Walk the Walk, Sunday 31st May

for 9 hours
St Mary the Virgin - Chislet
Church Lane Chislet, CT3 4DU, United Kingdom
St Nicholas At Wade
The Street St Nicholas-at-Wade Birchington, CT7 0NR, United Kingdom
St Mary the Virgin
Church Street Minster, CT124HA, United Kingdom
St Mary Magdalene - Monkton, Kent
Monkton Street Monkton, CT124JJ, United Kingdom

All four Benefice churches will host part of the day.
‘Walk the Walk’ isn’t just for those who come to church. Anyone is welcome to join in at any point.
We only ask that you let us know in advance if you would like lunch and/or supper (see below).
All drinks and food will be provided: donations to offset the costs will be invited on the day.
FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR CHURCH
Revd Sally Willins 01843 822428
[email protected]
Sheila Greenstreet (Benefice Administrator): [email protected]

The Programme
Starting at Chislet at 9am with refreshments followed by a ‘light-touch’ Communion service.
After a 3.8 mile walk to St. Nicholas, lunch at approx. 12.30 (lunch needs to be booked, please).
Then to Monkton for 2.30pm Worship.
Finally, the last leg of approx. 3 miles to Minster for Closing Worship in the church at approx. 4.30pm followed by soup and crusty bread in the Old School Hall (which needs to be booked, please)

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St Mary the Virgin

Welcome to St Mary’s Church, Minster, part of the Wantsum group of churches. We are here to serve the people of Minster and the surrounding area, 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 Wantsum churches website: www.wantsumchurches.org or call us on 07788 791468


Weekly Newsletters – with reading & reflection, news and links to other events – to receive this please email: [email protected]


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

[email protected]

Telephone number: 07788 791468

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

The Samaritans 24 hour helpline number from any phone is 116 123


Some of our local churches are open during daylight hours

for prayer, peace and reflection:

St Nicholas-at-Wade Daily 10.00-16.00

St Mary’s, Minster Daily 10.00-16.00

St Mary Magdalene, Monkton Sunday 14.00-16.00



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Walk the Walk, Sunday 31st May

for 9 hours
St Mary the Virgin - Chislet
Church Lane Chislet, CT3 4DU, United Kingdom
St Nicholas At Wade
The Street St Nicholas-at-Wade Birchington, CT7 0NR, United Kingdom
St Mary the Virgin
Church Street Minster, CT124HA, United Kingdom
St Mary Magdalene - Monkton, Kent
Monkton Street Monkton, CT124JJ, United Kingdom

All four Benefice churches will host part of the day.
‘Walk the Walk’ isn’t just for those who come to church. Anyone is welcome to join in at any point.
We only ask that you let us know in advance if you would like lunch and/or supper (see below).
All drinks and food will be provided: donations to offset the costs will be invited on the day.
FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR CHURCH
Revd Sally Willins 01843 822428
[email protected]
Sheila Greenstreet (Benefice Administrator): [email protected]

The Programme
Starting at Chislet at 9am with refreshments followed by a ‘light-touch’ Communion service.
After a 3.8 mile walk to St. Nicholas, lunch at approx. 12.30 (lunch needs to be booked, please).
Then to Monkton for 2.30pm Worship.
Finally, the last leg of approx. 3 miles to Minster for Closing Worship in the church at approx. 4.30pm followed by soup and crusty bread in the Old School Hall (which needs to be booked, please)

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Safeguarding

The parish of Minster: 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 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