All Saints Church Iwade

All Saints Church Iwade Sunday Services are at 10.30am except the second Sunday of the month for Assembly on Sunday at 3pm in Iwade School

All Saints Church Iwade; Care for your Church, care for your Community

Dear friendsLast weekend we had the joy of eight candidates from Iwade being confirmed at Minster Abbey, alongside 30 ot...
12/09/2026

Dear friends
Last weekend we had the joy of eight candidates from Iwade being confirmed at Minster Abbey, alongside 30 others from across the deanery. Such a wonderful evening, and so encouraging to see people responding to God's love in this way! Then on Tuesday, Rev Dan Corcoran was licensed to the Sheppey parishes.
The form of service was the same as for my licensing, back in March, and I was struck now as I was then by the focus on God's mission as work for us all, not just the clergy! The celebration of shared ministry, when the congregation responds to the challenge of making new disciples, sharing the light of faith and bringing hope to the world and growing in unity and love. Many of you made those promises, and we need to be ready to face into that challenge.
Which brings me to our special benefice day on Saturday 10th October, when we will be gathering to enjoy worship, fellowship and planning for our seven congregations. We will meet at St Mary's Newington, 9.30 for 10am start, and finishing by 3pm. Together we will explore where we are, where we want to be and where we believe God is leading us. Please do prioritise this day - it is work for us all.

Our worship next Sunday, 13th September and the 2nd in the Season of Creation is:
St Margaret's Lower Halstow - 10am Morning Worship - Teresa Parker
St Mary's Newington - 10am Communion - Rev Amanda Lane
St Mary's Upchurch - 10am Morning Worship - Jill Rothery
St Michael's Hartlip - 10.30am Songs of Praise
All Saints Iwade - 10.30am Fellowship
3pm Assembly on Sunday at Iwade School - Rev Amanda Lane
St Mary Magdalene Stockbury - 4.30pm Communion - Rev Amanda Lane - note later time!

Every blessing
Amanda

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Tomorrow, Saturday, 12th September, there is a coffee morning at St Mary Magdalene Stockbury from 10am to noon, porch sale at St Mary's Upchurch and the Friends of Kent Churches Ride and Stride.
As well as the usual sponsored ride, where participants visit as many churches as possible, this year we have a NEW activity: come to St Margaret’s Church Lower Halstow and take part in the ‘Ride and Stride Treasure Hunt’ - find the six churches in our Benefice and answer the questions around The Brickfield. £3/question sheet.

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Small Groups & Prayer meetings:
Opportunities for fellowship, prayer, study, discussion and worship
as part of being rooted in Jesus:
· Monday Zoom group: At 2.30pm, for link contact Gill Gay [email protected]
· Connect Group Newington: 7.30pm every Tuesday evening. Contact: Teresa Parker [email protected]
· Connect group Iwade: 7.30pm at 17 Meadow Brown, Iwade. Contact: Becky Ridley [email protected]
· Prayer Groups Newington: Wednesdays fortnightly (1st & 3rd) from 10am. Contact Teresa Parker. Tuesday morning at 7.30am in St Mary's Newington. Contact [email protected]
Lower Halstow Prayer and chat 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 10am at St Margaret of Antioch church. Contact [email protected]
· Men's Breakfast: second Saturday at 8.30am at St Margaret's Lower Halstow.
Other regular activities: If there are any gaps then do let us know. Next dates are highlighted.
· St Michael's Hartlip: Coffee morning first & third Wednesday from 10.30am: 16th September
· Bereavement Group: in St Margaret's Lower Halstow every Thursday morning from 10am.
· Rainbow Cafe: in St Mary's Upchurch on second Thursday from 2.00 to 4.30pm: 8th October
· Cornerstone Cafe: in St Mary's Newington third Thursday from 9am: 17th September
· Newington Methodist Coffee Morning: First Saturday morning from 10.00 to noon: second Saturday in Newington Chapel
St Mary Magdalene Stockbury coffee morning from 10.00 to noon 12th September
· "Porch Sale" in St Mary's Upchurch: on Second Saturday from 10.00am: 12th September
Upchurch Choral Society: UCS rehearses on Friday nights, from 7.45pm to 9.15pm in St Mary's church. This is a four-part choir. New members are welcome, no audition needed.
Interested? Contact the Secretary Heather Medlock: [email protected]
UCS will restart on Friday 18th September.
Happy Hour Singing Group at Lower Halstow Memorial Hall, 6.30pm-7.30pm, 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Next meeting 21st September
Newington Court: Two monthly events are open to local residents: Dementia Cafe every 2nd Friday / Craft Club every 4th Wednesday Book through 01795 843033.
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Amanda Lane
Priest-in-Charge of The Six

