Welcome to the Benefice of St Mary’s, Lamberhurst and St Luke’s, Matfield

It is our great pleasure to introduce you to our parishes of St Mary’s Lamberhurst and St Luke’s Matfield, situated in beautiful West Kent. Our church buildings are different (one quite ancient, one more modern) and much loved by church members and visitors alike.

Each Sunday morning at we hold a worship service in one or both parishes. On a Thursday morning we hold a shorter service of Holy Communion at St Mary’s, Lamberhurst. Our worship, like our buildings, shifts between more modern hymns and songs together with old classics. We have a range of activities and support for different age groups wthin our two communities. Each year we are pleased to hold services of baptism/christening, weddings and wedding anniversary blessings, funerals in church and at the local crematorium.

Our Benefice is currently in vacancy and we are looking for a new vicar! Please see the advert below which includes details of how to apply, or have an informal chat about the position.

This is an exciting opportunity in a well-served and vibrant rural area with enthusiastic congregations, excellent administrative and lay ministry support, committed volunteers, and lots of potential for the right person to lead the Benefice into the future with faith and confidence.

If you would like to know more about us feel free to come and visit us on a Sunday, you don’t need to dress up or make an appointment just come along. If you would like to speak with a member of our team please get in contact.