Denswood Parish - Bethersden, High Halden and Woodchurch

16/09/2026

The unexpected joy of sharing prayer space during monthly pastoral prayers - we were the guests of guests :-)

14/09/2026

All are welcome to celebrate Harvest on Sunday at St Margaret's, Bethersden. 11am Holy Communion with Harvest thanksgiving and informal interactive opportunity on the theme of Living Water. Please bring your own picnic lunch for Picnic in the Pews at 12:15. All are welcome to the service and lunch, or just come along to the service or lunch. 'Their leaves will not whither nor their fruit fail, but they will bear fresh fruit every month, because the water for them flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for healing.' (Ezekiel 47:12)

14/09/2026

Carol will be leading the High Halden Walk from the Village Green, starting at 2.30 pm on Sunday. Generally easy going; a couple of stiles en route. As usual, no dogs please. Any queries, do email Carol or Tony. Please let Carol or Tony know if you are planning to join them.

13/09/2026

Thank striders from St Mary's High Halden for walking 7 churches in 7 miles for Kent Historic Churches. :-) Thank you Simon from St Margaret's Bethersden for riding at tremendous speed down hills and over bumps, surviving punctures and being in the right place at the right time so support the local community :-) Watch this space for news from Karen's Woodchurch challenge :-) Congratulations all 👍🙏🕊️

12/09/2026

Thank you to all the visitors and prayer warriors today. Graham surprised me extra helpers to help dismantle - Gavin and Lizzie, family all the way from Yorkshire! xx

12/09/2026

VIP visitors 👍🥳💛🕊️

12/09/2026

The Gazebo is open 🥳Barry is welcoming us to story time. Free hats and bookmarks. It’s a beautiful day and a wonderful atmosphere. The crew organising are amazing 🤩

12/09/2026

We’re getting mentioned 🙏🕊️🙏

🌿 Our Countryside Area is packed with rural crafts, community groups and environmental organisations this year.
Crafts & local business: J&B’s Barkery - Dog treats, , , , Cartridge Crafts™️, Hoofwear Country Clothing, PMC Garden Metals, plus Denswood Parish, Lesley’s Pottery Creations, Jeanna Grieves Jumpers, Humorous Hops and Kent Searchers.

Supporting our community: St John Ambulance, and charities Dandelion Time, .rda South East Response 4x4 South East 4x4 Response (who were amazing last year when it was very muddy).

Championing our countryside: Nature Friendly Farming, Kent Wildlife Trust, WKPS, Sensitive Farming, , SE Rivers Trust and Upper Medway Internal Drainage Board.

📅 Saturday 12th September 2026
📍 Hengherst Farm, Woodchurch, Ashford TN26 3PP

11/09/2026

The Vineyard Deanery Gazebo is all set up for the Weald of Kent Ploughing Match tomorrow. Thank you Graham for your construction efforts. Just the finishing touches to do in the morning. Please drop by to say 'hi'. We'll be listening to passersby about how church communities in the Deanery can serve local farming and rural communities :-) All are welcome :-)

11/09/2026

***Tomorrow*** Sponsorship forms in Bethersden, High Halden and Woodchurch. GOOD LUCK TO: Karen, Simon and Tony and Team. Thank you for your generous riding and striding! 🙂

What are you doing on 12 September? Discover history on your doorstep, or further afield! Over 700 churches throughout Kent will be opening their doors to you - take part in for and help raise money to keep our churches going for future generations
For more information see https://www.kentrideandstride.co.uk/ 🚴🏼‍♂️⛪️