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.
The new Team Vicar, Rev’d Philippa Sargent, will be licensed by Archdeacon Penny Sayer at St Mary’s church. All are welcome to attend.
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 2 September, Jo’s Crafts will be at the cafe with a variety of craft items to purchase.
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
17 September - The Devil Wears Prada 2 (12A)
8 October - Stream: Adventurous Journeys (Beethoven / Wagner) - BSO
22 October - Sirat (15)
12 November - Film TBC
26 November - Stream: Carmen (opera)
3 December - Film TBC
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.
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.
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
• A walkabout and churchyard exploration, if the weather allows!
• 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.
A Dementia Friendly Gillingham event followed by refreshments. All are welcome.
A dementia friendly event in a local care home
Once a month on a Sunday morning we have a 40 minute service to begin Sunday.
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!
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!
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.
