Need Help or Advice?

We often find ourselves in need of help, or need to get help for others. Here are some useful links and information.

If you are in emotional distress and need urgent support, please contact:

Mental Health Matters – 0800 107 0160 24/7 helpline
Samaritans – 116 123 (free phone number) 24/7 support line
Saneline – 0300 304 7000 4.30 pm – 10.30 pm helpline
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) – Single Point of Access (SPA) 0300 222 0123 – referral line for NHS Mental Health Services

Help resources.

Christians against Poverty - We are on a mission to release thousands of families from grinding poverty through award winning debt counselling and community groups. By equipping and empowering local churches to reach out on their doorsteps, we’re bringing hope to tens of thousands of people every year. New enquiries helpline: 0800 328 0006

Cruse Bereavement Care - Grief can be overwhelming. Grief is a natural process, but it can be devastating. We are here to support you after the death of someone close. Helpline: 0808 808 1677 CruseChat: https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/crusechat

Porchlight - We are Porchlight, Kent’s largest charity for homeless and vulnerable people. We’re here for people who have nowhere to go and no-one to turn to. Some are living on the streets, others need our support to prevent or resolve any issues that could put them at risk of homelessness. 24/7 Helpline: 0800 567 7699

Live well, Kent - Community Wellbeing. We have a ‘no wrong door’ approach. You can get help from us through any community service, by contacting us yourself, or someone like your doctor or a friend can refer you to us. We will talk you through how we can help you and give the support and advice you need.
Call us on 0800 567 7699

Age UK (Canterbury) 01227 462368

Macular Society (Canterbury support group) 0300 30301111

Catching Lives Canterbury

Supporting the homeless and vulnerably housed

in Canterbury & East Kent Kent. 01227 464904

For-get-me-nots

Help & support for those with a diagnosis of Dementia

in Canterbury and East Kent.

contact 01227 812054

Helping Hands Scheme Chartham

Car drivers willing to help those in need of transport

to a pharmacy or doctor.

Contact Shirley Hollett on 07833 230549, Monday- Friday between 9.00-10.00am

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Welcome

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at St.Mary's (details below) for our Sunday Service starting at 10am. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits afterward. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Plan your journey:

Open Google Maps

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10am with a warm welcome..
Visit our This Sunday page for more information

Children

Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes