South Gillingham Team

We have four churches in our Parish: All Saints at Hempstead, St Matthew's in Wigmore, St Paul's in Parkwood and St Peter's in Bredhurst.

Currently all four churches have their main Sunday service at 10.30am - details of which type of service is each week in a particular church will be on the church pages linked below. 

Over the years our four churches have developed their own unique approach which enriches our Worship and gives people living in the Parish greater choice. We share common ministries and activities.  Further details of what is coming up can be found on the pages below:

All Saints at Hempstead      -     A Church Near You Page / Facebook page

St Matthew's in Wigmore    -     A Church Near You Page / Facebook page

St Paul's in Parkwood          -     A Church Near You Page / Facebook page

St Peter's in Bredhurst        -     A Church Near You Page / Facebook page


The Parish of South Gillingham - building community, nurturing faith, and growing disciples of Jesus Christ.


Who are we?

The South Gillingham Team Ministry was established in 1990. Clergy and Lay Ministers work together with the Team Rector throughout the parish.


Rev Canon Brian Senior, Team Rector

Address: The Rectory, 4 Drewery Drive, Wigmore ME8 ONX

Telephone: 01634 231071

Email: [email protected]
Unavailable Friday


Rev Pat Dickin, Team Vicar

Telephone: 01634 379667

Email: [email protected]

Unavailable Friday


Rev William Davie

Telephone: 01634 239538

Email: [email protected]

Unavailable Friday


How Our Team Ministry Works

The Team Rector leads the Team Ministry and is chairperson of the Parochial Church Council (PCC). Each Church has its own District Church Council (DCC) which reports to the PCC. The Rector leads the Parish in its mission and ministry.


Vivien Fuller and Janey Sayer are our lovely Parish Administration Team

Telephone: 01634 231736 (There is an answerphone if the ladies are unable to pick up, so do leave a message and your number they will call you back.)

Email: [email protected]

You can give them a call to find out more about Weddings, Baptisms, and other general matters. The Parish Office is open: 

Monday          9:00- 1.00pm

Tuesday          9.00am - 1.00pm

Wednesday    9.00am - 1.00pm 

Thursday        9.00am - 1.00pm

Friday              9.00am - 1.00pm

If you are looking for information on how to book St. Matthew's Community Centre, please call 01634 235507.

What's on

Family Fun

Occuring
Sunday 18 February 2024, Sunday 03 March 2024, Sunday 17 March 2024, Friday 29 March 2024, Sunday 21 April 2024, Sunday 05 May 2024, Sunday 19 May 2024, Sunday 02 June 2024, Sunday 16 June 2024, Sunday 07 July 2024, Sunday 01 September 2024, Sunday 15 September 2024, Sunday 29 September 2024, Sunday 06 October 2024, Sunday 03 November 2024, Sunday 17 November 2024, Sunday 01 December 2024, Sunday 15 December 2024 Sunday and Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Parkwood: St Paul
Address
Long Catlis Road, Parkwood Parkwood Gillingham, ME8 9SR, United Kingdom

Join us for an informal family service with crafts, games, Bible stories and refreshments.

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Carers' Coffee Morning

Occuring
Monthly. Every Second Wednesday at for 2 hours
Venue
Rainham Library
Address
1 Birling Avenue Rainham Gillingham, ME8 7LR

Come for a coffee and a chat and a chance to meet other carers.
If you are an unpaid carer, feel free to pop into Rainham Library. For more information, or if you need assistance in orde to attend please contact Maureen Cannon on 01634 235723

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Liz at safeguarding@[email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [email protected] https://www.rochester.anglican.org/safeguarding
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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