Home Groups

At St. Martin's we believe that Home Groups are an essential ingredient
in the life of a healthy and flourishing church. The intentional aim of our
Home Groups (which some churches will call small or cell groups) is to
grow and journey together as disciples of Christ. In this we seek as a
worshipping community to follow Jesus' mandate to his disciples to
'go and make disciples of all nations', recognising that in order to make
disciples we must all, first, be disciples ourselves.

Our Connect Groups offer a great way to get connected to other church
members and the chance to grow in faith and in the knowledge of the
Bible. To get to know each other better, to pray for all sorts of people and
things, that we can serve God, the church and the world better. And en route
we share friendship and laughter too

We have a number of small groups located in and around the area. All you
have to do to join is talk to us! We can put you in touch with the small group
leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Go along and try it out!

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

New to Church?

Welcome! Whether you've just moved to the area, or have lived here all your life, we hope our website helps you to find out everything you want to know about our Church.

Key information about the church...

When & where does the church meet?
What should I expect when I visit the church?
What happens to the kids at church?
Is there a dress code?
Will I have to join in?
Are there any more useful links?
I have more questions, how can I get in touch and ask them?

Where & when does the church meet?

Our Church meets every Sunday at 10:30am for our Sunday Service. Aim to arrive 15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking spot and seat in time for the service to start.

We meet at:

Church Road
Elms Vale
Dover
Kent CT17 9LS

You can see a map on our contact us page.

What should I expect when I visit the church?

You will receive a very warm welcome particularly from our Welcome Team who will be able to answer your questions and direct you to where you need to go. The service will be about 60mins (slightly longer if there is communion).

Tea, coffee and biscuits are served after the service where there is plenty of time to meet new people and ask more questions.

What happens to the kids at church?

We welcome children at St Martins. There is a children’s area at the back of the church for preschool children and babies if needed and there are opportunities for the children to go downstairs with our Sunday School leaders during term-time for some teaching of their own.

Children are welcome to stay with their parents and join in with the singing and prayers.

There are fidget bags available

Is there a dress code?

No! Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.

Will I have to join in?

Not at all! You are free to simply observe or participate as much as feels comfortable for you.

Useful Links...

We have more information for you specifically if you…

I have more questions, how can I get in touch and ask them.

Please feel free to contact us.

If you want to know who works in the church office, check out our Staff and Leadership page.