Harty Church - St Thomas the Apostle

16/03/2026

There is one week left to apply for the post of Priest-in-Charge. This will be an exciting new role to bring refreshed leadership to the Island’s churches.

Closing date is this Sunday, if you do know of any vicars looking for a new opportunity then please share this with them!

https://www.canterburydiocese.org/our-life/vacancies/clergy-vacancies/priest-in-charge-7015.php?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQk1BpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeooORWt0S52kV4KiqO77Hi04B5Z2o4noUGm-8gyaB0oX2zRQyO9ZuYcHk5vU_aem_-BU31D98TGwVuymHliWqqw

Eastchurch w Leysdown & Harty Benefice and West Sheppey Benefice

07/03/2026

** UPDATE: The picture has been found**
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DWe5wiqAM/

We are beyond sad to announce that our historic Royal Coat of Arms of King George III has been stolen.

This isn’t just an old picture. Its a survivor from 1760-1820 that has stood through wars, overlooked baptisms, marriages, funerals, celebrations, community life, and watched generations of people. Its part of our story, of everyone's story who has ever visited Bobbing Church. To lose it like this is devastating.

Another church went through this last year. Their community shared the post so widely that the items were recovered.

We're hoping for the same. Please share this and help us bring it home.

*Police have been contacted, but we prayerfully hope this can be returned this way too*

03/12/2025

🎄 Join Us This Christmas Eastchurch &Harty! 🎄
Whether you love carols, candlelight, or the joy of Christmas morning, there’s something for everyone. ❤️✨

📅 Our Christmas Services:
🎶 21st December – 4:00pm
Carol Service – All Saints Church (Eastchurch)

🕯️ 24th December – Christmas Eve:
4:00pm – Christingle Service – All Saints
8:00pm – Midnight Mass – St Thomas, Harty
11:30pm – Midnight Mass – All Saints

🌞 25th December – Christmas Day:
9:30am – Parish Mass – All Saints

Come as you are, bring friends and family, and celebrate the hope and light of Christmas with your parish community.
✨ All are very welcome. ✨

16/11/2025

28/10/2025

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Fr Colin Johnson. ❤️

Fr Colin was a former Honary Assistant Priest within the Parish. He was adored by the congregation, and was vital in keeping the Parish worshiping during our last Interregnum.

Fr Colin’s funeral will take place at St Peter & St Paul Borden on 11 November at 11:00am.

May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

19/09/2025

Please come and join us for our harvest service at St Thomas The Apostle on Sunday 21st 3pm all donations of food will be taken to the food bank👏

25/07/2025

Can you help the local band ⁉️

05/07/2025

Harty flower festival spaces available due to being let down please message me.

27/06/2025

Our annual flower festival is fast approaching our stalls are nearly fully booked. 😀

29/05/2025

Our 2024 Report and Accounts ❤️ have been published, you can read the full report all www.allsaintseastchurch.org/AnnualReport. For 5 quick highlights see below⬇️

💒 This is our fifth year without a vicar in the Parish

🎄Strong Community engagement in our Christmas Tree Festival, Flower Festival, and regular coffee Mornings

❤️Financial stability achieved with a surplus with thanks to an increase in donations and Gift Aid

💒All Saints and St Thomas have seen a stable congregation with a new Praise and Worship service at All Saints

🧱Planned works include monument repairs, clock restoration, and a new church sign, with new grant funding

27/12/2024

We’re very sad to be told that Baby Jesus has been taken, could whoever has taken this, could they kindly return it for the community to enjoy!