Sittingbourne Saint Michael with Murston, Bapchild and Tonge

The Benefice of Sittingbourne (St Michael's Church), Bapchild, Murston and Tonge is a newly amalgamated Benefice between the Parish of St Michael's Sittingbourne and the Parish of Bapchild, Murston and Tonge.

At present St Michael's church is in interregnum, whilst Bapchild, Murston and Tonge are led by the Reverend Simon Young (Associate Vicar and Chaplain for Mission).

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What's on

Monthly Prayer Meeting alternating between Murston and Bapchild Churches

Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 30 mins

Monthly meeting to spend half an hour in shared prayer as we pray for our Benefice and intentionally seek to listen to God.

Next meeting Sat 7th November at Bapchild Church

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Safeguarding

We are Church of England churches within the Diocese of Canterbury, in the Benefice of Saint Michaels, Sittingbourne and Saint Laurence, Bapchild, and All Saints Murston and Saint Giles, Tonge.

Saint Michaels operates as one Parish and Bapchild, Murston and Tonge operate as one Parish.

"The parish of Bapchild, Murston and Tonge is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Canterbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

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