St Helen, PO34 5EF
This church 'on the hill' has been here since 1717. It replaced the 'old church' down on St Helens Duver which was washed away by storms after the river had changed course and land claimed by the sea. The bricked up tower remains and has been used as a sea mark for centuries.
Mostly rebuilt in the 1800s the building still retains some interesting old gravestones set into the floor, some fascinating memorials and hatchments and the George I coat of arms.
A recent addition, at the far end of the extensive churchyard, is a grass path Labryrinth watched over by a solitary oak tree - a wonderful aid to prayer/reflection/or just 'slowing down'.
Sunday
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8.00am Holy Communion
Traditional Style ( Common Worship Order One)
Said service with short address
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Sung Eucharist 10.00am, 2nd and 4th Sundays
Contemporary Language, robed choir, seasonal variations
Second Sunday is a family Sung Eucharist - children welcome and remain with their families to worship.
Fourth Sunday is a Sung Eucharist with Children's Church running separately at the same time- children joining main service at beginning and end.