyone is welcome.

This service is held every week on a Thursday morning and is led by either the Dean or a member of the local retired clergy. You are very welcome to come along and it is held in the Lady Chapel which is to the left at the back of St Mary's. Once a month the Mothers' Union meet after the service and non-members are always welcome. Refreshments are provided after the service.

Parish Communion following the Common Worship Lectionary, normally every Sunday apart from Christmas and Easter. Followed by tea, coffee and biscuits in the Whistler Centre.

Church of the Ascension, Telham

You are very welcome to come along to this informal service - we’d love to see you there!
There will be a cup of tea or coffee and something delicious to eat when you arrive. We sing a few songs and have a reading and a talk. There is great children's work in the Benedicta Whistler Centre next door. Everyone is welcome!

An uplifting service from the Book of Common Prayer with a short sermon and a robed choir singing hymns and anthems.

A service at St Mary’s to mark the first day of Lent, including readings and the imposition of ashes.

Come along and join us on the 1st Thursday of the month after the 10.30am midweek Holy Communion service. We are a friendly group and non-members are welcome. Refreshments are provided.

Compline

(a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day)

Every Thursday during Lent at 7:30 pm, with Battle, Catsfield & Crowhurst churches.

Thursday 13th March 7.30pm

St Mary’s Battle

Officiant: The Very Reverend Lee Duckett

Address: The Reverend Dr Robert Beaken ‘What is the Nicene Creed?’

Thursday, 20th March 7.30pm

St Laurence‘s Church, Catsfield

Officiant: The Reverend Dr Robert Beaken

Address: The Reverend Ian Edgar ‘I believe in God the Father’

Thursday 27th March 7.30pm

St Mary’s Battle

Officiant: The Very Reverend Lee Duckett

Address: The Right Reverend Will Hazlewood ‘I believe in God the Son’

Thursday 3rd April 7.30pm

St George’s Church, Crowhurst

Officiant: The Reverend Dr Robert Beaken

Address: The Very Reverend Lee Duckett ‘I believe in God the Holy Spirit’

Readings and music describing the Passion and journey of Christ to the cross by St Mary’s Battle choir.

A service of Holy Communion at St Mary’s to commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus.

3 Hours at the Cross
12 - 2pm led by Reader Peter Armstrong
2 - 3pm led by the Dean