East Kent Ploughing Match

Occurring
for 6 hours
Venue
Monkton
Address
, CT12 4AU, United Kingdom

The Wantsum Churches will have a stall at the East Kent Ploughing Match on 30th September, which will be held this year in Monkton.
Many come to watch the ploughing, which features everything from horse-drawn ploughs and vintage machines to the latest tractors, as well as numerous other activities.
The event plays host to a great many small producers of food and drink, crafts and trade stands for a diverse range of businesses.

We would love to have volunteers to help us on the stall on the day, to spread the word about our churches and what we have to offer our rural communities. Please contact Jasmin if you can spare some time on the day to help out: [email protected]

Location: St Nicholas Court Farms, Monkton CT12 4AU
https://www.ekpma.co.uk/about
Ploughing starts at 10am, admission timings - to be announced

St Mary the Virgin - Chislet

Welcome to St Mary’s Church, Chislet, part of the Wantsum Benefice.

We are here to serve the people in the area around Chislet, by making real the love of God through Jesus Christ.

Whether you live locally, are a visitor, looking for something new or have questions to ask we hope you will come and join us and be part of the journey we are making together.

We'd love to welcome you to any of our events and activities, or at a Sunday service at any of our churches.

We know that going to church for the first time can feel strange, so we'll do everything we can to make you feel welcome and at ease.

Whatever's going on in your life, just come as you are, and see what difference God can make.

For more information visit our website: www.wantsumchurches.org  

For other services across our Benefice on the 1st or 3rd Sunday of the month, please visit our website: www.wantsumchurches.org

If you wish to talk to someone, need support or would welcome prayer please contact:

 07788791468  [email protected]

Please note that this number is monitored Monday to Friday during office hours

If you need immediate help outside these time you can contact Samaritans from any phone anytime on 116 123


Some of our local churches are open for prayer, peace and reflection during daylight hours.

St Nicholas-at-Wade Daily 10.00-16.00

St Mary’s, Minster Sat, Sun, Tues & Thurs 10.00-16.00

St Mary Magdalene, Monkton Sunday 14.00-16.00


Our Benefice Prayer

God of Mission we bring before You our church.
Send your Holy Spirit to give us vision to our planning, wisdom to our actions and power to our witness.
Help us always to show love and acceptance to each other and to all who enter our church.
Help our church to grow in numbers, in spiritual commitment to you, and in service to our local community.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen 

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East Kent Ploughing Match

Occurring
for 6 hours
Venue
Monkton
Address
, CT12 4AU, United Kingdom

The Wantsum Churches will have a stall at the East Kent Ploughing Match on 30th September, which will be held this year in Monkton.
Many come to watch the ploughing, which features everything from horse-drawn ploughs and vintage machines to the latest tractors, as well as numerous other activities.
The event plays host to a great many small producers of food and drink, crafts and trade stands for a diverse range of businesses.

We would love to have volunteers to help us on the stall on the day, to spread the word about our churches and what we have to offer our rural communities. Please contact Jasmin if you can spare some time on the day to help out: [email protected]

Location: St Nicholas Court Farms, Monkton CT12 4AU
https://www.ekpma.co.uk/about
Ploughing starts at 10am, admission timings - to be announced

Safeguarding

The parish of Chislet: St Mary the Virgin 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 Officers, PSOs. The Diocese of Canterbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DSO) 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 DSO. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
canterburydiocese.org/safeguarding