The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe

The Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, with St Saviour Folkestone, exists to make Jesus Christ known in Folkestone through its worship, its fellowship and its mission. It looks to encourage its members, and the people of the community of which it is a part, to realise their full potential as children of God.

 

The church is open for visiting and private prayer in addition to our regular services. Please check with the Parish Office if you need to know whether the church is due to be open on a specific day: opening is subject to availability of volunteer welcomers.

When visiting please:

  • Observe social distancing
  • Wear a mask
  • Use the hand sanitiser provided

Morning Prayer and Eucharist services will be live streamed on our Facebook Page.

 Organist & Choir Director 

We wish to appoint an Organist & Choir Director to: 

  • lead, inspire and develop our small but enthusiastic RSCM affiliated SATB church choir
  • play our fine 1930s Hill, Norman and Beard 3-manual, 40 stop organ
  • build on our musical tradition and help shape our musical future
  • help create inspiring worship in a church that is a centre for the arts in our town 

An average of 3 hours a week. Salary £4,000-£4500 depending on experience, plus fees.

Application by 19 November; interview and audition 27 November. 

Full details here: Organist & Choir Director Job Profile 

Please submit your letter of application, including qualifications and experience, to the Revd Dr John Walker at rev.dr.john.walker@gmail.com 

The Companions of Eanswythe


Would you be interested in becoming a Companion of Eanswythe? Please click here to find out more.

Supporting our Church Financially
 
If you are not able to visit the church to make cash donations or use the planned giving scheme, please donate so that we can keep paying our bills! All donations will be very gratefully received and we can claim Gift Aid if you provide your details when you make your donation. You can donate any amount from £1 upwards through our online donation service provided by givealittle.
 
You can donate here:  Donate 
 
Graffiti!
 
We were visited by the Kent Medieval Graffiti Survey (https://twitter.com/graffitiKent?s=20) in late September and an interesting piece of possibly medieval musical notation was found scratched into the pillar between the Lady Chapel and the Chancel. There’s a photo on our History page, please visit the church between 11.00 and 13.00 Monday-Saturday to have a look.
 
St Eanswythe’s Colouring Book
 
The result of a brainwave during church watching: we have worked with local artist, Dandi Palmer, to create a beautiful colouring book with 40 varied pictures and something for all ages. We hope that it will give a true feeling of what you may be able to see in and around the church. Available from the Church, price £5.
 

Finding Eanswythe

An illustrated book summarising the Finding Eanswythe research is now available from the Church, price £5. The project’s web site can be visited via our Eanswythe Found page.

POSTPONED: Relaxation and Christian  Meditation

This course has been postponed, a new date will be announced as soon as possible. Click here Relaxation Course Promo Sep 21  for further details.

 

SAFEGUARDING

Please visit the  Safeguarding page for details of our Safeguarding Policy  plus  people and organisations you can contact regarding safeguarding issues.