Summer at St Luke’s, Maidstone
As we head into the summer, we wonder what you are hoping for? Perhaps you’re longing for rest after a busy season. Maybe you’re seeking direction, strength, hope, or simply a fresh encounter with God. The wonderful news is that Jesus longs to meet with us! Over the Summer months, we will have “Summer Sundays” […]
Get Ready for Church!
Over the coming weeks I’d love to encourage everyone to start bringing a Bible with you to church. Whether it’s a well-worn paperback, a chunky study Bible or brand spanking new one, having the Scriptures open in front of you can make a real difference to how we engage with God’s Word together. To help […]
January 2026 Update
A very Happy New Year to you. As we step into January, we do so with gratitude for all that God has carried us through, and with trust for all that lies ahead. The New Year always brings a mix of emotions. Some of us begin it full of energy and anticipation; others arrive feeling […]
December 2025 Update
As we draw near to the end of another year—and closer to the joy of Christmas Day—we find ourselves once again in the season of Advent. Advent is a season of waiting, but not the anxious, clock-watching kind. It’s a deep, hopeful waiting that leans forward, anticipating the light that God has promised. The prophet […]
November 2025 Update
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 Autumn has a way of reminding us that God works in seasons. The trees may be shedding their leaves, but that isn’t the end — it’s preparation for new growth […]
July Update
I don’t know about you but I love Wimbledon each year. As a family we spend whatever time we can, watching matches together and playing our own mini version in the back garden. It’s a small court! Wimbledon for me, also marks the summer and a different pace of holiday, New Wine and catching up […]
May Update
Thank you so much to those who attended our annual meeting either in person or online on Monday evening 28 April. It was a great evening hearing stories of God at work, live’s being transformed and an opportunity for us to look ahead. I’m delighted that Donella and Tony have been re-elected as our Church […]
Winter Families Resources 24/25
It’s getting colder and Christmas beckons, so welcome to the Winter resource update! At the start of December, let’s kick off with some Christmas-related ideas. There are differing opinions about Father Christmas amongst parents, but this interesting article might help you to navigate your way through this knotty problem with your own family: https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/how-do-we-decide-how-to-approach-father-christmas/ As […]
Autumn Family Resources 24
Is your suntan fading as quickly as the leaves change colour? It must be Autumn! At the start of a brand new academic year; you might have people in your family starting at new educational settings and moving up a year. With changes, come new opportunities: New school year? New opportunity to build faith! – […]
Prayer Week: Day 5 – Vision
Bible Verse: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained. But happy is he who keeps the law. Thought: Today we are praying for vision – specifically God’s plan for St Luke’s. Vision is the most precise meaning of the word in Proverbs 29:18. Most modern Bible translations helpfully explain its meaning […]