4th August 2024 - Tenth Sunday after Trinity

CHURCH SERVICES  :  4TH AUGUST  :   TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 

We would like to extend a warm welcome and a big thank you to Rev Simon Whiteside who is presiding at our 8.00am BCP Holy Communion Service and a big thank you to Jean Day who is leading our 10.30am Family Service.  

The church is wi-fi connected.
You will find instructions as to how to connect to it at the bottom of the newsletter.

Giving can be through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes and the Collection Plate.

 

NEWSLETTER

During interregnum, there are no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.   Please see the newsletter for further details.

To access the newsletter, please click [here].  

 

New notices this week

Thank you to everyone for their gardening efforts over the last three Sundays.  Your help has been greatly appreciated.  

A Hymn Sing at St Martin's Church, Brasted.  You will find more details about this in the newsletter.

 

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue, no later than Tuesday, via the office email:  office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.

28th July 2024 - Ninth Sunday after Trinity

CHURCH SERVICES  :  28TH JULY  :   NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 

We would like to extend a warm welcome and a big thank you to Rev Adie McCall who is presiding at our 8.00am BCP Holy Communion Service and Archdeacon Sharon Copestake who is presiding at our 10.30am Holy Communion Service.  

The church is wi-fi connected.
You will find instructions as to how to connect to it at the bottom of the newsletter.

Giving can be through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes and the Collection Plate.

 

NEWSLETTER

During interregnum, there are no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.   Please see the newsletter for further details.

To access the newsletter, please click [here].  

 

New notices this week:

Thank you to everyone for their gardening efforts over the last two Sundays.  It is hugely appreciated.  This Sunday is the last organised working party, so  please do help if you can.  Your efforts will be rewarded with cake and a cuppa in the Centre.  

A Sponsored Mountain Climb in Ukraine.  Please see the notice in the newsletter for further details.

 

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue, no later than Tuesday, via the office email:  office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.

21st July 2024 - Eighth Sunday after Trinity

CHURCH SERVICES : 21ST JULY :  EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 

We would like to extend a warm welcome and a big thank you to Rev Richard Howlett who is presiding at our 8.00am BCP Holy Communion Service.  Sue Shepherd will be presiding at our 10.30am service of Morning Prayer.  

The church is wi-fi connected.
You will find instructions as to how to connect to it at the bottom of the newsletter.

Giving can be through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes and the Collection Plate.

 

NEWSLETTER

During interregnum, there are no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.   Please see the newsletter for further details.

To access the newsletter, please click [here].  

 

New notices this week

A Prayer for Interregnum

Thank you to everyone for their gardening efforts last Sunday.  It is hugely appreciated.  

Please note the second Vicarage Garden Working Party is scheduled for this Sunday afternoon.  Please do help if you can.  Your efforts will be rewarded with cake and a cuppa in the Centre.  

An invitation from Irene Rea to a Musical Feast

 

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue, no later than Tuesday, via the office email:  office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.

14th July 2024 - Seventh Sunday after Trinity

CHURCH SERVICES : 14TH JULY :  SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 

We would like to extend a very warm welcome and a big thank you to Rev Angus MacLeay who is presiding at our 8.00am BCP Holy Communion Service and to Rev Richard Arding, who is presiding at our 10.30am CW Holy Communion.  

The church is wi-fi connected.
You will find instructions as to how to connect to it at the bottom of the newsletter.

Giving can be through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes and the Collection Plate.

 

NEWSLETTER

During interregnum, there are no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.   Please see the newsletter for further details.

To access the newsletter, please click [here].  

 

New notices this week:

A Prayer for Interregnum

The first Vicarage Garden Working Party is scheduled for this Sunday afternoon.  Please do help if you can.  Your efforts will be rewarded with cake and a cuppa in the Centre.

An invitation from Irene Rea to a Musical Feast

 

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue, no later than Tuesday, via the office email:  office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.

