An aura of calm, consistency and compassion surrounds Dame Sarah Mullally – and that’s what she will need in her new role as archbishop, says a team rector from the Canterbury diocese. The Rev Rachel Webbley admired the new archbishop’s tranquil appearance at synod in February and recalls: “When she announced herself in the synod
Friday, February 7, 2025 · 7:30 – 11pm GMT Whitstable Umbrella Centre Join us for our annual fundraiser with welcome glass of fizz, bar, djs and dancing. All with a nod to the great Bard and his masterpieces. Comedy or Tragedy? Puck or Caesar? Beatrice or Juliet? Witches or Wives? Knight or fool? Verona or
On Saturday 30 June 2024 we joined with the St Peter’s Whitstable congregation to celebrate Rev Rachel’s 20th anniversary of ordination. A special eucharist was held at St Peter’s with Fr Chris Morgan-Jones, who celebrated his 50th anniversary of priesting, and Rev Dr Jeremy Worthen preached. Back at St Alphege, everyone gathered for a joyous
Harvest Loaf Join us on Saturday 14 October at 6pm for our Harvest LOAF meal. The menu makes use of food that is Local, Organic, Animal-friendly and / or Fairtrade. Please Bring Your Own drinks. Tickets are on sale at church: £10 for adults, £5 for under 13yrs. Harvest Festival We look forward to welcoming you
We are on the Kent Ride + Stride route. Each year we welcome walkers and cyclists to visit St Alphege as part of the national ‘Ride + Stride’ event. It is a delightful way to visit different churches across the county. Money raised is shared between Friends of Kent churches: and a church chosen by
From left, Winston Waller, Catherine Chapman, Mark Chapman, Martin Turner, Grace Gibbens Congratulations to the runners and riders who returned to the St Alphege Run/Cycle in 2023 after a two-year hiatus! We weren’t sure if you would be ready for us – but it turns out that it takes more than a flurry of
The Thrift Ball returns on Saturday 4 February at 7.30pm to 11pm at The Umbrella Centre on Whitstable High Street. This fab fundraiser for St Alphege challenges you to dress up with charity shop frocks and suits! Dress as sparkly, wild and gorgeous as you can and celebrate supporting local charity shops AND your Church
Run or cycle, the St Alphege Race goes from the steps of St Alphege Church on Whitstable High Street, along the Crab & Winkle Way into the heart of Canterbury, with the race ending inside the Cathedral grounds at the Christ Gate.
Christmas Fair, 2pm – 5pm, Saturday 26 November 2022All welcome to our traditional Christmas Fair. Pop down with friends, family or neighbours for our seasonal cafe with mulled wine and mince pies. Stalls include home made preserves & jams, cakes, hand-made Christmas gifts, quality books and bottle tombola.
The new charity Coastal Family Hub launched this month to support young children’s mental health. Working through all thirteen local primary schools across Whitstable, Herne Bay, Herne and Reculver, the charity provides one to one counselling with qualified child mental health professionals. The charity is led by trustees Rev Rachel Webbley (chair), Lucy St-John (Head
