NEWSLETTER
Tonbridge Methodist Church Notices
13th September 2026
Upcoming Services
Sunday 20th September
10.30 service led by Richard Cannam
Fundraising for 'The Purple Elephant Project' - Kate Walker
Kate is doing the London to Brighton cycle next Sunday 13th to raise money for this charity. She would be grateful for any donations. Here is the link:
Home Group
Sarah and John Butt host a home group in north Tonbridge, weekly on a Monday afternoon, from 2.15pm to 3.45pm. There are a couple of spare spaces this term. If anyone wants to join, or to know more, please let us know. This term we are continuing to study the Acts of the Apostles. The course will end in late November before Advent starts.
Phone 01732 368057 or email sarahdianebutt@gmail.com
Fish and Chip Supper - Saturday 3rd October at 4pm
As usual we are arranging this to raise funds for our Uganda projects. Please sign up on the clipboard in the vestibule with your choice of supper, to be served at 6pm. There will be entertainment including a sing-along.
Daphne and Roi
Tonbridge Worship Night
"Manifest your kingdom realm, and cause your every purpose to be fulfilled on earth, just as it is in heaven."
7.30pm Friday 6th October
Christ Church, High Street, Tonbridge
Saying Goodbye
Canterbury Cathedral Saturday 3rd October 11am
When a baby is lost, whether during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy, it is a devastating experience for the parents and the extended family.
Sadly for people that lose prior to 24 weeks gestation, services to commemorate the life that has been lost are seldom held, while for parents who lose later in pregnancy, at birth or in early years, the parents are usually in the depths of grief when a service is held.
The Saying Goodbye services are the first international set of remembrance services, for people who have suffered the loss of a baby at any stage, and whether that be recently or decades ago. They provide a time and place to acknowledge and remember your baby, whilst collectively 'saying goodbye'.
The services also welcome anyone grieving the fact that they have been unable to have children.
The services are for people of any faith or no faith, are free to attend, no tickets need to be booked, and people are invited to bring family, friends and children with them. Held at cathedrals and similar venues across the globe, chosen for their beauty and grandeur; a wonderful tribute is created for all lost babies.
Together we will stand and say, "our children may have only been on this earth for days, weeks, months or years, but they were truly loved, and will always be missed!"
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 10th October
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.