WE NEED YOUR HELP TO BUILD CHRISTMAS!This Christmas, something extraordinary is coming to St Margaret’s Church, Rainham…THE GREATEST STORY EVER BUILTWe’re transforming our 800-year-old church with 14 incredible Stations of the Nativity, telling the Christmas story through LEGO, artwork, lighting, sound and movement.And this is BIG.The LEGO alone will cost around £10,000.So we’re asking our community to help us build it.Whatever you can give £1, £5, £10, £25 or more, every donation puts more bricks in our hands and takes us closer to creating something truly special for families across our community this Christmas.You don't need to buy thousands of bricks.Just help us buy the next one.Christmas - The Greatest Story Ever Built - JustGiving
MAKING MIRACLES CHARITYFree event£5 each (your donation helps continue our free specialist counselling and support services). Visit Our Umbrella Display9th - 15th October 2026 When you arrive, you will be warmly welcomed by Team MM, who will be there to support you. There will be calming music playing, and you will have the opportunity to write a special message or name on one of our handwritten hearts or light a candle in memory. Your handwritten heart can either be taken home with you or placed on the umbrellas around the lower level of the church. You can then take a moment to sit, reflect and simply spend some quiet time remembering in a beautiful setting. We will also have mini umbrellas, BLAW pin badges, candles and other memorial items available to purchase. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this special space with you.Friday 9th October: 12pm – 4pmSaturday 10th October: 10am – 2pmSunday 11th October: 5pm – 8pm(Special Service)Monday 12th October: 12pm – 2pmTuesday 13th October: 12pm – 2pmWednesday 14th October: 2pm – 4pmThursday 15th October: 12pm – 2pm
Our All Age Worship Service on the 4th October will be our <b>Harvest Festival Celebration. </b> Any donations of food or other suitable items will be given to our<b> Just Say Hello Project,</b> which supports people living in our local community. The following items are particularly needed at the moment: Long life milk, Baked beans, Spaghetti tins, Teabags tins or boxes, (100) Small coffees, Cereal, Pasta packets, Pasta sauce, Tomato tins, Sugar bags, Juice bottles, Biscuits, Toothpaste, Shower gel, Shampoo. With thanks for your generosity. Gifts of cash for the project are also very welcome
Come and discover more about Rainham's fascinating past, with knowledgeable hosts on hand.A rare opportunity to see our remarkable collection of Medieval and Tudor ledger stones and brasses dating from 1409, normally hidden beneath the chancel floor.You can try your hand at replica brass rubbing!
