St Mary the Virgin church is open most days between 10am and 4pm for quiet prayer and reflection.
Bellringing practice for Sunday
Contact Dr Teresa Goatham 01747 823797 for more details
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.
There will also be an opportunity to purchase a variety of handmade craft items by J K Hall including cards, notelets and bags. Commissions also taken. A donation from each item sold will go towards St Mary’s Church Funds.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 10am service at St Mary’s.
Refreshments follow the service in the Vicarage Schoolroom (church hall) on Queen Street.
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Tickets £6. Reserve from 07817 379006. Payment on the evening.
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!
On Sunday 30 March, Mothering Sunday, our Benefice service will take place at St Simon & St Jude, Milton on Stour at 10:30am.
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 10am (when in St Mary's Gillingham) or 10:30am (when in St Simon & Jude, Milton on Stour or St Nicholas, Silton).
Once a month on a Sunday morning we have a 40 minute service to begin Sunday.