Help and Support

Want to talk to someone?

Chat with the Vicar

Please contact Rev Shirley Hawke or speak with her after the Sunday morning service to arrange a time to chat during the week, either in the Parish office or for a coffee at a local cafe.

Photo of a flat white coffee on a table

People’s Warden

Anyone is welcome to contact the People’s Warden if you have any questions or concerns and you are not sure who to speak to. They will be able to help you or point you in the right direction.

Prayer support

Those seeking confidential prayer support are welcome to contact Rev Shirley Hawke or Rev Jill Maslin.

Prayer Group

A prayer group is held weekly for those who wish to gather for 30 mins to spend time in prayer. This may include personal prayer, prayers for others, prayers for the regeneration of our parish and the wider church. What is shared in this time remains confidential. Details can be found on the Groups page.

Sunday prayer

Healing prayer is offered at the first Sunday service of each month.

A beautiful stained Glass Window in St Peter's Church

Spiritual Resources

Our resources page has a list of themed resources and helpful links to apps and libraries

Change, Grief and Loss

The Oceans programmes, developed by Anglican Care South Canterbury, are offered in the parish, including programmes for children and adults, and a monthly Grief Cafe at St Peter’s

Advocacy

Advocacy services are available through Anglican Care’s advocacy programmes

Community support

These are all self-referred services, so you can approach them directly if you need help or support in these areas