Once a month on a Sunday morning we have a 40 minute service to begin Sunday.

Holy Communion with hymns, choir, organ or the church music group, bellringing and a sermon. All are welcome.
On the third Sunday of the month, laying on of hands, anointing for healing and prayer ministry are available in the Good Shepherd Chapel following the service.
Refreshments follow the service in the Vicarage Schoolroom (church hall) on Queen Street.

On 8 November, this will be a said service.

St Mary the Virgin church is open most days between 10am and 4pm for quiet prayer and reflection.

A said service to remember those who have died. If you would like a particular name to be included in the service, please write it clearly on one of the forms in church (by the pigeon holes and by the prayer tree).

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

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 11 November, Jo will be offering 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.

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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.

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A dementia friendly event in a local care home

Regular practice for our Sunday Parish Communion service
Contact the Organist, Mr Daniel Cummins, via the Parish Office for more details

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.

A service of remembrance, beginning at the War Memorial and then moving to the church.

Additional and most up to date information can be found on the Community Cinema facebook page - link on the More Info button below.

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.

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!

A Dementia Friendly Gillingham event followed by refreshments. All are welcome.

Come and see the work of this year’s stitching workshops, along with some additional items. Hand crafted products by Jo will also be available for sale.
Coffee and biscuits available - donations to St Mary’s funds.

The 3 churches of the Benefice will come together to mark the beginning of Advent and of the Church's year with an Advent Carol Service of readings and hymns. All are welcome.

Join us to celebrate St Nicholas’ Day with coffee, cakes and biscuits!

It's great. It's Messy. It's Church. It’s wild! For families of all ages, with craft activities, worship and tea.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• Interactive Bible Stories
• Exciting Games & Activities
• Creative Crafts
• Music & Singing
• Friendship & Fun
• Food and refreshments
Please bring along a bag, if you can, to take your crafts and makes home with you!
More details on the attached poster.

In December, Messy Church will join up with our annual Christingle service.

Is the busyness or emotional overload of Christmas a bit much? Would you like a chance to mark Christmas in a gentler way? If so, this service may be for you!

Join us and the Town Council to celebrate the coming of Christmas with a traditional service of readings and carols.

A family-centred service to build and bless the Christmas Crib.

Greet Christmas day in the traditional way with Midnight Mass - the first Communion service of the festival.

A family-friendly service of Holy Communion to celebrate Christmas Day.

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.