09/09/2026

Join us for Assembly on Sunday in Iwade School at 3pm this Sunday

Dear friendsLast Sunday I had the joy of visiting the South Gillingham parishes at St Matthew's Wigmore as they marked t...
05/09/2026

Dear friends

Last Sunday I had the joy of visiting the South Gillingham parishes at St Matthew's Wigmore as they marked the start of the Season of Creation. What a warm welcome I received, and how wonderful to share with other congregations in prayer, worship and praise! We begin our observance of this special time tomorrow when we gather as The Six at All Saints' Iwade for an outdoor service.
At St Matt's we watched a wonderful video by David Attenborough called How to Save Our Planet. Beautiful, disturbing and ultimately inspiring; I do urge you to watch it if you are able. The link is below the image. After all, we must surely give thanks for the beauties and abundance of God's creation while facing up to our responsibilities. More on that subject tomorrow!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Puv0Pss33M

George Hulme will be preaching and providing the challenge we need, and we will be celebrating the confirmation of seven candidates from All Saint's Iwade, who are making their confirmation promises before Bishop Rose at Minster Abbey later today. Do pray for them.

Our worship tomorrow, for the beginning of the Season of Creation is:
All Saints Iwade - 10.30am - Outdoor Benefice Communion

Please do come along - bring a chair - and meet those who will be newly confirmed. Parking is available at The Woolpack; please park on the far side, away from the pub, and share cars if possible - fewer cars to park, and better for the environment!

Our worship next Sunday, 13th September and the 2nd in the Season of Creation is:
St Margaret's Lower Halstow - 10am Morning Worship - Teresa Parker
St Mary's Newington - 10am Communion - Rev Amanda Lane
St Mary's Upchurch - 10am Morning Worship - Jill Rothery
St Michael's Hartlip - 10.30am Songs of Praise
All Saints Iwade - 10.30am Fellowship
3pm Assembly on Sunday at Iwade School - Rev Amanda Lane

On Monday evening, 6.30pm, at Lower Halstow Memorial Hall for Happy Hour. We are paying tribute to Dolly Parton, we will sing some of her biggest hits as well as marking her big hair, her love of a Cadillac and her impact on Dolly the Sheep!!!! £2/person £3/family.
All welcome. ALL ABILITIES.
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Then next Saturday, 12th September, there is a coffee morning at St Mary Magdalene Stockbury from 10am to noon, porch sale at St Mary's Upchurch and the Friends of Kent Churches Ride and Stride.
As well as the usual sponsored ride, where participants visit as many churches as possible, this year we have a NEW activity: come to St Margaret’s Church Lower Halstow and take part in the ‘Ride and Stride Treasure Hunt’ - find the six churches in our Benefice and answer the questions around The Brickfield. £3/question sheet.

I hope to see you tomorrow
Every blessing
Amanda

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Small Groups & Prayer meetings:
Opportunities for fellowship, prayer, study, discussion and worship
as part of being rooted in Jesus:
· Monday Zoom group: At 2.30pm, for link contact Gill Gay [email protected]
· Connect Group Newington: 7.30pm every Tuesday evening. Contact: Teresa Parker [email protected]
· Connect group Iwade: 7.30pm at 17 Meadow Brown, Iwade. Contact: Becky Ridley [email protected]
· Prayer Groups Newington: Wednesdays fortnightly (1st & 3rd) from 10am. Contact Teresa Parker. Tuesday morning at 7.30am in St Mary's Newington. Contact [email protected]
Lower Halstow Prayer and chat 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 10am at St Margaret of Antioch church. Contact [email protected]
· Men's Breakfast: second Saturday at 8.30am at St Margaret's Lower Halstow.
Other regular activities: If there are any gaps then do let us know. Next dates are highlighted.
· St Michael's Hartlip: Coffee morning first & third Wednesday from 10.30am: 16th September
· Bereavement Group: in St Margaret's Lower Halstow every Thursday morning from 10am.
· Rainbow Cafe: in St Mary's Upchurch on second Thursday from 2.00 to 4.30pm: 10th September
· Cornerstone Cafe: in St Mary's Newington third Thursday from 9am: 17th September
· Newington Methodist Coffee Morning: First Saturday morning from 10.00 to noon: sec0nd Saturdayin Newington Chapel
St Mary Magdalene Stockbury coffee morning from 10.00 to noon 12th September
· "Porch Sale" in St Mary's Upchurch: on Second Saturday from 10.00am: 12th September
Upchurch Choral Society: UCS rehearses on Friday nights, from 7.45pm to 9.15pm in St Mary's church. This is a four-part choir. New members are welcome, no audition needed.
Interested? Contact the Secretary Heather Medlock: [email protected]
UCS will restart on Friday 18th September.
Happy Hour Singing Group at Lower Halstow Memorial Hall, 6.30pm-7.30pm, 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Next meeting 7th September
Newington Court: Two monthly events are open to local residents: Dementia Cafe every 2nd Friday / Craft Club every 4th Wednesday Book through 01795 843033.
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Amanda Lane
Priest-in-Charge of The Six

