A Warm Welcome

Welcome to St Peter and St Paul’s Church, the Parish of Aylesford and Eccles in Kent. We are a Church of England parish in the Diocese of Rochester. As a church we are a mix of friendly people from different backgrounds but united in wanting to grow in the Christian faith. We question our faith, learn from each other and enjoy being together. We are keen, as well, to be a church at the heart of the community of Aylesford, so we plan events which will make more use of the Church and also enables people to value the Church and facilities whatever their beliefs.

Best wishes and a Happy New Year to you all. Let's be determined together to take the joyous hope of Emmanuel - God with us - into January and 2012.

Chris van Straaten (Vicar)

Latest News

Sermon series: Modern Christians

Our Spring sermons are covering a series on Modern Christians we can admire. Our Vicar Chris van Straaten delivered a sermon on Desmond Tutu and Gordon Hunt gave an inspiring talk on C. S. Lewis. Read more of our sermons >>


Organ Appeal reaches up to £20,000!

This includes an estimate of recoverable tax, towards the £50,000 target. A steady stream of donations has been supplemented by contributions from the sponsored hymn sing (£1,500), Organathon (£950), craft stall (£700) and flowers (£350), as well as collections and fees from a number of church users. 

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ITV Meridian News at Aylesford Church! 

The church sparkled with 65 traditional and wacky Christmas trees for the first two weekends of December. Simon Parkin from Meridian TV broadcast live from the festival at the Reception for exhibitors Photos of our trees >>
Aylesford weddings
Aylesford Baptisms
Aylesford Sermons

Getting married?

Why not get married in Aylesford's beautiful, traditional Church. For more details, view our weddings page.

Having your child baptised?

If you would like your child baptised in Aylesford Church, please view our baptisms page for more details.

Read our Sermons

Please find available sermons from our Vicar and two Readers to download for personal reading. 

Modern Christians Sermons

Sermon Series: Modern Christians we can admire

Many of our Spring sermons in 2012 will be covering some of the most inspiring, modern Christians we can all admire. For a list of the Christians who will be talked about each week, please see our services.

Film Group

This is a new group for all ages, which aims to enjoy watching a variety of films (the majority with a Christian theme) in the company of others. We enjoy sharing our thoughts over refreshments. For future dates, times and upcoming films check our events page.

Organ Appeal

We have launched an Appeal, to raise £50,000 in order to undertake essential electric work, cleaning and necessary tonal adjustments. We welcome donations large and small - you can even "Preserve a Pipe" or "Adopt a Stop". So far we have reached £20,000. Thank you to everyone for their support. Read more

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Accessibility and Facilities
  • Visitor Parking around the church and in Aylesford village
  • Wheelchair access ramps
  • Toilet facility
  • Disabled accessible toilet
  • Baby changing facility
  • Kitchen area for tea and coffee after services
  • Hearing / Induction loop
  • Audio / Visual facilities
  • Large print hymn books / Orders of service
  • Assistance Guide dogs welcome
Parish Magazine

CONTACT is the monthly magazine for St Peter and St Paul's Church, Aylesford. The Summer issue covers both July and August and the Christmas issue covers December and January. To request a copy of the church magazine please contact our editor Allan Card on acard@blueyonder.co.uk. To advertise in our magazine contact Louise Jackson on ljcurtains@btinternet.com.

Upcoming Events

Modern Christians we can admire Sermon series:
Sunday 8th January
Desmond Tutu

Sunday 15th January
C. S. Lewis

Sunday 22nd January
Canon Andrew White
 
Sunday 29th January
Lucian Tapiedi

Sunday 12th February
Amy Carmichael 

Sunday 19th February
Joni Eareckson

Sunday 11th March
Leonard Cheshire

Friends of Aylesford Church "Just Desserts" Evening
Saturday 28 January | 7pm
The Brassey Centre 
The evening is for "Friends" only, but of course, you can become a "Friend" at the door.
Brenda Sladen 01622 882395.

Children's Holiday Club

Monday 13th February | 10am-3pm

The Brassey Centre
Packed lunch required

Day of Prayer for Africa

Saturday 3rd March | 10am-4.30pm includes a lunch at the Brassey Centre at 1.15pm

Iris Neel 01622 710634 or sign up on the church list.

Film Group 

"Pay it Forward" film

Sunday 25th March | 6pm

Aylesford Vicarage

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Hire our Brassey Centre
Join our choir
Book a Wedding
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Links with charities
fairtrade foundation
christian aid
Fairtrade Church
Aylesford Church is proud to be a Fairtrade Church. Our Fairtrade stall is often seen at the back of church. Please see Iris Neel or Claire Sullivan for more details.

Christian Aid
Christian Aid is well supported by St Peter and St Paul's Church. The collections are co-ordinated by a group of members from church.

Our New Website

Our Church website has been redesigned with an array of new features, easier navigation and friendly user experience. Let us know what you think by filling in our feedback form.

 

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Photograph of Aylesford village © Sarah Smith