Maundy Thursday Hot Cross Buns and Chocolate Family Event

Occuring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Parkwood: St Paul
Address
Long Catlis Road, Parkwood Parkwood Gillingham, ME8 9SR, United Kingdom

Come and join us for our hot cross buns and chocolate on Maundy Thursday.
For children and their families.
For more information, email [email protected]

Tenebrae Supper and Holy Communion

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

A simple meal (home made soup, rolls and cheese) in St Matthew's Community Centre, by candle light, where we read together the events of the last week in Jesus' life. After each reading a candle is extinguished, then we move together into the the Church, gather around the Communion table, and remember Jesus in bread and wine. At the ned of the evening, we leave in silence.
Foot washing is available before the service, and booking for the meal is essential so we cater for the right numbers.

Good Friday - Three Hours at the cross.

Occuring
for 3 hours
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

On Good Friday, the parish will be holding the usual '3 Hours at the Cross'
service at St. Matthew's. As has often been the case before we are including a
drama to be enacted in six parts (one each half hour of the service) telling the
story of our Lord's crucifixion., along with Readings, hymns/songs and times of reflection.
Come for the whole three hours, but if you can't do that, dip in and out - on the hour and half hour.

Easter Family Fun- Good Friday

Occuring
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 exploring the easter story with crafts, games, and refreshments.

Family Fun

Occuring
Sunday 18 February 2024, Sunday 03 March 2024, Sunday 17 March 2024, Friday 29 March 2024, Sunday 21 April 2024, Sunday 05 May 2024, Sunday 19 May 2024, Sunday 02 June 2024, Sunday 16 June 2024, Sunday 07 July 2024, Sunday 01 September 2024, Sunday 15 September 2024, Sunday 29 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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Film and Pizza Night

Occuring
for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Parkwood: St Paul
Address
Long Catlis Road, Parkwood Parkwood Gillingham, ME8 9SR, United Kingdom

Join us to create your own pizza to eat while watching a 2023 released film featuring a young man's journey as a chocolate maker.
This event is for children in school years 6,7 and 8.
For more information, email [email protected]

Easter Sunrise Service

Occuring
for 1 hour
Venue
Wigmore Park
Address
Bredhurst Road, Wigmore, ME8 0SY, United Kingdom

"Early on the first day of the week..." begins John's gospel's account of the resurrection - and for those who are able to be there, this year we will begin Easter Day with a sunrise service at 6.30am in Wigmore Park, followed by a simple breakfast together at St Matthew's.

Inside Out Church

Occuring
Monthly. Every First Friday at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Parkwood: St Paul
Address
Long Catlis Road, Parkwood Parkwood Gillingham, ME8 9SR, United Kingdom

All are welcome to Inside Out Church. Join us for homemade cakes, tea and coffee. Cut down your use of plastic by refilling your plastic bottles with cleaning and washing products and buying sustainable goods (courtesy of Zero Waste on Wheels). Inside in the winter, outside on the grass from spring to autumn.

First Friday of every month

Morning Prayer

Occuring
Monthly. Every First, Second, Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Parkwood: St Paul
Address
Long Catlis Road, Parkwood Parkwood Gillingham, ME8 9SR, United Kingdom

Informal Common Worship
Family friendly, children welcome

Carers' Coffee Morning

Occuring
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 orde to attend please contact Maureen Cannon on 01634 235723

Family Holy Communion

Occuring
Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Parkwood: St Paul
Address
Long Catlis Road, Parkwood Parkwood Gillingham, ME8 9SR, United Kingdom

All welcome

The Monday Hub

Occuring
Monday 09 October 2023, Monday 23 October 2023, Monday 06 November 2023, Monday 20 November 2023, Monday 04 December 2023, Monday 11 December 2023 at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Parkwood: St Paul
Address
Long Catlis Road, Parkwood Parkwood Gillingham, ME8 9SR, United Kingdom

The Hub provides outreach to the community.
Come to make friends, enjoy refreshments, games, jigsaws and quizzes. Takes place every other week. Refreshments provided. Dates can be found in file attachment.

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Every other week

The Alternate Hub

Occuring
Monday 16 October 2023, Monday 30 October 2023, Monday 13 November 2023, Monday 27 November 2023, Monday 04 December 2023 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Parkwood: St Paul
Address
Long Catlis Road, Parkwood Parkwood Gillingham, ME8 9SR, United Kingdom

The Alternate Hub is an ecumenical group which offers sacred, special space to stimulate our reflection, discussion and prayers. Provides opportunities to share God's love through Bible readings, singing, music, prayer and conversation. Occasional guest speakers. Refreshments from 10am, starts at 10:30.
Takes place every other week-alternated with the Monday Hub.

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Every other week