Christian Aid Lunch
Why not join us for a special lunch to mark Christian Aid Week! Advance tickets @ £10 available after Easter from Linda Curtis (01843) 602332 and from the Parish Office. All welcome.
Trinity Sunday Focus
Today, on our Patronal Festival, we are delighted to welcome the Diocesan Director of The Social Justice Network, The Reverend Dr Jonathan Arnold, as guest preacher, at the Sung Eucharist.
Sundays@SIX
Do join us for the third talk in our series ‘ Sundays@Six!’. Tonight Dennis Nothdruft gives an illustrated talk on “Symbolism in Christian Art”. A glass of wine is available from 6pm, leading into our speaker’s contribution. The evening ends by 7.30 p.m.
Blessing of Animals & Pet Service
All domestic animals and pets are invited to bring along their well-behaved owners for a special service of Blessing! All animals must be kept on a leash or in a secure carrycase. Certificates of Blessing will be available if desired. At all times owners will be responsible for their pets. Children are especially welcome and refreshments will be served.
The Good Gnus
We are delighted to host ‘The Good Gnus’, with the celebrated former Director of Music of Canterbury Cathedral, David Flood! ‘The Gnus’ bring their delectable fayre of humorous songs from Flanders & Swann, Noel Coward, Stilgoe & Skellern to our evening together - with the further promise of a satirical take on the current state of affairs! Advance tickets (£1.55 booking fee) via Eventbrite
https://thegoodgnus.eventbrite.co.uk , Via the Parish Office Tel: 01843-862921 or £10 at the door.
Ascension Day
All are welcome to our Sung Eucharist with Address to celebrate the Ascension of Christ.
Saturday Market
Come along to our Saturday Market where there is something for everyone! Books, China, Bric a Brac, Linens, Crafts, Bake Stall, Raffle, Plants. Refreshments and light lunches served throughout the day. Independent stall holders welcome by prior arrangement. A great local indoor market. Come on down!
Chilli & Fizz
Why not come along to our Chilli & Fizz Supper? Tickets £10 to include Supper and a glass (or 2!) of fizz! Come along and bring your friends! Tickets must be purchased in advance 01843-862921
Saturday Market
Come along to our great Saturday Market where there is something for everyone! Arts and Crafts, Books, China, Bric a Brac, Linens, Bake Stall, Raffle, Plants. Refreshments and light lunches served throughout the day. Many independent stall holders and new ones welcome by prior arrangement. A great local market. Come on down!
Easter Day
Do join us for our Traditional Festal Sung Eucharist of the Resurrection with Blessing of the Easter Garden, to celebrate that “Christ is Risen from the grave. Alleluia!”.
All are welcome and refreshments follow.
The Easter Vigil
Join us for the Easter Vigil with lighting of the New Fire, the Paschal Candle and traditional ceremonies culminating in a glorious celebration of Christ’s Resurrection! Seasonal refreshments are served after the service. All are welcome.
Good Friday Stainer's Crucifixion
Join us this Good Friday evening for a performance of Sir John Stainer’s ‘Crucifixion’ sung by ‘VOICES’, directed by Peter Futcher, with Greg Tassell, Tenor, Orlando Barton Hodges, Bass, and accompanied by Paul Stubbings. Tickets not required. Retiring collection. Don’t miss it!
Good Friday
We mark in words and music the day when Jesus died. The Solemn Liturgy of the Day with Veneration of the Cross will take place at 2 p.m.
Maundy Thursday
We commemorate the last night of Jesus’ life, when he washed the disciples feet and gave the Eucharist or ‘Last Supper’ to his disciples. The Sung Eucharist leads into a ‘Watch of the Passion’ until 9.00 p.m.
Holy Week 2024
On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week there will be a Eucharist with short reflective Address at Noon each day. All are welcome.
Palm Sunday
To mark the beginning of Holy Week, join us for our Procession and Sung Eucharist with ‘palms and banners strewn’ as we enter into the sequence of events marking the last week of Jesus’ life.
Mother's Tea!
Celebrate this special weekend by bringing Mother, Grandmother or Great-Grandmother to Afternoon Tea! Tickets MUST be purchased in advance from the Parish Office (01843) 862921 and are strictly limited @ £10 per head. Raffle and light entertainment make this a Treat not to be missed!
'Sundays@Six!'
Do join us for the second in our new series ‘ Sundays@Six!’. Tonight Fr Malcolm Bradshaw leads us on an interesting journey around the Chaplaincies of Europe. A glass of wine is available from 6pm, leading into our speaker’s contribution. The evening ends by 7.30 p.m.
Stations of the Cross
Why not join us every Friday in Lent at Noon for ‘Stations of the Cross’ - a series of short reflective meditations on the Passion of the Lord. All are welcome.
Ash Wednesday Sung Eucharist
Do join us for our Sung Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes, to mark the beginning of Lent.
LENT - A Season of Renewal!
Join us each Wednesday in Lent as we gather for the Eucharist at Noon (coffee served beforehand from 10.00 a.m.) and a reflective, devotional address. Do come along and make this part of your Lenten discipline.
Ash Weds
Said Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes. All are welcome to this short service to mark the beginning of Lent.
'SUNDAY AT SIX!' - An Introduction to Icons' with Peter Murphy
Renowned Iconographer, Peter Murphy, offers a short introduction to the history and theology of icons and their role in the Church, on this, the first in a new series of Sunday evening events! A glass of wine is available from 6pm, followed by a talk and concluding with questions and answers.
All are most welcome to this special event!
The Feast of the Epiphany
Come and join us as we celebrate the Visitation of the Wise Men to the Infant Jesus. Our special Sung Eucharist with Choir lasts around 1 hour and is followed by refreshments. All are welcome!
Candlemas
Today brings the Christmas & Epiphany season to an end. There will be a said Eucharist at noon to which all are welcome.
Christmas Day
‘O Come all ye Faithful’! The Christmas Day celebration of the Eucharist lasts approximately one hour and includes the joyful singing of traditional carols. All are welcome to this service!
Christmas Eve Midnight Mass
All are welcome to celebrate the First Mass of Christmas with the Blessing of the Christmas Crib and seasonal carols for all. Tickets are not required for this service.
Christingle Service
Join us for our Family Christingle Service, with seasonal carols, a candlelit procession for the children and a simple re-telling of the Christmas story. PLEASE note the date and time of this service.
Christmas Carol Service
Do come along to our Christmas Carol Service at 4 p.m. with seasonal carols for all together with special choral items for Christmas prepared by our Choir.
Charity Christmas Concert
Thanet Male Voice Choir, supported by Upton School Choir, offer their annual Christmas concert. Tickets £11 (unreserved) via 01843-844625
Thanet Chamber Choir Christmas Concert
Don’t miss this stunning Christmas Concert by the renowned Thanet Chamber Choir, under the Direction of their Conductor and Director of Music, Greg Tassell. The concert features all your favourite classics, including a performance of Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols. Be there!
Advent Carol Service - 'Veni Emmanuel!'
All are welcome to this beautiful service of readings and music. Amidst falling leaves and fading light we kindle candles to illuminate the darkness, as we prepare once again for the season of Christmas and the coming of the One who brings light, grace and truth for all!
Festive Christmas Fair
Save the date for our traditional Christmas Fair! Stalls galore - crafts, teas, lunches, linens, plants, fresh bakes, Christmas gifts, Grand Draw and all the fun of the fair! Don’t miss it!