St Mary’s Update – 4th April

St Mary’s Update – 4th April 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 4th April provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as the Good Friday and other Easter events, IGNITE! Youth Service and the Alpha Course.

Don’t forget, the church is now open on weekdays if you would like a quiet space to reflect or say a prayer for someone.

Good Friday – 14th April

Walk of Witness

We will be following the cross through Colchester Town Centre in a silent Walk of Witness. As we walk we will be Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 4th April”

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017

St Mary’s Bell Appeal Update

Bell Appeal Update

Giving a Bell Appeal update, The Friends of St Mary’s admitted the £10,000 target was initially overwhelming, but they have been delighted by the support that they have received from residents, especially at their recent Curry Lunch.

The appeal had reached £8,605 before receiving Continue reading “St Mary’s Bell Appeal Update”

March 28, 2017

St Mary’s Easter Good News Update

Happy Easter — Easter Day Service
Sunday 16th April @ 11:15am

St Mary’s Easter Good News Update

This Easter edition of Good News, St Mary’s Parish Magazine, is reproduced below (together with additional material from various notices), use the links to the stories & news items.

Happy Easter from Rev. Mandy Elmes;
Operation Christmas Child;
Kid’s Church;
Garden of Remembrance Makeover;
Nejebar’s Story / Christian Aid Week;
Alpha Course;
Bishop Stephen’s Lent Appeal;
Notices,
Dates for Your Diary (Including Services),
Sunday Gospel Readings,
Regular Events,
Contacts.

Happy Easter

Easter is a wonderful time of year as we celebrate the time when Jesus rose from the dead, proving that God’s power of life over death, light over darkness and hope over hopelessness, is real. It is a time to celebrate and give thanks for all that God has done for us; which is undoubtedly easier to do as the days lengthen and the temperature rises. Continue reading “St Mary’s Easter Good News Update”

March 7, 2017March 7, 2017

St Mary’s Update – 6th March

St Mary’s Update – 6th March 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 6th March provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as the Bishop’s Lent Appeal for our partner diocese in Kenya, Alpha Course, Lent, Men’s Breakfast & more.

Don’t forget, the church is now open on weekdays if you would like a quiet space to reflect or say a prayer for someone.

Bishop Stephen’s Lent Appeal

Have you given up something for Lent and would like to support a good cause with the money you’ve saved? Together we can make a massive difference to the lives of people in our partner diocese in Kenya. The community there needs our help to create a safe water source and buy three Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 6th March”

February 23, 2017March 14, 2017

Curry up For the Bell Appeal

Following the success of their last event, the coffee morning, which raised nearly £300, the Keep the Bell Ringing Appeal has now reached £7,000. With just £3,000 to go to reach the target, the Friends of St Mary’s next venture is a Village Curry Lunch. This will take place on Saturday 11th March in the Orpen Hall between 12:30 – 2pm.

There will be a choice of 3 curries (mild chicken, vegetable & beef madras are planned) and all the trimmings (poppadoms, mango chutney etc.) Soft drinks, tea and coffee will be served and other, alcoholic options available to buy. A selection of fruit-based desserts will follow. You can pre-book shepherds pie if you are not keen on curry. Continue reading “Curry up For the Bell Appeal”

February 22, 2017

St Mary’s Update – 21st February

St Mary’s Update – 21st February 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 21st February provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Alpha Course, Lent, Men’s Breakfast & more.

Don’t forget, the church is now open on weekdays if you would like a quiet space to reflect or say a prayer for someone.

3 Parishes Lent Group

Starting 7 March 2017 8.00pm at St Mary’s Church Hall

You are warmly invited to join us for a series of Lent groups when we will be exploring some of the Parables of Jesus and their relevance for us today. Dates for the sessions are: Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 21st February”

February 22, 2017

Methodists Are Hosting Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea at the Methodist Hall

The West Bergholt Methodist Church are inviting older members of the community to afternoon tea. The event takes place at the Methodist Church Hall on Sunday 12th March starting at 3pm. Particularly aimed at those who are elderly, living alone and with no nearby family or friends this will bring Continue reading “Methodists Are Hosting Afternoon Tea”

February 11, 2017

St Mary’s Good News Valentine’s Update

St Mary’s Good News Valentine’s Update

This Valentine’s Day edition of Good News, St Mary’s Parish Magazine, is reproduced below (together with additional material from various notices), use the links to the stories & news items.

Valentines Day,
Messy Church,
Annual Parochial Church Meeting,
IGNITE Youth Service – A Blazing Success!
Women’s World Day of Prayer,
3 Parishes Lent Group,
3 Parishes Men’s Breakfast,
Alpha Course 2017,
Visiting Speakers,
Notices,
Dates for Your Diary (Including Services),
Sunday Gospel Readings,
Regular Events,
Contacts.

Continue reading “St Mary’s Good News Valentine’s Update”

February 6, 2017February 6, 2017

Winter Bird Walk 2017

The first guided walk of the year at Hillhouse Wood takes place on Sunday 19th February when Steve Hallam leads the Winter Bird Walk 2017. Continue reading “Winter Bird Walk 2017”

February 2, 2017February 2, 2017

Coffee Morning – Keep the Bell Ringing

The Friends of St Mary’s Old Church are holding a coffee morning to support their “Keep the Bell Ringing” appeal. Taking place on Saturday 18th February, in St Mary’s Church Hall, coffee, tea, squash & delicious cakes will be on offer from 10:30 until midday.

All are welcome, no charge will be made but Continue reading “Coffee Morning – Keep the Bell Ringing”