7th July 2024 - Sixth Sunday after Trinity

10.30AM SERVICE - 7TH JULY :  SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 

We would like to extend a very warm welcome and a big thank you to Rev Steve Osei-Mensah who will be presiding at our 10.30am Family Service.  Due to chilly temperatures and a high chance of rain, this will be held in the Centre.

The church is wi-fi connected.
You will find instructions as to how to connect to it at the bottom of the newsletter.

Giving can be through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes and the Collection Plate.

 

NEWSLETTER

During interregnum, there are no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.   Please see the newsletter for further details.

To access the newsletter, please click [here].  

 

New notices this week:

There will be no 8.00am Holy Communion Service this Sunday.

 

Announcement from Brenda, our Churchwarden, regarding Sue Shepherd's studies

 

The Vicarage Garden needs some tender loving care.  The first working party is scheduled for Sunday July 14th.  Any help will be gratefully received and will be rewarded by cake.

 

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue, no later than Tuesday, via the office email:  office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.


30th June 2024 - Fifth Sunday after Trinity

10.30AM SERVICE - 30TH JUNE:  FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 

We would like to extend a very warm welcome and a big thank you to Rev Richard Arding who will be presiding at our 10.30am Holy Communion Service.

The church is wi-fi connected.
You will find instructions as to how to connect to it at the bottom of the newsletter.

Giving can be through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes and the Collection Plate.

 

NEWSLETTER

During interregnum, there are no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.   Please see the newsletter for further details.

To access the newsletter, please click [here].  

 

New notices this week:

There will be no 8.00am Holy Communion Service this Sunday.

Last chance to register your attendance at the KYG Pizza and Survival afternoon this Sunday.  Please see the newsletter for Jean Day's contact details.

An update on our Live Streaming capabilities - or lack of.  

The Vicarage Garden needs some tender loving care.  

 

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue, no later than Tuesday, via the office email:  office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.


23rd June 2024 - Fourth Sunday after Trinity

SERVICES - 23RD JUNE:  FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 

We would like to extend a very warm welcome and a big thank you to Rev Anne Bourne, presiding at both our 8.00am and our 10.30am Holy Communion Services.

The church is wi-fi connected.
You will find instructions as to how to connect to it at the bottom of the newsletter.

Giving can be through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes and the Collection Plate.

 

NEWSLETTER

During interregnum, there are no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.   Please see the newsletter for further details.

To access the newsletter, please click [here].  

 

New notices this week:

Details of Elizabeth Harsant's Thanksgiving Service can be found in the newsletter as well as asking you to car-share where possible.  

Our Kippington Youth Group has an exciting Sunday afternoon of activities coming up.  Further details are in the newsletter. 

Rev Anne has issued an invitation to us to attend Election Day Prayers and Services at St Luke's.  There will be a time for private prayer as well as services throughout the day.  Please see the newsletter for further information regarding this.  

 

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue, no later than Tuesday, via the office email:  office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.


16th June 2024 - Third Sunday after Trinity

SERVICES - 16TH JUNE:  THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 

We would like to extend a very warm welcome and a big thank you to Rev Adie McCall, presiding at our 8.00am Holy Communion service.  Sue Shepherd will be leading the 10.30am service of Morning Prayer.

The church is wi-fi connected.
You will find instructions as to how to connect to it at the bottom of the newsletter.

Giving can be through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes and the Collection Plate.

 

 NEWSLETTER

During interregnum, there are no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.   Please see the newsletter for further details.

To access the newsletter, please click [here].  

Please remember in your prayers Elizabeth Harsant's family.  Details of her Thanksgiving Service is in the newsletter.   Please also pray for everyone who is facing exams over the coming weeks.  

For further information on Sue's Licensed Lay Ministry studies, please read the newsletter.

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue via the office email:  office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.

9th June 2024 - Second Sunday after Trinity

SERVICES - 9TH JUNE:  SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to Rev Richard Howlett, presiding at our 8.00am Holy Communion and a big thank you to Jean Day who is leading our 10.30am Family Service.

The church is wi-fi connected.
You will find instructions as to how to connect to it at the bottom of the newsletter.

