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CHURCHYARD NATURE STROLL

SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2025 ST MARGARET’S CHURCH 2pmCHURCHYARD NATURE STROLL (weather permitting)Join us from 2pm-before the HARVEST SING-A-LONG – for an autumn stroll around our green oasis in the centre of Rainham that is the churchyard.Leon Roskilly will be there to share his knowledge of all things nature, together with members of our Eco Church team.It is hoped you might stay for the Harvest Sing-a-Long and refreshments after the walk.Everyone welcome.

Harvest Sing-Along

Date: Sunday 14th September 2025 Time: 3:00pm – Free Entry Location: St Margaret’s Church, Rainham As we celebrate the season, come and join us for an afternoon of praise and worship! Raise your voice and your spirit as we sing some of our favourite hymns together. Afterwards, stay a while to enjoy light refreshments and friendly conversation – a wonderful chance to connect with others. All are warmly invited!

Teddies down the Tower & Teddy bears’ Picnic

FREE EVENT – EVERYONE WELCOME Join us for TEDDIES DOWN THE TOWER and TEDDY BEARS PICNIC on Sunday 24th August 2025. The Teddy Bears Picnic will start at 12.30pm after the regular Sunday Communion Service (10.30am) Please bring your own picnic and blanket to sit on the grass under the tower. Some tables will be available in the church should you prefer to sit inside. Enjoy sharing Teddy Bear story books with your little ones. Fun puzzle sheet for the…

Summer Sing-Along

SUMMER SING-ALONG! Celebrate the season of sunshine and community with us on 13th July 2025 at St Margaret’s Church, Rainham! Join us for a joyful afternoon of much-loved hymns, light refreshments, and warm fellowship. Date: Sunday, 13th July 2025 Time: 3pm Location: St Margaret’s Church, Rainham Entry: FREE – All are warmly invited! Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with music, community, and the spirit of summer!

VE Day 80, The path for peace

VE DAY80 at ST MARGARET’S  Thursday 8th May 2025 Thank you to everyone involved with VE DAY80 at St. Margaret’s. During the day the local community helped to place 80 solar lights along the church path to make a symbolic PATH FOR PEACE. Twelve children, members of the school council from St Margaret’s CE Junior School and staff visited all seventeen WW2 war graves in the churchyard, remembered the fallen and placed a light at the grave. Each grave was…

Retirement of Rev’d Jonathan Jennings

This month we mark the retirement of Revd Jonathan Jennings, who has faithfully served at St Margaret’s Church in various roles over many years. Jonathan’s thoughtful ministry, gentle wisdom, and deep commitment to the life of our church have left a lasting legacy. As a parting gift, Jonathan has generously presented the church with a green burse and veil, along with a stole beautifully embroidered with St Cuthbert’s cross. This is a deeply meaningful and symbolic gift, and we are…

VE Day 80 – Path for Peace

PATH FOR PEACE St Margaret’s Church, Rainham Thursday 8th May 2025 Lighting the Path for Peace — marking 80 years since VE Day. Morning: 9:00am – 12:00pm • Visit the churchyard and place one of 80 solar lights along the path. • Spend time in the Tufton Chapel for quiet prayer, reflection, or to light a candle. Midday: 12:00pm – 1:00pm • Guided Prayer for PEACE in the Tufton Chapel, led by a member of the church prayer group. Evening:…

Piano Festival

Not long now until Rainham’s first Piano Festival! Time to check out the many and varied free and ticketed events. Piano Festival  

Community Larder – Just say Hello Project

*IMPORTANT* Please note that the Community Larder opening times on Thursday 3rd April will be only 9.00am to 11.00am, as there is a funeral in church. AND the coffee morning will only run between 9.30am and 11.30am for the same reason

Beans on Toast

Kick off the school holidays with a sprinkle of magic and a whole lot of fun! On Saturday 15th February, join the award-winning Tom Hunter for Beans on Toast, a family variety show packed with music, comedy, and a touch of mesmerising magic. It’s the perfect way to start your half-term with laughter and wonder! From singalongs and laugh-out-loud sketches to jaw-dropping magical moments, Beans on Toast has something for everyone. Tom Hunter’s unique blend of family-friendly entertainment has delighted…

Happy New Year

Happy New Year from all of us at St Margaret’s Church! As we step into 2025, we give thanks for the blessings of the past year and look forward with hope and faith to what lies ahead.This year, may we continue to grow as a community of love, service, and worship, welcoming all who walk through our doors. Whatever your hopes and challenges for the year ahead, know that you are always welcome here.

Happy New Year from the Just Say Hello project

As 2024 draws to a close, the Just Say Hello food project reflects on a year that has been in equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming.Our community fridge and larder continues to run twice weekly, supporting over 50 families each week. Beyond food, we also offer a warm, safe space, a hot cup of tea, and a listening ear.We continue to provide emergency food support and have had the privilege of collaborating with vital local agencies to guide visitors to the…

Quarter peal of the Church Bells

Bell Ringers during Christmas Tree Festival On Saturday 30th November, at 2.30pm, St Margaret’s Bell Ringers will be ringing a quarter peal, on occasion of the Christmas Tree Festival, for everyone to enjoy. 🔔🔔🔔🔔🎄