St Giles Church, Kilmington
*** In light of the Government guidance around non-essential contact, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued advice that public worship is suspended until further notice. ***

Christmas Services 2020
St Giles Church Evensong - 5pm, Sunday 13th December
Candlelight Carol Service - 5pm, Saturday 19th December
(Please book with Anna Crabbe 01297 32777 / anna.crabbe@icloud.com)
Candlelight Carol Service - 5pm, Sunday 20th December (Please book with Anna)
Open for children to bring their sheep to put in the nativity scene and collect a Christingle - 2-4pm, Thursday 24th December
Midnight Communion Service: Rev Nigel Freathy - 9.30pm, Thursday 24th December
Holy Communion - 11am, Sunday 27th December
St Giles Church Evensong - 5pm, Sunday 13th December
Candlelight Carol Service - 5pm, Saturday 19th December
(Please book with Anna Crabbe 01297 32777 / anna.crabbe@icloud.com)
Candlelight Carol Service - 5pm, Sunday 20th December (Please book with Anna)
Open for children to bring their sheep to put in the nativity scene and collect a Christingle - 2-4pm, Thursday 24th December
Midnight Communion Service: Rev Nigel Freathy - 9.30pm, Thursday 24th December
Holy Communion - 11am, Sunday 27th December
Services
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Occasionally there are variations to our services. The village magazine provides up to date information on services & events including dates for Messy Church, Book Clubs & Bible Reading Groups which are held throughout the month.
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A short Service of Holy Communion is held at 9.30am on Tuesday mornings.
St Giles Church maintains close links with The Baptist Church, Kilmington and joint Services are held from time to time.
St Giles Church maintains close links with The Baptist Church, Kilmington and joint Services are held from time to time.
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
The PCC Members are either ex-officio or elected at the AGM and number about 16 including the Deanery Synod Representatives. All Church business is conducted by the PCC including the progress of a Mission Action Plan. Two members of the PCC also serve on the Five Alive Mission Community Council. COMMITTEES The KPCC uses the Standing, Fabric, Social and Fund Raising, Worship Committees to assist with Church business. PASTORAL TEAM The Pastoral Team comprises about six elected members from the congregation whose role is to help the Vicar with pastoral care when necessary. CHOIR There is an adult choir under the musical director, Margaret Hurford. New choristers are always required and they should contact Margaret Hurford on 01297 33740. MUSIC GROUP The Music Group is made up of adult and junior instrumentalists. Those interested in joining should contact Rachel Burrough on 01297 631734. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS Please contact the Vicar for help/advice with any of these matters. View Statutory Charges. |
BELL RINGERS
More ringers are required for the six bells, and those interested should contact Roger Lovegrove. LAY SERVICE LEADERS Two Lay Family Service teams and two Lay Formal Service teams are maintained. READERS Those interested in conducting Bible Readings or Intercessions should contact the Vicar or one of the Church Wardens. WORKING TEAMS Additional people are always required to help with the flower arranging, dusting, brass cleaning, coffee making, catering, clock winding, churchyard maintenance and flag raising. VISITORS/NEW RESIDENTS New members of the congregation are always warmly welcomed, and are asked to make themselves known to the Vicar and Church Wardens. COFFEE SHOP Coffee/tea is available at the back of the Church every Friday morning from 10.00 am to Noon. Everyone is welcome to come for a chat. FRIENDS OF ST GILES CHURCHYARD The League of Friends was established in early 2017 to encourage Village residents to volunteer their services to help keep the Parish Churchyard neat and tidy and to help finance the maintenance and equipment costs involved. It is hoped that everyone who has relatives buried in the Churchyard or have had their ashes interred or scattered there will join. The application form is attached with a contact number or can be collected from the back of the Church. |