Dawn will be stepping down from this post at the next Annual General Meeting of Parishioners. This is a very important role in our church life and we’d love to hear from anyone interested. It also requires completing a DBS check and Safeguarding Training. See below for more information or contact Dawn. Job description Person […]
Situation vacant: Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) Read More »
Helen will be stepping down as Church Warden at the next Annual General Meeting of Parishioners. This is an opportunity to serve your church and community, particularly as we head into a period of change. The position does require completing a DBS check and Safeguarding Training. See below for more information, or contact Helen or
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We are really excited by a fantastic opportunity that has been asked of us by Speldhurst School. They are looking for a team of people to go in once a week during a lunchtime and offer the children a space for prayer.We are going to be using the model by 24/7 prayer where the children
Speldhurst School prayer space – can you help? Read More »
Our rector Douglas and his wife Mary are moving to a new position in Cornwall, after XX years at St Mary’s, and we wish them the very best. Here is an extract from Douglas’s February rector’s letter, explaining a bit more: Dear Brothers and Sisters of St Mary’s, Mary and I thank you for all
Our rector is moving on: what you need to know Read More »
Don’t forget that we now have a Collection Point for Nourish in the Church porch. It is a sad fact that there is currently a huge demand for the Foodbank and unfortunately in the current climate this has coincided with a drop in the level of donations. There is a list on the collection point
Please help with our Food bank collection Read More »
Please pray for those who have been affected by huge earthquakes which have caused widespread destruction and death in Turkey and Syria. For Christians in the region, this earthquake comes on top of years of conflict and persecution from so-called IslamicState, as well as family and friends.Please pray: Information supplied by Open Doors communities.
Prayer for the Persecuted Church, February 12 Read More »
We are in need of an enthusiastic and organised motivator to build a team to work in St Mary’s churchyard; the ability to herd cats successfully would be an asset. It’s important to keep our churchyard smart because so many people in the wider community value it. In these tough economic times we need to
Churchyard team – could you help out please? Read More »
Do come to a gentle Taizé-style Service in Speldhurst Chapel on Sunday, March 5 at 6pm. Our theme is theme: ‘The Holy Spirit’. All very welcome. Speldhurst chapel is at the bottom of Northfields, on the corner opposite the village shop – TN3 0PN
A Taizé-style Service in Speldhurst Chapel, March 5, 6pm Read More »
It would be lovely if you were able to join us for our Annual Celebration Service and Information Evening where we hear from our Street, Prayer and School Pastor Coordinators, as well as more about our new After School Patrol Initiative. It’s on Saturday, March 4 at 7.30pm We will also be joined by Rev
Do you want to learn more about how God speaks to us?
Do you wish to understand and interpret the bible better?
Do you long to listen to God more attentively?
Do you lead Bible studies, homegroups, young people’s or children’s groups?
Might you be interested in preaching or leading church services?
If the answer is ‘yes’ to some of these questions then Hearing God’s Word is the course for you!
Lent course – Hearing God’s Word, February 21 to March 28 Read More »
