Sainte Nathalène

Forthcoming services

  • Sunday 6th Oct – 11:00 Prayer & Praise, Tim Heathfield
  • Sunday 20th Oct – 11:00 Praise & Communion, Rev’d Paul Willis
  • Sunday 3rd Nov – 11:00 Prayer & Praise, Alexandra Billing
  • Sunday 17th Nov – 11:00 Praise & Communion, Rev’d Liz Morris

About our church community

The Church of Sainte Nathalène (24200, near Sarlat)

Our church is located in the village of Ste Nathalène some 8 kms east of Sarlat-la-Canéda. The congregation at Ste Nathalène started after a bi-lingual Carol Service in 2004. Monthly services began in January 2005, with weekly services during July and August in conjunction with ICS. As our Church grew, building on the success of the ICS programme, we were able to independently manage the weekly summer services.

We now hold services on the first and third Sundays from September to mid-July and weekly services from mid-July to late August. We have a regular core congregation of 14 who all play their part in the life of this family of God. We are joined by several others who come when they can, plus second home owners and tourists. We seek to shine the light of Christ for all to see. The summer services have a lively family feel but still revere our Lord God Almighty. They are greatly enhanced by the work done with the children. Activities are available for the younger members of our congregation and they are encouraged to take an active part in our worship.

Our congregation

comes from a wide area of the Dordogne, Corrèze, and the Lot. All newcomers will receive a very warm welcome from your brothers and sisters in Christ.

Those of all Christian denominations are welcome to attend our services.

We have a modern style of worship, encouraged by our musicians. We are a lively congregation with a love for offering worship in Spirit and truth to our Father. Church of England forms of worship are used for all services; open prayers of thanksgiving and the sharing of testimonies are encouraged. Prayer ministry is available after the service.

News & Photos

A blessed summer of worship and praise

We are blessed to be able to use a beautiful stone church for our worship meetings, right in the centre of the this charming village. Even on a hot day, it can feel remarkably chilly inside, yet be 30°C just beyond the church doors! Hence we always leave the heavy large oak door open, to let the warmth in, but also to let the sound of our worship emit beyond and around.
Over the summer, it has been lovely to welcome so many different ministers to lead our services. We come from different backgrounds to worship our God with music and praise. Afterwards, everyone is welcome to join us for a bring and share lunch, either outside in the sunshine, or at the back of the church in cooler weather.

Video

We are delighted to share this short video with you: “The stones make the church building, the family of God make the church without walls.”

Communications

Kay Doney is responsible to the committee for all communications and web entries for the congregation of Ste. Nathalène. Please submit all material and updates for this page to her via e-mail: kaydoney@hotmail.co.uk

Our Bi-Monthly Newsletter, Ste Natters Matters:

If you would like to receive our fortnightly newsletter “Ste Natters Matters”, please contact Kay and she will add you to the circulation list.

Fundraising for Charity

The Chaplaincy-wide Chap-Aid Charity Auction was started in Sept 2023, and along with online sales (via Vinted and LeBonCoin started in Jan 2024) have raised 275 € for the Henry Henderson Project in Malawi. Click on the image to join the Auction group on Facebook. Your contributions help small things to add up.

Address : In the village of Ste Nathalène, some 8 kms east of Sarlat-la-Canéda

Contacts :

  • Rebecca Easdale : 05 53 31 13 32 / aeasdale@aol.com