Pledged to play our part - going for bronze!

Our church recognises and teaches that creation care and action to address the climate and nature crises are integral to Christian faith, life and worship

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What we are doing at St. Mary's

A lot already! ......We are totally committed to and are passionate about playing our part in caring for God's creation.
We are working towards a Bronze award, currently section 1, and need your help in telling us what you are doing involving the church and community that is Eco friendly, or have any ideas that we might be able to put in place.
There is a section we need to fill on community so please speak with friends and neighbours and feed back to us at ecochurch@stmaryschartham.org !
We have set up this Eco Church website page and have a Creation Board and would love to hear your Eco news for you to update us.

Please "Watch this space" for updates.......

How Can You Help?

St Mary’s is your church, get involved and help us to achieve a bronze award.
If you have any particular interest, in one of the 5 areas above then we would love to hear from you.
Please email us on: ecochurch@stmaryschartham.org

Useful Links

We are part of a bigger community. Check out the Diocese of Canterbury Eco Church website
Eco Church - baby Step to Bronze
Eco Church Prayer Forum

Tell us what you are doing...

Emailing us a short paragraph and a picture to ecochurch@stmaryschartham.org

Jenny Oliver > Wye Community Farm (it's in Chartham!) enables teens and young adults gain valuable farming skills. The recent SpaceHive crowdfunding drive is to enable the 8s to 12s have the chance to join the older group.

Apart from more usual farming activity, there is a chance to learn heritage skills like preparing the wool from their sheep and even dyeing the fleece from plant based colours, as seen here.If you would like to know more about the Farm, how you might play a part in their work, or where and when to meet them, contact info@wyecommunityfarm.org.uk There is also plenty to see on their Facebook page. Please see www.facebook.com/WyeCF

Chartham Parish Magazine & Village News

We have been using The Sustainable Printworks to produce our monthly magazine. "At The Sustainable Printworks, we're not just another printing company – we're on a mission. Our commitment goes beyond providing top-notch printing services; it's about making a positive impact on the environment and contributing to a sustainable future. Recently, we were honoured to be recognized by SME News as the 'Most Sustainable Online Print Company 2023 – South East,' a testament to our dedication to environmental responsibility."

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Sarah Challender, 10/02/2025

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:

Open Google Maps

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

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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.

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