Early Morning Prayer Meeting

Occurring
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

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.

There are no meetings on Bank Holidays or after Christmas

Christmas Tree Festival

Occurring
for 12 days, 1 hour
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR - SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 12 - 4PM

TEA & CAKE - SUNDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2 - 5PM

CHRISTMAS STALLS - SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 12 - 6PM

TEA & CAKE - 1ST DECEMBER 2 - 5PM

ADVENT CAROL SERVICE 6PM (WINNING TREES WILL BE ANNOUNCED)

FREE ENTRY

THEME: PANTOMIMES & CHILDREN'S STORIES

Parish Communion

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

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.

BCP Holy Communion and Matins

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Church of the Ascension, Telham
Address
Church of the Ascension, Telham, A2100, Battle, TN33 0SH, United Kingdom

Church of the Ascension, Telham

11.15am service with coffee, pastries & Children’s Church

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

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!

Addiction Support

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

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]

Bellringing at St Mary's

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

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

Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

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

We are open term time only - make sure to book on Eventbrite and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information @busybeesbattle

Foodbank

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

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.)

Mid-week Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

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.

Choral Evensong

Occurring
Every First, Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

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

First and third Sundays of every month at 6pm

Advent Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

Join us as we mark the beginning of Advent, the season of expectation leading up to Christmas. There will be beautiful choral music and traditional readings along with traditional Advent Carols that are more quiet and reflective than Christmas Carols. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served afterwards. You are very welcome to join us.

Advent Devotions 2024

Occurring
Tuesday 03 December 2024, Friday 06 December 2024, Tuesday 10 December 2024, Friday 13 December 2024, Tuesday 17 December 2024, Friday 20 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Venue
Battle Catholic Church and Battle Baptist Church
Address
Battle Catholic Church and Battle Baptist Church, Mount Street

'Waiting Here For You' - An Advent Journey of Hope
8am at the Catholic Church on Mount Street followed by a 'help yourself breakfast' upstairs at the Baptist Church.
Tuesdays and Fridays 3rd, 6th, 10th, 13th, 17th and 20th December

Mothers' Union

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Thursday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

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.

Every first Thursday of the month apart from January and August

Carols in the Churchyard

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

Our popular Carols in the Churchyard returns with a great band, a candlelit churchyard and the best hot chocolate, mulled wine & delicious food in the warm church centre afterwards. Free of charge. Wrap up warmly and come along!

Lights of Love with St Michael's Hospice

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

Each year Lights of Love offers the opportunity to make a tangible act of remembrance for loved ones no longer with us in the form of dedicating a star or heart on a Lights of Love tree at one of 9 locations across Hastings and Rother. Whether your loved one received the care of St Michael's Hospice or not, young or old, local or further afield, all can be remembered with Lights of Love.
Refreshments will be served afterwards. Everyone is welcome.

Carols by Candlelight

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

A beautiful and atmospheric service with a choir, Christmas readings and uplifting Carols. Following the service there will be cheese and wine in the Benedicta Whistler Centre next to the church. Do come and join us!
(Please note: this service is more suitable for older children and adults. Do bring little children along to Carols in the Churchyard, Christingle or on Christmas Day, we look forward to welcoming you.)

Telham Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Church of the Ascension, Telham
Address
Church of the Ascension, Telham, A2100 Battle, TN33 0TW, United Kingdom

Join us for a joyful celebration of Christmas with our service of 7 Lessons and Carols and delicious refreshments afterwards. The church will be beautifully decorated and we look forward to welcoming you.

Christingle

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

One of the highlights of Christmas is our family friendly Christingle service where each child is given an orange with a candle, sweets & fruit on it. There is festive carol singing, a giant Christingle and is guaranteed to be lots of fun. It's a great way to spend time together on Christmas Eve and we look forward to welcoming you!

Midnight Mass

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

Join us for this beautiful service as we see in Christmas morning, a service of Christmas Carols and Holy Communion.

Christmas Day Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

Join us at either St Mary's or Church of the Ascension, Telham to celebrate Christmas Day with Christmas Carols and Holy Communion.

Joy to the World!

The Alpha Course

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
St Mary’s Battle
Address
Upper Lake Battle, TN33 0AN, United Kingdom

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.