Parish of Upper Deal and Great Mongeham

23/10/2026

Christmas is fast approaching! Come along to our Christmas Fair and pick up some hand crafted Christmas gifts! 😀😀

28/09/2026

This coming Friday FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY we have renowned local historian Alan Buckman with us, 7pm at St Leonard's church. If you haven't heard him speak before, you don't want to miss out! Come along and listen to the history of St Leonard's church and Deal. SEE YOU THERE! 😃🙏🏻

25/09/2026

Upcoming events, come and join us, be good to see you! 😀🤩

28/08/2026

It's the launch or our new monthly Baby Bank tomorrow. We're here to help out families in our local community who may be needing an extra hand in these difficult times. Everyone welcome we're here to help! 🙏🏻🙏🏻😊😊

27/07/2026

☕ Community Cafe Today!Looking for a warm drink and a friendly chat? Drop by St Richard's Church on Mill Hill this morning. 9:00 AM to 12:00PM everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, meet your neighbors, or just come relax with a cup of tea or coffee. We can't wait to see you there!

27/06/2026

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"I cannot present a clarion call to the ministry: mine was rather similar to the Biblical story of Jonah!

"However, unlike the unresolved self-pity that Jonah’s story ends on, mine is now one of peace and a sense of real purpose." 💬🌟

Meet John, one of the 2026 ordinands in our diocese. John will be ordained as a Priest in Canterbury Cathedral on Saturday 4 July 2026.

The service is open to everyone to attend, but if you cannot attend in person, it will also be available to livestream on Canterbury Cathedral's YouTube channel.

Read more about John's story and this year's ordinands via the link below🔗
https://www.canterburydiocese.org/news/latest-news/meet-the-diocese-of-canterburys-2026-ordinands.php

22/06/2026

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"I feel the highest honour at being chosen and humbly accept this calling. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for accompanying me through life's journey. " 💬💫

Meet Nicholas, one of the 2026 ordinands in our diocese. Nicholas will be ordained as a Priest in Canterbury Cathedral on Saturday 4 July 2026.

The service is open to everyone to attend, but if you cannot attend in person, it will also be available to livestream on Canterbury Cathedral's YouTube channel.

Read more about Nicholas' story and this year's ordinands via the link below🔗
https://www.canterburydiocese.org/news/latest-news/meet-the-diocese-of-canterburys-2026-ordinands.php

20/06/2026

Everyone welcome to join us for a time of calm in the business of daily life. Hope to see you there! 🙏🏻😃

16/06/2026

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"Ever since I arrived in this country from Australia aImost 30 years ago, I have felt called to serve God and the local community." 💬🌟

Meet Steve, one of the 2026 ordinands in our diocese. Steve will be ordained as a Deacon in Canterbury Cathedral on Saturday 4 July 2026.

The service is open to everyone to attend, but if you cannot attend in person, it will also be available to livestream on Canterbury Cathedral's YouTube channel.

Read more about Steve's story and this year's ordinands via the link below🔗
https://www.canterburydiocese.org/news/latest-news/meet-the-diocese-of-canterburys-2026-ordinands.php

11/06/2026

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