St Peter's Church

New Rector Wanted!

Our Rector retired in August so we are currently in interregnum/vacancy while we search for our new incumbent. Please bear with us as things may take a little longer than usual or have to change at the last minute in this period. We pray for the right person to be called lead the Benefice.

For more information on the role, click here

Gathering in Community

We have a range of activities that bring people together; not only for worship but also for connection e.g. Community Coffee Shop, Parent & Toddler Group and Men's Breakfast as well as village events like our Remembrance Sunday Service at the War Memorial and Carols in the Square at Christmas.

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Growing in Christ

St Peter's is part of the Church of England and offers opportunities to support all of us in our journey of faith, whether we are just starting to learn about Jesus or have a more developed understanding of our faith.

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Going in Service

Our church family is made of many volunteers who contribute to the life of the church in many ways as well as living out their faith by supporting their neighbours, looking after the environment and the wider community.

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About Our Church

Welcome to St Peter's Ightham, a hub of the community for over 900 years. It has been added to at different stages over the centuries and was reordered in 2000 to the current arrangement found today. It contains some remarkable memorials including connections to the families from NT Ightham Mote.

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News & Events

Stay up to date with upcoming services and events

Wednesday morning services

Every Wednesday morning at 10.00am there is a service of either Morning Prayer or Holy Communion. See you there.

Sunday Morning Worship

Our main Sunday service – now back in church and also streamed live on Zoom.

Sunday evening services

At present, during the winter, services in the evening are now on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. The 1st Sunday of the month is…