Welcome to St. John's Church, Halling! We are a warm and welcoming community with a wide range of activities for all ages throughout the year. Whether you'd like to sing with our Community Choir, try Bellringing, enjoy a game of Chess, join our Mothers' Union, help nurture the wildlife in our church grounds, come along to our Parish BBQ, or share food and friendship at one of our Bring and Share lunches, there's something for everyone. We are always open to new ideas, so if you have an activity you'd like to see, we'd love to hear your suggestions. We'd love to welcome you and hope you'll come along and get involved.

All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day Service Sunday 1st November 11am

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Halling: St John's Church
Address
High Street, Halling. Rochester, Kent, ME2 1BB, United Kingdom

On All Souls’ Day, we give thanks for the lives of those we have loved and lost, remembering them with gratitude and holding them in our prayers.
Our All Souls’ Day Eucharist offers a quiet and reflective opportunity to remember those who have died and to find comfort and hope in God’s enduring love.
During the service, the names of loved ones who have died will be read aloud, as we commend them to God’s eternal care and pray for all who mourn.
If you would like a loved one’s name to be included in the prayers, please send their name to a churchwarden so they can be added to the remembrance list in church. All are welcome to join us for this special service, whether your loss is recent or from many years ago.
All are warmly welcome.

Bell Ringing for Beginners Mondays 7-8pm Halling Church

Occurring
Every Monday at for 1 hour
Venue
Halling: St John's Church
Address
High Street, Halling. Rochester, Kent, ME2 1BB, United Kingdom

Receive one hour of free expert tuition with an experienced bellringing teacher and start learning this fascinating traditional skill. No previous experience is needed.
Everyone is welcome. All ages are encouraged to join!
Whether you're looking for a new hobby, want to meet new people, or are interested in preserving a historic tradition, we'd love to see you.
First, Second and Third Mondays of each month.

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Community Choir Tuesdays 6.30pm

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Halling: St John's Church
Address
High Street, Halling. Rochester, Kent, ME2 1BB, United Kingdom

🎶 Join Our Community Choir! 🎶
Our friendly Community Choir meets every Tuesday evening at St. John’s. Come along to connect with familiar faces, share smiles, and enjoy fun, uplifting music each week!
We’ll be practicing some of our favourite songs and tunes with lots of enthusiasm and a love of singing.
When: Tuesday evenings
Where: St. John’s Church
Why: To sing, smile, and make music together!
Come join the joy of singing — we can’t wait to see you there! 🎵

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Halling Chess Youth Club 6-16 year olds

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Halling: St John's Church
Address
High Street, Halling. Rochester, Kent, ME2 1BB, United Kingdom

Chess Club is located in the beautiful Halling Church! Open to children and young people aged 6–16, our friendly Chess Club meets every Thursday during term time. Admission is completely free, thanks to the generous support of the Parish Council and Halling Church. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced player, everyone is welcome!

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Every Saturday 10am-12pm Lego Drop-in. All welcome. Fun for All Ages!

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 2 hours
Venue
Halling: St John's Church
Address
High Street, Halling. Rochester, Kent, ME2 1BB, United Kingdom

Everyone is warmly invited to come along to the Saturday morning Lego Drop-in Session - fun for all ages!
While you're here, take a moment to enjoy the stunning 13th century wall paintings that make our church so special. All are welcome - come and build, reflect, and share together.

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🌺 HALLING REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 🌺 ❤️ Sunday 8th Nov. 10:45am

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Halling: St John's Church
Address
High Street, Halling. Rochester, Kent, ME2 1BB, United Kingdom

Join Halling Community as we come together to remember and pay our respects to the fallen, honour our veterans, and reflect on the sacrifices made for our freedom.

🕊️ At 11:00am, we will observe the two-minute silence.

Everyone is welcome – all ages encouraged to attend with our Brownies, Cubs, Scouts, Guides and Rangers, followed by the laying of poppy wreaths at the Memorial Plaque inside the church.

🌺 12:00pm: After the church service, we will parade down to the War Memorial opposite Halling Station to pay our respects together.

❤️ Poppies will be available in church in support of our veterans.

We will remember them. 🌺

#RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget #HallingCommunity #WeWillRememberThem

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11am Holy Communion Service

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Halling: St John's Church
Address
High Street, Halling. Rochester, Kent, ME2 1BB, United Kingdom

All are welcome to come to our Weekly 11am Eucharist service at St. John's Church. Light refreshments are available after the service.

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MU Cuxton and Halling Branch - Prison Christmas Gift Project 18th November at 10.30am

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Cuxton Church Hall
Address
Cuxton Church Hall, A228, 6 Rochester Road, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1AD, United Kingdom

Prison Project- Come and help us fill 900 Christmas Gift Bags for prisoners as part of the PACT (Prison Advice and Care Trust) project which our Mothers’ Union branch support. We meet every 3rd Wednesday of each month in Cuxton Church Hall to support community projects and strengthen family life locally and beyond.
Our meetings feature guest speakers, visits, and hands-on activities that foster friendship and faith. We maintain strong international ties, especially with members in Trinidad and Tobago.
Our partnership with PACT (Prison Advice and Care Trust) supports prisoners and their families. Research shows that prisoners who maintain regular contact with their families and loved ones are 39% less likely to reoffend after release.
With refreshments, fellowship, and a warm welcome for all, our gatherings are both inspiring and enjoyable.

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Bring and Share Lunch 'Church Army' Guest Speaker Sunday 22nd Nov 12pm

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
Cuxton Church Hall
Address
Cuxton Church Hall, A228 Rochester Road,, ME2 1AD, United Kingdom

Come and Join Us! 🥗

Join us for a Bring and Share Lunch with friendly chat, delicious food, laughter and a warm welcome!

Bring a dish to share and enjoy good company as we raise funds for Church Army, celebrating our 17-year partnership. We’ll also hear from a special Church Army guest speaker about their inspiring work.

Everyone is welcome — we’d love to see you there!

Bell Ringing Practice at St. John’s 7pm-9pm last Wednesday of each month

Occurring
Monthly. Every Last Wednesday at for 2 hours
Venue
Halling: St John's Church
Address
High Street, Halling. Rochester, Kent, ME2 1BB, United Kingdom

Join us for our bell ringing practice session at 7:00–9:00 pm on the last Wednesday of every month at Halling. The other Wednesday practices are at Cuxton Church. Everyone is warmly invited! Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced ringer, come along and meet our friendly team. Bellringing is a fun, social activity that’s great for both physical and mental wellbeing. It’s a hobby for all ages, and we’d love to introduce you to the ropes! Why not give bellringing a go? Come along, learn a new skill, and enjoy a welcoming community at Halling and Cuxton Church. Light refreshments available.

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The Salvation Army Christmas Gift Service- Sunday 29th November 11am

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Halling: St John's Church
Address
High Street, Halling. Rochester, Kent, ME2 1BB, United Kingdom

Everyone is warmly invited to support our Salvation Army Christmas Gift Service and help spread joy and hope this Christmas.

Every year, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, The Salvation Army shares over 68,000 Christmas gifts across the UK and Ireland, bringing smiles to children and families facing difficult times.

You can make a difference by donating new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children who might otherwise go without a present this Christmas. Gifts will be lovingly wrapped and distributed to families in need.

Together, we can share the joy, love and hope of Christmas with those who need it most. Thank you for your kindness and support!