Alpha Course
Alpha Course at Holy Course. A relaxed and informal setting for exploring big questions. Do come and join us! Starts 15th January 7pm at church. More info: vicar@holycrossbearsted.co.uk

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​Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Bearsted Area Churches Together will be holding our annual service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on Sunday 18 January at 3pm at St Peter's.  The service this year has been put together by the Armenian Churches and is on the theme of 'One Body, One Spirit'.  It would be lovely if you could join us.  In addition to the service, more information can be found here Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 - CTBI, including daily readings and reflections and, linking to those, 'Go and Do'; action points, which are put together by Christian Aid.  Please do take a look at the resources, and if you need any further information, please contact Helen Judges

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Ladies Ecumenical Lunch

This will take place on Monday 9th February at the Bearsted Tennis Club. The speaker will be Angela Legood

 

Church Flowers

The new rota for 2026 donors is now at the back of church so please sign up against the date you would like flowers for a celebration or to remember a loved one. All enquiries regarding flowers to Kym Lowder, kym@lowder.co.uk. Please contact me if you would like BACs details. Anyone wishing to purchase and arrange their own flowers is welcome to do so, just let me know. 

 

Christmas Fayre 2025
The Raise the Roof committee is delighted to announce that this year’s Christmas Fayre raised in excess of £4,600 - more than we have ever raised before. We had lots of visitors from across the Maidstone area and the church was full to capacity until almost the end.
Thank you to everyone who donated items, helped on the day, or came along to support us - it is all very much appreciated.
The Raise the Roof Committee

 

​​​​​​​​​​​​School Pastors

 If you are not sure what School Pastors do, how they help young people, schools and the community, please visit the school pastor site here. Seven training sessions and uniform provided at no cost to you. Can you give 2-8 hours a month to help our youngsters? Please contact: maidstone@schoolpastors.org.uk​

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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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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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Bearsted CAN Events

See the latest events taking place here.

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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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Holy Cross Email Address

This has changed with immediate effect to: office@holycrossbearsted.co.uk

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