Generous Giving Campaign - Our Goal and Our Needs 2023

We have published a leaflet entitled St. Mary’s: Our Goal and Our Needs, which gives the background to a "Generous Giving" campaign which will be launched at the 10.30am service on May 28. We are asking everyone to review their giving to the Church, and provide pledges by Sunday July 16 at which point they will be offered to God in the 10.30am service.

Of course not everyone will be able to afford more at these difficult times, but the idea is that we all think through and pray about what we give. For more details, contact Chris Saunders at kippingtontreasurer@hotmail.co.uk.

Book Seats for Ticketed Christmas Services 2022

Our more popular Christmas services are being ticketed again this year. The reason for this is that we need to make sure there is a seat for everyone and everyone is seated in a comfortable and safe way.

You may purchase tickets free of charge up to a maximum of six per person or family group. By ticketing, you will be guaranteed a seat at our popular services.

Once booked, if for any reason you cannot attend, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can free up the seat(s) for someone else. There will be a link to amend your booking in the confirmation email you receive. If you have any issues with booking or cancelling your tickets, simply ring (01732) 452112. Thank you.

Family Nativity Service 2022 on Christmas Eve 3pm

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Family Nativity Service 2022 on Christmas Eve 4.30pm

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Family Service on Christmas Day 2022 at 9:15am

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Family Service on Christmas Day 2022 at 10:30am

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Ukraine Toolkit

We are now sharing with you details of the Ukraine Toolkit that has been produced by the Church of England.

This ‘toolkit’ contains a range of resources for parishes seeking to help refugees, including:

  • A brief guide to what is happening in Ukraine and the humanitarian response, together with details of organisations and appeals.

  • Information on how parishes and individuals can take action to support those arriving, both through the family visa scheme and the humanitarian sponsor scheme (Homes for Ukraine).

  • Advocacy, prayer and theological resources for churches, as well as links to safeguarding advice.

You can find the toolkit on the Church of England website here.

Tickets for Christmas Services

As they are expected to be busy, Mark has taken the decision to make this year’s Nativity Services and the Christmas Day Family Service ticketed events.

To book your place, please use the button links below. Please note that each family group may book a maximum of 6 tickets. If you need to cancel your place, then please ensure you do so as soon as possible to free places up for others. There will be a link to cancel tickets in your email confirmation, but if you have any trouble doing this, or any issues with booking, please email Charlie Medd.

Tickets go on sale from 8am on 1st December 2021.

Family Nativity Service on Christmas Eve 3pm & 4.30pm

Fifty minute service time, in front of a stable scene. Children come dressed as a nativity character if they wish (shepherd, angels, kings). Christmas play, puppet and carols! 

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Book for 4.30pm

Family Service on Christmas Day at 10:30am

An informal all age, inter-active service of carols, delight and praise – with bringing perhaps a present with you! Fifty minute service time.

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Children's Christmas Craft Afternoon - Sun 28th November

Sunday 28 November 2021 from 3.00-5.00pm in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Kippington Road TN13 2LL

All children (aged 3–10) are invited to make Christmas cards, decorations and small presents.

Please can under-fives be accompanied by an adult.

The cost will be £6.00 each with a family ticket for £15.00 (including light refreshments).

It will be very helpful to know how many children are coming so please contact Jean Day on day@kent2.co.uk or 07762 906274.

Adults are invited to come for tea from 4.30pm