Welcome to Seal Church
St Peter and St Paul is the Church of England parish church for Seal, near Sevenoaks. Whoever you are, you’ll find a warm welcome at our services and activities. A list of all services are held and when is here.
You can also read our 2026 New Year’s message here.
News
19th April 2026 – a new Vicar for Seal!
We are very pleased to share the following announcement from Bishop Jonathan regarding our new vicar:
“House for Duty Priest for the Parish of St Peter and Paul, Seal
The Bishop of Rochester is delighted to announce that The Rev’d Dr Mary Styles is to be appointed as Priest in Charge for the parish of St Peter & St Paul, Seal.
Mary served her curacy in Rome in the Diocese in Europe, and has since served as Rector in 2 multi-parish benefices, first in Somerset and currently in the Glem Valley Benefice, Suffolk.
Mary writes:
“I very much look forward to prayerfully working with the people of the Parish of Seal as we discern together how we might grow in depth of faith, diversity and number of congregation, and Spirit inspired mission.
Although sad to be leaving my current role, I am looking forward to seeing where God leads us in Seal, to exploring this stunning part of Kent and spending more time with my family.”
Archdeacon Nick is delighted to welcome Mary to the Tonbridge Archdeaconry and looks forward to the gifts and insight she will bring to her new role. Nick commends us to hold Mary in our prayers as she prepares for this new chapter in her ministry, and to remember the Glem Valley Benefice as they bid her farewell and begin their own season of transition.
The licencing of Mary is planned for late July and we look forward to welcoming Mary as she moves into the Vicarage ahead of this date.
This appointment is subject to the necessary Diocesan checks.”
For earlier news please see here concerning the Interregnum.
17th April 2026 – Patronal Festival Please see here for the latest and likely final timings for the Patronal festival.
17th May 2026 – Annual Parochial Church Meeting
The 2026 APCM will be held on Sunday 17 May at Seal Church after the 10am service, at approximately 11.15. All are invited, with voting restricted to Electoral Roll members. New PCC members are welcomed – if you are interested please contact us.
Earlier news items are here for reference.
About Seal Church
We believe that everyone is loved by God and is part of his family. Whatever your background, age, ability, disability, gender or sexuality, whatever your level of faith or doubt, whatever the story of your life, we’ll be glad to see you.
We are registered with Inclusive Church and supports its aims and values.
Our ancient church is normally open during the day – many people use it – and the peaceful churchyard has beautiful views over the North Downs. It’s a great place to be, and a great place to be yourself.
Seal Church as never seen before …
Courtesy and copyright to Joe Hucklesby of Westerham Kent, here is a drone video of the church as you may never have seen it before …
Interregnum
As of 8th July 2024 there will be no vicar, so services and activities are being organised by volunteers and visiting Clergy. Please be patient if you need to contact us as it may take a few days to get back to you.
This notice which was received from the Diocese, is required to comply with Church of England procedures when there is no priest in post. Until an appointment is made worship will continue here every Sunday along with a wide range of other activities.
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