
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
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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.
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Underriver Parish Magazine
Read a copy of our latest Underriver Parish Magazine
Vicar, Lay Reader and Churchwardens
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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.
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Gretel Wakeham
Lay Minister
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Maxine Clark
Churchwarden - St Margaret’s
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Hilary Denby-Jones
Church Warden - St Lawrence
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Janet Rucker
Parish Safeguarding Officer - St Margaret’s.
Please go to our dedicated Safeguarding page for all information and contact details.