Open Church

Occurring
Every day at for 6 hours
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham
Address
High Street Gillingham, SP8 4AW, United Kingdom

St Mary the Virgin church is open most days between 10am and 4pm for quiet prayer and reflection.

Parish Holy Communion

Occurring
Every First, Second, Third, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham
Address
High Street Gillingham, SP8 4AW, United Kingdom

Holy Communion with hymns, choir, organ or the church music group, bellringing and a sermon. All are welcome.

Prayers for healing are usually available after the 10am service at St Mary’s.
Refreshments follow the service in the Vicarage Schoolroom (church hall) on Queen Street.

Town Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham
Address
High Street Gillingham, SP8 4AW, United Kingdom

Join us for a traditional Carol Service, held for and on behalf of the Town Council.

Bell Practice

Occurring
Every Monday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham
Address
High Street Gillingham, SP8 4AW, United Kingdom

Bellringing practice for Sunday
Contact Dr Teresa Goatham 01747 823797 for more details

Crib Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham
Address
High Street Gillingham, SP8 4AW, United Kingdom

A family- friendly start to the Christmas holiday - come and hear the Christmas story and help us to build our Nativity scene at the altar.

Christmas Eve Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham
Address
High Street Gillingham, SP8 4AW, United Kingdom

Join us to celebrate Holy Communion at St Mary’s as the holiest night of the year begins … and before you start preparing the sprouts!

Holy Communion for Christmas Morning

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham
Address
High Street Gillingham, SP8 4AW, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Wednesday Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham
Address
High Street Gillingham, SP8 4AW, United Kingdom

Time to stop in the middle of Wednesday morning for a simple friendly service.

Choir Practice

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 45 mins
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham
Address
High Street Gillingham, SP8 4AW, United Kingdom

Regular practice for our Sunday Parish Communion service
Contact the Organist, Mr Daniel Cummins, via the Parish Office for more details

Prayer Group

Occurring
Every Friday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham
Address
High Street Gillingham, SP8 4AW, United Kingdom

Join us for half an hour on a Friday morning for a small informal prayer group. We are currently praying for God’s guidance and support as we search for a new Rector in the Benefice.

Meditation

Occurring
Every Saturday at for 2 hours
Venue
The Vicarage School Room
Address
The Vicarage School Room, Queen Street Gillingham Dorset, SP8 4DX

Silent prayer and gentle Bible reading and listening. Rooted in the Christian tradition and open to people of any or no faith. All are welcome.

Benefice Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham
Address
High Street Gillingham, SP8 4AW, United Kingdom
St Simon & St Jude, Milton on Stour
Address
B3092 Gillingham, SP8 5QD, United Kingdom
St Nicholas, Silton
Address
Church Road Silton Dorset, SP8 5PR, United Kingdom

On the 5th Sunday of the month, the 3 churches of the Benefice come together to share Holy Communion. The service takes place at either 10am (when in St Mary's Gillingham) or 10:30am (when in St Simon & Jude, Milton on Stour or St Nicholas, Silton).
On 29 December, the service will be BCP Holy Communion, held at St Nicholas, Silton.
Benefice BCP Holy Communion at St Nicholas Church, Silton
This will be the only service in the benefice this Sunday and everyone from the three parishes is encouraged to attend to demonstrate our unity, fellowship and love for one another in Christ as a single benefice.

Singing Together with Dementia Friendly Gillingham

Occurring
Wednesday 01 January 2025 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
The Community Lounge
Address
The Community Lounge, Rawson Court Gillingham, United Kingdom

Come and join us to sing old favourites and share good company. £2 including tea and cookies.

Sing a Song of Praise

Occurring
Thursday 02 January 2025 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
The Malthouse
Address
The Malthouse, Bay Road Gillingham Dorset, SP8 4EW

A dementia friendly event in a local care home

8 o’clock Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 40 mins
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham
Address
High Street Gillingham, SP8 4AW, United Kingdom

Once a month on a Sunday morning we have a 40 minute service to begin Sunday.

Mothers’ Union

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
The Vicarage School Room
Address
The Vicarage School Room, Queen Street Gillingham Dorset, SP8 4DX

Not just for Mums! In fact, not even just for women! Come along for fellowship, refreshments and all sorts of interesting talks and activities.
This week we will be sharing some favourite pieces of music - please bring along a record, cassette or CD!

Eden Cafe

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 2 hours
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
Venue
The Vicarage School Room
Address
The Vicarage School Room, Queen Street Gillingham Dorset, SP8 4DX

Relax with tea or coffee and cake in the Cafe.
Recycle some of those pesky things that don’t go in your kerbside bin … ink cartridges, bread bags and cheese wrappers, biscuits packaging, oral, face and body packaging, pens and pencils.
Buy from our range of pre-loved books, jigsaws, etc.

Eden Cafe

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 2 hours
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
Venue
The Vicarage School Room
Address
The Vicarage School Room, Queen Street Gillingham Dorset, SP8 4DX

Relax with tea or coffee and cake in the Cafe.
Recycle some of those pesky things that don’t go in your kerbside bin … ink cartridges, bread bags and cheese wrappers, biscuits packaging, oral face and body packaging, pens and pencils.
Buy from our range of pre-loved books, jigsaws, etc.

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Repair Cafe

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Saturday at for 3 hours
Venue
The Vicarage School Room
Address
The Vicarage School Room, Queen Street Gillingham Dorset, SP8 4DX

Bring along your items for mending and a team of fixers will be available to perform straightforward repairs while you wait. No charge, but donations towards costs are gratefully received. Or just come along and enjoy refreshments in the cafe!

A Year in Stitches at the Eden Cafe

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth Wednesday at for 2 hours
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
Venue
The Vicarage School Room
Address
The Vicarage School Room, Queen Street Gillingham Dorset, SP8 4DX

A drop-in sewing project at Eden Café, Vicarage School Room, once a month on a Wednesday afternoon 2 – 4pm. Come and stitch together to create your own journal of a year, month by month, starting on 25 September 2024.
Please bring your own materials: 1 12” – 14” piece of calico or cotton, needle and threads (circler template provided).
Contact Caroline for more details on 07788688795 – no booking required.

Community Cinema: Back to Black

Occurring
Thursday 23 January 2025 at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
The Vicarage School Room
Address
The Vicarage School Room, Queen Street Gillingham Dorset, SP8 4DX

A celebration of the most iconic - and much missed - homegrown star of the 21st century, BACK TO BLACK tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, BACK TO BLACK honours Amy's artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent.
Tickets are available to reserve by telephoning 07817 379006 or by emailing: [email protected]
Payment will be taken on the door on the night - cash only please.

Messy Church

Occurring
Saturday 21 December 2024 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
The Vicarage School Room
Address
The Vicarage School Room, Queen Street Gillingham Dorset, SP8 4DX

It's great. It's Messy. It's Church. It’s Christmas! For families of all ages, with craft activities, worship and tea. In the Vicarage Schoolroom Queen Street.
Pleas bring along a bag, if you can, to take your crafts and makes home with you!

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Holy Communion with Christmas Carols

Occurring
Friday 20 December 2024 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Fern Brook Lodge
Address
Fern Brook Lodge, Fern Brook Lane Shaftesbury Road Gillingham Dorset, SP8 4QD

Holy Communion and Christmas Carols at Fern Brook Lodge followed by refreshments