Eastry and Woodnesborough Benefice

05/04/2026

☀️ He is risen! ✝️🍃 Come join us at one of our churches this this morning as we celebrate the joy of the Easter message, celebrating the risen Christ and His Resurrection. 🕊️

All welcome, come just as you are. ☺️

8am BCP @ Tilmanstone
10am Holy Communion at Northbourne, Staple, Eastry & Woodnesborough

Here’s a few pics from this morning’s 6am service at Woodnesborough- the sunrise and birdsong were beautiful. 🐦🌷

Wishing you all a very Happy Easter! 🐣

Revd Andrew and EWB Churches

30/03/2026

29/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along this morning to our Palm Sunday parade at St James the Great, Staple. 😄

What a good turnout! 🍃 Fabulous weather and Goose the donkey was much loved! 🫏 A lovely start to Holy Week. ☀️

Revd Andrew & EWB Benefice

26/03/2026

⛪️ 🐣 Join Us This Easter! 🌿 ⛪️

Hello all! 👋 You are warmly invited to come and share in the Easter journey with the Eastry & Woodnesborough Benefice. 🕊️

Together, we will retell the powerful and hope-filled story of Easter — exploring Christ’s death and celebrating His resurrection. ✝️

Whether you come along every week or it’s been a while, please know this: everyone is truly welcome. Young and old, families, individuals — there is a place for you here. You do not need to have any knowledge about church- just come as you are 🩵☺️

Easter is a time for reflection, wonder, and joy, and we would love you to be part of it as we gather in community and explore Jesus’ life giving truth. 🐣

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✨ Easter Services 2026 ✨

Sunday 29 March
9:45am Donkey Parade 🫏 outside St James, Staple
10am Palm Sunday Service 🍃

Monday 30 March
7:00pm Compline – Woodnesborough

Tuesday 31 March
7:00pm Compline – Staple

Wednesday 1 April
10:00am Holy Communion – Eastry
7:00pm Compline – Northbourne

Maundy Thursday 2 April
7:00pm Holy Communion – Eastry

Good Friday 3 April
12:00pm Veneration of the Cross followed by Time of Reflection – Eastry
2:00pm The Last Hour – Eastry

Holy Saturday 4 April
1:00pm Online Reflection (emailed reflection) – Readings from The Three Faces of Christ (contact office to book onto the call)
6:30pm Service of Tenebrae - Eastry

Easter Sunday 5 April 🌸
6:00am Dawn Service – Woodnesborough
8:00am BCP – Tilmanstone
10:00am Holy Communion – Eastry
10:00am Holy Communion – Northbourne
10:00am Holy Communion – Staple
10:00am Holy Communion – Woodnesborough

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🍃 We would love to see you there as we journey through this special season together. Wishing you all a very Happy Easter! 💫

Revd Andrew & EWB Churches ✝️

03/12/2025

As Christmas approaches why not join us in the Eastry and Woodnesborough Benefice for our Christmas services? We would love to see you there!

24/12/2024

Christmas Services! ☺️🎄🔔

14/12/2024

❤️ Come and look at the amazing Christmas trees up in Eastry Church’s Christmas tree festival! 🎄 Some gorgeous trees from our local organisations plus a Nativity Trail for any little ones too. ⭐️ Open from 8-3pm until 3rd January! ✝️

01/04/2024

A few fabulous pictures of St. Mary’s Woodnesborough, all decorated and ready for its Easter Services and a fabulous Easter Egg hunt! Looking wonderful in the sunshine!
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Thank you so much to all those involved for your all your hard work. 😀 🙌

Happy Easter!

31/03/2024

It’s not too late to join us for our Easter Service and see our beautifully decorated churches. ☺️

Christ is risen, alleluia! ✝️

31/03/2024

He is Risen! Come celebrate the mystery of the Resurrection with us this morning at one of our churches. ✝️ 🌅 🌿

Wishing you all a very Happy Easter! 🐣

“The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples.”

~Matthew 28:5-8