Welcome to the website of the Darent Valley Benefice:

** Church Wardens **

St Margaret's, Darenth contact Mrs James on 01474 703 497 or Mrs North on 07790 287 877

St Mary's, Horton Kirby contact Mrs Williams on 01322 862 551

St John's, Sutton-at-Hone contact Mrs de Winton on 01322 863 869 

Churchyard, monument, family history enquiries and enquiries about weddings, baptisms and funerals please contact the Vicar

** The Vicar and The Vicarage **

The Vicar - Rev Emma Young 

Her day off will be Friday

The Vicarage is at Lane End, off Darenth Hill, Drenth, Kent DA2 7JR. - 01322 227153

Our monthly Sunday service pattern is below

• 1st Sunday - St Mary The Virgin, Horton Kirby:
  10am - Holy Communion 
• 2nd Sunday - St Margaret's Darenth:
  10am - Holy Communion
• 3rd Sunday - St John's, Sutton at Hone:
  10am - Holy Communion
• 4th Sunday - check this page for venue:
  8.30am - Holy Communion (1662)
  10am - Family Praise
• 5th Sunday - check this page for venue:
  10am - Cafe Communion

Our weekday service is a Holy Communion most Wednesdays at St Margaret's Darenth starting at 9.30am, if there is no communion Morning Prayer is said.

The next Messy church will be on 10th November at Sutton Court, 2-4pm

St Margaret's CHRISTMAS FAIR is on 17th November in Darenth Hall from 11am to 2.30pm.

St Mary's CHRISTMAS FAIR is on 24th November in Horton Kirby Village Hall from 2-4pm

The next Famiy Praise is at St Margaret's on 25th November at 10am which will include our TOY service.

CHRISTINGLE Service is on 2nd December at 10am at St Mary's Church

Breathing Space - Do come and take time out at St Margaret's Church as Christmas approaches: four seperate half hour 'breathing spaces' from 11.30am on - Monday 26th November, Tuesday 4th December, Thursday 13th & Friday 21st. A chance to let music from 'Taize' and John Rutter, mixed with readings and silence, minister to you at this busy time. If you would like to bring lunch before continuing your day, drinks will be available from noon.