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!

17th March 2024 - Fifth Sunday of Lent

SERVICES - 17TH MARCH: FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

• 8am Holy Communion BCP and 10:30am Matins
  Bible Readings: Hebrews 5: 5 - 10 and John 12: 20 - 33

• 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.

• 12:30pm Christian Lunch and Speaker (Centre). Please let Jean Day know if you are coming.

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)

• Thank you from the Sedecim Choir and collection raised at the service.

• 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!

10th March 2024 - Fourth Sunday of Lent and Mothering Sunday

SERVICES - 10TH MARCH: FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT/ MOTHERING SUNDAY

• 8am Holy Communion BCP and 10:30am Parish Communion
  Bible Readings: Colossians 3: 12 - 17 and Luke 2: 33 - 35
  * A gift of daffodils will be given out to all women at both service times this Sunday.

• 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 do 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)

• Christian Aid Lunch and Speaker at the Kippington Centre

• 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 four jobs left!

3rd March 2024 - Third Sunday of Lent

SERVICES - 3RD MARCH: THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

• 8am Holy Communion BCP
  Bible Readings: 1 Corinthians 1: 18 - 25 and John 2: 13 - 22

• 10:30am Family Service - Centre
  Bible Reading: Mark 14: 3 - 9

• 3pm Kippington Youth Group - Centre

• 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 do read the newsletter that contains information about these notices and everything happening in the life of St Mary Kippington.

• Orders for the Real Easter Egg 2024 - Last call!

• List put together of those with keys to the centre - let Karen know if you have one.

• 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)

• Christian Aid Lunch and Speaker at the Kippington Centre

• 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 four jobs left!

25th February 2024 - Second Sunday of Lent

SERVICES - 25TH FEBRUARY: SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

• 8am Holy Communion BCP and 10:30am Parish Communion
  Bible Readings: Romans 4: 13 - end and Mark 8: 31 - end

• 6pm Choral Evensong - led by Sedecim: young people's choir from Kent College, Canterbury

• 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 do read the newsletter that contains information about these notices and everything happening in the life of St Mary Kippington.

• Orders for the Real Easter Egg 2024

• List put together of those with keys to the centre - let Karen know if you have one.

• 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)

• Christian Aid Lunch and Speaker at the Kippington Centre

• March edition of Forward Move out

• 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!

18th February 2024 - First Sunday of Lent

SERVICES - 18TH FEBRUARY: FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

• 8am Holy Communion BCP and 10:30am Matins (BCP)
  Bible Readings: 1 Peter 3: 18 - end and Mark 1: 9 - 15

• 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 do read the newsletter that contains information about these notices and everything happening in the life of St Mary Kippington.

• Details of our Lent course here at church

• Orders for the Real Easter Egg 2024

• List put together of those with keys to the centre - let Karen know if you have one.

• 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)

• Christian Aid Lunch and Speaker at the Kippington Centre

• Sedecim choir coming back to sing Choral Evensong in February

• Deadline date for material for the March edition of Forward Move

• 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!

11th February 2024 - Sunday Next Before Lent

SERVICES - 11TH FEBRUARY: SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT

• 8am Holy Communion BCP and 10:30am Parish Communion
  Bible Readings: 2 Corinthians 4: 3 - 6 and Mark 9: 2 - 9

• We welcome Steve taking both services this week as Mark is at Riverhead

• 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 do read the newsletter that contains information about these notices and everything happening in the life of St Mary Kippington.

• Details of Ash Wednesday Team Service and our Lent course here at church

• Orders for the Real Easter Egg 2024

• List put together of those with keys to the centre - let Karen know if you have one.

• Making simnel cake for Easter Sunday refreshments

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

• Christian Aid Lunch and Speaker at the Kippington Centre

• Sedecim choir coming back to sing Choral Evensong in February

• Deadline date for material for the March edition of Forward Move

• 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!

4th February 2024 - Candlemas Sunday

SERVICES - 4TH FEBRUARY: CANDLEMAS SUNDAY

• 8am Holy Communion BCP
  Bible Readings: Colossians 1: 15 - 20 and John 1: 1 - 14

• 10:30am Family Service
  Bible Reading: Luke 2: 22 - 38

• 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 do read the newsletter that contains information about these notices and everything happening in the life of St Mary Kippington.

• Details of Ash Wednesday Team Service and our Lent course here at church

• Orders for the Real Easter Egg 2024

• Thank you to Charlie and Anne

• Christian Aid Lunch and Speaker at the Kippington Centre

• Sedecim choir coming back to sing Choral Evensong in February

• 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!

28th January 2024 - Fourth Sunday of Epiphany

SERVICES - 28TH JANUARY: FOURTH SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

• 8am Holy Communion BCP and 10:30am Parish Communion
  Bible Readings: Revelation 12: 1 - 5a and Mark 1: 21 - 28

• 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 do read the newsletter that contains information about these notices and everything happening in the life of St Mary Kippington.

