St Matthew’s is a friendly and inclusive church in the heart of Borstal Village in Rochester. We meet together each Sunday to celebrate the love of God and to learn more about the divine goodn
ess of Jesus Christ.
All are welcome at St Matthew’s, whether you are regular worshippers, new to the Christian faith or ‘just having a look’. Our worship takes place every Sunday morning at 10:30 and is usually a communion service, traditional in style but with some contemporary elements and creative surprises. Our music ranges from traditional hymn to modern worship songs, supported by our choir, organ and keyboard. We have activities for children most Sunday mornings during the service and young people are always made welcome. Tea and coffee are served after morning worship. On the first Sunday of each month the service is designed to appeal to all ages together.
We have some parking spaces round the back of church. This is also where you will find our beautiful multi-sensory garden, which is fully accessible and open for the community to use. Our church hall, which seats up to 70 people and has a kitchen and stage, is available for hire on a regular or occasional basis. We have lots of other events going on, including our Messy Church service which takes place on the third Sunday of the month at 3:30pm in the Church Hall.
Thy Kingdom Come – explore creative prayer as you visit displays around the Church – 1st and 3rd June
Dementia-friendly worship at St Peter’s Church – next service 2.30pm 10th June.
Messy Church – Sunday 19th May at 3.30pm in the Church Hall
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Love your beautiful church and its beautiful surroundings, its a great place for a wedding, especially with the hall so close, xxx
Came to messy church for the first time today with my grandsons. Thank you for such a lovely couple of hours. An enormous amount of work goes into making a such a successful afternoon. Thank you and see you next month.
Elspet Fleury
I would like to volunteer I feel that I want to help. Is there something I can do
Lots of options: perhaps pop along one Sunday and chat with the Vicar?
Hello i am looking for a church that has a friendly atmosphere as well as a place to pray
I saw your church photo and it looks so welcoming that i would find out a bit more before i make up my mind
May i pop along one sunday morning to see how your service runs
Many thanks
Glenn Jardine
Of course! Services every Sunday at 1030, and special Christmas services as well.
Thank you i will come next sunday
Looking forward to your chuck sounds
Just about right for me moving down some time soon from Ipswich in am member of church where I am in Ipswich
Looking forward to meet you soon
Down on the 18th August to look at new
Home maybe meet you two
Best wishes Mr white
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