Christian Life in Leigh
St. Mary's Church in Leigh, Kent has been the centre of Christian life in
the village and a focus for the local community, for hundreds of years.
St Mary's holds a variety of services formal and informal, traditional
and modern. They include services based on the traditional Book of
Common Prayer, formal Common Worship services on hymns and
organ accompaniment, and two lively Family Services each month.
Recently our Children and Families Minister has introduced Forest
Church for Children. Sometimes we move our services to the village
green, including a popular service with pets.
At Christmas, Easter and on other significant dates such as Remembrance
Sunday our church is full to overflowing, but we always find room for everyone. Whatever the time of year we always welcome visitors or newcomers to church.
Check the website or our monthly parish news for dates and times of services.
Coffee is available every Sunday in the church Genner rooms at around 10.3 so come and have a chat, get to know members of the congregation and find out
what is going on.
During the Covid 19 pandemic we have kept the church open for private prayer
everyday when permitted. Services resumed after the first lockdown, but
recently with a new Kent variant we have gone on line only to protect our
congregation.
Our Vicar, Lionel, and Youth and Families Minister David are always ready
to help so feel free to get in touch.
We are particularly keen to mention couples who wish to marry in church and
have links with the parish and baptisms. Communion classes are available for
older children and newcomers to the Church of England.
Times and arrangements may have altered due to Covid-19 Restrictions
Please contact us for up to date information
Note: if you are not local Leigh is pronounced to rhyme with fly and tie