• Details of Ash Wednesday Team Service and our Lent course here at church

• Orders for the Real Easter Egg 2024

• Christian Aid Lunch and Speaker at the Kippington Centre

• Forward Move February magazine

• Sedecim choir coming back to sing Choral Evensong in February

• 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'.

21st January 2024 - Third Sunday of Epiphany

SERVICES - 21ST JANUARY: THIRD SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

• 8am Holy Communion BCP and 10:30am Matins
  Bible Readings: Revelation 19: 5 - 10 and John 2: 1 - 11

• 3pm Kippington Youth Group (Centre)

• 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 do read the newsletter that contains information about these notices and everything happening in the life of St Mary Kippington.

• Details of Team Ash Wednesday Service and our Lent course here at church

• Orders for the Real Easter Egg 2024

• Christian Aid Lunch and Speaker at the Kippington Centre

• Date to receive material for February edition of Forward Move.

• Sedecim choir coming back to sing Choral Evensong in February

• Updated requests for February for Loaves and Fishes Food Bank

14th January 2024 - Second Sunday of Epiphany

SERVICES - 14TH JANUARY: SECOND SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

• 8am Holy Communion BCP and 10:30am Parish Communion and Baptism
  Bible Readings: Revelation 5: 1 - 10 and John 1: 43 - end

• At our 10:30am service we welcome Harvey Morris being baptised into the Lord's Family.

• (Steve is taking both of our services, as Mark is at St Mary the Virgin).

• 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 do read the newsletter that contains information about these notices and everything happening in the life of St Mary Kippington.

• Details of Team Ash Wednesday Service and our Lent course here at church

• Dates for the next two sessions of Kippington Youth Group

• January quiz evening - last call

• Coffee rota for Sunday 10:30am for people to sign.

• Date to receive material for February edition of Forward Move.

• Sedecim choir coming back to sing Choral Evensong in February

7th January 2024 - First Sunday of Epiphany

SERVICES - 7TH JANUARY: FIRST SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY

• 8am Holy Communion BCP.: Acts 19: 1 - 7 and Mark 1: 4 - 11

• 10:30am Family Service: Mark 1: 4 - 11

• 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 do read the newsletter that contains information about these notices and everything happening in the life of St Mary Kippington.

• Thank you for those who sang from Kippington at the station for Christian Aid

• Dates for the next two sessions of Kippington Youth Group

• January quiz evening

• Coffee rota for Sunday 10:30am for people to sign.

• Date to receive material for February edition of Forward Move.

• Sedecim choir coming back to sing Choral Evensong in February

Christmas Services 2023 - 24th, 25th & 31st December

SERVICES - 24TH, 25th & 31st of DECEMBEr

• 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.

• Our prayers and best wishes to all the church family of St Mary Kippington over this Christmas and New Year period.

• Sunday 24th - morning services reflect the fourth Sunday of Advent.

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

  • afternoon and evening reflect Christmas Eve

  • 3pm Nativity Service and 11:30pm Midnight Communion

• Monday 25th - Christmas Day

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

• Sunday 31st - 1st Sunday of Christmas

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

NEWSLETTER

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

• Thank you to all those who have helped this Christmas in a variety of ways

• Book of Remembrance has now returned

• Newsletter from our Church Mission Partners

• January quiz evening

• Coffee rota for Sunday 10:30am for the New Year in church for people to sign.

17th December 2023 - Third Sunday of Advent

SERVICES - 17TH DECEMBER: THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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

• Bible Readings: Isaiah 60: 1 - 4 & 8 - 11 and John 1: 6 - 8 and 19 - 28

• 6pm Nine Lessons and Carols (and choir anthems). Mulled wine and mince pies in the Centre following the 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.

NEWSLETTER

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

• No tree lights this year outside!

• Details of Christmas services

• January quiz evening

• Coffee rota for Sunday 10:30am for the New Year in church for people to sign.

10th December 2023 - Second Sunday of Advent

SERVICES - 10TH DECEMBER: second sunday of ADVENT

• 8am Holy Communion BCP and 10:30am Matins (Matins and Parish Communion crossed over this month due to choir led choirs and readings on the 17th at 6pm)

• Bible Readings: Isaiah 40: 1 - 11 and Mark 1: 1 - 8

• 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 do read the newsletter that contains information about these notices and everything happening in the life of St Mary Kippington.

• If you wish to read on the 17th for Nine Lessons and Carols (King James Version read this year) let Mark know asap

• Details of Christmas services and Christmas cards to be delivered

• St Mary the Virgin Christmas Tree Festival

• Coffee rota for Sunday 10:30am for the New Year in church for people to sign.