We are a friendly, inclusive church in the heart of Whitstable, Kent.
You are welcome to any and all of our events and services.
Please click here to open our Welcome Leaflet -- a printable summary of useful information about St Alphege Church.
Welcome
Services
Weddings, Baptisms & Blessings
Funerals
Summer Fair
Saturday 18th July, 11am to 2pm
Blessing of the Waters
Thursday 23 July, 6.15pm for 6.30pm
All welcome to this traditional outdoor service, with representatives from our local community and churches.
We give thanks for our waters, and pray for those who work at sea.
Those who wish to join the procession are welcome to gather at St Peter's Church, Sydenham St, departing at 6.15pm, and pausing to pray at Starvation Point.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Saturday 1 to Sunday 2 August 2026, Doors open 1.40pm
A family friendly community production. All ages welcome. Bring a picnic.
August Dates for Whitstable's Community Wardrobe
Blessing of the School Bags
Sunday 6th September 2026, 9.30am
All welcome to this friendly church service, with Kids’ Space for 4yrs + and Wriggle room for tinies.
During the service children are welcome to have their school bags blessed as a simple way to encourage them at the start of the new school year, and to remind them they are loved. If you have any queries, please contact us.
We welcome all enquiries about blessings for same sex couples during our Wednesday or Sunday services. Please contact us to arrange an appointment.
Single Friendly Church
UK society is changing. 40% of adults are single - and this is increasing in every age group. We are a church where single people feel included and valued.
Eco Church
St Alphege Church has been awarded a Silver Eco Church Award. Find out what that means and how we did it here.
We are proud to be an official ally of Plastic Free Whitstable: a group of concerned local residents trying to reduce single-use plastic in our community. PFW achieved Plastic-Free status from Surfers Against Sewage, the first place in Kent to do so.
St Alphege Parish takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the national Church of England's robust procedures and guidelines. Our Policy can be viewed here. You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding.
Click here to reach our safeguarding officers, or call
Safeguarding for children: Isobel Legg 01227 264203
Safeguarding for vulnerable adults: Michelle Wasson 07973 819724.
If you have any safeguarding concerns or issues on a safeguarding matter then you can find useful contact information at Diocese of Canterbury's safeguarding page.