Walk the Walk, Sunday 31st May

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

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 2 hours
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
St Nicholas At Wade
Address
St Nicholas At Wade, The Street St Nicholas-at-Wade Birchington, CT7 0NR, United Kingdom

Join us for six Thursday evenings starting in June for a meal at 6.30pm followed by a short video and discussion. Aimed at anyone that wants to see what Christianity is all about. We will be using a national Bible Society course as the basis for our videos and discussion group. This will be an informal gathering each week, with the chance to ask questions to find out the relevance of Bible based Christianity today, in a relaxed and friendly environment!
Thursdays, 6.30-8.30pm, starting on 4th June 2026, at St Nicholas at Wade Church
Please call Rev Jef on 07783 984070 or email [email protected] for more information

Starting 4th June for 6 weeks

Minster Open Gardens 2026

Occurring
for 1 day, 7 hours
Venue
Minster Village
Address
Minster Village, Parking at Minster Recreation Ground, CT12 4DE, CT12 4DE, United Kingdom

Explore a wonderful selection of local gardens and enjoy a relaxing day in the village. Tickets £5. 10am-5pm, 6th&7th June.
Refreshments & Ploughmans lunches available, free parking at the recreation ground.

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Holy Communion (CW)

Occurring
Every First, Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary Magdalene - Monkton, Kent
Address
Monkton Street Monkton, CT124JJ, United Kingdom

A joyous celebration of Holy Communion with hymns and refreshments afterwards.

Monkton Opens Garden Weekend.13th & 14th June 11am to 5pm

Occurring
for 1 day, 6 hours
Venue
St Mary Magdalene - Monkton, Kent
Address
Monkton Street Monkton, CT124JJ, United Kingdom

We are raising funds for The Village Hall (Charity No 1059659) and St Mary Magdalene Church. There will be lots to see:
10+ Gardens plus the Church will be open for displays and light refreshments.
Songs of Praise on Sunday at 6pm.
Gardens will have; Craft & Bric a Brac, Compost Display with a wormery and information.
Refreshments, Lunches and Teas in Village Hall plus stalls and raffle,
Reduced entry price at Monkton Nature Reserve with a valid Garden map

Monkton Open Gardens has been running bi-annually since 1992. This will be the 17th time the residents of Monkton have opened their gardens to the public.
PLEASE park thoughtfully through-out our village. Limited disabled parking available in the school car park (a valid disabled blue badge MUST be displayed)

Friends of St Nicholas at Wade Church Craft Fayre, 20th June 10am-2pm

Occurring
for 4 hours
Venue
St Nicholas At Wade
Address
St Nicholas At Wade, The Street St Nicholas-at-Wade Birchington, CT7 0NR, United Kingdom

Free entry, lunch, teas, coffee and cake, plus lots of craft stalls!

Friends of St Nicholas at Wade Church Craft Fair, 20th June 10am-2pm

Occurring
for 4 hours
Venue
St Nicholas At Wade
Address
St Nicholas At Wade, The Street St Nicholas-at-Wade Birchington, CT7 0NR, United Kingdom

Free entry, lunch, teas, coffee and cake, plus lots of craft stalls!