04/09/2026

Join with us for worship at the beginning of the Season of Creation. Our outdoor Benefice Service begins at 10.30 am on Sunday 6th Sept at All Saints Church, Iwade.

30/08/2026

Join us for a service of sharing and quiet reflection at 10.30am this morning

Dear friendsI had the joy of being at a concert with the twins (they are two now...) at Lenham Tithe Barn this morning. ...
29/08/2026

Dear friends
I had the joy of being at a concert with the twins (they are two now...) at Lenham Tithe Barn this morning. Bach to Baby is a wonderful organisation which puts on classical concerts for families with very young children. Harpist Jean Kelly had them mesmerised; children are given the freedom to dance, roam about and generally revel in the wonder of live music. Watching the children today made me reflect on how constrained we become as adults in our responses to so much in life. How do we express our joy, our sadness? (Unless of course we are football fans, who seem to have no such hang-ups!) How might we respond to the abundance of blessings God has heaped upon us? The children this morning had no worries about people watching them sway, wander, dance and respond unselfconsciously to the beauty of the music.
One response to God's love is to make a public profession of our faith, and seven members of the All Saints' congregation will be doing just that at Minster Abbey next Saturday when they are confirmed by Bishop Rose. They have all completed an Alpha course, run by John and Kim Guest, and are ready to claim faith in God for themselves in front of friends and family. And words will be used which are among my favourite:
God has called you by name and made you his own
Each of us is made unique and precious, and we are all invited to respond to God's call and receive, as the Bishop will pray for our candidates, the enabling gift of the Holy Spirit. Please pray for them as they prepare for this important step along their journey of faith.

Our worship tomorrow, for the 13th Sunday after Trinity is:
St Margaret's Lower Halstow - 10am Immerse
St Mary's Newington - 10am Songs of Praise - Teresa Parker
St Mary's Upchurch - 10am Communion - Rev Liz Cox
St Michael's Hartlip - 10.30am Morning Worship - George Hulme
All Saints Iwade - 10.30am Family Communion - John Guest

I will be at St Matthew's Wigmore, preaching at their morning service as they mark the
beginning of the Season of Creation.

And next Sunday, 6th September, we will be joining together at 10.30am All Saints' Iwade for an outdoor Benefice Communion for the start of the Season of Creation.
Please do come along - bring a chair - and meet those who will be newly confirmed.
Every blessing
Amanda

Many of us have enjoyed the music of the UK Paper Band over the years, and last year they played for All Saints' Iwade's carols by candlelight and played a concert at St Mary's Newington. They are performing at the Avenue Theatre on 6th September - see the poster for details.
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Small Groups & Prayer meetings:
Opportunities for fellowship, prayer, study, discussion and worship
as part of being rooted in Jesus:
· Monday Zoom group: At 2.30pm, for link contact Gill Gay [email protected]
· Connect Group Newington: 7.30pm every Tuesday evening. Contact: Teresa Parker [email protected]
· Connect group Iwade: 7.30pm at 17 Meadow Brown, Iwade. Contact: Becky Ridley [email protected]
· Prayer Groups Newington: Wednesdays fortnightly (1st & 3rd) from 10am. Contact Teresa Parker. Tuesday morning at 7.30am in St Mary's Newington. Contact [email protected]
Lower Halstow Prayer and chat 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 10am at St Margaret of Antioch church. Contact [email protected]
· Men's Breakfast: second Saturday at 8.30am at St Margaret's Lower Halstow.
Other regular activities: If there are any gaps then do let us know. Next dates are highlighted.
· St Michael's Hartlip: Coffee morning first & third Wednesday from 10.30am: 2nd September
· Bereavement Group: in St Margaret's Lower Halstow every Thursday morning from 10am.
· Rainbow Cafe: in St Mary's Upchurch on second Thursday from 2.00 to 4.30pm: 10th September
· Cornerstone Cafe: in St Mary's Newington third Thursday from 9am: 17th September
· Newington Methodist Coffee Morning: First Saturday morning from 10.00 to 12.00 in Newington Chapel
· "Porch Sale" in St Mary's Upchurch: on Second Saturday from 10.00am: 12th September
Upchurch Choral Society: UCS rehearses on Friday nights, from 7.45pm to 9.15pm in St Mary's church. This is a four-part choir. New members are welcome, no audition needed.
Interested? Contact the Secretary Heather Medlock: [email protected]
Having just performed their last concert of the season, UCS is now on a summer break and will restart on Friday 18th September.
Happy Hour Singing Group at Lower Halstow Memorial Hall, 6.30pm-7.30pm, 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Next meeting 17th August
Newington Court: Two monthly events are open to local residents: Dementia Cafe every 2nd Friday / Craft Club every 4th Wednesday Book through 01795 843033.
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Amanda Lane
Priest-in-Charge of The Six

