Our new Priest in charge is appointed!

We are excited to announce that Reverend Rob Tugwell, currently Team Vicar of Pilgrims Way Churches, has been appointed as Priest in Charge of Holy Cross, Bearsted and will be licensed here on Tuesday 2nd September at 7.30 pm. Please pray for him and his family as they make this exciting move.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Summer Holiday Children’s Activities - Friday 29 August

We are running free children's activities to coincide with the Woodland Trust's Nature Detective Event on the above date which will be lots of fun!  The event runs from 10 am to 3 pm and is aimed at ages 3 to 11 years. 

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Memorial Hall closure

The Memorial Hall will be closed for the summer period whilst work on the flat roof takes place, so all the services will now be at Holy Cross until the end of August, alternating between Classic and New Way.​

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24th August 10.30am New Way Service

31st August 9.30am Eucharist​

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Everyone is welcome at every service

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Sunday 7th September 

This will be a joint ‘One Way’ service at 10.30am with communion and Rev. Rob Tugwell will be leading worship. It is hoped to fill the church with Classic and New Way congregants to enjoy Classic and New Way songs.  There will be an extended time afterwards to enjoy cake and hot beverages.  Everyone welcome!

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Kent Churches Ride and Walk

Join us for a ride and walk on Saturday 13th September and see the variety of interesting churches nearby - further details here.  

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Pews for sale

We have 2 Holy Cross pews for sale, one being approximately 254cm and the other approximately 203cm. Both are at the back of church amongst the toys. Unfortunately they can’t be altered as our carpenter Bob
has now retired. Best offer please and contact Sandra or Andrew if interested.

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Harvest Supper

It’s time for some fish and chips and fun at our Harvest Supper on Saturday 11th October at 7 pm.  Details and how to order your tickets are here.

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Learn to Repair, Refashion & (re)Make your own clothes   

Give new life to existing clothing/soft furnishings and help reduce waste. Join a six week, two hour course in the Church Room, Holy Cross Church, starting on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 9.45 am. For further information, please contact Diane Sergeant - email dianes@enaid-design.co.uk

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A Grand Day Out

Holy Cross Choir is thrilled at the prospect of singing in Southwark Cathedral on Sunday 24 August when we will lead Eucharist at 11.00 and Evensong at 15.00.  Southwark Cathedral nestles by the Thames, a stone’s throw from London Bridge in one direction and from the Globe Theatre and Tate Modern in the other. We will travel by coach and will have spaces for additional passengers, so if anyone would like to come with us to Southwark for Classic worship, it would be lovely to have ‘home team support’.  We are delighted to share this exciting news and will happily provide more information on request!  Please note - there will be a New Way service in the Memorial Hall at 10.30 am on 24 August.

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Andrew Snowden

Huge congratulations to Andrew Snowdon on his appointment by Bishop Rose as Lay Reader.  Andrew’s Licensing will be held at Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday 28th September at 5.30pm.​

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Our School needs your support

Our Church School has some spaces on the Governing Board.  ARE YOU:

• Able to attend seven or eight meetings from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, spread throughout the school year?

• Able to access and read documents and papers online?

• Able to visit the school with other governors during the school day a couple of times a year?

• Interested enough to find out more? 

If so, please speak to me on a Sunday or contact me –  suemjackson@me.com.  You don’t need to know about or have worked in education. In fact we have found that those who haven’t ask the best questions!!

Sue Jackson, Chair of the Governing Board, Thurnham C. of E. Infant School.

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Laptop/Phone

​Rob Tugwell has asked if anyone has a working laptop they no longer need to be used by Laura, our Ordinand who will be trained by Rob from September. Rob has also asked for two working mobile phones for him and Laura, to be used for church work. Please contact the Church office or Sandra Knatchbull. Many thanks

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Support Neema Crafts

Hannah and Joseph Adams are part of the management team at Neema Crafts, equipping and empowering people with disabilities in Tanzania through training and employment.   Can you support them through prayer or financially to cover costs?  Sign up to their newsletter here.  Financial support details here

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Church Flowers for 2025

A big thank you to all those who have generously contributed both time and money to ensuring the Church looks beautiful for festivals, celebrations and in memory of your loved ones. All flowers are funded by donations so please consider giving funds in memory of a loved one, a special event, birthday or anniversary. A minimum donation of £20 would be welcomed, and please let Kym know of any special requests regarding preferred colour or type of flower.  Contact office@holycrosschurch.co.uk  with your preferred week and requests.   

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Giving at Holy Cross

Most parishioners give to Holy Cross through the Planned Giving Scheme which we can reclaim the tax back on. However you can also give and make a donation to Holy Cross using your smart phone. Details on the various ways to support us can be found on our Give page  but you can also use this QR code to make a single payment. Thank you.

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Volunteering in our Church Community

If you have a moment to spare there are always opportunities to volunteer, to help our community.   If you can, please contact the Church office here, and they will connect you with the opportunities!

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Support Holy Cross through your on line purchases using Easy Funding

At no extra cost to you we can earn a small percentage of the purchase price through Easy Funding. So the next time you make an on line purchase give it a try.  They have links with most major online outlets, including Amazon, John Lewis, Next and many more. Simply register your support for Holy Cross by clicking here, which will guide you to registration and then the store you select. You must however, do this through the Easy Funding portal link.  Save our page in your favourites... and, without over encouraging you - get shopping! 

​To ensure your giving remains anonymous follow the simple instructions here.​​​

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