St Mary's, Tatsfield

St Mary's, Tatsfield Originally built in 1075AD, St Mary's Church is based in the hills of Tatsfield, welcoming Christians for over 900 years.

At the first forest church session, we explored the story of Luke 5:1-11, focusing on what it means to follow in Jesus' ...
11/08/2026

At the first forest church session, we explored the story of Luke 5:1-11, focusing on what it means to follow in Jesus' footsteps. As we wandered the churchyard, we collected materials for our bug house, reflecting on our journey. We then colored gingerbread people and lined them up, a reminder of our commitment to follow that path.

The next session is on Thursday, the 13th at 11am at St Mary's, Tatsfield. There is still time to sign up and join in! Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions, or plan to come along!

🗓️ Sunday 2nd August 2026 - The Ninth Sunday after Trinity⛪️ 10am Holy Communion with hymns led by Revd Debra ElsdonThis...
31/07/2026

🗓️ Sunday 2nd August 2026 - The Ninth Sunday after Trinity
⛪️ 10am Holy Communion with hymns led by Revd Debra Elsdon

This week the readings seem to culminate in the phrase “through God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26), despite both readings occurring earlier. The feeding of the five thousand in chapter 14 show God’s awesome power to provide, even when it seems like there is no hope. Our reading from Genesis plays on this in a different way. Jacob had met and literally wrestled with God, and his expectation of this was certain death. We see it a lot in stories of Moses and Aaron - anyone who sees the face of God dies.
However, Jacob does not die. He is given a new name, and is, in a sense, reborn.
Surviving this ordeal of seeing and fighting with God face to face sounds like it should be impossible to Jacob, but his life is preserved.
There have certainly been times in life when we have thought something was impossible (or just unlikely) and we felt helpless. God has brought us through every one of these challenges, and continues to show us day by day, that through Him, nothing is impossible.

24/07/2026

🗓️ Sunday 26th July 2026 - The Eighth Sunday after Trinity
⛪️ 10am Holy Communion with hymns led by Revd Debra Elsdon

This week we have the chance to think about Jesus’ parables about the kingdom of heaven. My favourite has always been the parable of the mustard seed, as it was very easy to understand when I was small. However, it has grown with me, as now my perspective on the size of a mustard tree is so much greater. As a child you think of a big tree, and that’s it. As an adult, I have the perspective to see how large a mustard tree - and thus the magnitude of the kingdom of heaven - really is.
What a blessing it is to grow and learn and get older. Thank you Lord!

🗓️ Sunday 12th July 2026 - The Sixth Sunday after Trinity⛪️ 10am Holy Communion with hymns led by Revd Debra ElsdonThis ...
10/07/2026

🗓️ Sunday 12th July 2026 - The Sixth Sunday after Trinity
⛪️ 10am Holy Communion with hymns led by Revd Debra Elsdon

This week we think about the parable of the sower from Matthew’s gospel. The passage explicitly talks about seeds falling on good soil, but what it misses is that soil providing strong and wide-reaching roots.
If we aren’t rooted in the word, we cannot understand it.
As God provides wheat for our bread, God also provides the Bible as our daily sustenance, to allow us to stay entrenched in his kingdom.

Embark on a journey of wonder and discovery at Forest Church! 🌿Join us for an enriching, free experience designed for th...
07/07/2026

Embark on a journey of wonder and discovery at Forest Church! 🌿

Join us for an enriching, free experience designed for the whole family to connect with nature and each other 👏🛝

Yesterday we were delighted to welcome 4 pilgrims to our church and to our Sunday service. They are making their way fro...
29/06/2026

Yesterday we were delighted to welcome 4 pilgrims to our church and to our Sunday service. They are making their way from Canterbury to Wi******er on the path thousands before them have tread. We prayed a blessing over them today and sent them on their way, and we are very grateful for the time they gave us ❤️⛪️

26/06/2026

🗓️Sunday 28th June 2026 - The Fourth Sunday after Trinity
⛪️ 10am Holy Communion with hymns led by Revd Debra Elsdon

This week we hear the story of Abraham and Isaac going to the mountain without a lamb. God tested Abraham’s faith here, as he does many times throughout the Bible, most notably in the book of Job. Many of us may feel like God is testing us with the heat at the moment, but there is a key aspect we must remember. When God is testing us, he is not only testing us to keep our faith in him, but also he is testing us to see if we will sin. This is something I’ve been reflecting on this week when my instinct has been to be short and less polite with others. I’m working to change my approach to others despite of discomfort, and I invite you all to reflect on this as well.

19/06/2026

Next weekend, don't forget our Summer Fete on the Glebe Meadow. Bring your family, friends and neighbours - there's something for everyone to enjoy and is always a fun community afternoon raising money for St Peter's and Limpsfield Infant School.

As well as a wide variety of stalls, we'll have a traditional Punch and Judy show, a dog show, games and children's activities including Messy Church. Limpsfield School will be displaying children's artwork and performing country dancing, while a choir, dancing school and line dancers will provide entertainment throughout the afternoon.

🗓️ Sunday 21st June 2026 - The Third Sunday after Trinity (Fathers’ Day)⛪️ 10am Holy Communion with hymns led by Revd De...
19/06/2026

🗓️ Sunday 21st June 2026 - The Third Sunday after Trinity (Fathers’ Day)
⛪️ 10am Holy Communion with hymns led by Revd Debra Elsdon

In this weeks gospel reading, Jesus says “And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered” (Matthew 10:30). This verse always reminds me of when God made the covenant with Abraham. Having one child let alone as many descendants as stars in the sky seemed impossible to Abraham, the same as counting the hairs on our head seems impossible. Yet with God, we know nothing is impossible.

It also speaks to God’s intimate knowledge of us, and our capacity for a deep personal relationship with him. How blessed we are for our God to WANT to know us, and who does!

🗓️ Sunday 14th June 2026 - The Second Sunday after Trinity⛪️ 10am Holy Communion with hymns led by Bishop Chris Goldsmit...
12/06/2026

🗓️ Sunday 14th June 2026 - The Second Sunday after Trinity
⛪️ 10am Holy Communion with hymns led by Bishop Chris Goldsmith

This week we are reminded how Jesus died for us when we were sinners. Paul emphasises the magnificent nature of Jesus’ act when he writes “very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die”. How extraordinary that Christ gave up his life, not for good people, but for us sinners in need of redemption.

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St Mary's, Church Hill, Tatsfield
Westerham
TN162JX

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