Stone Church, St Mary the Virgin
13th Century parish church of Stone-next-Dartford, Kent
A place of welcome, prayer, healing and peace.
SERVICES
at St Mary's
Our usual programme of services in church has resumed and the times of these are listed below.
. Please note that although face coverings are no longer a legal requirement in church you are encouraged to wear one should you wish.
. We have resumed offering the common cup but you may prefer to receive Communion in the bread alone.
. Please use the hand sanitizer provided.
. Please respect the need of others for space.
. Whilst the encouragement is still to come to church and interact with other members, for those at home Holy Communion will usually be streamed, on the first Sunday of the month, to the Church’s Facebook page, 'St Mary’s Church, Stone-next-Dartford.'
Private prayer
On Wednesdays between 2 pm and 4 pm the church will be open and accessible should you wish to take the opportunity. Certain areas of the church will be cordoned off, although it should still be possible to sit down and to light a candle.
Further details are on our 'notices' page.
Services are held daily:
(except Tuesdays):
8.oo a.m Holy Communion (if requested in advance)
9.00 a.m Mattins
5.00 p.m Evensong
Sunday services:
9.00 a.m Mattins
10.00 a.m Holy Communion
5.oo p.m Evensong
Additional Services
Family Service with Holy Communion takes place at 10 a.m on the second Sunday of the month
Healing service with Holy Communion takes place at 10 a.m. quarterly as published (see the calendar for dates).
Holy Communion on Holy Days (eg. St Mary's Day) takes place at 7 p.m. as published (see the calendar for dates).
Baptism, wedding and funeral services.
Special services are held at St Mary's throughout the year for all the landmark occasions in our life.
Some special occasions can be marked during the regular daily or Sunday services, others may be arranged at separate times. Contact the Clergy team via the contact page to discuss what might be arranged for your needs.