St Catherine - St Christopher - St Laurence - St Mark - St Mary
THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
26th October 2025
BIBLE SUNDAY
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)
St LAURENCE 10:00 Communion Rev Catherine Tucker
12:00 Baptism of Violet Rev Catherine Tucker
St CATHERINE 10:00 Communion Rev Brian Griffiths
St MARK 10:00 Service of the Word Lay led by Home Group
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Nehemiah:1-12, Nehemiah 8:13-18
St CHRISTOPHER NONE
St MARY 10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
READINGS FOR TODAY
Isaiah 45:22-25, Psalm 119:129-136, Romans 15:1-6, Luke 4:16-24
COLLECT and POST COMMUNION PRAYER for TODAY
Collect: O God, for as much as without you we are not able to please you: mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may, in all things, direct and rule our hearts. Through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Post Communion: Holy and blessed God, you have fed us with the body and blood of your Son and filled us with your Holy Spirit: may we honour you – not only with our lips, but in lives dedicated to the service of Jesus Christ our Lord.
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Daniel, Koo, Brenda, Marcia, Prim, Amanda, 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
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” – Psalm 119:105
MONDAY 27th
09:30 – 12:00 Coffee Morning - IPF St Christopher
TUESDAY 28th
10:30 – 11:30 Belleplates St Mark
Contact Jan Austin
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
18.00 – 21:00 Bellringing practice St Laurence Tower
WEDNESDAY 29th
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 – 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 Home Group – Crossroads Bible Study St Mark
Contact Norma Wright peterena12@outlook.com
THURSDAY 30th
14:00 Thursday Fellowship St Mark Lounge
Contact Angela
14.00 Interment of Ashes Jean Bolton St Laurence Churchyard – CT
16.00 Winter Night Shelter partnership meeting St Laurence Parish Hall
FRIDAY 31st
10.00 Funeral of Sharon Davis Thanet Crem – CT
11:00 Prayer Meeting St Mark - Jan A
14.00 Bereavement Team Meeting At Marcia’s
SATURDAY 1st November
09:00 Prayer Breakfast for at Salvation Army
CHURCHES TOGETHER in RAMSGATE
10:00 – 12:00 Open Church St Laurence
14:00 – 17:00 Safehaven Hallowe’en for kids St Christopher – led by LOVE
18:30 Quiz in aid of Clock Restoration St Laurence
See notices for details
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY 2nd November, 2025
All Souls
Daniel 7:1-3,15-18, Psalm 149, Ephesians 1:11-23, Luke 6:20-31
St LAURENCE 10:00 All Souls Service & Commemoration Rev Catherine with Marcia & Yasmin
St CATHERINE 10:00 All Souls Service & Commemoration LLM Judith Andrews
St MARK 10:00 All Souls Service & Commemoration LLM Frances Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin, Rev Phil Barnes
With Communion Lamentations 3:19-33
St CHRISTOPHER NONE
St MARY 10:00 All Souls Service & Commemoration Rev Ken Cox
Notices and Forthcoming Events
BLYTHESWOOD SHOEBOX APPEAL: is being organised by Jean Wall & Zena Barron of St. Marks and Sharon Cutler of St. Laurence. Start filling your shoeboxes in readiness. Think separately for men, women, boys and girls. The boxes need to be ready for collection by the end of this month of OCTOBER – please, so this is your last chance! Big thanks to those who have done so already.
PREVIOUS MINISTER IN THIS PARISH: Harry Boreham, who was vicar of St. Mark's around the turn of the century - has sadly passed away - the funeral is on 28 October in Colchester – please pray for his widow Rosemary.
SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE: Graham Elliott of St Catherine’s church in Manston is going to drive a 4x4 vehicle to Ukraine this November for the 2nd time. He is reaching out to you for financial support for the charity. Here is what he says:
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vehicles that we drive over there are bought second-hand here in the UK and are in good shape. Once we deliver them in Ukraine, they are given a camouflage paint-job and delivered to the front line. They are used as ambulances for the wounded and for civilian evacuation. These vehicles save lives: those of the brave Ukrainians - and others - fighting Putin's forces; as well as civilians, especially the elderly, caught up in the fighting.
If you can make a donation to help purchase the vehicle and for the ancillary costs, it would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
Please note the following that Driving Ukraine have asked me to make clear with regard to donations:
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Donorbox will give you the option of donating £20/£50/£100, but you can choose your own figure to put in 'custom amount'.
