Please note that, from the beginning of June, our regular Sunday service times have changed. The service will now start at 9:30am.
Bellringing practice for Sunday
Contact Dr Teresa Goatham 01747 823797 for more details
A short Common Worship service of Morning Prayer to start the day right
St Mary the Virgin church is open most days between 10am and 4pm for quiet prayer and reflection.
Time to stop in the middle of Wednesday morning for a simple friendly communion service
Relax with tea or coffee and cake in the Cafe.
Recycle some of those pesky things that don’t go in your kerbside bin … ink cartridges, bread bags and cheese wrappers, biscuits packaging, oral, face and body packaging, pens and pencils.
Buy from our range of pre-loved books, jigsaws, etc.
On the first Wednesday of the month, Jo’s Crafts will be at the cafe with a variety of craft items to purchase and an opportunity to commission items. On 14 October, Jo will be offering a Christmas card workshop (£2.50) and on 11 November, a felt Christmas decoration workshop (£5). The cost of the workshop includes a donation to St Mary's funds.
Join us for Seekers and Searchers, every other Wednesday at 7pm in the Vicarage School Room, Queen Street, Gillingham.
A new group which offers a gentle introduction to those new to the Christian faith, or the chance for more exploration. Everyone welcome at any stage of their faith journey!
We will be following the Bible Society's 'The Bible Course' over 8 weeks- come to as many as you like, all welcome.
7 and 21 October
4 and 18 November
2 and 16 December (Bonus session to discuss the Christmas story)
6 and 10 January
3 February
After this, you will be very welcome to join our Lent Course.
Relax with tea or coffee and cake in the Cafe.
Recycle some of those pesky things that don’t go in your kerbside bin … ink cartridges, bread bags and cheese wrappers, biscuits packaging, oral face and body packaging, pens and pencils.
Buy from our range of pre-loved books, jigsaws, etc.
Regular practice for our Sunday Parish Communion service
Contact the Organist, Mr Daniel Cummins, via the Parish Office for more details
Additional and most up to date information can be found on the Community Cinema facebook page - link on the More Info button below.
8 October - Stream: Adventurous Journeys (Beethoven / Wagner) - BSO
22 October - Sirat (15)
12 November - The Christophers (15)
26 November - Stream: Carmen (opera)
3 December - The Odyssey (15)
17 December - Stream: The Nutcracker (ballet)
14 January - Film TBC
28 January - Stream: Kissed by a Rose (Bizet / Rachmaninov / Strauss) - BSO
11 February - Film TBC
25 February - Stream: Cosi Fan Tutti (opera)
16 March - Film TBC
1 April - Stream: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (ballet)
15 April - Film TBC
29 April - Stream: Swan Lake (ballet)
13 May - Stream: The Dream of Gerontius (Elgar) - BSO
27 May - Stream: Romeo and Juliet (ballet)
10 June - Film TBC
24 June - Stream: TBC
8 July - Film TBC
22 July - Stream: TBC
Tickets £6. Reserve from 07817 379006.
Payment on the evening.
Join us for half an hour on a Friday morning for a small informal prayer group. We are currently praying for God’s guidance and support as we search for a new Rector in the Benefice.
Silent prayer and gentle Bible reading and listening. Rooted in the Christian tradition and open to people of any or no faith. All are welcome.
Bring along your items for mending and a team of fixers will be available to perform straightforward repairs while you wait. No charge, but donations towards costs are gratefully received. Or just come along and enjoy refreshments in the cafe!
Holy Communion with hymns, choir, organ or the church music group, bellringing and a sermon. All are welcome.
Prayers for healing are usually available after the service.
Refreshments follow the service in the Vicarage Schoolroom (church hall) on Queen Street.
On 11 October, we will be celebrating our Harvest Festival. The Harvest collection will be split between the Foodbank and Dorset Women’s Refuge.
The lunch will consist of ploughman's lunch (cheese or ham), apple crumble with custard or cream and a glass of cider or fruit juice. Kindly specify your preference when booking and any special dietary needs. Entertainment will be an open mic so please let the parish office have details of what you are going to perform. We require this in advance to help us plan the schedule of entertainment. This event is in aid of church funds. Tickets are £12 (children u16: £2) and are available from the parish office or Steve Butler. Come and join us as a church family to celebrate harvest!
A short service of remembrance and reflection to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week. Prayers will be offered and there will be an opportunity to light a candle in remembrance of those we have lost.
A Dementia Friendly Gillingham event followed by refreshments. All are welcome.
Once a month on a Sunday morning we have a 40 minute service to begin Sunday.
A dementia friendly event in a local care home
On the 5th Sunday of the month, the 3 churches of the Benefice come together to share Holy Communion. The service takes place at either 9:30am (when in St Mary's Gillingham) or 11am (when in St Simon & Jude, Milton on Stour or St Nicholas, Silton).
This is the only service in the benefice this Sunday morning and everyone from the three parishes is encouraged to attend to demonstrate our unity, fellowship and love for one another in Christ as a single benefice.
