Maidstone

10.15am  Sunday Worship

Join us as we gather each Sunday morning to celebrate the goodness of God. We aim to make our worship meetings appropriate for all ages. Children are welcome at Sunday School and Sunday Tots half-way through the meeting for age appropriate activities.

Refreshments are served in our community lounge after the meeting. 

Our Sunday morning meetings are livestreamed weekly on our You Tube channel from 10.10am.

For daily inspiration and words of encouragement please 'like' our Facebook page. 

9am-3pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please ring or contact us via e-mail with any queries.

Monday

10am Sam's Tots - Term time only - please call to book a place

7:45pm Bible Study/Discipleship Series - To Serve - Please see details below

Tuesday

10am Bible Study/Discipleship Series - To Serve - Please see details below

8pm Songsters - Senior Choir  (excluding August and December)

Wednesday

10am-12 noon Coffee & Crafts - please see details below

11am-3pm Food Bank - please see details below

4pm-6pm After School Club - please see details below

Thursday

6:30pm Family Band - Term time only

8pm Senior Band (excluding August and December)

Friday

10am Sam's Tots - Term time only - please call to book a place

If you require support from our food bank , current sessions are Wednesday 11am-3pm only. Professional referrals are required and should be sent to maidstone.foodbank@salvationarmy.org.uk

We are unable to deliver food parcels.  

If you would like to support our work by donating non-perishable food items please contact us on 01622 681808 or maidstone.foodbank@salvationarmy.org.uk

As of February 2025 we are in need of the following items in bold:

• Nappies (particularly sizes 5,6,7)
• Tinned products
  • Meat
  • Vegetables
  • Beans/spaghetti
  • Soups
  • Fruit
• Pasta/rice
• Pasta sauce
• Long-life Milk
• Cartons of orange/apple juice
• Crisps
• Cereal
• Biscuits
• Jams and spreads
• Tin openers
• Toilet Roll
• Toiletries - toothpaste, soap, male/female deodorants, shampoo/conditioner (no razors)

All funds donated to the food bank will be used to bulk purchase food and resources for the food bank. 

Our paddleboard church meets on the third* Sunday of the month during the summer season at Mote Park Watersports Centre, 4pm-6pm. Bring along a picnic! Paddleboards, kayaks, rowing boats and pedalos are available for hire at reduced rates (cash only!), and children connected with our church go free! 

*Check dates on the poster below

After School Club is a brand new club for children aged 7-11 on Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm. The club is free to attend and includes games, songs, crafts, stories and a meal! Places are limited so please request a booking form by contacting 01622 681808 or maidstone@salvationarmy.org.uk

Our coffee morning is open each Wednesday from 10am-12 noon for coffees/teas and chats. 

Please feel free to bring along any art & craft projects you might have on the go (drawing, painting, knitting, patchwork, card making etc) and share, teach, and learn from other creative souls.

Please be aware that this group does not run in August

For further information on these or any other events, please contact our Community Office on 01622 681808.

You are invited to a new discipleship series called 'To Serve' which explores membership of The Salvation Army and what we believe. 

Whether you're new to The Salvation Army or have been part of this fellowship for many years, you are welcome. 

The series begins on Monday evening, 28th April at 7:45pm or Tuesday morning, 29th April at 10am. Each session will include a couple of short teaching videos, opportunity for discussion and reflection, and refreshments. Please see the poster for full details and dates. 

Our Community Wardrobe offers new and pre-loved free school uniform. Community Wardrobe events are held at The Salvation Army throughout the year. The next date is Saturday 24th May 2025, 11am - 2pm. 

• Uniform for local primary and senior schools
• Logo and plain items
• Trousers
• Skirts
• Sports
• Blazers and more

All items are cleaned and checked. There is lots of choice so bring a bag. Refreshments will be available. 

May 2025

• 4th Candidates Sunday 
• 17th Ladies Fellowship Breakfast, 9:30am. Sign up required
• 18th Paddleboard Church
• 24th Community Wardrobe (Free School Uniform), 11am-2pm 
• 25th Divisional Youth Cell, Addlestone 

June 2025

• 8th Pentecost
• 15th Father's Day / Trinity Sunday
• 15th Divisional Worship Gathering, 4:30pm at Maidstone Salvation Army
• 22nd Paddleboard Church
• 22nd Divisional Youth Cell, Hastings 

July 2025

• 12th Music for a Summer Evening featuring Maidstone Salvation Army Band and Songsters. Details to be announced.
• 12th-13th Together 2025, Birmingham
• 20th Paddleboard Church
• 26th-2nd August Territorial Music School
• 27th Divisional Candidates Farewell TBC

August 2025

• 2nd-9th - South East and London Divisions Summer School
• 7th-10th European Youth Event, Netherlands 
• 11th-15th - Divisional Outreach Camp
• 17th Paddleboard Church

September 2025

• 13th Ladies Fellowship Breakfast, 9:30am. Sign-up required.
• 21st Paddleboard Church 
• 28th Divisional Youth Cell, Faversham

October 2025

• 26th Divisional Youth Cell, Ramsgate TBC

November 2025

• 1st Christmas Fayre Details TBC
• 9th Remembrance Sunday 
• 15th Ladies Fellowship Breakfast, 9:30am. Sign-up required. 
• 23rd Divisional Youth Cell, Chatham 
• 30th First Sunday in Advent

December 2025

The Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter has now closed its doors for the 2024/25 winter season. 

Visit www.maidstoneshelter.org.uk for further details

If you are homeless or at risk, visit https://maidstone.gov.uk/home/primary-services/housing/tier-2-primary-areas/housing-help-and-advice/tier-3-primary-areas/homeless-or-at-risk 

Please drop in to see us during our core opening hours if you would like support, advice or a listening ear. 

Large and small rooms available at competitive rates. Town centre venue, near good bus and train links. For more information contact:
Phone: 01622 681808 or email: maidstone@salvationarmy.org.uk