Church Blog (Page 2)

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PCC minutes

Minutes of the PCC meeting on the 18th May 2020 THE PARISH CHURCH OF St. MARGARET, RAINHAM PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL MONDAY 18th May 2020 AT 7.30PM To be present: Revd. Nathan Ward, Revd. Jonathan Jennings, Miss Jodie Sullivan, Mrs Janet Garnons-Williams (Chair), Miss Lorna Dyer, Mrs. Davina O’Brien, Mr. Frank Pantony, Mrs Heather Baker, Mr. Tony Fairclough, Mr. John Gilkison, Mrs. Felicity Holton, Mr. Jamie Jackson, Mr. David Ormiston, Mrs Linda Randall, Mrs. Kayleigh Ward. This meeting was online with…

st margaret’s day

Ready to celebrate St. Margaret’s Day weekend ? Even though our patronal festival celebrations are looking rather different this year, we still can’t wait to celebrate with you all. Get in touch today to join in any of the Zoom events.

Pastoral Letter

Dear Friends, As our country begins the process of re-opening—and as opinions and passions swirl about the best way to do that—I want to share a few words about our process of resuming services and activities in St Margaret’s in light of the Government’s announcement yesterday. Let me start off by saying that no one is more excited about that day than I am! I truly miss seeing you and while I’m so thankful for the ways we’ve stayed connected…

Holy Week and Easter

Please find below our Holy Week and Easter resource for use when the church building is closed. If you would like a printed copy posted to you, please e-mail online@rainhamchurch.co.uk . We will be posting them out the week beginning 29th March.

Home Worship

Please find below resources we have produced for worship at home. We will be using this as the basis for all our live-streaming over the coming weeks.

Pastoral Letter

Dear friends, I want to update you on what’s happening at St Margaret’s in light of coronavirus (COVID-19). Like you, I’ve been following this evolving story with great concern. We’ve also liaised with the Diocese of Rochester and the Archbishops on how to move forward at this time. Church isn’t something you can cancel. It’s what happens whenever ordinary people show the world the good news of Jesus. I’m already extremely proud of how you as the church are supporting…

Event update

In accordance with advice from Public Health please note the following events have been postponed for the foreseeable future: Luncheon Club, Thursday Coffee morning, Ladies who lunch.The Friends Quiz evening and the Beetle Drive have also both been postponed. Please continue to watch our Face Book page and the Church Website for further information.

Chrstians and Magic?

by Dr Toby Travis, Th.B., M.R.E. This article was written for the benefit of organisers of events sponsored by Christian groups that utilise entertainment featuring a MAGICIAN. Here you will find a biblical and theological foundation to address objections or concerns that individuals occasionally may have with churches, Christian schools, and ministry groups sponsoring a MAGIC SHOW or ILLUSIONIST performance. The purpose of the article is to assist individuals in understanding the distinction between occult practices (which are clearly prohibited…