Past Events (Page 3)

Making Miracles Making Miracles Registered Charity – Baby Trauma & Bereavement Care If you have sadly lost a baby, or know someone who has, please take a moment to read or share this message.9th – 15th October is Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) and as a local baby loss charity, we would love to bring our community together for support, remembrance and awareness.Every year, we work with Rainham Church to create a moving display of pink and blue umbrellas, each…

Making Miracles Making Miracles Registered Charity – Baby Trauma & Bereavement Care BABY LOSS AWARENESS WEEK SERVICE with The Reverend Nathan Ward and The Right Reverend Simon Burton-Jones, Bishop of Tonbridge All welcome. If you have sadly lost a baby, or know someone who has, please take a moment to read or share this message.9th – 15th October is Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) and as a local baby loss charity, we would love to bring our community together for…

Churches Together in Rainham Harvest Supper, at St Thomas’ Parish Centre. Ticketed event. 7.30pm  

Making Miracles Making Miracles Registered Charity – Baby Trauma & Bereavement Care If you have sadly lost a baby, or know someone who has, please take a moment to read or share this message.9th – 15th October is Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) and as a local baby loss charity, we would love to bring our community together for support, remembrance and awareness.Every year, we work with Rainham Church to create a moving display of pink and blue umbrellas, each…

Making Miracles Making Miracles Registered Charity – Baby Trauma & Bereavement Care If you have sadly lost a baby, or know someone who has, please take a moment to read or share this message.9th – 15th October is Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) and as a local baby loss charity, we would love to bring our community together for support, remembrance and awareness.Every year, we work with Rainham Church to create a moving display of pink and blue umbrellas, each…

Making Miracles Making Miracles Registered Charity – Baby Trauma & Bereavement Care If you have sadly lost a baby, or know someone who has, please take a moment to read or share this message.9th – 15th October is Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) and as a local baby loss charity, we would love to bring our community together for support, remembrance and awareness.Every year, we work with Rainham Church to create a moving display of pink and blue umbrellas, each…

Evening Prayer Online at 8pm, daily except Sundays  

Morning Prayer. Online at 8am, daily except Sundays  

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 children. From 1pm – 4pm we will be offering your bear a…

Concert, in church, from 8pm (doors open 7:15pm) For over twenty years, the Sacconi Quartet have captivated audiences with their fresh, imaginative approach and energetic performances. As one of Britain’s most established string quartets, the Sacconi Quartet perform regularly at major venues across Europe and beyond. Their impressive repertoire spans classical masterpieces and exciting contemporary works, making every concert a vibrant and dynamic experience. Whether you’re a seasoned classical music fan or new to chamber music, the Sacconi Quartet’s passion…

Concert in church, from 8pm (doors open 7:15pm). For more details and tickets, please see the Arts section of the church website: Rainham Melah – St Margaret’s Church Rainham

Tuesday 17 June, 7pm, pre-booked places.

Winner of the 2023 Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition N’famady Kouyaté is a young energetic master musician from Guinea (Conakry), who relocated to Cardiff (Wales) in 2019. A talented multi-instrumentalist who wowed audiences across the UK and Ireland during autumn/winter 2019/20 with his modern interpretations of traditional West African Mandingue songs and rhythms supporting Gruff Rhys on the Pang! album tour. N’famady’s primary instrument is the balafon – the traditional wooden xylophone, sacred to West African culture and his family heritage…

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless music of Billy Joel, performed by the UK’s top tribute act, Gaz Jenkins. Gaz Jenkins is widely acclaimed for his authentic and captivating performances that bring Billy Joel’s legendary hits to life. With an uncanny vocal resemblance and a dynamic stage presence, Gaz delivers an extraordinary show that honours the Piano Man himself. From iconic classics like Uptown Girl, Piano Man, and We Didn’t Start the Fire to soulful ballads and…

Ahmed Dickinson is a Havana-born virtuoso guitarist who has performed extensively in the UK, Europe and North America. A popular recording artist, his performances have been featured on BBC Radio 3 and Radio Catalunya. In his concerts, Dickinson often showcases the works of classical composers from the 20th and 21st century, whose contributions deserve recognition among broader audiences. For more information, and for tickets, please see the Arts section of our website.  

Ranagri is an award winning folk band from Ireland and England. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp, and bodhrán/drums, they create a sound that is both mesmerising and unforgettable. Ranagri has established themselves as a standout act, drawing in crowds from around the world with their captivating live performances and exceptional musicianship. They have performed at some of the most prestigious venues & festivals across the UK and Europe, including Cambridge…

VE Day 80, Path for Peace. 9am – 12noon Opportunity for the community to place one of 80 solar lights along the Church path. Chapel open for prayer and reflection. 12noon to 1pm: Guided prayers for peace in the Chapel. 8:20pm – 8:40pm: The church bells will be rung to mark this event. At dusk, the path will be lit by the solar lights.

10am Open Piano – a chance for people to play the piano for 5mins (free entry) 11.15am Recital by Debbi Parks and Frances Yonge (free entry) Duets by Ravel, Beethoven, Schubert and Poulenc. 12.30pm Open Piano – a chance for people to play the piano for 5mins (free entry) 1.45pm Recital by Karen Brown and Debbi Parks (free entry) Nocturne         Geraldine GreenSonata in C# minor op Op 641st and 2nd movements.   Mel Bonis Nocturne          Lili BoulangerPolka                Madeleine DringGigue from Trois Petites…