South Gillingham Parish

Welcome to church! 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. 

One church family, meeting in four locations on Sundays and throughout the week.

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.


Team Rector Vacancy

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



Team Vicar Vacancy



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, Alison and Bethany make up our Parish Administration Team

Telephone: 01634 231736 (There is an answerphone if they 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          9:00am- 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 379740.

Get in touch

Phone us: 01634 231736

Email us

Follow us on facebook

What's on

Midweek Worship

Every Tuesday and Wednesday at for 45 mins
St Matthew's Wigmore
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom
Parkwood: St Paul
Long Catlis Road, Parkwood Parkwood Gillingham, ME8 9SR, United Kingdom

Join us in church at 9.30am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for our short midweek services - one of morning prayer, and the other a service of Holy Communion.

The Wednesday Holy Communion isn't taking place in August.

Both services are very short, lasting no more than 45mins (approx.)

Morning Prayer on a Tuesday

Every Tuesday at for 45 mins
St Matthew's Wigmore
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

A short service of Common Worship morning prayer, without singing.

A great way to start the day!

Parish Prayer and Praise

Monthly. Every Second Wednesday at for 1 hour
St Matthew's Wigmore
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

An opportunity to come together to pray for the world, our church and one another.
Held once a month at 8pm for an hour.

If you can't make it, but would like us to pray for something that is on your heart, please let us know...

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.

Read more