St Peters Ad Vincula

Service on the Green
2024-06-23 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Kent
We will be together to celebrate Superheroes in the Sunshine!
Refreshments and a warm welcome guaranteed!
We look forward to welcoming you to this informal family service.

St Peter's Church Away Day
2024-05-18 09:30 - 15:00 | Kent
Our next Away Day will be held on Saturday 18th May at St Benedict’s Centre in West Malling.
Nick Williams is our guest speaker and the day will include lunch, refreshments and time to spend together in the beautiful surroundings.

Easter Day Services
2024-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 | St Peter’s Church, ME20 6AE
The Easter Day service of Holy Communion will take place at 10am. All Welcome!
Easter Praise will be at 6.30pm

Good Friday service
2024-03-29 16:00 - 17:00 | St Peter’s Church, ME20 6AE
The Good Friday service will take place from 4 pm. All welcome.

Ash Wednesday
2024-02-14 11:15 - 12:00 | Kent
A service of Holy Communion will be held at 11.15am in Church

Christmas Day Service
2023-12-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Kent
The Christmas Day service will begin at 10am. We look forward to welcoming you to celebrate together!

Christmas Eve Holy Communion
2023-12-24 23:00 - 2023-12-25 00:00 | Kent
The Holy Communion service begins at 11pm and we look forward to welcoming you at this very special service.

Carols on the Green
2023-12-24 16:30 | Kent
This event takes place once again and we welcome everyone to come along and join in.

Carols by Candlelight
2023-12-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Kent
Our annual Carol service takes place on Sunday 17th December at 6pm at St Peter’s Church.
ALL WELCOME!

Remembrance Day
2023-11-12 09:45 | Ditton community Centre, ME20 6AE
is year’s Remembrance service will be held in Church from 9.45am with a service at the War Memorial at 10.55am

Open Air Service on the Green
2023-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Village Green
We will be holding our Sunday service on the green. It will be a relaxed cafe style and we welcome everyone. The service will start at 11am. Refreshments will be available.

Church Away Day
2023-05-20 09:30 - 15:30 | Kent
Once again we will return to the beautiful and peaceful venue at St benedict’s West Malling. If you would like to join us, please contact the Church Office for more information and to reserve your place. The day includes refreshments, lunch, great music and talks from our guest speaker Dr Rev Chris Noble. We encourage you to join us!

Coronation lunch
2023-05-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Kent
We will be meeting together after the morning service to enjoy celebrating together. If you would like to reserve your place, please contact the church office by 25th April

Annual Parochial Church meeting
2023-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Kent
This will take place directly after the Sunday morning service. We hope you are able to join us.

Maundy Thursday
2023-04-06 19:00 - 20:00 | St Peter’s Church, ME20 6AE
We will be meeting together for informal supper in the Church Centre. Holy Communion will be shared together after the meal.

Film Evening
2022-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Church Centre, Church Centre, New Road, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AE, United Kingdom
Our next film evening will be in the Church Centre on Tuesday 25th Oct, 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. We will be showing the award winning film Belfast, written and directed by Kenneth Branagh and staring Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan, and newcomer Jude Hill.
There will be wine, soft drinks and nibbles! It is non-profit making, but we ask for a donation of £5.00 to cover the cost of refreshments and this will include a donation to the Link to Hope Shoebox Appeal.
To book your place please either see Judith or contact Jane in the Church Office on 01732 873798.

Harvest celebrations
2022-10-02 12:00 | St Peter’s Church, ME20 6AE
We will be celebrating Harvest with a special service on Sunday 2nd October. Donations of food will be given to the Food Bank in West Malling.

Ride & Stride
2022-09-10 10:00 - 18:00 | Kent
The annual Ride & Stride takes place on Saturday 10th September and once again we will be participating in this event.
If you would like to take part, please contact the church office for further information. Sponsor forms can be collected from the church porch.
Further information can be found by visiting www.friendsofkentchurches.co.uk

Good Friday event
2022-04-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Kent
Think. Pray. Reflect together through a Good Friday art installation. All Welcome

Ladies Breakfast
2020-05-02 09:45 - 11:30 | The Swan, West Malling
A warm welcome to start your weekend with a delicious cooked breakfast in the private dining room at The Swan, West Malling.
With a guest speaker sharing stories of his journey from A&E to Vicar school!
Invite your friends and please contact the Church Office to book your place!

