NEWSLETTER
Tonbridge Methodist Church Notices
30th November 2025
Upcoming Services
Sunday 7th December
10.30am Holy Communion service led by Rev Kirsty McGhee
Christmas services at Tonbridge Methodist Church
Sunday 14th December 10.30am - All-age Nativity service
Sunday 14th December 3pm - Blue Christmas - a service for those who find Christmas a difficult time.
Sunday 21st December 6.30pm - Carol service
Wednesday 24th December 4pm - Christingle service
Thursday 25th December 10am - Christmas Day service
Offerings at the Carol service, Christingle service and the Christmas Day service, will be shared between Action for Children and Crisis at Christmas. Donations can also be made online via the Tonbridge Methodist Church bank account: Sort Code 09-01-55 Account 40369802
Nativity Service - help needed
Our Nativity service will be a little different this year. Jane Jordan, who is leading the service, is looking for volunteers of all ages to take part. No costumes are needed but headdresses will be provided on the day.
There will be no practice beforehand, so please email Jane Jordan: janeandjohn6381@talktalk.net as soon as possible if you are willing to take part.
Barbara Chubb
Barbara's funeral will be held here at our Church on Thursday 11th December, at 11am. She had decided to donate her body to medical science and so there won't be a burial or cremation on the day.
Jigsaw and book sale
The next sale will take place next Saturday 6th December, from 9.30 - 11am and will be for Tonbridge Lions Club gor their community projects.
Faith, fellowship, witness
A celebration service of Hawkhurst Methodist Church will be held on Sunday 7th December at 2.30pm
All circuit churches are warmly invited to attend and celebrate the steadfast witness and fellowship of this congregation that has been a faithful part of our Circuit
Venue: St Barnabas Church, High Street, Hawkhurst TN18 4AH
Parking: There is a small car park behind the church with six spaces. Additional parking is available in Oakfield Road,, the road adjacent to the church.
Refreshments will be served following the service at a separate venue. Details will be confirmed shortly.
For queries please contact Nicola, the Circuit Administrator: admin@wokmc.org.uk
Musical Memories A sing-a-long choir
Christmas Concert
Saturday 6th December at 3pm
Donations to Tonbridge Lions Club
Tonbridge Methodist Church. Refreshments available.
Carol singing at the Co-op Saturday 13th December
Meet at the Co-op on Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge at 9.45am
Carol singing in aid of Action for Children, Tuesday 16th December
Meet on the corner of Pembury Road and The Drive, Tonbridge at 7pm. Hospitality kindly offered by Felicity Layton.
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Each year we receive an appeal from Wycliffe to say, "Every £1 given will be doubled." This year the amount is up to £1,000,000!
We usually respond and send any money we have in hand for Uganda Projects. However so far this year we have sent off nearly all the money raised and our coffers are almost empty.
We hear that giving from the UK and USA is down this year, and Kathryn reports that her literacy work has had finance stopped. Two workers have been laid off in her office. Gift said he has translations held up because of the lack of funds available. All this is very disheartening, so if you can spare some money this Christmas for Wyclliffe we would like to be able to take advantage of the money DOUBLED offer. It can be earmarked for Kathryn and Gift's work, but must arrive in the Wycliffe Head Office by 24th December.
North Tonbridge Community Craft group
New craft group at Tonbridge Methodist Church in Higham Lane on Friday mornings between 10.30am and 12noon. Now also Mondays 1pm till 3pm. Car park is at the back of the church.
Come along and have a chat and a cuppa. Make some new friends. All kinds of craft, knitting, crochet, jewellery, embroidery. Try something new or share your own expertise.
Contact: Jeaniecarole24@gmail.com
URGENT! Bible readers required
Our list of readers is slowly dwindling and we urgently need replacements. The readers' rota is for a quarter at a time and you would be called to read a couple of times during that quarter so it's not too onerous. If you would like to be included, please contact Joanne at tonbridgemethodistchurch1990@gmail.com
Organ Recital
I have decided to postpone the organ recital planned for 18th October. It will not take place on Saturday 7th March 2026 at 3pm. The reason for the change is that I am having physiotherapy, which is likely to continue into the Autumn, for muscle problems in my right thigh and shoulder.
Peter Overton
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. Freshly cooked and plenty for everyone! 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)
Seniors' Group
Seniors' Group runs on the last Thursday every month. I would love to have a little rota with one or two helpers each week, to help service refreshments. If you would be willing, please let me know: Lee.athwal1@virginmedia.com or 07989 599890
2.30pm to 4pm Last Thursday of the month
18th December
Join us for cake, tea/coffee, fun and games and meeting friends.
Saturday coffee and chat
Please note that coffee, tea and biscuits are now served at our church every Saturday morning, from 9.30am to 11am.
Please come and join us. There is no charge and all are welcome.
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.