Happy news!

As announced in our services last Sunday, it is with great joy that I can confirm that Laura will be continuing at Holy Cross beyond Sept 2027, as she will be remaining with us for her curacy. This is wonderful news and we are delighted to have Laura minister with us for the next few years. Please do pray for Laura and her family as she completes her second year of studies and journeys towards ordination next summer.​​​

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Home groups Connection Bring and Share Lunch Saturday 17th October 12noon-2pm at Holy Cross

If you are not currently in a home group and are interested in joining a group or just want to find out more about our groups, please come along to our lunch to meet group members and leaders. Contact Sandra Brabyn for more information here 

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Harvest thanks

Thank you to all those who contributed towards a busy and very special harvest weekend. Harvest supper, two harvest services, beautifully decorated church, fantastic choir, generous donations. And a special well-done to anyone who brought a friend along for any part of the weekend. Rob

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Verger Opportunities

We are busy with occasional offices, especially funerals. Part of the smooth running of such services is to have vergers helping with prepping the church and overseeing the sound desk. This is a paid role. I am keen to build a team of people we can call on when services come in. If you would like to join the verger team, please let me know asap. Full training can be provided.  Contact vicar@holycrossbearsted.co.uk

 

Holy Cross Art Group

Enjoy creativity, friendship and good company!  Meet 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month 1.30 - 3.30pm at Holy Cross, any ability, all welcome, low cost, social group.  Interested? Contact: bardolino2001@msn.com

 

Sunday Readings

At both Classic and New Way services over the next few weeks, we will hear passages from Paul's letter to the Philippians. This video is an excellent introduction to the letter. Do watch it here.

Last week's gospel  (Matthew 18 v 21-35) raised an interesting (and challenging) reflection relating to forgiveness. This is obviously a huge theme and can only be touched on briefly in a Sunday service. If you wanted to reflect on the theme a little further, the article here is worth a read. It explores how we can hold forgiveness alongside wisdom. Rob

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Christmas Fayre - Saturday 5th December

We will once again be holding numerous stalls: produce, crafts, children's zone, plants, bric a brac and of course Santa and Mrs Santa as well as the very popular Cafe.   We are collecting donations of suitable items for the tombola: bottles - alcohol, non-alcohol, sauces, toiletries, sweets and chocolates, new toys, candles etc but please check any donations are in date! Please bring any indoor plants for sale to church on 29th November.  The Raise the Roof Committee thank you all for your previous help. If anyone would like to be involved please see Patricia Such. Thank you.

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Mixed Blessings Tea Party - Saturday 7th November 2-4pm Holy Cross

Following on from the success of their Vintage Afternoon Tea a couple of years ago, Mixed Blessings choir invite you to a 1940s Street Party Afternoon Tea with entertainment, in Holy Cross Church, 2.00 to 4.00pm on Saturday 7th November 2026.  Tickets are £20.00 each, available from mixedblessingschoir@gmail.com. Why not dress in 1940s attire?

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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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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 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.

 

Bearsted CAN Events

See the latest events taking place here.