Giving can be through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes and the Collection Plate.

 

NEWSLETTER

Our Church Birthday Celebrations are this coming Sunday, following on from our Family Service.  It would be great to have as many people joining in as possible. Please read the article in the newsletter which also contains information about anything else that is happening in the life of St Mary Church, Kippington.

During interregnum, there will be no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.  Please access the newsletter for further information.

To access the newsletter, please click [here].  

Please remember in your prayers Elizabeth Harsant's family.  Details of her Thanksgiving Service are in the newsletter.   Please also pray for everyone who is facing exams over the coming weeks.  

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue via the office email:  office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.


2nd June 2024 - First Sunday after Trinity

SERVICES - 2ND JUNE:  FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to Rev Steve Osei-Mensah, presiding at both the 8.00am Holy Communion and 10.30am Holy Communion with Baptism.

The church is wi-fi connected.
Please see details in the newsletter for how to connect to it.

Giving can be through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes and the Collection Plate.

 

NEWSLETTER

Details of the Church Birthday Celebrations are in this week's newsletter.  It would be great to have as many people joining in as possible.  Please read this article in the newsletter which contains information about everything that is happening in the life of St Mary Church, Kippington.

During interregnum, there will be no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.  Please access the newsletter for further information.

To access the newsletter, please click [here].  

Please remember in your prayers Elizabeth Harsant's family.  Details of her Thanksgiving Service is in the newsletter.  

Please also pray for everyone who is facing exams over the coming weeks.  We ask for clarity of thought and a sense of calm for all candidates and their families.

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue via the office email: office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.

26th May 2024 - Trinity Sunday

SERVICES - 26TH MAY:  TRINITY SUNDAY

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to Rev Adrienne McCall presiding at 8.00am Communion and Rev Richard Arding, presiding at 10.30am Holy Communion.

The church is wi-fi connected.
Please see details in the newsletter for how to connect to it.

Giving can be through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes and the Collection Plate.

 

NEWSLETTER

Details of the Church Birthday Celebrations are in this week's newsletter.  It would be great to have as many people joining in as possible.  Please read the article in the newsletter which contains information about everything that is happening in the life of St Mary Church, Kippington.

During interregnum, there will be no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.  Please access the newsletter for further information.

To access the newsletter, please click [here].  

Please remember in your prayers everyone who is facing exams over the coming weeks.  We ask for clarity of thought and a sense of calm for all candidates and their families.

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue via the office email:  office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.

19th May 2024 - Whitsunday/Pentecost

SERVICES - 19TH MAY:  WHITSUNDAY/PENTECOST

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to Rev Richard Howlett, presiding at 8.00am Communion and Rev Simon Whiteside, presiding at 10.30am Matins.

8am Holy Communion (BCP) and 10:30am Matins (BCP)

The church is wi-fi connected.
Please see details in the newsletter for how to connect to it.

Giving can be done through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes and the Collection Plate.

 

NEWSLETTER

Please read the newsletter that contains information about everything that is happening in the life of St Mary Church, Kippington.

During interregnum, there will be no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.  Please access the newsletter [here] for further information.

To access the newsletter, please click [here].  

Please remember in your prayers all those who are facing exams over the coming weeks.  We ask for clarity of thought and a sense of calm for all candidates and their families.

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue via the office email:  office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.

12th May 2024 - Sunday after Ascension

SERVICES - 12TH MAY:  SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION DAY

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to Rev Anne Bourne who will be presiding this Sunday.

8am Holy Communion BCP and 10:30am Holy Communion

The church is wi-fi connected. 
Please see details in the newsletter for how to connect to it. 

Giving can be done through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes and the Collection Plate.

NEWSLETTER

Below are listed some new notices this week, but please read the newsletter that contains further information about these and everything happening in the life of St Mary Church, Kippington.

 

During interregnum, there will be no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.  Please read the newsletter for further information.

 

New Notices for the coming week:

Christian Aid Week

Deactivation of an Email Address 

Service Swap for Church Birthday Celebrations

 

To access the newsletter, please click [here].  

