South Gillingham Team

We have four churches in our Parish: All Saints at Hempstead, St Matthew's in Wigmore, St Paul's in Parkwood and St Peter's in Bredhurst.

Currently all four churches have their main Sunday service at 10.30am - details of which type of service is each week in a particular church will be on the church pages linked below. 

Over the years our four churches have developed their own unique approach which enriches our Worship and gives people living in the Parish greater choice. We share common ministries and activities.  Further details of what is coming up can be found on the pages below:

All Saints at Hempstead      -     A Church Near You Page / Facebook page

St Matthew's in Wigmore    -     A Church Near You Page / Facebook page

St Paul's in Parkwood          -     A Church Near You Page / Facebook page

St Peter's in Bredhurst        -     A Church Near You Page / Facebook page


The Parish of South Gillingham - building community, nurturing faith, and growing disciples of Jesus Christ.


Who are we?

The South Gillingham Team Ministry was established in 1990. Clergy and Lay Ministers work together with the Team Rector throughout the parish.


Team Rector Vacancy

Address: The Rectory, 4 Drewery Drive, Wigmore ME8 ONX



Rev Pat Dickin, Team Vicar

Telephone: 01634 379667

Email: [email protected]

Unavailable Friday


How Our Team Ministry Works

The Team Rector leads the Team Ministry and is chairperson of the Parochial Church Council (PCC). Each Church has its own District Church Council (DCC) which reports to the PCC. The Rector leads the Parish in its mission and ministry.


Vivien Fuller and Janey Sayer are our lovely Parish Administration Team

Telephone: 01634 231736 (There is an answerphone if the ladies are unable to pick up, so do leave a message and your number they will call you back.)

Email: [email protected]

You can give them a call to find out more about Weddings, Baptisms, and other general matters. The Parish Office is open: 

Monday          9:00- 1.00pm

Tuesday          9.00am - 1.00pm

Wednesday    9.00am - 1.00pm 

Thursday        9.00am - 1.00pm

Friday              9.00am - 1.00pm

If you are looking for information on how to book St. Matthew's Community Centre, please call 01634 235507.

Get in touch

Phone us: 01634 231736

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What's on

It's a Boy!

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Matthew's Wigmore
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

Billed as 'the most interactive and hilarious panto EVER!!!' we invite you to join us on Saturday 30th November for this fantastic Christmas musical production. Brought to you by a cast of professional actors, the Nativity Story has been re-styled as a comedy musical for kids with plenty of audience participation. Fun for all the family - not to be missed!

Adults £7.50
Children £5
Under 3's free

To book, please email: [email protected]

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Family Fun

Sunday 03 November 2024, Sunday 17 November 2024, Sunday 01 December 2024, Sunday 15 December 2024, Sunday 05 January 2025, Sunday 19 January 2025 Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Parkwood: St Paul
Long Catlis Road, Parkwood Parkwood Gillingham, ME8 9SR, United Kingdom

Join us for an informal family service with crafts, games, Bible stories and refreshments.

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Christingle at Family Fun!

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Parkwood: St Paul
Long Catlis Road, Parkwood Parkwood Gillingham, ME8 9SR, United Kingdom

This week at Family Fun we will be making Christingles... come and join us!

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Liz at safeguarding@[email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [email protected] https://www.rochester.anglican.org/safeguarding
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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