On the third Sunday each month, at St Matthew's, the main 10.30 service will be Holy Communion. There will be alternative activities for children to join in if they want to.

Paws, claws, feathers and fins!
Bring your furry, feathered or finned friends along to our Pet Service, taking place in our Precinct. All pets welcome, large or small....but please ensure that they are under control at all times, and are safe around other pets.

Join us for this eight-week journey through the Lord's Prayer as we ask very simply "Lord, teach us to pray." Each session contains teaching by video featuring Pete Grieg founder of 24/7 Prayer and author of 'How to Pray' - a simple guide for normal people.

This course is for anyone who wants to learn more about prayer, for those just starting out, and for those that want to grow and deepen their prayer life.

All Welcome!

As a Parish, we are running The Bereavement Journey Course, starting on Monday 9th September at All Saints' Church. We very much hope that the course will be of help, as many come to terms with the loss of a loved one. It will be led by ministers qualified to support you.
It would be helpful if you could let us know if the course would be of interest to you by contacting the parish office on 01634 231736 or email [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

A short service of Common Worship morning prayer, without singing.

Every Thursday - 10am to midday. A Community Drop in space, for a friendly face and a chat, a (free) tea or coffee, sometimes with board games, quizzes or newspapers. Everyone welcome.

Our September Parish Service will be an opportunity to say Thank you and Farewell to the Davie family, as William finishes his curacy in South Gillingham. This will be followed by a Bring and Share lunch - please join us if you can.

For everyone, whatever their age. Our other 10.30 services usually have optional activities for children during part of the main service, but on the first Sunday of the month we all worship together.

Harvest will be celebrated in the parish on Sunday 6th October with services in all four churches. We would love for you to join us!

You may wish to bring donations of non-perishable food which will be distributed by Medway Foodbank, to local people in need of a little extra support.

Please see website link below to check which food items are currently in short supply, or click attachment for a special 'Harvest 2024 shopping list'

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Join us for an informal family service with crafts, games, Bible stories and refreshments.

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Come for a coffee and a chat and a chance to meet other carers.
If you are an unpaid carer, feel free to pop into Rainham Library. For more information, or if you need assistance in order to attend please contact Maureen Cannon on 01634 235723

A friendly community social group, which welcomes beginners to competent knitters - and those who just want to come for tea and cake and a chat.