24/08/2026

All welcome to join us this Sunday for a meeting of quiet reflection and sharing from 10.30am

Dear friendsL'Arche is an intentional faith community of people with and without learning disabilities; their aim is to ...
22/08/2026

Dear friends

L'Arche is an intentional faith community of people with and without learning disabilities; their aim is to challenge preconceptions around disability and provide support in communities.

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Two families close to the hearts of many in The Six have been part of L'Arche over many years. Hugh and Lizzie Nelson and their family were resident members of L'Arche before Hugh's ordination, and Liz and Phil Cox's daughter Emma was a loved member of the Canterbury L'Arche for more than 20 years. L'Arche supports learning disabled and autistic adults, through a mix of residential and home support and activity programmes.
Rev Liz has been helping out with services in The Six for the past few months; many of you will know her from when she was part of our team before spending several years ministering in Gillingham. Now retired, we are thrilled to have her back with us one Sunday a month. The candle workshop was Emma's special place, and now Liz helps out in that same workshop every week. Liz and Phil treasure the love and care which supported Emma for so many years, which continued in her final months; when Emma could no longer go to L'Arche, they would visit her at home with activities and music therapy. 'They are very close to our hearts,' says Liz.
Liz and Phil are having a fundraiser for L'Arche at their home at 36 Windsor Drive, Sittingbourne on Thursday 24th September between 12 and 2. There will be refreshments and a range of crafts produced by L'Arche for sale. It's an opportunity to support this amazing organisation in their ongoing work of rooting holistic care in love and faith.

Our worship tomorrow on the 12th Sunday after Trinity is:
St Margaret's Lower Halstow - 10am Morning Worship - Rev Ron Partridge
St Mary's Newington - 10am Communion with Methodists - Rev Amanda Lane
St Mary's Upchurch - 10am Songs of Praise
St Michael's Hartlip - 10.30am Morning Worship - George Hulme
All Saints Iwade - 10.30am Family Worship - John Guest
St Mary Magdalene Stockbury - 4pm Evensong - George Hulme

Every blessing
Amanda

Small Groups & Prayer meetings:
Opportunities for fellowship, prayer, study, discussion and worship
as part of being rooted in Jesus:
· Monday Zoom group: At 2.30pm, for link contact Gill Gay [email protected]
· Connect Group Newington: 7.30pm every Tuesday evening. Contact: Teresa Parker [email protected]
· Connect group Iwade: 7.30pm at 17 Meadow Brown, Iwade. Contact: Becky Ridley [email protected]
· Prayer Groups Newington: Wednesdays fortnightly (1st & 3rd) from 10am. Contact Teresa Parker. Tuesday morning at 7.30am in St Mary's Newington. Contact [email protected]
Lower Halstow Prayer and chat 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 10am at St Margaret of Antioch church. Contact [email protected]
· Men's Breakfast: second Saturday at 8.30am at St Margaret's Lower Halstow.
Other regular activities: If there are any gaps then do let us know. Next dates are highlighted.
· St Michael's Hartlip: Coffee morning first & third Wednesday from 10.30am: 2nd September
· Bereavement Group: in St Margaret's Lower Halstow every Thursday morning from 10am.
· Rainbow Cafe: in St Mary's Upchurch on second Thursday from 2.00 to 4.30pm: 10th September
· Cornerstone Cafe: in St Mary's Newington third Thursday from 9am: 17th September
· Newington Methodist Coffee Morning: First Saturday morning from 10.00 to 12.00 in Newington Chapel
· "Porch Sale" in St Mary's Upchurch: on Second Saturday from 10.00am: 12th September
Upchurch Choral Society: UCS rehearses on Friday nights, from 7.45pm to 9.15pm in St Mary's church. This is a four-part choir. New members are welcome, no audition needed.
Interested? Contact the Secretary Heather Medlock: [email protected]
Having just performed their last concert of the season, UCS is now on a summer break and will restart on Friday 18th September.
Happy Hour Singing Group at Lower Halstow Memorial Hall, 6.30pm-7.30pm, 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Next meeting 7th September
Newington Court: Two monthly events are open to local residents: Dementia Cafe every 2nd Friday / Craft Club every 4th Wednesday Book through 01795 843033.
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Amanda Lane
Priest-in-Charge of The Six

