The community comes together at Snave, to give thanks
On the afternoon of Sunday 10th September 2023, community members met at St Augustine’s, Snave, for the Trust’s combined Harvest Festival and annual celebration.
The redundant church of St Augustine’s at Snave hosted the annual thanksgiving service, which followed the format of Choral Evensong. Thank you to Rev. Geoff Abasolo-Munnery from the Saxon Shore Benefice, for leading the service. Thanks also to Council Member Nick Hudd, who helped organised the choir for the service, and to the wonderful singers who travelled from Tenterden and further afield.
This annual event is an opportunity to see in the change of the season together and to celebrate the Trust’s work. Harvest Festival has long been an important occasion, especially in rural communities like Romney Marsh. Today, regular church-goers and heritage enthusiasts enjoy this time to come together and share their interest in the cherished marsh churches; a chance to connect with old friends and meet new like-minded people. For many, the service offers a welcome moment for quiet reflection in this ancient and beautiful place of worship.
Many of the marsh churches were first built for use by small farming and fishing communities. You can learn more about the history of the churches in our audio guide app.
The redundant church at Snave is maintained entirely by the Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust. You can find out more about its story here.
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Did You Know?
St Augustine’s at Snave is famous for its Springtime display of daffodils. The carpets of daisies near the church can also look rather spectacular. Both captured here by RMHCT Council Member Nick Hudd.
