St Margaret of Antioch, Lower Halstow

St Margaret of Antioch is a much loved and well used 11th century village Church full of history, situated on the banks of the river Medway. Our ancient font has been in use for over 8oo years, and still in regular use today. Some wall paintings and other item of historical significance. A history of the village and church are available in the church. We have a range of different services, ranging from a Book of Common Prayer Communion service, using the traditional language to informal family communion services, which are suitable for all ages, and which include a range of activities for children. Our Welcome Service on the 4th Sunday is designed for anyone who has not been to church before - although everyone is very welcome. The Praise Communion is an informal evening service with time for worship, prayer and sharing our thoughts on the Bible reading for the day, together with a communion.

Our Breakfast Club+ takes place on the 1st Saturday of the month from 9:30-11:30. Breakfast is followed by a morning of non-stop action, bible sharing, craft, art and activities, all on a special theme for the day, and all of it FUN! Breakfast Club+ is open to all 5-11 year olds. Find out more from Rev Jacky Davis on 01795 842557.

The Church is also open every Saturday between May & September, from 2:30-4:30.

Everyone is very welcome to join us for any or all of our services.
 

Our services normally follow this pattern through the month

1st Sunday 
8.00am 1662 Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion
7.00pm Informal Praise Communion)
 
2nd Sunday
10.30am Informal Family Communion
6.30pm Evensong
 
3rd Sunday
9.00am Common Worship Sung Holy Communion
 
4th Sunday
10.30am Welcome Service – Informal service of the word
6.30pm Evensong
 
5th Sunday  (to be announced - various special services around the benefice)
 
Coming Events and News

Sat. 6th April, in the church at 9.30 – 11.30a.m.  BREAKFAST CLUB PLUS for all junior school children.   A great mix of breakfast, Bible stories, and themed craft work for everyone....Painting, creating with a host of different ideas to try, listening, enjoying, and making new friends!   All children are welcome to join us 4 ½ - 11 year olds.   Parent s need not stop but please deliver and collect your child.   Queries:  Revd. Jacky 01795 842557.

Weds. 24th April  Our Annual Parochial Church Council  Meeting will be held in St. Margaret’s at 8p.m.  It is preceded by a quiet Communion service at 7.15p.m. to which all are invited.   We welcome the parish to come and hear ‘how we’ve done’ for the year and even to offer to help!   Refreshments between the service and the meeting.

Date for your diary: Church Fete - Sat. 13th July, from 12 noon to 4pm at the Old Vicarage.

There will be a Home Grown Fruit and Vegetable Competition and also a Flower Arranging Competition. You might want to start thinking of the seeds required, times to sow or to start planting out. There will be a special judge and trophies will be presented, plus rosettes and certificates. To give you an idea of the type of vegetables and fruit required for the competition, we were thinking of the ‘Ugliest’ the ‘Longest/Largest’ and the ‘Best Of The Crop’.
 
We are delighted to be holding another Lower Halstow Church Fete, which was so well attended in 2011. Jane Gransden has kindly offered her garden as the venue. More information will be announced nearer to the date.