Community, Parish Council & Village
St Mary’s News Update – a New AdministratorThis update starts with news about a new administrator for the 3 parishes and also addresses:
and the usual listings of services and contacts but first, the new administrator:
Continue reading “New Administrator & Other News from St Mary’s”
Day 112 after (loose) LockdownOn Day 112 since Lockdown started St Mary’s issue the latest edition of their News Update, topics addressed include:
It also provides listings of services and contacts but first, about reopening… Continue reading “Day 112 after (loose) Lockdown – St Mary’s Update”
Zoom Visit from CambodiaThis coming weekend, St Mary’s congregation will be joined by the McCann family on a home visit from Cambodia. They have been serving as missionaries there for 3 years.
This update starts with a message from Revd. Mandy Elmes and also includes details of how to access Zoom services, listings of services and contacts. There is also a sprinkle of humour.
On Ascension Day, I received a post on the West Bergholt WhatsApp chat group which said
“Ascension Day is when Jesus started working from home!” Continue reading “Zoom Visit from Cambodia – St Mary’s News Update”
Day 39 of LockdownOur day 39 update starts with St Mary’s May edition of their news which includes a message from Revd Mandy Elmes and details of how to access services online. Other updates include:
This update starts with a message from Revd. Mandy Elmes and also includes details of how to access Zoom services, Continue reading “Day 39 of Lockdown – the St Mary’s May edition”
Day 9 of LockdownDay 9 and, with nearly 600 UK COVID-19 deaths in the past day, we start off this update in a thoughtful mood. We start with the latest news from St Mary’s which has an appropriate Easter Message from Revd Mandy Elmes. As well as that there is a bulletin from Colchester Police.
This update focusses on the COVID-19 crisis with online services and a message from Revd Mandy Elmes. Some prayer suggestions are offered and also some spiritual one-liners! It also provides listings of services and contacts but first the Easter Message:
The Coronavirus Pandemic is something none of us anticipated or imagined. It is Continue reading “Day 9 of Lockdown – The Spiritual Edition”
Candle for HopePresidents of Churches Together in England have issued a call to prayer in the light of the Coronavirus pandemic, read their letter below for more details. This is for all churches and people of prayer to join on Sunday 22nd March, Mothering Sunday. In other news, the Methodist Church is cancelling activities. First, the Candle for Hope though:
Light a Candle of Hope on Mothering SundayThis Mothering Sunday, 22nd March, Churches Together are calling all churches to a National Day of Prayer and Action. At such a time as this, when so many are Continue reading “Candle for Hope and other Church News”
Rise! is the topic of the World Day of Prayer this year as discussed in St Mary’s latest edition of their News Update. Other topics addressed include:
It also provides listings of services and contacts but first, “Rise! Take your mat & walk”. Continue reading “Rise! World Day of Prayer – St Mary’s News Update”
Saying “Yes to Life”This edition of St Mary’s News reports on a course focussed on environmental issues, tidying the churchyard, Rise! world day of prayer, 5Ts Lunch, and also provides listings of services and contacts but first, “Yes to Life”.
Environmental issues are at the forefront of everyone’s minds today. In our Lent Course for 2020 we will be taking a fresh look at Continue reading “Saying “Yes to Life” – St Mary’s News Update”
The Happiness Course & Other St Mary’s NewsThis edition of St Mary’s News reports on Bishop Stephen’s New Year Message, Tidying the Churchyard, Home Groups, and shoeboxes & cards update. It also provides listings of services and contacts but first, The Happiness Course:
Come and find out how life could be happier in 2020 through this six-session course that looks at things that help us develop a happier life:
Gratitude Friends and family Kindness
Body and soul Forgiveness Coping strategies Continue reading “The Happiness Course”
Christmas Message From Revd. MandyThis edition of St Mary’s News reports on Christmas, Tools with a Mission, and also provides listings of services and contacts but first, Revd Mandy’s Christmas Message.
As everyone with an Advent Candle or Advent Calendar knows, the season of Advent has begun. This is the ’waiting time’ when we make space to remember Continue reading “Christmas Message From Revd Mandy”