 

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue via the office email:  office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.

 

May the peace of Christ be always with us.

5th May 2024 - Sixth Sunday of Easter

SERVICES - 5TH MAY:  SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

8am Holy Communion BCP and 10:30am Family Service

The church is wi-fi connected.
Please see details in the newsletter for how to connect to it.

Giving can be done through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes and the Collection Plate.

 NEWSLETTER

Below are listed some notices to focus on, but please read the newsletter that contains further information about these and everything happening in the life of St Mary Church, Kippington.

 

During interregnum, there will be no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.  Please access the newsletter [here] for further information.

New Notices for the coming week:

  • Celebrating a First Wedding Anniversary 

  • Spring Plant Sale

  • Ascension Day Service

 

To access the newsletter, please click [here].  

 

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue via the office email:  office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.

 

May the peace of Christ be always with us.

28th April 2024 - Fifth Sunday of Easter

SERVICES - 28TH APRIL: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

  • 8am Holy Communion (BCP) and 10:30am Holy Communion (CW)

  • The church is wi-fi connected.  Please see details in the newsletter for how to connect.

  • Giving can be through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes or the Collection Plate.

  • During interregnum, there will be no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.  For further details, please click [here].

     

NEWSLETTER 

Contained in this week's newsletter:

  *  Loaves N Fishes Foodbank

  *  Ascension Day Team Service

  *  An invitation to attend Mark's installation with St Alban's Diocese

Please access the newsletter [here] for further information.

 

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue via the office email:  office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.

May the peace of Christ be always with us.

 

21st April 2024 - Fourth Sunday of Easter

SERVICES - 21ST APRIL: FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

8am Holy Communion BCP and 10:30am Matins

The church is wi-fi connected.
Please see details in the newsletter for how to connect to it.

Giving can be done through our QR code, our Planned Giving weekly envelopes and the Collection Plate.

NEWSLETTER

Below are listed some notices to focus on, but please read the newsletter that contains further information about these and everything happening in the life of St Mary Church, Kippington.

 

During interregnum, there will be no Holy Communion Services on Thursdays, however we are very welcome to join St Luke's in their Lady Chapel.  Please access the newsletter [here] for further information.

We are still looking for three more people to unlock and lock up the Church.

We need a team of volunteers, on rotation, to set up the Centre for refreshments after the 10.30am service.

 

If you have any notices for next week's newsletter, please email them to Sue via the office email:  office@stmaryssevenoaks.org.  Thank you.

 

May the peace of Christ be always with us.

14th April 2024 - Third Sunday of Easter

SERVICES - 14TH OF APRIL: THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

  • 8am Holy Communion BCP
    Bible Readings: Acts 3: 12 - 19 and Luke 24: 36b - 48

  • 10:30am Annual Parochial Church Meeting followed by a short service of Holy Communion
    Bible Reading at Holy Communion: Luke 24: 36b - 48

  • The APCM will begin with a hymn and a prayer and conclude at 11:05am. We will then have a short communion service that will finish at 11:35am. People are then invited to 'mill around' at the back of church before then going over to the centre from 11:45am.

  • The church is now wi-fi connected. See details in the newsletter for how to connect. Giving can also be done through our QR code.

 NEWSLETTER

Below are listed some notices to focus on, but please read the newsletter that contains information about these notices and everything happening in the life of St Mary Kippington.

  • Please find at the back of church a few printed copies of the APCM reports and accounts. These are only produced for those who cannot easily access the reports and accounts on our web site. The accounts and reports, together with last year's APCM minutes are now on the web site to view in preparation for our APCM in church on 14th April at 10:30am.

  • Rota out for refreshments and help to put out tables for refreshments

  • New email address to contact concerning notices for the newsletter and contact details for our new Centre Manager. Thank you to Kate for taking it on and Karen our former Centre Manager for all she has done.

  • Ways that you can help from mid April during the church's Interregnum. One role left. Needing three people to join three others in (one day a week) opening and locking up church.