19/08/2026

All welcome to join us this Sunday at 10.30am for Morning Worship

Dear friendsI hope you are all managing to stay comfortable in this heat - and keeping fresh water available in your gar...
15/08/2026

Dear friends

I hope you are all managing to stay comfortable in this heat - and keeping fresh water available in your gardens for the wildlife! The current heatwave is deeply worrying, and it is tempting to think there is nothing we can do in response. But we must not be passive. The organisation Green Christian speaks of 'responding to the cry of the earth in a way that is faithful, meaningful and, we hope, joyful.' They have circulated the prayer below, and I would urge you to use the prayer as a starting point for your own prayer and ponderings on this deeply worrying situation. If you would like to know more about Green Christian, why not take a look at their website at greenchristian.org.uk

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Every blessing
Amanda

Our worship tomorrow on the 11th Sunday after Trinity is:

St Margaret's Lower Halstow - 10am Communion - Rev Amanda Lane
St Mary's Newington - 10am Morning Worship - Teresa Parker
Uplift - 10.30am Family Worship - Mark Burch
St Michael's Hartlip - 10.30am Communion - Rev Liz Cox
All Saints Iwade - 10.30am Family Worship - George Hulme

This coming week there are opportunities to enjoy refreshments and good company in three of our churches - at St Michael's Hartlip there is a coffee morning on Wednesday from 10.30am; it's Cornerstone Cafe at St Mary's Newington on Thursday morning from 9.30am, then St Mary Magdalene Stockbury has a coffee morning on Saturday from 10 to 12.

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Small Groups & Prayer meetings:
Opportunities for fellowship, prayer, study, discussion and worship
as part of being rooted in Jesus:
· Monday Zoom group: At 2.30pm, for link contact Gill Gay [email protected]
· Connect Group Newington: 7.30pm every Tuesday evening. Contact: Teresa Parker [email protected]
· Connect group Iwade: 7.30pm at 17 Meadow Brown, Iwade. Contact: Becky Ridley [email protected]
· Prayer Groups Newington: Wednesdays fortnightly (1st & 3rd) from 10am. Contact Teresa Parker. Tuesday morning at 7.30am in St Mary's Newington. Contact [email protected]
Lower Halstow Prayer and chat 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 10am at St Margaret of Antioch church. Contact [email protected]
· Men's Breakfast: second Saturday at 8.30am at St Margaret's Lower Halstow.
Other regular activities: If there are any gaps then do let us know. Next dates are highlighted.
· St Michael's Hartlip: Coffee morning first & third Wednesday from 10.30am: 19th August
· Bereavement Group: in St Margaret's Lower Halstow every Thursday morning from 10am.
· Rainbow Cafe: in St Mary's Upchurch on second Thursday from 2.00 to 4.30pm: 10th September
· Cornerstone Cafe: in St Mary's Newington third Thursday from 9am: 20th August
· Newington Methodist Coffee Morning: First Saturday morning from 10.00 to 12.00 in Newington Chapel
· "Porch Sale" in St Mary's Upchurch: on Second Saturday from 10.00am: 12th September
Upchurch Choral Society: UCS rehearses on Friday nights, from 7.45pm to 9.15pm in St Mary's church. This is a four-part choir. New members are welcome, no audition needed.
Interested? Contact the Secretary Heather Medlock: [email protected]
Having just performed their last concert of the season, UCS is now on a summer break and will restart on Friday 18th September.
Happy Hour Singing Group at Lower Halstow Memorial Hall, 6.30pm-7.30pm, 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Next meeting 17th August
Newington Court: Two monthly events are open to local residents: Dementia Cafe every 2nd Friday / Craft Club every 4th Wednesday Book through 01795 843033.
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Amanda Lane
Priest-in-Charge of The Six

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