The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe

Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. Jacob Willemszoon de Wet, mid-17th century

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.

 

Lent, Holy Week, and Easter

Please click here for details of our services and events.

 

Electoral Roll

We need to compile a completely new Electoral Roll this year, so even if you’ve only recently joined the Roll you will need to submit a new form to be on the new Roll. You can pick up a form from the church or download it here SMSE Electoral Roll Enrolment, and return it by Sunday April 6th if you want to join or remain on the new Electoral Roll. Please hand the completed form to Fr John Tomlinson in person at the church or leave it in the collection box for safe keeping, or, if returning by post, send it to:

The Electoral Roll Officer
St Mary & St Eanswythe Church
Church Street
Folkestone
CT20 1SE

 

 

Details of the job are on our Vacancies page.

 

We are also looking for an Organist and Director of Music

Full details of the job and how to apply for it are on our Vacancies page. The closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd March.

 

The Translation of St Eanswythe’s remains took place on Sunday 17th November. You can watch a recording of the service here (link opens in a new tab) and download the Order of Service here to follow the proceedings. Please click here to see a gallery of photos taken by Mark Hourahane.

The costs of the Eanswythe Found project and putting on the Installation service are significant for a parish with limited resources. If you are able to make a contribution your generosity will be hugely appreciated so please donate here  Donate  if you are able to. Our charity collection partner Givealittle accepts credit cards plus Apple Pay and Google Pay. If you are a U.K. tax payer you can Gift Aid your donation to make it go further.

 

Visiting and Services

The church is open for visiting between 11.00 and 13.00 on Wednesdays to Saturdays, and our regular Communion services are at 10.30 on Sundays and Thursdays: details of this week’s services and other new items are here. Please check with the Parish Office if you want to know whether the church is due to be open on a specific day: opening is subject to availability of volunteer welcomers.

 

Mailing List

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Supporting our Church Financially: The Widow’s Mite Fund
We desperately need money: our costs, especially running costs such as heating, are constantly rising and our income isn’t keeping up. 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 are a UK tax payer and 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 make a single donation online here  Donate or you can download our GiftAid and Donation Form to make a single donation by cheque and allow us to claim Gift Aid.
To make regular donations please see our Widow’s Mite Fund appeal. Any regular donation, however small, is invaluable to us.
A bronze mite, also known as a Lepton (meaning small), minted by Alexander Jannaeus, King of Judaea, 103 – 76 B.C. and still in circulation at the time of Jesus