St Mary's Church Speldhurst

12/06/2026

This Month is the Toddler Group of Prayer Nationwide. The theme is the Good Shepherd. In light of that Praise and Play this week made sheep and listened to a story about The Good Shepherd.

11/06/2026

08/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers Week 2026 🌟

This Volunteers Week, St Mary's Speldhurst would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to our Prayer Ministry Team, Duty Wardens, and all those whose faithful service helps sustain the life and ministry of our church.

A special thank you to our Prayer Ministry Team for faithfully upholding our church, community, and one another in prayer, and to our Duty Wardens for their leadership, care, and practical support during services and throughout the week. We also want to recognise and celebrate everyone who volunteers in ways both seen and unseen. Whether your contribution is public or behind the scenes, occasional or regular, your willingness to serve is a blessing to our church family.

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together... but encouraging one another. — Hebrews 10:24-25

07/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers Week 2026 🌟

This Volunteers Week, St Mary's Speldhurst would like to celebrate and thank those who help nurture faith, encourage generosity, and lead us in worship through word and prayer.

A special thank you to our Praise and Play Team, Away Giving Team, and Readers and Intercessors. Your faithful service helps people of all ages grow in their relationship with God and strengthens the life of our church. Whether you're creating a welcoming space for young children and families, encouraging the generous support of our ministry, or leading us in Scripture and prayer, your dedication is deeply appreciated.

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. — 1 Corinthians 12:27

06/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers Week 2026 🌟

This Volunteers Week, St Mary's Speldhurst would like to give thanks for the many volunteers who enrich our worship and help our services run smoothly each week.

A special thank you to our Choir and Music Group, IT Support Team, and Communion Assistants and Servers. Through your gifts, dedication, and faithful service, you help create meaningful opportunities for worship and fellowship. Whether you're leading us in music and song, supporting the technology that connects and enhances our worship, or assisting at the Lord’s Table with reverence and care, your contribution is a blessing to our church family.

Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.— Psalm 96:1

05/06/2026

22 Happy, tired children, 5 exhausted leaders and 1 God who keeps his promised. This is the ingredients to a wonderful Reception and KS1 PJ party.

Noah's Ark was the theme this evening as we crafted, face painted, listened to the bible story, ate together and then watched the Veggie tales version of Noah's ark.

05/06/2026

Praise and Play this week focused on the story of Ruth and the importance of sharing

05/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers Week 2026 🌟

This Volunteers Week, St Mary's Speldhurst would like to express our sincere gratitude to the volunteers who faithfully care for our people, our buildings, and the vital systems that support our ministry.

A special thank you to our Premises Team (including Churchyard Volunteers), Pastoral Visitors, and IT Support Team. Your dedication often takes place behind the scenes, but the impact of your service is seen and felt throughout our church community. Whether you're caring for our church buildings and churchyard, offering friendship and support through pastoral visits, or ensuring our technology helps us stay connected and worship together, your contribution is invaluable.

Serve one another humbly in love — Galatians 5:13

04/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers Week 2026 🌟

This Volunteers Week, St Mary's Speldhurst would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful volunteers who help make our church a welcoming and beautiful place for all.

A special thank you to our Welcomers, Hospitality Team, and Flower Team. Your kindness, creativity, and generosity help create an atmosphere where people feel at home from the moment they arrive. Whether you're greeting visitors with a warm smile, providing refreshments and fellowship, or enhancing our worship space with beautiful floral displays, your service enriches the life of our church in countless ways.

Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7

02/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers Week 2026 🌟

This Volunteers Week, St Mary's Speldhurst would like to extend our sincere thanks to the amazing volunteers who serve our church family with such dedication and care.

A special thank you to our Children's Workers, Events Team, and Safeguarding Team. Your commitment helps create a welcoming, safe, and nurturing environment where people of all ages can grow in faith and feel part of our community. Whether you're teaching and encouraging our children, organising events that bring people together, or ensuring the wellbeing and protection of those in our care, your service is invaluable.

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.— 1 Peter 4:10