Church News

 St. Margaret’s Church, Lower Halstow.

If anyone would like to join our newly started Alpha Course – (An introduction to Christianity), we have one up and running right now. Hosted by St. Margaret’s, Lower Halstow, it is open to all those reading this especially Upchurch folk! No pressure, give it a try for one session and then decide. It starts in the church at 7:00p.m. with a hot supper, DVD, questions and answers, finishing at 9:00p.m. We have 14 taking part at the moment. Queries? Ring Revd. Jacky Davis on: 01795 842557 or Revd. Hugh Nelson on: 01795 589857.

We will be marking the beginning of Lent by sharing an Ash Wednesday service also in Lower Halstow Church, on Wednesday the 22^nd of February at 7:30p.m. This will be a Sung Communion service with the opportunity to receive a cross of ash on your forehead.  (This is not compulsory). The service will be clearly explained throughout, and if you have never been to Lower Halstow church before, you’re in for a treat. It will be warm and candle lit. To find it, enter the village and turn left into Lapwing Drive, follow to the end of the road, bearing to the right. Park here and the church can be seen down on the right.

Our Lent Course will be starting on Tuesday the 5^th of March from 9:30a.m. - 11.30a.m. at 3 Horsham Lane, Upchurch , (opp. the church’s front door). Our hosts are Bryan and Evelyn Veale. It will be led by Revd. Jacky, we had 17 who enjoyed it last year!  YOU are very welcome to join us!

Lastly, in preparation for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, St. Mary’s will be mounting an exhibition of mementos, photos, and written memories of those who remember that day in 1953!  Can we borrow your memories?  If we can, please contact Elizabeth Shorthouse on: 01634 364676.

Thank you very much

Revd. Jacky Davis

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