The Benefice of Seal St Lawrence Church

and St Margaret's Church Underriver

Upcoming Services

Sunday 7th September (Green)

Rev. Brian Stevenson

8am BCP Holy Communion - St Lawrence, Seal Chart

9.45am All Age Worship - St Margaret’s, Underriver

Bible Readings: Psalm 139, vs. 1-5 and 12-17 & Luke 14, vs 25-33

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, we’re thrilled to announce St Lawrence Church's return 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.

Whether you're a seasoned paddler or a complete beginner, this is your chance to join our crew, and secure your spot in an eight seater Dragon Boat, all in support of five small (but mighty) charitable causes. 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).

There’s no cost of entry for rowers, and we can have up to twenty spaces to ensure freshness in each race: all we ask is that you are at least 16 years old and able to raise a minimum of £200 in sponsorship. The last time we hit the water in 2023 we raised in excess of £5,000 and we would love to do that again, so gather your friends, family and colleagues to join us in friendly, community-based competition, safe in the knowledge of a guaranteed win for our chosen charities.

To secure your place in the squad, or if you have any questions regarding the event, please email andy.rowell@me.com. Remember, no experience is necessary — just bring your energy, enthusiasm, and a good splash of team spirit... If you have access to matched funding from your employer, then even better...

Let’s make waves together — for charity, for community and definitely for fun! Come on, what's stopping you...?

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 7th September - 8.00am BCP Holy Communion - St Lawrence, Seal Chart, Sevenoaks, TN15 0LN.

  • 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 7th September - 9.45am All Age Worship - St Margaret’s, Carter’s Hill, Underriver, Sevenoaks TN15 0SB

  • St Lawrence Monthly News Sheet

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

  • Underriver Parish Magazine

    Read a copy of our latest Underriver Parish Magazine

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.