Church notices for the weeks of
3^rd & 10^th November 2024

Upcoming dates from the diary (details below)
Come & sing for Christmas                                                          6.30 & 7pm Tuesday evenings
Remembrance Sunday                                                                     10am Sunday November 10^th
Coffee & cake concert: Chris Amos & Rick Benbow                      Saturday 16^th November
Christmas market                                                                                       Saturday 23^rd November
Christingle service Sunday 1^st December
Burns Night Supper Saturday 25^th January 2025

Come and sing for Christmas at St. Mary’s, Chartham. All Welcome - fun and friendly sessions restart on Tuesday 5th November at 6:30pm for families with youngsters and from 7pm for adults. We will be working towards our festive Christmas Carol Service on 22nd December.
For more information contact Emily Renshaw-Kidd: emily@renshawkidd.com

Remembrance Sunday. Our service of remembrance is at 10am on Sunday 10th November followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the war memorial after the service.

Advent Week of Accompanied Prayer November 24 - 30. Draw closer to God this Advent with a guide to support you on Zoom. Find out more: 01227 860837 or janet.mcdonald@btintrnet.com

Christmas Market
Our market is on Saturday November 23 (10am - 4pm). There will be drinks & snacks available, as well as all the usual variety of items for sale with local traders offering a variety of wares.
If you can provide cakes, plants, toys etc that would be very much appreciated. Please speak to Bronny Slowe or Laura Gilbert for more information, and please sign up on the list at the back of church to offer any help that you can.

Christingle Service 1st December 10am - All welcome, invite your friends and neighbours to join us for this festive way of beginning the Christmas season. Please contact Laura if you can help with the preparation of the Christingles.

Coffee & Cake Concert: Local musicians Chris Amos & Rick Benbow will entertain us in a variety of musical styles. Just £5 in support of church funds. Sat 16^th November (10.15 for 11am)

Burns Night Supper
Make a note in your diary for our Burns Night supper on Saturday, 25^th January 2025 at Chartham Village Hall starting at 7pm. Tickets will cost £25.00 to include dinner, entertainment and lots of music and dancing.
Tickets will be available from Jane Arnott - either email Jane for tickets or speak to her at church on Sundays. Email jmgarnott1959@gmail.com

Regular weekday service of Morning Prayer in St Mary’s Church.
Please join us in church on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 9am for a quiet, reflective service of bible readings and prayers – 30 minutes of calm at the start of the day. Everybody welcome. Rev Andrew.

Collects and readings for upcoming Sundays

3^rd November, Family Praise
All Saints Day
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.
Revelation 21: 1-6a & John 11:32-44

10^th November, Holy Communion
Remembrance Sunday
Almighty Father,
whose will is to restore all things
in your beloved Son, the King of all:
govern the hearts and minds
of those in authority,
and bring the families of the nations,
divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin,
to be subject to his just and gentle rule;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Jonah 3. 1-5, 10 & Mark 1. 14-20

St Mary’s Chartham has a Facebook page which we use to reach out to the community, and to advertise our services and events. We would like to grow this so that more people know what’s going on at St Mary’s. You can help by “liking” our church page and “sharing” it with your friends and neighbours.

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.

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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.

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

Children

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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Telephone:

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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

Church notices for the weeks of 3rd & 10th November 2024