Five Oak Green United Church is located on the
Badsell Rd (B2017), on the eastern edge of Five Oak Green village, towards
Paddock Wood.
The building first housed the Five Oak Green Congregational Church, which
had outgrown its original premises (at what is now known as Bridge House,
on Whetsted Road). This later became part of the United Reformed Church.
In 1985, a covenant was made with the local Church of England parish,
in particular with the Anglican mission church of St Luke's in the centre
of the village, which brought into being the Five Oak Green United Church.
St Luke's building was subsequently sold and converted into cottages (these
can be seen opposite the Post Office and Village Stores), the money raised
being used to refurbish - indeed, to transform - the United Church
buildings. These are now used by a united congregation: a Local Ecumenical
Partnership which draws on the traditions of both the United Reformed Church
and the Church of England. During 2004, this partnership was widened
to include All Saints, Tudeley.
The facilities at Five Oak Green United church (including a modern kitchen),
are available for hire at reasonable rates for social and community functions.
Please contact Sandra Patterson (01892 837201) for any enquiries.
