The Benefice of Seal St Lawrence Church

and St Margaret's Church Underriver

Upcoming Services

Sunday 21st September

With the Archdeacon of Tonbridge, the Venerable Nick Cornell

9.45am Holy Communion - St Lawrence, Seal Chart

4pm Kids Cafe Church - St Lawrence, Seal Chart

6pm Evensong - St Margaret’s, Underriver

Bible Readings: 1 Timothy 2, vs. 1-7, Luke 16 vs. 1-13

St Lawrence Dragon Boat Race 2025

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/st-lawrence-church-2025-dragonboat-fundraiser

After a year away from the water, St Lawrence Church returned to Dragon Boat Racing, this time at the Lions Dragon Boat Race on the River Medway in Tonbridge town centre on Sunday 7th September 2025. A full report of the day will be posted here but for now, please enjoy the video showing our team in action and a photo of the mighty team!

lf you would like to support one of five small (but mighty) charitable causes please use this link https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/st-lawrence-church-2025-dragonboat-fundraiser#. Every pound raised will be shared equally between; Sevenoaks Area Youth Trust, The Scotts Project, Children in Distress, RDM Parakkanvilai Fund and One Hope Zimbabwe (further details below).

Thanks,

Andy Rowell

Our Churches

  • St Lawrence Church

    St Lawrence Church has enjoyed over 150 years of being a centre for worship and celebration in Stone street. The Church plays an important role in bringing families and children together an enjoys a close relationship with St Lawrence Primary School next door. Next Service:

    Sunday 21st September - 9.45am Holy Communion & 4pm Kids Cafe Church - St Lawrence, Seal Chart, Sevenoaks, TN15 0LN.

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  • St Margaret's Church

    We want St Margaret’s to be at the heart of our village community, the focus of our worship and good-neighbourliness. In the absence of a village school, our Church plays an important role in bringing families and children together. Next Service:

    Sunday 21st September - 6.00pm Evensong - St Margaret’s, Carter’s Hill, Underriver, Sevenoaks TN15 0SB

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  • St Lawrence Monthly News Sheet

    Read a copy of our latest monthly news sheet from St Lawrence.

    Click Here

  • Underriver Parish Magazine

    Read a copy of our latest Underriver Parish Magazine

    Click Here

Vicar, Lay Reader and Churchwardens

  • Rev Serena Willoughby

    Vicar & Parish Safeguarding Officer - St Lawrence.

    For any safeguarding concerns, please go to our dedicated Safeguarding page for all information and contact details.

  • Gretel Wakeham

    Lay Minister

  • Maxine Clark

    Churchwarden - St Margaret’s

  • Hilary Denby-Jones

    Church Warden - St Lawrence

  • Janet Rucker

    Parish Safeguarding Officer - St Margaret’s.

    Please go to our dedicated Safeguarding page for all information and contact details.