St Catherine - St Christopher - St Laurence - St Mark - St Mary
THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
23rd November 2025
Christ the King
WELCOME TO YOUR CHURCH
Please be aware that the choice for communion is bread and wine or bread only, tincturing (dipping the bread) is no longer condoned by the Diocese.
If you require a gluten-free wafer, or non-alcoholic wine please let our sides-people/greeters know before the service starts. (St Laurence)
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St LAURENCE 10:00 Communion Rev Catherine Tucker & Frances Barnes
St CATHERINE 10:00 Communion Rev Brian Griffiths
St MARK 10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes & Judith Andrews
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Zechariah 6:9-15, Psalm 29
St CHRISTOPHER none
St MARY 10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
READINGS FOR TODAY
Jeremiah 23:1-6, Psalm 46, Colossians 1:11-20, Luke 23:33-43
COLLECT and POST COMMUNION PRAYER for TODAY
Collect: Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord and King: keep the Church in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace. Bring the whole created order to worship at his feet - who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit; one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Post Communion: Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people: that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good words, may, by you, be plenteously rewarded. Through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Daniel, Koo, Brenda, Prim, Graham, Katherine, Keith, Jonathan, Gill, Andrew, Nicky, Shirley, Dave S, Adam, Orla, Frederick, Val, David, Peter, Matt, Alistair, Roy, Gillian, Torben, Sharon, Sheila, Maggie, Pete, Geoff, Doreen, Susan, Steve, Mick, Pam, Dave
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Acknowledge Christ’s Kingship: recognise that Jesus is not just a title, but a reality that governs all aspects of life. Ashley Tumlin-Wallace
What’s on this Week
MONDAY 24th
09:30 – 12:00 Coffee Morning - IPF St Christopher
TUESDAY 25th
10:30 – 11:30 Belleplates Contact Jan Austin St Mark
18:30 – 19:30 Beginner’s bellringing practice St Laurence Tower
19:00 Home Group – Bible Study St Mark
Contact 01843 583103 if you are interested in joining this group
19.30 – 21:00 Bellringing practice St Laurence Tower
WEDNESDAY 26th
10:00 – 12:00 Churchyard Group St Laurence
Contact Barbara Byne
10:00 – 12:00 Knit and Natter St Mark Lounge
50p contribution for refreshments.
Contact Frances Barnes
12:00 Knit and Natter Christmas Dinner St Mark
Contact Frances Barnes
12:00 – 14:00 Church Open – for Pastoral chat & private prayer St Christopher
This is now a weekly event until Christmas hosted by Dan & Maria
19.00 PCC meeting St Mark
19:00 Home Group – Crossroads Bible Study St Mark
Contact Norma Wright peterena12@outlook.com
THURSDAY 27th
14:00 Thursday Fellowship St Mark Lounge
Contact Angela
FRIDAY 28th
11:00 Prayer Meeting St Mark - Jan A
16:00 – 16.45 Outdoor Carol Singing outside Tesco’s by St Laurence
& Christmas leafleting with Coastal Choir - WHOLE PARISH
17:00 Lighting of Manston Christmas Tree St Catherine
SATURDAY 29th
10:00 – 12:00 Open Church St Laurence
10:00-11:30 Thanet Hub Bellringing practice Tower St Laurence
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY 30th November, 2025.
1st of Advent with Safeguarding Sunday
Psalm 91, Deuteronomy 10:17-19, John 8 1-11
10am ALL-TOGETHER at St Mark’s Church Northwood
18:30 Evening Worship at St Mark’s Christine Martin
Psalm 40:1-10, Psalm 40:11-17
Notices and Forthcoming Events
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THANET WINTER SHELTER: We are proud to say this is being hosted by St Laurence Parish Hall in collaboration with TDC and Salvation Army from 6 Oct 2025 to 29 March 2026. Carl Whitewood of the Salvation Army asks for more volunteers to help with meals or befriending – you can just offer an hour a week - the online Portal system has proved difficult so he asks that you phone him 07900 497326
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SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE: Graham Elliott of St Catherine’s Church in Manston is currently in Ukraine, having driven a 4x4 vehicle to Ukraine (for the 2nd year). He is reaching out to you for financial support for the charity. If you can make a donation to help purchase the vehicle and for the ancillary costs, it would be very much appreciated. https://donorbox.org/ukrainegraham. Thank you very much indeed. Graham
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CAROL SINGING & LEAFLETING for the whole Parish with Edward & The Coastal Choir 4pm-5pm Friday 28 Nov – dress warmly and wear something red! Outside St Laurence Church near Tesco.
SPIRITUALITY HOUR: Spirituality Hour Peace filled Night Prayer & Meditation continues monthly at St Laurence in the candlelit Beckett Chapel – with the theme of Biblical Geography. Refreshments at 7pm for 7.30pm. Next: 3rd Dec reflection on Babylon by David Holton and then 7 Jan.
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