Church Events Calendar

Church Events Calendar

Below you can see all the upcoming events on offer this month at St Margaret’s. You can also look into what’s coming later in the year. 

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Events

Mar 25, 2026

Midweek Communion

  • 10:30 am – 11:00 am
  • Every Week
Join us for a reflective midweek Communion service at St Margaret’s Church chapel. This intimate gathering provides a space for personal reflection, prayer, and communion. It is open to everyone seeking stillness or a deeper connection with God. All are welcome to join in this peaceful experience.
Mar 25, 2026

Active And Wellbeing Group

  • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Every Week
A fun and interactive group for community health and wellbeing, encompassing physical activity and education for future independence. Aimed at older populations and those with health and mobility conditions. Cost is a £3 contribution which goes back into the group’s funding pot for future classes and equipment. Refreshments are provided Overcome Achieve Prosper  
Mar 25, 2026

Choir Practice

  • 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  • Every Week
Every Wednesday  7.30pm – 8.30pm  In church.
Mar 25, 2026

Bell Ringing Practice

  • 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Every Week
Every Wednesday 7.30pm – 9.00pm Church Tower
Mar 26, 2026

Prayer Group

  • 9:30 am – 10:00 am
  • Every Week
Thursday 9.30am – 10.00am  Church/chapel Our prayer group meets in the Tufton Chapel every Thursday morning from 9.30 to 10am. Do come along if you’re free – you will be very welcome! The group includes friends from other local churches and we often focus on praying for Rainham. There is no pressure to pray out loud or spontaneously. Some people prefer to pray in silence or to read a prayer they have written down. God hears all our prayers, whether…
Mar 26, 2026

Coffee Morning

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Every Week
Coffee, cake and chat. Everyone welcome. In church, 10am – 12 noon, Thursdays Free.
Mar 27, 2026

Flower Group

  • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Every Week
Every Friday    9am – 12noon In church
Mar 29, 2026

8am Holy Communion

  • 8:00 am – 8:45 am
  • Every Week
The Sunday 8am Holy Communion service is a tranquil gathering in the main church that emphasizes reflection and prayer. Following traditional liturgy without music, it allows attendees to contemplate and connect with God’s message while participating in Holy Communion. All are invited to experience this serene and meaningful service.
Mar 29, 2026

Young People’s Group (16–20s)

  • 9:00 am
  • Every Week
If you’re post-GCSE age (16+) and into your twenties, we would love to invite you to our Young People’s Group. This is a space to meet others your age, build friendships, and feel part of the church community. It is a chance to connect, chat, and support one another in a relaxed and welcoming setting. You don’t need to know anyone already — just come along. What to expect A typical session is relaxed and informal. We might: When we…
Mar 29, 2026

252 Kids

  • 10:20 am – 11:30 am
  • Every Week
252 Kids.  Weekly term time. 10.20am – 11.30am  Children’s Ministry. TWO FIVE TWO KIDS (The name is linked with the Bible verse – Luke 2:52) 252 Kids is our Sunday morning group for school aged children. Years R to 6. We meet during term time from 10.20am in the Millennium Centre with leaders and children joining the church family in church at 11.30am. There is no session on the first Sunday of each month, instead there is an all-age Holy…
Mar 29, 2026

Sunday 10.30am Holy Communion

  • 10:30 am – 11:45 am
  • Every Week
This is a weekly service with a mixture of traditional hymns and modern song, laced with liturgy.
Mar 30, 2026

Family friendly coffee morning

  • 9:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Every Week
9am – 11am churchA safe space for under 5’s and their parents and carers.Craft, toys, breakfast and time to chat. Every Monday during term-time.Free
Mar 31, 2026

Community Hub

  • 9:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Every Week
A place of welcome, information and support for all in the Rainham community, working in partnership with other agencies, community providers and locals. All welcome. 9am – 11am church
Apr 1, 2026

The Way of the Cross

  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
A time of reflection on the various stages in Christ’s journey to his crucifixion on the cross, through projected images.  The service will last about an hour. 
Apr 3, 2026

Good Friday

  • 12:00 pm
Church open from 12noon until 2pm for quiet reflection. Good Friday service at 2pm. One hour at the Cross, including Olivet to Calvary, with choir, no communion.  
Apr 4, 2026

Men’s Breakfast Club

  • 9:00 am
  • Every 2 Weeks
On alternate Saturdays from 9am, in St. Margaret’s Church, or The Millennium Centre. St Margaret’s Church, Men’s Breakfast Club is an informal gathering of men for breakfast and a chat. We are from all walks of life and all ages – church goers or not. We eat and talk, arrange outings (we went to the cricket recently) and generally be ourselves. Come and join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays on the month Every man is welcome.
Apr 11, 2026

Heritage Open morning

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Heritage Open Morning – Saturday 11th April, 10am -12pm: The beautiful church of St Margaret’s holds over 800 years of history behind its medieval doors! We’ll be open all morning to showcase some of our heritage, with knowledgeable guides and hosts on hand to tell you all about the heritage in our town. Drop in and discover something amazing! No charge, all welcome.
May 3, 2026

Choral Evensong

  • 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
  • Every Month
This is a traditional, reflective and meditative service held near the end of the day. Monthly. Every First Sunday at 4 p.m. for 45 minutes with our robed choir.A sung service following the traditional pattern taken from The Book of Common Prayer.