If the Parish Office is closed, or you can’t reach the Team Vicar, you can call 07351 426841 A member of the Pastoral Team will answer your call and take details, forwarding your message to the appropriate person. A Pastoral Emergency would be: need for support from the Parish Food Bank, Hospital/Emergency Baptism, Hospital Communion during serious illness, Last Rites or prayers at the time of death. Please note that this number is for emergencies only – any routine enquiries (scheduled Baptism, weddings, etc) should be made through the usual routes, either through the Wardens or the Parish Office.
We are very excited to be launching this new group for secondary school aged young people in years 7-11. As well as a range of games and activities, we will be offering lunch to all those that come! Please let Tracey know if you are planning come (posgchildrensteam@gmail.com) so that there is enough food for everyone, and also let us know if you have any food allergies/intolerances. If you are coming to Youth Group, you are of course very welcome to come to the 10.30am service before hand and stay on.Hope to see you there!
Parish of South Gillingham: Adult Community Hub Activities Monday Monday Hub – 9.45am to 12.15pm on alternate Mondays, including games, quizzes and refreshments. A small admission charge. St Paul’s Knit and Natter – 2-4pm, every 2nd Monday of the month, for knitters/non knitters who want to enjoy a natter! St Matthew’s Film Club – 2pm last Monday of the month (except for August and December). A small admission charge. St Matthew’s Tuesday The Rainham Dementia Café (run by Age UK) – 1.00-3.00pm on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. St Paul’s Wednesday Carer’s Coffee Morning – 10am–12 noon every 2nd Wednesday of each month. Rainham Library, Birling Avenue ME8 7LR Thursday Place of Welcome – 10am-12noon weekly. A drop-in with refreshments and a chat. St Matthew’s Thursday Club – 2-4pm (not August or Christmas). Open to anyone over 50. Provides a range of speakers and entertainers + a range of outings throughout the year. Annual subscription and a small admission charge. St Matthew’s Friday Bredhurst Village Hub – 9.30-11.30am on the last Friday of each month (not August or December). Activities include card making, jigsaws, crosswords and games. Refreshments free but a donation welcome. Bredhurst Village Hall For further information please contact the Parish Office on 01634 231736.
