Church Services

A place to meet and worship God.

Sunday Worship

The 8am Eucharist is said using the Church of England's Common Worship liturgy and includes Bible readings, prayers, and a short sermon, as well as the sharing of bread and wine in Holy Communion. It usually lasts about half an hour.

The Parish Eucharist at 10am on the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays is a traditional service, using the Church of England's Common Worship liturgy. Music is led by the organ and/or music group and choir.
Clergy are robed and the gospel and candles are processed. A sermon is given and prayers of intercession offered to God. Occasionally incense may be used. The service usually lasts just over an hour.

On the 2nd Sunday of the month there is a more informal All Age Service at 10am when the children and young people share in leading worship through drama, song and dance. The service may include Holy Communion or it may be a Service of the Word and lasts about an hour.

Children and young people are an integral part of our church family and are always welcome at our services. At 9:45am on Sundays during term time (except the second Sunday of the month) there are fully supervised activities for children in the School Hall. Those aged 3-14 can attend Sunday Club.The children join the main congregation for communion.
+NRG is a group for young people aged 11-15 and usually meets on the every Sunday from 4 - 5.30pm in the School Hall. Those in Year 10 can move up into RESPECT who meet weekly. Activities for all the groups are advertised on the weekly news sheet, in Leybourne Voice (our monthly parish magazine) and on the Young People's pages of the website.

Music is an important part of our worship and the Choir, which is robed, is open to interested adults, young people and children aged 7 years and over. We also welcome instrumentalists. The Choir has produced various CDs over the last few years and we have had several successful concerts.

Weekday Services

Morning and Evening Prayer are said at 8am and 5.30pm Monday to Thursday each week.
A said Eucharist is held on Thursdays at 12:00.

Details of other services and activities that are held regularly or occasionally are available in Leybourne Voice, on the website and on the weekly news sheet.

Church Life

To be the hands of Jesus:
reaching out, touching, sharing, serving

Caring

As a church we endeavour to be available to people in times of need. For matters of prayer, baptism, marriage or any pastoral concern please contact the Parish Priest, Fr Matthew Buchan.
For all other queries please contact the Parish Administrator.

Bible Study and Discussion Groups

Daytime and evening groups meet to share in Bible study and informal discussion in a friendly atmosphere. Meetings are normally held twice a month with breaks during the school holidays. New members are always welcome.
There are also other study and discussion groups held throughout the year. Details of these are available on the weekly news sheet and in Leybourne Voice. Everyone is welcome to join in.

Fellowship

We have a thriving Social Committee that organises varied activities throughout the year when people can come together in friendship. Details of these are on the weekly news sheet and in Leybourne Voice. All are welcome.

Fundraising

We are currently raising funds to repair the Church Roof. Details of Events and Activites can be found on the weekly news sheet, in Leybourne Voice and elsewhere on this website.