Holy Communion Service

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

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.

The 10.30am normal service pattern sometimes changes at Christmas, Easter and other major festivals.

Place of Welcome

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

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.

Pets in the Precinct

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

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.

The Prayer Course

Occurring
Sunday 15 September 2024, Sunday 22 September 2024, Sunday 29 September 2024, Sunday 06 October 2024, Sunday 13 October 2024, Sunday 20 October 2024, Sunday 27 October 2024, Sunday 03 November 2024 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

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!

8-week course

The Bereavement Journey Course

Occurring
Every Monday at for 2 hours
Venue
Hempstead: All Saints'
Address
169 Hempstead Road Gillingham, ME7 3QG, United Kingdom

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.

Morning Prayer on a Tuesday

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

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

Parish Service & Bring and Share Lunch

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

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.

All Age Worship

Occurring
In September, October, November, December. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

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 Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom
St Peter’s at Bredhurst
Address
Hurstwood Road Bredhurst Gillingham, ME7 3JZ, United Kingdom
Hempstead: All Saints'
Address
169 Hempstead Road Gillingham, ME7 3QG, United Kingdom
Parkwood: St Paul
Address
Long Catlis Road, Parkwood Parkwood Gillingham, ME8 9SR, United Kingdom

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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Family Fun

Occurring
Sunday 01 September 2024, Sunday 15 September 2024, Sunday 06 October 2024, Sunday 03 November 2024, Sunday 17 November 2024, Sunday 01 December 2024, Sunday 15 December 2024 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Parkwood: St Paul
Address
Long Catlis Road, Parkwood Parkwood Gillingham, ME8 9SR, United Kingdom

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

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Carers' Coffee Morning

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Wednesday at for 2 hours
Venue
Rainham Library
Address
1 Birling Avenue Rainham Gillingham, ME8 7LR

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

Knit and Natter

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Monday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

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.