Charities we support
RNIB USED POSTAGE STAMP APPEAL
We urge you to contine to save your used stampls and they can be dropped off in the RNIB collection box in St Mary's, during opening hours. . If you have a large number you can order a pre- paid envelope for yourselves by phoning 0345 345 0054 or via the website: rnib.org.uk/stamps.
For further information regarding RNIB and the valuable work that they do please look at their website: https://www.rnib.org.uk/
BRAINTREE AREA FOODBANK
For the current Shopping List for the Braintree Food Bank, as well as News and updates, . please take a look at our Foodbank Page.
For more information regarding this essential service please check out their website:
CHRISTIAN AID
Both Churches in Kelvedon and Feering support Christian Aid Week. We deliver Christian Aid envelopes in every church magazine and these can be returned to various addresses throughout the two villages. Envelopes and collecting boxes are also placed in every church and in other locations in both communities.
For further information regarding Christian Aid please take a look at their website: https://www.christianaid.org.uk
HOMESTART
Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait. Please read more on our Homestart page or on Homestart''s website: https://www.home-start.org.uk/
WATERAID
Clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene are basic human rights. They should be a normal part of daily life for everyone, everywhere – but they aren't. That's why WaterAid was formed. Please click read more on our Water Aid Page or on WaterAid's website:https://www.wateraid.org/uk/
•••• WHAT'S ON••••
SUNDAY SERVICES:
- 08.00 a.m. St Mary's Said Holy Communion (First Sunday of the Month only)
- 9.30 a.m. All Saints': Said Holy Communion Service
- 11.00 a.m. St Mary's: Said Holy Communion with music (Family Service on the first Sunday of the month)
Monthly Night Prayer (Compline)
Every First Wednesday of the Month at 8.30 p.m.
Night Prayer is our short, quiet, reflective service on the first Wednesday of the month. An ideal way to finish your day, especially if you don’t feel you can come to church at the moment.
If you have difficulty using the new link, then here it is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87526908458?pwd=V1luWEoxSUVieGVmUk9jZklPZ1Z2QT09
In case you need them , the Meeting ID is 875 2690 8458 & the Passcode: 645253.
The Compline Night Prayer can be found on our Services page here:
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SERVICES AND EVENTS
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th December – St Mary's Christmas Tree Festival
Saturday 11.00 am – 6.00 pm
Sunday 12.00 noon – 5.00 pm
Our popular Festival is back, with over 40 trees, plus seasonal stalls
Donation on entry, with programme provided Refreshments will be available.
Services for Sunday 5th December:
8.00 am St Mary's Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
11.00 am St Mary's Family Service for Advent, with special craft bags for the children
5.00 pm St Mary's Closing Service for the Christmas Tree Festival
Saturday 11th December
2.30 pm St Mary's Christmas Concert with St Mary’s Choir
Popular Christmas music, both secular and sacred – you can join in too! Free – retiring collection for the Church Refreshments served afterwards
Sunday 12th December
4.00 p.m. All Saints' Christingle Service
Sunday 19th December
Carol Service with St Mary’s Choir
NB time to be decided: if indoors at 6.00 pm; if outdoors at 3.00 pm
Christmas Eve – Friday 24th December
TIME TO BE CONFIRMED: All Saints' Carol Service
NB time to be decided: if indoors at
6.00 pm; if outdoors at 3.00 pm
4.00 pm St Mary's Children’s Crib Service – Outdoors in the Churchyard
Our popular Crib Service, held outside for greater safety – lasts about 30 minutes
Please bring unwrapped gifts for Home Start and the Children’s Society – thank you
NB Our apologies but there will be no St Mary's Midnight Mass this year.
Christmas Day
10.00 am St Mary's Christmas Family Communion Service
NB numbers are limited so please book your place for this service
More details to follow.
Sunday 2nd January The Epiphany
Celebrating the arrival of the Three Wise Men at the Crib
11.00 am St Mary's Parish Communion Service
NB not a family service
ST MARY'S TEDDY BEAR CLUB
Term Time Only - Every Wednesday at 9.30 a.m.
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