Carol Singing in the Parish
2019-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Kent
This year we will be carol singing in Brampton Field from 7pm and Cherry Orchard from 7.45pm.
Please listen out for us and join in if you would like to!

Tear Fund- The Big Quiz
2019-11-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Junior School, New Road
Tear Fund’s Big Quiz takes place on 16th November in the Junior School Hall from 7pm.
Teams of 6-8, bring own food and drink.
Please reserve your place by contacting the church office.
£5 per person- all funds raised will be donated to Tearfund.
We look forward to seeing you!
All Welcome

Shoebox Packing
2019-11-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Church Centre, Church Centre, New Road, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AE, United Kingdom
The Church Centre will be open for you to drop off your filled shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. Stay and have a cup of coffee and mice pie, watch the video displays of children receieving their boxes and help to pack boxes.
All Welcome!

Men's Breakfast
2019-10-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Church Centre, Church Centre, New Road, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AE, United Kingdom
This event takes place at the Church Centre. We will meet at 9am to enjoy a cooked breakfast and guest speaker, Jonathan Morris.
Please contact the Church Office to reserve your place.

Operation Christmas Child
2019-09-25 09:00 - 2019-11-09 17:00 | Kent
We will once again be collecting Shoe Boxes full of gifts for Operation Christmas Child.
Please bring your filled shoe box to donate to Operation Christmas Child to the Church Office.
We will be meeting in the Church Centre at 10am on 9th November to pack boxes
For more information please click the link below:
operation-christmas-child

Churchyard clear up
2019-09-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Ditton Church, Church Centre, New Road, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AE, United Kingdom
A morning to tidy the church yard together. Refreshments are provided.
If you would like to be involved please contact the Church Office.

Otford Away Day
2019-09-07 | Otford Manor
Ditton Family Away Day

A great place for new and old members of the church family and wider community to spend a day away together. Located high up on the North Downs, Otford Manor is almost 100 years old with a rich history and picturesque views. It has been used by various organisations over the years, but for the last 20 years has been the headquarters and offices of Oakhall Holidays.
The day will include: (9.30am – 5pm)

Morning tea, coffee & biscuits
Talks by our guest speaker
Lunch
Walk
BART Music Group
Activities
Board games (Jenga, Scrabble, boules)
Quiet room for prayer & reflection
Afternoon Tea & Cake at 5pm before we depart

Lots of activities available for children:

Ping pong, pool, air hockey, volleyball
Outdoor activities & games
Outdoor swimming pool access (3ft – 8ft)
Equipped & supervised creche (under 5s)

Tickets £35 for adults and £10 for children. Children under 5 are free. – You can either pay by bank transfer or cheque. Please complete the booking form and email it to Dittonchurch@btconnect.com or return it to Ditton Church Office (New Road, opposite the church)
Click here for the booking form
Cheques payable to: St Peter’s Ditton PCC
Pay direct: St Peter’s Ditton PCC, CAF Bank, Account No. 00021526, Sort Code 40 52 40, Reference: Awayday
For more info, contact the Church Office
There are concessions and financial help available for those with limited income. To find out more, speak to the treasurer (Stephen Kemp) in confidence.
dittonchurch@btconnect.com
01732 873798

Church Yard clear up
2019-03-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Kent
The next church yard clear up takes place on Saturday 30th March from 9am to 12 mid-day.

Please click on the arrow here for more information.

If you would like to help with the maintenance of the church yard with please contact the church office.
Coffee, bacon rolls and a warm welcome awaits!

Men's Curry Night
2019-02-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Kent
Kathmandu Palace, Ditton on Wednesday 6th February at 7.30pm
If you would like to join us, please contact the Church Office before 28th January.

2018-12-16 09:00 - 2018-12-24 17:00 | Kent
This year St peter’s Church will be holding the first ever Christmas Tree Festival. Local groups have been invited to decorate Christmas Trees that will be displayed over the Christmas period.
Please do come along to visit us, admire the trees and stay for the services if you would like to.
A warm welcome awaits!
https://dittonchurch.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Christmas-tree-festival-brochure-updated-021218.pdf
