Notices for Sundays of 22^nd & 29^th June

Upcoming dates for your diary (details below)
St Mary’s Church Celebration 10am Sunday 20th July
Walk Church in Chartham 2pm Sunday 27^th July

PCC Meeting Thursday 26^th June, 7pm
Please pray for our PCC members as they meet this Thursday evening.

Communion Service Sunday 29^th June, 10am
Rev Nina Coulthard will be leading the service and preaching here next Sunday. We look forward to welcoming Nina again to Chartham.

Reader Training placement 1^st July to 12 August
David Arnott will be 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.

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 our welcome to attend, please contact Rev Andrew if you would like a lift

Confirmation Service in Canterbury Cathedral 16th July, 7.30pm.
Three members of our church are preparing to be confirmed by Bishop Rose. Please book the date in your diary and come and support our candidates at this beautiful service.

St Mary’s Church Celebration, Sunday 20th 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. We are planning to follow this with a picnic lunch in the churchyard - more details to follow soon.

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, please book this in your diary and look out for more information soon. This Sunday 22^nd June Walk Church is at St Mary Brook. 1.45pm for a 2pm start. You can find out more via this QR code.

Collects and readings

22^nd June: Holy Communion
O God,
the strength of all those
who put their trust in you,
mercifully accept our prayers and because,
through the weakness of our mortal nature,
we can do no good thing without you,
grant us the help of your grace, that,
in the keeping of your commandments,
we may please you both in will and deed;
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.
Galatians 3: 23-29 & Luke 8: 26-39

29^th June: Holy Communion Service
Lord, you have taught us
that all our doings without love
are nothing worth:
send your Holy Spirit
and pour into our hearts
that most excellent gift of love,
the true bond of peace and of all virtues,
without which whoever lives
is counted dead before you.
Grant this
for your only Son Jesus Christ’s sake,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Galatians 5:1, 13-25. Luke 9: 51-62

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.

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

Notices for Sundays of 22nd & 29th June