Family Communion

Benefice of Chartham & Upper Hardres with Stelling

This weekend is the second Sunday of Lent, and our service of Family Communion will be led by Rev Louise Vincer.

Louise will lead the service from St Mary's Church in Chartham but, because of the situation with Covid-19, attendance is currently online only. It is simple to connect using the Zoom details below.

The words for the service will not be on your screen, but the service sheet with the hymns can be downloaded or viewed by selecting this link:

Service sheet with hymns

When it is available a short notice sheet for Sunday will be posted here: Notice sheet

A video recording of the sermon and one of the full service is usually available on this website under the "Resources" tab later on Sunday.

To connect to our service

Connecting online:

Either use this link to connect directly: Join the service
Or use the meeting ID: 896 4388 7229 & passcode: 021243 to connect with your app or phone.

If you haven't used Zoom before: simply follow this link (Download Zoom) to download the application and choose the one most suitable for your device.

Connecting by phone: use any one of these numbers (NB. your standard call charges apply)
0203 051 2874 - 0203 481 5237 - 0203 481 5240 - 0203 901 7895 - 0131 460 1196

If you have any questions about our services please email Robin at robin@stmaryschartham.org

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Welcome

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at St.Mary's (details below) for our Sunday Service starting at 10am. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits afterward. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Plan your journey:

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Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10am with a warm welcome..
Visit our This Sunday page for more information

What about my kids?

Treasure Seekers (Sunday school) takes place during each of the 10am services except the Family Service on the first Sunday

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At the end of the notices someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go out to Treasure Seekers. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes