NEWSLETTER
Tonbridge Methodist Church Notices
1st November 2026
Upcoming Services
Sunday 8th November
10.30 Remembrance Sunday service led by Martin Brightman
Jigsaw & Books Sale
The next jigsaw and book sale will be Saturday 7th November, from 9.30 to 11am. Donations will be for 'All We Can'
The October sale raised £280 for the local Parkinsons group and £48.50 for the church from refreshments. Many thanks to all who contributed.
Tree planting
The Chubb family are having a tree planted in Woodland Walk in memory of Peter and Barbara at 11am on Tuesday 10th November.
All are welcome to join family and friends at the event near the access from Higham Lane.
Date for your diary
Carol singing in aid of Action for Children, Tuesday 15th December, at 7pm
Meet on the corner of Pembury Road and The Drive, Tonbridge.
Hospitality has kindly been offered by Felicity Layton. All singers/collectors are welcome.
Ginny Carlyon
Lee Abbey Advance Week
The Spirit of God is stirring the hearts of Gen Z and raising a new generation of Jesus followers. These new Advance weeks will provide a space to encounter God and learn together while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of our house and estate. Each day will be a mix of working with one of our teams in the morning, free time in the afternoons and inspiring worship and teaching in the evenings.
Cost: from £180
When?: Monday 8th March to Friday 12th March 2027
Where?: Lee Abbey, North Devon
Who?: Ages 18 to 35
for further details and to book, click here:
https://leeabbey.venue360.me/event/app?eventNumber=276#/landing
Evacuee Day
Evacuee Day is back! Our evacuees will be turning up at 10am on Friday 13th November to TMC, for this very special ecumenical event. With mystery ingredients, darning socks, planting seeds and much more. It's a day not to be missed! If you'd like to join the team please let Kirsty know and she'll share all the details with you!
10am arrival
10.15 session 1
10.50 session 2
11.25 session 3
12.00 session 4
12.35 lunch
13.00 service
13.30 back to school
Saturday coffee
Coffee, tea and biscuits are served at church every Saturday morning from 9.30am to 11am. Please come and join us. There is no charge and all are welcome.
Repair Cafe at St Stephen's Church 10am to 12.30pm
Last repair accepted at 12.00pm or when capacity has been reached.
Dates:
Saturday 14th November
TMC Community Wednesdays
- FEAST Fresh Larder. Guests pre-book a slot between 10.30am and 12.30pm via www.feast.org.uk
- Cafe during the larder time open to all, offering drinks and cakes/biscuits.
- Lunch from 12pm. Please come along, everyone welcome.
- Toast 3.30pm to 5pm. Games, craft and plenty of toast. Primary and pre-school children welcome (term-time only)
Monday prayer meeting
A prayer meeting takes place every Monday at 4-4.30pm in the Church - all very welcome.
Please send any prayer requests to Lynne via: tonbridgemethodistchurch1990@gmail.com
Newsletter
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Thank you.
Carers Support group
Are you caring for somebody with dementia, memory loss or other cognitive issues. If you would like to meet others experiencing the same challenges please join us.
Carers Support Group
1st Friday of every month at Angel Indoor Bowls, Ave Du Puy, Tonbridge Club 2pm to 3.30pm.
Free refreshments.
For more details tel: Chris Parker 07887 553467
Angel Indoor Bowls Club Memory Cafe
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 2.30 - 4pm
Open to anyone living with dementia memory loss or other cognitive issues.
Data Protection - A gentle reminder to us all that we are not to give out other people's telephone numbers, addresses or e-mails without their permission. Please also remember that if you hold very old church lists with data on, these should be shredded.
Church notices
Please send any items of church life, meetings, news and events for these weekly notices to: katherinehampton@spuc.org.uk by Thursday, thank you.