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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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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🎶 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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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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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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The Mothers’ Union branch meets monthly on 3rd Wednesday morning 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 like crafts and calligraphy that foster friendship and faith. We maintain strong international ties, especially with members in Trinidad and Tobago.
We also partner with PACT (Prison Advice and Care Trust) to support prisoners’ families.
With refreshments, fellowship, and a warm welcome for all, our gatherings are both inspiring and enjoyable.

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Join us for a Teddy Bears’ Picnic! 🧸☀️
Bring your favourite teddy and a picnic, and enjoy a lovely sunny afternoon outdoors with family and friends. Everyone is welcome!

Occurring
23 Aug 2026, noon for 3 hours
Venue
Cuxton: St Michael & All Angels
Address
Rochester Road Cuxton Rochester, ME2 1AF, United Kingdom
You're Invited!
Come along to our Bring and Share Lunch at the Church Hall!
Enjoy good food, great company, and a chance to catch up with friends old and new. If you're able, please bring a favourite dish to share—but don't worry if you can't there will be plenty for everyone.
This is a social event to help raise money for our church funds, so your support will be greatly appreciated.
Everyone is warmly welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Chess Club is taking a break for the summer, but we'll be back on Thursday 10th September at 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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Join us for Ride & Stride Day at St. John's Church, Halling, which will be open from 10.00am to 6.00pm to welcome participants and visitors. Ride & Stride is a fantastic annual event that raises money to support Kent's churches and chapels. Whether you choose to cycle, walk, run, or simply volunteer as a church welcomer, every sponsored mile helps. Half of the money you raise goes to the church of your choice, with the other half supporting the Friends of Kent Churches, whose grants help preserve these treasured buildings. In 2025, Ride & Stride raised a record £152,674, bringing the total raised since 1985 to an incredible £4.38 million. Why not make a day of it by exploring some of Kent's beautiful churches, enjoying refreshments along the way, and helping to make the 2026 event another great success!

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A chance to take a look inside Halling's Grade 1 listed church of St. John's. A church long associated with the nearby Bishop's Palace at Halling riverside, it dates back to Norman times. Its Victorian restoration uncovered a medieval "Passion Cycle" wall painting over the chancel arch, one of the finest examples in Kent and which has recently undergone extensive restoration. There is also an unusual Flemish brass behind the pulpit, originally commissioned by famous 16th century antiquarian William Lambarde in memory of his wife. St. John's also possesses four colourful stained glass windows, installed by the firm of Charles Kemp.
St. John's is used throughout the week by local community groups but this open day gives an opportunity for people to appreciate the church interior in their own time, with church wardens and members of the local Halling Historical Society on hand to answer any questions.

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Join us at Cuxton & Halling Parish Church Hall BBQ as we celebrate Harvest with good food, great company, and thanksgiving for God's blessings.
Everyone is welcome! Bring your family, friends, and a hearty appetite! Come and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, delicious BBQ, and celebration as we give thanks together.
We look forward to seeing you there!

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