Pub Theology is back! Tonight (Monday) at 8pm in the Cricketers pub. Whether you’re a regular or you’ve not been before you are warmly invited to join us for a drink and a chat.

It was announced with great pleasure in the Parish this morning that the next Vicar of Rainham is to be the Rev'd Nathan Ward. Nathan and his family will be moving into the vicarage in early April and Nathan will be collated as vicar on the 21st of April. More details to follow. A prayer at this time. Trinity of love, as we joyfully await the arrival of Nathan and his family to this church. We thank you for the gifts they will bring to our church and community. May we grow together in love and service and strengthen and support each other in our common vocation that your kingdom may be seen among us . Amen.

We enjoyed all the usual fun activities at todays Messy Church with lots of crafts, stories and a short film. Jan told us the story of the Good Samaritan (complete with the appropriate props) before we all enjoyed our bring and share lunch together. See all the pictures from today's Messy Church on our website www.rainhamchurch.co.uk

This year the Lent course is entitled "The Church: where, what, why, when, how." It is a chance to consider the various aspects of a church service and reconsider the things we so often take for granted. All are welcome to join in the discussion and fellowship this Lent.

New tables for the back of church being put together by John and appreciated by everyone at our coffee morning. Why not pop along and try them for yourself?

A lovely meal was shared between the churches of Rainham tonight to celebrate the week of prayer for Christian unity. Lots of laughter, the sharing of stories and an excess of pudding!

Our Messy Churchers all ready for this afternoons performance of Sleeping Beauty at the Oasthouse Theatre. Super show as always from the RaTS full of fun and laughter with great singing and the usual pantomime jokes! Star of the show however was our own little Alex as she managed to join the cast for the closing number.

The latest update from the Medway Winter Night Shelter.

Apologies; the main part of the church path is closed at the moment for repair work. We hope it will be back open by the weekend. Updates to come ... UPDATE: Should be finished on Friday ...

What makes a Wise Man? At our Epiphany All Age worship service today Revd. Jonathan produced all the "hats" needed to be a wise man, (including balloon crown for Revd James) The wise men had travelled afar. We need to travel and take the good news to the people of Rainham. You can see all the pictures from the service on our website www.rainhamchurch.co.uk

The wise folk from the east are nearly here ... at 10:30am on Sunday, All Age Worship* we'll place them in the Stable and our celebrations of Christmas will be completed! (*with balloons ...)

First of two Crib Services today. Later we have carols at 11.00pm followed by Midnight Mass.