WELCOME
Welcome to the website of St. Mary's Church, Riverhead and Dunton Green. Whether you are a first-time visitor or enquirer, or a member of our Church community, we hope the information provided will be helpful.
For all enquiries about our Church Hall, please do not contact the Vicar, but follow this link.
CHRISTMAS 2018 AT ST MARY'S - SERVICES & EVENTS
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| #FollowTheStar | ||
| 8:00am | Sun, 2 Dec |
Holy Communion (BCP) |
| 9:30am | Sun, 2 Dec |
All Age Service |
| 9:30am - 4:30pm | Sat, 8 Dec |
Christmas Tree Festival |
| 8:00am | Sun, 9 Dec |
Holy Communion (BCP) |
| 9:30am | Sun, 9 Dec |
Parish Communion |
| 11:00am - 4:00pm | Sun, 9 Dec |
Christmas Tree Festival |
| 3:00pm | Sun, 9 Dec |
Carols amid the trees |
| 8:00am | Sun, 16 Dec |
Holy Communion (BCP) |
| 9:30am | Sun, 16 Dec |
Sunday Club Carol Service |
| 8:00am | Sun, 23 Dec |
Holy Communion (BCP) |
| 9:30am | Sun, 23 Dec |
All Age Service |
| 7:00pm | Sun, 23 Dec |
Nine Lessons and Carols |
| CHRISTMAS EVE | ||
| 2:30pm | Mon, 24 Dec |
Crib & Christingle Service |
| 4:00pm | Mon, 24 Dec | Christingle Service |
| 11:30pm | Mon, 24 Dec | Christmas Eve Service |
| CHRISTMAS DAY | ||
| 8:00am | Tue, 25 Dec | Holy Communion (BCP) |
| 9:30am | Tue, 25 Dec | Family Christmas Service |
| 10:00 am to 12:30pm | Sat, 29 Dec | Church open for Crib Trail |
| Vicar's Christmas Message | ||
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 2018
Our Christmas Tree Festival took place on Saturday/Sunday, 8/9 December 2018. Local clubs, schools, businesses, charities, families, and individuals came together in displaying a wonderful range of Christmas trees. In excess of 300 people visited the Festival over the two days, with another 150 or so attending the carols amid the trees. Proceeds of just over £700 will be split equally between the Kent homelessness charity Porchlight and St Mary's Church. The Vicar expressed his sincere thanks to everyone who had been involved, in so many different ways, to make the festival a success. Photos, kindly contributed by Bennet Smith, can be viewed in the Photo Gallery.
POVERTY & HOPE APPEAL 2018
As part of our support for 4 selected charities each year, on Sunday, 25 November 2018, we welcomed Mike Fawcett, Companion Diocese Link Coordinator, to speak to us about this year's Poverty & Hope Appeal. You can view the interesting presentation that he gave by following this link. During his talk, Mike took the opportunity to acknowledge the work done by Martyn Berry who was, until recently, a member of the organising committee for more than 30 years. There was a retiring collection; additional enveloped are available at the back of the Church, and contributions can still be made over the next few weeks. Poverty & Hope Appeal 2018.
VISIT BY ESTONIAN CHOIR OF GB
CONGRATULATIONS! We have heard that the Estonian Choir of GB have passed their audition. They will participate in the five-yearly Estonian Song Festival in Tallinn next year. Here, there will be a choir of up to 30,000 singers from around the world and an audience of up to 100,000. There will be a dance celebration, too. If anyone is thinking of going, contact Revd Martin.
THREE PARISHES CONSULTATION
It was announced to the congregation, in December 2017, that the Bishop was to give some consideration to a possible reorganisation of the three Parishes of Kippington (St Mary), Riverhead with Dunton Green (St Mary) and Sevenoaks (St Luke). Below is a collection of documents which provide the latest position on these developments. Further details can be obtained via the Churchwardens.
MOTHERS' UNION RECENT PUBLICATIONS
The Autumn 2018 issue of the 'Mothers' Union Coffee House (MUCH)' magazine has been received and can be accessed via the following link.
Prayers for Healing for St Luke's Day – 18 October 2018 - can be downloaded via this link. They have been prepared by Rev Harding.
A document has been received, based on road signs, that can be used by MU Branches, as a tool, for reflecting on what these might say about the Mothers' Union (link).
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VICAR'S THOUGHTS (24 November 2018)
Do have a look at the latest 'Vicar's Thoughts', on the subject of understanding the The Book of Revelations; which many people find a challenge.
Please don't forget donations of non-perishable food are urgently required every week, as part of our support for the Community Food Bank. Contributions can be left in the basket at the back of the Church.