Stone Church, St Mary the Virgin
13th Century parish church of Stone-next-Dartford, Kent
A place of welcome, prayer, healing and peace.
Notices for the week beginning Sunday 16th August
Sunday 23rd August
Sunday service on this day will take the format of a Service of the Word, that is to say Bible readings, preaching, hymns and prayers all as usual with an opportunity to receive Communion from the Reserved Sacrament, but no actual consecration of the Eucharist.
“And then there were none”
Our own Jan Mackney is starring in this version of the Agatha Christie classic Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October at New Eltham Methodist church. Tickets £10. See flyer on noticeboard
Creation in Christ (Sunday 6th September)
The first Sunday in September is designated a special festival to focus on the mystery of Creation. We bring the month to a conclusion with Harvest Thanksgiving on the last Sunday (27th) and a collection for MCK.
FKC Ride & Stride
And if you want to get out in nature what better way than taking part in the Friends of Kent Churches’ Ride and Stride on Saturday 12th September? Fix up your bike, polish your boots, plan how many churches you can visit in a day.
MCK Donations
Thank you to those who regularly donate to MCK’s foodbank in the trolley. At present toiletries aren’t needed, but tinned meat, pies, fish and other high-protein foods are always welcome.
Men’s Breakfast
Ian Packer is exploring a new initiative on the first Saturday morning of the month. Let him know if this would be of interest to you.
Sponsor-a-Floorboard
Please encourage all your friends to sponsor a floorboard in the main hall of the new Lantern Centre. We have many floorboards to lay in the final phase of the building fit-out. Boards are about a metre in length and can be sponsored for a donation which you can then Gift Aid (we suggest £25 each but it’s up to you) and, when available, you will be able to sign the underside of them and be part of the new centre for ever.
This Week at St Mary’s
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday only
9 am Mattins
5 pm Evensong
Thursday 20th August
2-4 pm Open Church (ending with prayer at 3.45 pm)
Friday 21st August
7 pm Choir practice
Next Sunday is Trinity 12
9 am Mattins
10 am Service of the Word
5 pm Evensong
Hymns, Reflections & Prayers
Daily hope from the Church of England. Do share the following free phone number with anyone, especially those without access to the internet: 0800 804 8044
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