About Us

About Us

About Us

The Parish of Upper Deal and Great Mongeham is a welcoming Christian community, dedicated to witnessing Jesus’ love through worship, hospitality, and fellowship. We are blessed to have four distinctive churches within our parish family: St Leonard’s, St Martin’s, St Nicholas’, and St Richard’s.

We welcome families at all our services and offer baptisms, weddings, and other special services. To learn more about our mission, please see our:

Mission Action Plan

To make a donation, please use the link below:

Our Churches

About Us
St. Leonard’s

One of the most remarkable churches in Kent, St Leonard’s features architectural work spanning centuries. Its highlights include:

  • Norman and Georgian elements.
  • 15 Hatchments and fine naval monuments.
  • A nineteenth-century font and one of the grandest organs in Kent.
  • Historic Royal Arms and an impressive mix of architectural periods.
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St Martin’s

Restored by William Butterfield, much of St Martin’s interior is his design. Features include:

  • Butterfield’s pulpit, choir stalls, altar rails, and tiles
  • A 17th-century monument in the north chapel
  • A memorial to Robert Maynard, who captured Blackbeard the pirate
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St Nicholas’

This charming church, with origins in the 13th century, has a distinctive wide interior. Notable features include:

  • A reordered chancel with a free-standing altar
  • A fine war memorial with Lutyens-style details
  • Stained glass commemorating wartime damage
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St Richard’s

A warm, welcoming church designed for worship and community life. Features include:

  • Seating for over 300, with wheelchair access
  • A stage, kitchen, and flexible sanctuary space
  • Active worship, study, and youth groups
  • Community events such as lunches and cafés

St Richard’s Prayer
Thanks be to thee, O Lord Jesus Christ,
for all the benefits thou hast won for us,
for all the pains and insults thou hast borne for us.
O most merciful redeemer, friend and brother,
may I know thee more clearly, love thee more dearly,
and follow thee more nearly, day by day. Amen.

Safeguarding

The Parochial Church Council of The Parish of Upper Deal and Great Mongeham has adopted the safeguarding policies and procedures of the Church of England, available here:

Promoting a Safer Church Policy (Church of England)

We are committed to ensuring our churches are safe places for everyone.

Mothers’ Union

“Mothers’ Union are the heart and love of the Church” – The Most Reverend Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury

Mothers’ Union is an international Christian organisation supporting families worldwide since 1876. With over 4 million members in 84 countries, the MU works to combat poverty, inequality, and injustice—rooted in prayer and action.

In our parish, we have an active MU Branch with 23 members.

  • Corporate Communion Service – 1st Thursday of the month, St Leonard’s Lady Chapel, 10am
  • Monthly Meeting – 2nd Tuesday of the month, Social Centre Lounge, 2.30pm (£1 entry, includes refreshments, raffle, and activity)

Annual subscription: £29

For more information, please contact:

  • Linda Jackson
  • Irene Mantle
  • Wendy Jackson-Hill

The Parish of Upper Deal
& Great Mongeham

We look forward to welcoming you—whether you’re exploring your faith, joining us in worship, or taking part in parish life.