Why 'Saving Penshurst Church'?
An recent article in the 'Daily Telegraph reads...
"The Church of England will cease to exist in 20 years as the current generation of elderly worshippers dies...the average age of its members is now 61 and by 2020 a crisis of natural wastage will lead to their numbers falling through the floor...Read more...
An recent article in the 'Daily Telegraph reads...
"The Church of England will cease to exist in 20 years as the current generation of elderly worshippers dies...the average age of its members is now 61 and by 2020 a crisis of natural wastage will lead to their numbers falling through the floor...Read more...
The Story so far...
It all began one winter, long ago.
The church’s central heating was woefully poor and ‘not fit for purpose. The ancient heating system failed completely just before a packed concert on a freezing cold November's day - the singers shivered and the orchestra's fingers froze.
Something had to be done! Read more...
It all began one winter, long ago.
The church’s central heating was woefully poor and ‘not fit for purpose. The ancient heating system failed completely just before a packed concert on a freezing cold November's day - the singers shivered and the orchestra's fingers froze.
Something had to be done! Read more...
How you can help?
There are different ways in which you can support 'Saving Penshurst Church'. Before we list the different ways in which you can contribute, we would like you to take the time to learn about what it is we are trying to achieve, by... - read more...
You may also help by supporting our fundraising events - click on Events above.
There are different ways in which you can support 'Saving Penshurst Church'. Before we list the different ways in which you can contribute, we would like you to take the time to learn about what it is we are trying to achieve, by... - read more...
You may also help by supporting our fundraising events - click on Events above.
Summer 2012 Update
Last October we submitted a detailed scheme for the church repairs and changes to make it fit for broader use to Rochester’s Diocesan Advisory Commission. This is the first - and toughest - step in getting permission for changes to Grade 1 listed churches like Penshurst’s. Read more...
Last October we submitted a detailed scheme for the church repairs and changes to make it fit for broader use to Rochester’s Diocesan Advisory Commission. This is the first - and toughest - step in getting permission for changes to Grade 1 listed churches like Penshurst’s. Read more...
Don't miss Craig Ogden's Concert - 20th October 2012 Click to learn more...
St John The Baptist Church (900yrs old in 2015) in the village of Penshurst in Kent, charmingly illustrated here, is a quintessential part of the British countryside and way of life. 'Saving Penshurst Church' appeal is about ensuring the future of the building by enabling wider community use and placing the church, once again, closer to the centre of village life.
Changes to the Church
Saving Penshurst Church is about more than the church itself - its about saving traditional community values of 'village England'.
Too many churches have had to close their doors to the community and over recent years this...Read more...
Saving Penshurst Church is about more than the church itself - its about saving traditional community values of 'village England'.
Too many churches have had to close their doors to the community and over recent years this...Read more...
Have your say..
We are always interested in input from the villagers - please feel free to ask questions or make your point about the planned changes by clicking on the contacts page to visit the 'Have Your Say' page.Read more...
We are always interested in input from the villagers - please feel free to ask questions or make your point about the planned changes by clicking on the contacts page to visit the 'Have Your Say' page.Read more...
