Notices for Sundays of 26^th October & 6^th November

Upcoming dates for your diary (details below)
Light Party for All Hallows Eve Fri 31^st Oct: 5.00-6.30pm
Service for Remembering (on All Souls Day) Sun 2^nd Nov at 3.00pm
Remembrance Sunday Sun 9^th November
Deanery Confirmation Service (in St Mary’s, Chilham ) Wed 12^th November 7pm
Coffee & Cake concert Sat 15^th Nov
Christmas Fayre Sat 29^th Nov

A warm welcome to Rev Nina Coulthard who is leading our Communion service today (26^th Oct) as Rev Andrew is recovering from a cataract operation.

Light Party - to celebrate All Hallows Eve
We are having a Light Party for primary school age children accompanied by their parents. Dress code: “Costumes, but nothing scary – think superheroes and princesses!” St Mary’s church, Friday 31^st October from 5.00 – 6.30pm. No charge.

Wildflower area in the churchyard – a big “Thank you” to everybody who helped with the preparation and sowing of our wildflower area in the churchyard. It is lovely to see that so many of the seeds are already sprouting.

Walk Church
This month’s walk church will be on the afternoon of 26^th Oct and will start in Chilham – more details on the Walk Church website via this QR:

Service for Remembering
You are invited to join us on November 2^nd (All Souls Day) at 3.00pm in St Mary’s for this service at which we remember those family and friends who have died, and light candles in their memory. This service is open to everybody so please pass this on.
If you would like the name of a loved one to be read out at the service, please put the name on the list at the back of church.

Remembrance Sunday
Our annual service will be at 10am on 9^th November, immediately followed by a short service at the war memorial.

Deanery Confirmation Service 12^th November 7pm
As part of her visit to our deanery from 11^th to 16^th November, Bishop Rose is going to be leading a Confirmation Service at St Mary’s Chilham - Wed 12^th November at 7pm.
Although there are no candidates from Chartham we are all invited to attend to support this special service.

St Mary’s Christmas Fayre
Our annual Christmas Fayre will take place on Sat 29^th November from 10am-2pm for which we need donations and volunteers to help on the day.
If you have good quality books, pre-loved toys and plants that can be offered for sale they would be much appreciated. These can be left in church on any Sunday throughout November.
For the tombola we would be grateful for donations of filled bottles (ketchup, wine, jam, perfume etc). Please talk to Steve Dungay about this.
We will also provide refreshments and would welcome donations of homemade soup and cakes. Please talk to Cathy Arnold about this.

Collects and readings

26^th October: Communion Service
Blessed Lord,
who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:
help us so to hear them,
to read, mark, learn
and inwardly digest them
that, through patience,
and the comfort of your holy word,
we may embrace and for ever hold fast
the hope of everlasting life,
which you have given us in
our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Isaiah 45:22-end, Luke 4:16 -24

2^nd November: Family Praise Service
Almighty and eternal God,
you have kindled the flame of love
in the hearts of the saints:
grant to us the same faith
and power of love,
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,
we may be sustained by
their example and fellowship;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Matthew 5:1-12

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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.

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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..
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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.

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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

Notices for Sundays of 26th October & 6th November