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St Martin White Roding is one of four Churches in the South Rodings Parish in the Deanery of Dunmow & Stansted and in the Diocese of Chelmsford. The church stands hidden in the centre of the village but is approached by a pleasant tree lined drive. Parking is sufficient but not perfect. St Martin is a grade II* listed building of flint and rubble some of which is probably more than a 1000 years old. The nave is Norman and the tower, which is partly built with Roman bricks from nearby Colville Hall, is sixteenth century. The interesting wooden framed porch is fifteenth century and has a very special Norman door furnished with thirteenth century iron work. Inside the impression is of a very plain and simple church with no stained glass which makes it light and airy.
The churchyard is well kept and much frequented by those visiting graves. St Martin is the largest of the four South Rodings churches seating about a hundred and twenty. The church is fortunate in having an excellent Bevington double manual pipe organ.
There are three services a month with both Common Worship and the Prayer Book being used.
There has been a successful initiative to involve children and their parents in the preparation for and running of the Family service. As a result there has been a considerable increase in the number of children, mothers and fathers attending this service and new families have been attracted to the church. Every year an outdoor concert or barn dance raises a substantial amount for the church and is also a central part of village life generating much generosity of time and money. Cyclists from the village take part in the Friends of Essex Churches cycle ride. The church has been used for concerts and flower arranging demonstrations. On the day of the village fete trips up the tower have been organised and teas served in the churchyard and records from the Records Office made available for viewing in the church.
 

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Andrew Parmenter
17 Horsecroft
Abbess Roding
Ongar
Essex
CM5 0PD
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Forties Night
St Martin's annual fund-raiser will be a Forties Night. This evening will be not unlike some in the past but with a new and exciting theme including dancing to Big Band music and a lot more, forties memorabilia - and why not "get in the mood" and dress accordingly. Licensed bar, raffle etc and delicious food. Tickets (including food) £15 Adults and £5 children.
Friday 13th July 2012 at 7:30 PM for 3 hours
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Sunday

Holy Communion
A service of Holy Communion. Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship alternate on a monthly basis.
Every first Sunday at 9:00 AM for ¾ hour
Book of Common Prayer Common Worship
Morning Prayer
A service of Morning Prayer. Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship alternate on a monthly basis.
Every fourth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 35 minutes
Book of Common Prayer Common Worship
Family Service
A regular Friendly Child orientated Family Service. The service is followed by tea, coffee and delicious homemade cakes and biscuits. All are welcome.
Every third Sunday at 10:30 AM for 40 minutes
Family Friendly Coffee

Monday

South Rodings Study Group
A weekly Bible Study group, very informal and lighthearted. A chance to share, learn and ask questions. Different topics covered over the year. Venues rotate on a four weekly basis [email for details].
The year is broken into "Terms" Lent, Summer & Autumn/Winter with a break between each. A different topic covered in each Term. Monday at 8:00 PM for 1 hour
Coffee
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Pet Service
Bring your pets to Church for a special service. All creatures great and small welcome.
Sunday 12th August 2012 at 3:00 PM for 40 minutes
Family Friendly
Sunday School Regular Book of Common Prayer Services Grade 2* Listed Building Tower Organ
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A Church Near You ID: 6139
Built: circa 1100.
Our Patron: Rt Hon Viscount Gough, The Lord Chancellor & The Bishop of Chelmsford
Archdeaconry: COLCHESTER (583)
Deanery: Dunmow & Stansted (58306)
Parish Legal Name: The South Rodings (580506 8/506)
CofE Church Info: (608506 8/529)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/6139/
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