Morning Prayer on a Tuesday

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

A short service of Common Worship morning prayer, without singing.

A great way to start the day!

Place of Welcome

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

Every Thursday - 10am to midday. A Community Drop in space, for a friendly face and a chat, a (free) tea or coffee, sometimes with board games, quizzes or newspapers. Everyone welcome.

It's a Boy!

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
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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All Age Worship

Occurring
In September, October, November, December. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

For everyone, whatever their age. Our other 10.30 services usually have optional activities for children during part of the main service, but on the first Sunday of the month we all worship together.

Toy Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

Join us in celebrating the beginning of Advent at our annual Toy Service. At this service we will be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Please bring donations on the day, or feel free to drop them off at church, or deliver to the Parish Office when they are open in the week. All donations will be given to local children that may not otherwise receive a present this Christmas.

Family Fun

Occurring
Sunday 03 November 2024, Sunday 17 November 2024, Sunday 01 December 2024, Sunday 15 December 2024, Sunday 05 January 2025, Sunday 19 January 2025 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Parkwood: St Paul
Address
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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Carers' Coffee Morning

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Wednesday at for 2 hours
Venue
Rainham Library
Address
1 Birling Avenue Rainham Gillingham, ME8 7LR

Come for a coffee and a chat and a chance to meet other carers.
If you are an unpaid carer, feel free to pop into Rainham Library. For more information, or if you need assistance in order to attend please contact Maureen Cannon on 01634 235723

Carols by Candlelight

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

Join us for this traditional Carol service featuring congregational and choir led Carols, and Bible readings. Through it we explore and reflect upon the true meaning of Christmas.

Community Carols

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

Join us outside in the precinct as we sing along with the Gillingham Salvation Army band in bringing some festive cheer! This will be followed with mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies served in church

Blue Christmas

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Hempstead: All Saints'
Address
169 Hempstead Road Gillingham, ME7 3QG, United Kingdom

A short, reflective worship service acknowledging the difficulties of life, and especially for those dealing with loss, loneliness, or despair.

Christingle Service (3pm and 5pm)

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's Wigmore
Address
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham Kent, ME8 0NX, United Kingdom

This service is usually so popular that we have not one, but three Christingle services within the parish over the Christmas period!

Also, check out Family Fun Christingle at St. Paul's on Sunday 1st December.

A family friendly Christmas service exploring the story of God's love for the world and the hope that we can have through Jesus.

During the service we will make our Christingles together - using oranges to represent the world; red ribbon, symbolizing the love and blood of Jesus. Sweets and dried fruit represent all of God's creation and the lit candle represents Jesus's light in the world, bringing hope to people living in darkness.

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