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 2nd Sept. His last service In the Pilgrims Way is likely to be a on Sunday 27th July. Please pray for him and his family as they make this exciting move.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Bearsted Fayre

Many thanks to all those who helped in any way at the Bearsted Fayre last weekend, which was a great success. So many people helped out with marshalling the procession, erecting and dismantling the marquee, collecting tables and chairs, setting up displays and craft activities and manning the stall. It was a hot and busy day but a great event, so thanks for all your support.

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Summer Holiday Children’s Activities - Friday 25 July and Friday 29 August

We are running free children's activities to coincide with the Woodland Trust's Nature Detective Event on the above dates which lots of fun!  The events run from 10 am to 3 pm and are aimed at ages 3 to 11 years. Please also save any green wool and ‘kitchen roll middles’ and put them in the box in the porch.  Thank you -julie.pennells@hotmail.co.uk

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Churchyard working party Saturday 26th July

As normal, we will commence at 9.30 am for a couple of hours, in all but torrential rain ha ha!.  It would be most helpful to our workload to have as many volunteers as possible to help clear weeds, remove old flower wrappers, old faded flowers, any plastic flowers that have been around for more than 3 months etc etc.  No skills are needed, just a willingness to join in and enjoy the experience of being outside with other volunteers.  Small jobs are shared out on arrival, and please bring gloves, a bucket, shears/secateurs, kneeling pad etc.  A bottle of water and sunhat if necessary.  Appropriate footwear as always. If you have any queries, contact Patricia 630451 or just turn up on the Saturday.  Thank you.

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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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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.​
 

The Family Trust 

Chequer Tree Camp – a week long Christian holiday camp packed with fun and games. Children in Years 4-7 are welcome to join us either as a residential or day camper. Camp is currently held at Boughton Monchelsea School. Click here further information.

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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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