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.
July 2026
Events
Churchyard Maintenance Group
Saturday (weather dependant) 9am -12noon
Men’s Breakfast Club
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.
8am Holy Communion
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.
252 Kids
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…
Sunday 10.30am Holy Communion
This is a weekly service with a mixture of traditional hymns and modern song, laced with liturgy.
Community Larder – Just Say Hello Food Project
Every Tuesday, in church. 9am – 11am
Community Hub
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
Midweek Communion
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.
Active And Wellbeing Group
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
Choir Practice
Every Wednesday 7.30pm – 8.30pm In church.
Prayer Group
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…
Coffee Morning
Coffee, cake and chat. Everyone welcome. In church, 10am – 12 noon, Thursdays Free.
Community Larder – Just Say Hello Food Project
Every Thursday 10am – 12noon Community Larder
Choral Evensong
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.