Welcome to the website of the Darent Valley Benefice:

** Churchwardens **

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

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

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

** The Vicar and the Vicarage **

The Vicar - Revd Emma Young 

Currently on maternity leave: please contact one of the churchwardens above with any enquiries.

The Vicarage is at Lane End (off Darenth Hill), Green Street Green Road, Darenth, Kent DA2 7JR 07563 276794

** Safeguarding **

If you have any questions about safeguarding, or need to report an issue, the Darent Valley Benefice's Safeguarding Officer is Sue James, who may be contacted on 01474 703497.

The policy statement "Promoting a Safer Church" can be read here.

The diocesan safeguarding team can be called on 01634 560000 or find out more here.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, public worship is currently suspended and we are not permitted to open our churches.

For information however, our usual monthly Sunday service pattern is below:

• 1st Sunday - St Mary's, Horton Kirby:
  10am - Family Communion 
• 2nd Sunday - St Margaret's Darenth:
  10am - Family Communion
• 3rd Sunday - St John's, Sutton at Hone:
  10am - Family 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