There's a lot going on in Kemsing and Woodlands churches! This page shows some of our recent items of news; click on the headline to read more about any item.
This year, we're again sending off shoeboxes through Operation Christmas Child. Last year, we sent off 81 boxes, which sets an ambitious target for this year.
We've just put a page on the website with lots of details about how it all works and how you can join in. We're particularly... more
Many areas of our churches' life were affected by our church hall fire; one of them was the loss of our parish office. Margaret, our church administrator, worked Monday mornings (10-12) and Thursdays all day (10-5). People would drop in to see her, as she did many of the vital pieces of... more
Sadly, we learnt today that Believe In, our partners to enable people to give online to our work, will not be able to continue that partnership.
Like many similar firms, people could sign up to use them to administer donations. By paying them a fee (typically, a minimum of 5% of the... more
Yesterday, for the second week running, the 9.15 and 10.30 congregations at Kemsing combined with Woodlands for a joint service.
The occasion was the reopening of their church hall. For over 10 years, Woodlands have been planning and saving to refurbish their hall. It's a lovely hall, in... more
Today, all the congregations of Kemsing and Woodlands came together for an uplifting combined service and Barbeque.
The service itself was encouraging. It's always good to get our different congregations together so we can worship as one body. We were joined by 10ofthose who brought an... more
Both churches celebrated Good Friday today. It was indeed a good Friday.
Each church started with its own celebration in church; Kemsing had an all-age service, at which we thought of the wonder of the great exchange. Jesus took our sin on himself, so that the barrier between us and God... more
Kemsing PCC met for the first time since our Church Hall fire at the weekend.
There was a sober mood as we were updated on what happened, and as we started to plan our way forwards. But there was also a determined mood. There is still a God to worship, a village to serve, and the good... more
Kemsing Church Hall was burnt to the ground in a fire early on the morning of Sunday 13th April.
People across the community have been saddened and shocked by the sudden loss of our much-used church hall. We are very grateful for the prompt response of the emergency services, and for the... more
The North Downs Challenge Walks are on 10th May this year, but the booking deadline is 19th April - less than 3 weeks away.
Don't miss this opportunity to join in one of the best organised walks in the area, and to take in the breathtaking beauty of the North Downs as you go.
Book... more
Yesterday, Kemsing Church held its first Confirmation service for nearly seven years.
Four candidates, aged from their early teens to their early thirties, were confirmed by the Bishop of Rochester. Many their friends and family came to support them, as did a good number of our regular... more
