Notices for Sundays of 6^th & 13^th July

Upcoming dates for your diary (details below)
Deanery Roadshow at Lower Hardres Village Hall   7pm Tuesday 8^th July
Church Explorer Trail at FTT                                                                            3pm Sunday 13^th July
Confirmation Service 7.30pm Weds 16^th July
St Mary’s Church Celebration                                                                           10am Sunday 20^th July
Walk Church in Chartham   2pm Sunday 27^th July

Deanery Roadshow 8^th July at Lower Hardres Village Hall 6.45pm for 7pm start
A chance to find out more about the work happening across our diocese. The theme of this year’s roadshow is ‘The Next Steps to Growth’ and there will be workshops on

Generous Giving and Parish Support
Leading your Church into Growth
Children, Young People and Education: Welcoming the Quiet Revival

All are welcome to attend, please contact Rev Andrew if you would like a lift.

Church Explorer Trail at Family Time Together Sunday 13th July 3pm.
Follow the Explorer Trail inside and outside the church, find the answers to the questions and win a (small) prize. Followed by a song, a prayer, crafts (build a model church) and cake. For primary school age children and their carer(s) - new families are welcome.

Confirmation Service in Canterbury Cathedral - Wednesday 16^th July, 7.30pm.
Three members of our church, Lily, Erin and David are preparing to be confirmed by Bishop Rose. Please come and support our candidates at this beautiful service. Pedestrian entry to the Cathedral Precincts will be via Christ Church Gate only. There is no limit on the number of supporters wishing to attend the service, however the Cathedral is unable to reserve seating. Doors for general admission to the Cathedral will open at approximately 7pm.

St Mary’s Church Celebration, Sunday 20^th July, 10am
Including the installation of Rev Andrew as Vicar of Chartham, by the Venerable Dr Will Adam, Archdeacon of Canterbury, who will also preach at this service.
Followed by a ‘Bring and Share’ picnic and games for the children in the churchyard.

First Aid Training
The PCC has arranged some First Aid training for members of the congregation. It will be on Saturday 27th September and run for most of the day. People who take part will get a credited certificate in ‘Emergency First Aid at Work.’
We have some spaces available and would like a few more people to train. If you are available and willing, please speak to Vicky (vetravis@yahoo.co.uk) or let one of the church wardens know.

Eco church: churchyard proposal

Please look at the church’s Eco-church noticeboard to see the proposed new mowing scheme for the churchyard.
Please send any comments to ecochurch@stmaryschartham.org.

Walk Church comes to Chartham Sunday 27^th July, 2pm
Walk Church takes people outdoors to worship God in the context of a walk in the countryside. We will be hosting Walk Church on 27^th July meeting at 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Details on the route etc will be made available soon.

Appeal to help a refugee family in Canterbury.
David Chadwick is assisting a refugee family from Benin who have recently moved into an empty unfurnished house in Canterbury. They especially need curtains, a hob (gas or electric) for cooking on and/or an oven, a freezer and a lawnmower. Please contact David if you can help.

Reader Training placement 1^st July to 12 August
David Arnott is away on a placement in the King’s Wood Benefice in July and early August. For any enquiries during this time about the Church rota, please contact Rev Andrew.

Collects and readings

6^th July: Family Praise
Almighty God,
you have broken the tyranny of sin
and have sent the Spirit of your Son
into our hearts whereby we call you Father:
give us grace to dedicate our freedom
to your service,
that we, and all creation,
may be brought to the glorious liberty
of the children of God;
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.
Luke 10: 1-11

13^th July: Holy Communion Service
O God,
the protector of all who trust in you,
without whom nothing is strong,
nothing is holy:
increase and multiply upon us your mercy;
that with you as our ruler and guide
we may so pass through things temporal
that we lose not our hold on things eternal;
grant this, heavenly Father,
for our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Colossians 1: 1-14. Luke 10: 25-37

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.
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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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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

Notices for Sundays of 6th & 13th July