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If you tick the box that allows your name, amount and any message to appear on the Donor Wall, it will encourage others to do the same; if you choose not to tick the box, the donation sum will not appear (but will still be donated !).
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To reduce DU's office bureaucracy, please do not use Gift Aid for donations under £250.
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There is a different procedure for donations above £1000; if you are able to make one of that size, contact me and I will send you the explanatory link.
Thank you very much indeed. Graham
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 News from Carl Whitewood of the Salvation Army:- I am pleased to tell you that the volunteering portal is now live. If you are able to volunteer – or have a friend who is interested – then using the portal is the next step. This will allow you to register your name and email and have access to the volunteer form that you will need to complete. https://portal.thanetsheltersupport.org/
PRE-CHRISTMAS FAYRE: at St Mark’s on Saturday, 22 November, 11am - 2pm. Cakes, jewellery, bric-a-brac, gifts, books, toys, refreshments. There are a few tables still available – FREE to church members – contact 07428 126522.
ROCK SOLID 2: St Laurence continues Sunday School this autumn for children aged 4yrs -11yrs - called Rock Solid 2. It runs monthly, the next being: Sunday 9 Nov and Sunday 14 Dec, Sunday 11 Jan and onwards. It will be fun-packed. Led by Kelly, Marion, Marcia, Andrea and Barrie - these leaders are experienced with children with autism and ADHD. All children and parents are welcome. Arrive 9.50am at the actual church for 10am start, ends 11.30am. Children are welcome every week.
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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, 5th Nov reflection on Bethany by Sharon C, 3rd Dec reflection on Babylon by David H.
MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY, DISCUSSION & REFRESHMENTS AT THE RECTORY: Weds evenings 6.30pm at the St Laurence Rectory with discussion & refreshments. Weds 19 Nov, 10 Dec and will continue in 2026. This is starting up for those new to faith and also for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the Bible and feel part of a supportive group. All are welcome from across the whole Parish. Led by Revd Catherine.
PARISH WIDE PASTORAL COURSE: Venue: St Christopher’s 11am- 1pm Saturday 15 Nov.
Session 3: 15 Nov: Resolving Conflicts within Family settings with Revd Phil Barnes; Working with Diversity & Difference with Revd Catherine Tucker.
ST LAURENCE CLOCK RESTORATION APPEAL: At the 2ndOctober we had £18,184.62 in the bank and we sincerely hope that by the end of the year to hit the £20k mark. This will be made possible by you supporting our upcoming events.
Saturday 1st November: Quiz night 6:00pm for 7:00pm start. The Quiz will be held in the CHURCH, with heating, Tickets £5.00 each, max number per table 8. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles. There will be a raffle (donation of raffle prizes would be gratefully accepted) and prizes for first and last place. To book contact Freda
Friday 19th December: A Christmas Concert by The Thanet Light Orchestra in St Laurence Church. Doors open at 7:00pm for 7:30 start. Tickets £10.00 per person which include refreshments during the interval. To book contact Freda
CHRISTMAS CONCERT/SINGALONG: Friday 19th December, 7pm at St Catherine’s. £8 per ticket – under 18s free. Contact Barbara Redman
THANET FOOD BANK: The distribution points will be open throughout October: St Peter's - distribution point at The Baptist Church in St Peters, Broadstairs is open on Friday mornings, from 10.30am-12.00pm. St. Paul’s distribution point in Cliftonville is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 10.30am-12.00pm. Referrals are accepted via Cliftonville Community Centre. PLEASE CONTINUE TO DONATE LONG-LIFE ITEMS AND TOILETRIES, especially tinned desserts, pasta, squash and tinned meals.
EASY FUNDRAISING: If you shop on line then you could earn % for church funds via https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/st-laurence-in-thanet-parish Partners in this scheme include: ARGOS, TESCO, JOHN LEWIS, EBAY, JUST EAT…
On Sunday 7 Dec 4pm at St Laurence there will be a community-orientated Christmas Memorial Service in collaboration with our local funeral directors at which the names of loved ones, those no longer with us, can be hung on the Christmas Tree. Christmas is perhaps a time when we miss people the most.
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Also, please keep Sharon Cutler, Kevin Spain & Helen Crittenden in your prayers as they continue with the Diocesan Worship Leaders Course – we’re so proud of them.
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