St Mary’s Update – 1st June 2017

St Mary’s Update – 1st June 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 1st June provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Christian Aid week, general election, Thy Kingdom Come and the Children’s Society.

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.

General Election

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued a letter to help you decide whether it is worth voting next Thursday, as they say within this letter: Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 1st June 2017”

May 3, 2017October 19, 2017

St Mary’s Update – 2nd May 2017

St Mary’s Update – 2nd May

St Mary’s Church update for 2nd May provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Alpha Course, Christian Aid Week & Dying Matters Awareness.

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.

Church Office Closed

The church office is closed this week and will re-open on Monday 8 May. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Alpha Course

Our Alpha Course continues on Tuesday Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 2nd May 2017”

May 1, 2017

Calling for Brass & Woodwind Players

West Bergholt Concert Band are calling for Brass & Woodwind players (Grade 1 upwards) to join them for an Open Rehearsal. Taking place at Heathlands Primary School (CO6 3JF), this Friday, 5th May, between 6pm – 9pm, this is free Continue reading “Calling for Brass & Woodwind Players”

April 21, 2017October 19, 2017

St Mary’s Update – 20th April

St Mary’s Update – 20th April 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 4th April provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as IGNITE! Youth Ceelebration Service, St George’s Day Parade, Alpha Course and Senior Citizen’s Lunch.

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.

IGNITE! Youth Celebration Service – Friday 21 April 7.45pm, St Mary’s, West Bergholt

The first IGNITE service in January was such a success that the young people have asked for another one! Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 20th April”

April 5, 2017

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 31, 2017

Easter Holidays Have Arrived

Easter Holidays Have Arrived

So, the Easter Holidays have arrived and you have got plans for the kids for every day? If not there is quite a lot going on that you can tap into, the following have been collated from the Colchester Events Company’s guide to events between now and September:

Meet The Romans

4 April • 10am-4pm • Colchester Castle • Free Continue reading “Easter Holidays Have Arrived”

March 29, 2017October 24, 2018

BHYFC Results 26th March

Bergholt Heath YFC – Results 26th March

The three matches on 26th March produced 2 draws and a win. U8 & U10 teams still have games but the season is over for the U12s finishing in 4th place in the league.

Next Season

As we reach the twilight of the 16/17 matches we are starting to prepare for next season. Thanks to the development squad we have around a dozen children wishing to play in the under 7s section. We hope to enter two teams but Continue reading “BHYFC Results 26th March”

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 24, 2017October 24, 2018

BHYFC Results 19th March

Bergholt Heath YFC – Results 19th March

A decent weekend for Bergholt with a win, a draw guaranteeing a top 5 finish and a good run in a trophy tournament. This weekend sees 3 home games so why not come along and support the boys (kick off times below)? Continue reading “BHYFC Results 19th March”

March 10, 2017October 24, 2018

BHYFC Results 5th March

Bergholt Heath YFC – Results 5th March

With no match for the Under 12s on 5th March, Bergholt had 3 teams playing.

BHYFC Development Squad vs Purple Dot

The development squad played their first friendly in atrocious conditions. With rain and cold biting through them,they did well just to finish the game. Continue reading “BHYFC Results 5th March”