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St. Laurence, Hawkhurst
Father Rodney Dreyer, Vicar Revd. Adie McCall, OLM Priest
HISTORY OF THE CHURCH St Laurence Church is a beautiful, well maintained Grade 1 listed medieval church in Hawkhurst – supposedly the largest village in
STYLE OF WORSHIP A diversity of worship is enjoyed at St Laurence, with Sunday services consisting of Holy Communion(BCP), Parish Communion (Common Worship), Family Communion (informal liturgy) and evening services led from time to time by the young people of the parish.
YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Children and young people are an important and intrinsic part of the life of St. Laurence's. we have a wide range of activities for our children and young people led by a very committed and wise group of youth leaders. We worship as a church family welcoming all ages at 10.00am every Sunday with a creche area for the very young. On the first Sunday of the month, at the same 10.00am service, the young families play a big part in leading worship and the service uses an informal liturgy, with music better suited to the young and young families. Alpha courses have been arranged specifically for the young, as well as preparation for their First Holy Communion and also for older ones their Confirmation. The church runs a vibrant and growing youth Club at the Sports Pavilion on The Moor for fun, games and discussion, currently on Thursday evenings. Babies, toddlers and pre-school children are welcomed with their parents to the weekly 'drop-in' on Monday mornings at All Saints' Lodge, opposite The Colonnade.
FELLOWSHIP, NURTURE GROUPS, HOUSE GROUPS ‘Fellowship’ is a key word at St Laurence. There are currently 6 house groups which meet regularly.
DETAILS OF OTHER CHURCH ACTIVITIES There are a variety of activities in the church (e.g. bell-ringing, choir, orchestra, Mothers’ Union, flower arranging, meditation and prayer groups, coffee drop-in, parish lunches) which offer opportunities to grow together in faith. A series of courses, talks and learning opportunities are organised regularly throughout the year by the Vicar and the PCC.
SOCIAL/FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES A programme of events including the St Laurence Festival gives the opportunity for outreach. Each month there are charitable collections over and above our stewardship giving.
LINKS WITH SCHOOLS IN THE PARISH Close links with the C of E Primary School have been established by the Vicar, and greater use of the church building is being made by the school. There are links with the two private schools in the Parish,
AFFILIATIONS/LINKS TO OTHER ORGANISATIONS/CHURCHES Most of the congregation are involved individually in some way in the variety of clubs, associations and workplaces in the village, which is all seen as part of the Christian mission. The Church’s particular pastoral care programme in the parish involves support of Bowles Lodge and
OPENING TIMES OF THE CHURCH The church is open from
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