7th April 2024 - Second Sunday of Easter

SERVICES - 7TH OF APRIL: SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

  • 8am Holy Communion BCP and 10:30am Family Service (Centre)

  • Bible Readings: Acts 4: 32 - 35 and John 20: 19 - 29

  • The church is now wi-fi connected. See details in the newsletter for how to connect. Giving can also be done through our QR code.

 NEWSLETTER

Below are listed some notices to focus on, but please read the newsletter that contains information about these notices and everything happening in the life of St Mary Kippington.

  • Please find at the back of church a few printed copies of the APCM reports and accounts. These are only produced for those who cannot easily access the reports and accounts on our web site. The accounts and reports, together with last year's APCM minutes are now on the web site to view in preparation for our APCM in church on 14th April at 10:30am.

  • Thank you to all those who helped in many ways from Palm Sunday to Easter Day.

  • Couple of people to join our team of people who offer intercessions at our 10:30am services (not Family Service)

  • Rota out for refreshments and help to put out tables for refreshments

  • New email address to contact concerning notices for the newsletter and contact details for our new Centre Manager. Thank you to Kate for taking it on and Karen our former Centre Manager for all she has done.

  • Ways that you can help from mid April during the church's Interregnum. One role left. Needing three people to join three others in (one day a week) opening and locking up church.

31st March 2024 - Easter Sunday

SERVICES - 31ST MARCH: EASTER SUNDAY

  • 6:30am Sunrise Service of Holy Communion (outside church), followed by continental breakfast.

  • 8am Holy Communion BCP and 10:30am Family Communion

    Bible Readings: Acts 10: 34 - 43 and Mark 16: 1 - 8.
    Easter Egg hunt for the young people at the end of the 10:30am service

  • The church is now wi-fi connected. See details in the newsletter for how to connect. Giving can also be done through our QR code.

  • NB: Don't forget the 2pm Service on Good Friday - choir led.

 NEWSLETTER

Below are listed some notices to focus on, but please read the newsletter that contains information about these notices and everything happening in the life of St Mary Kippington.

  • Please find at the back of church a few printed copies of the APCM reports and accounts. These are only produced for those who cannot easily access the reports and accounts on our web site. The accounts and reports, together with last year's APCM minutes are now on the web site to view in preparation for our APCM in church on 14th April at 10:30am.

  • Couple of people to join our team of people who offer intercessions at our 10:30am services (not Family Service)

  • Rota out for refreshments and help to put out tables for refreshments

  • New email address to contact concerning notices for the newsletter and contact details for our new Centre Manager. Thank you to Kate for taking it on and Karen our former Centre Manager for all she has done.

  • Ways that you can help from mid April during the church's Interregnum. One role left. Needing three people to join three others in (one day a week) opening and locking up church.

24th March 2024 - Palm Sunday

SERVICES - 24TH MARCH: PALM SUNDAY

  • 8am Holy Communion BCP

    Bible Readings: Philippians 2: 5 - 11 and Mark 11: 1 - 11

  • 10:30am Family Communion

    Passion Gospel presented as narrative

  • The church is now wi-fi connected. See details in the newsletter for how to connect. Giving can also be done through our QR code.

 NEWSLETTER

Below are listed some notices to focus on, but please read the newsletter that contains information about these notices and everything happening in the life of St Mary Kippington.

  • Details of our Holy Week services

  • Couple of people to join our team of people who offer intercessions at our 10:30am services (not Family Service)

  • Easter cards to be distributed.

  • Thank you for Loaves and Fishes food bank for Easter eggs.

  • Rota out for refreshments and help to put out tables for refreshments

  • New email address to contact concerning notices for the newsletter

  • Annual Parochial Church Meeting date, electoral roll revision and nomination forms for churchwardens and Parochial Church Council out.

  • Ways that you can help from mid April during the church's Interregnum. Please read and consider whether you can offer assistance by taking on a 'job'. Some jobs have already gained a volunteer! Only three jobs left!