Parish of Downham with South Hanningfield and Ramsden Bellhouse

Welcome to our Parish which consists of three churches in the diocese of Chelmsford, Essex:

St Margaret Downham, St Peter South Hanningfield, and St Mary the Virgin Ramsden Bellhouse

We share a Priest in Charge with two other parishes:

All Saints Stock and St Mary & St Edward West Hanningfield

Our five churches together are known as The Reservoir Group and are also part of a Mission and Ministry Unit known as The Compass Group.

What's on

Sunrise Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Downham: St Margaret
Address
Castledon Road Downham Billericay, CM111LG, United Kingdom

A service in the church and churchyard which (weather permitting) allows us to watch the sunrise as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ

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Easter Day Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
South Hanningfield: St Peter
Address
St Peter's Church Church Lane South Hanningfield Chelmsford, CM3 8HP, United Kingdom

A service to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ

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Easter Day All Age Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Downham: St Margaret
Address
Castledon Road Downham Billericay, CM111LG, United Kingdom

A service to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ

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Our churches

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, victims of domestic abuse and vulnerable adults.

The PCC has adopted the Church of England's policies and best practice on safeguarding. Click here to see the Church of England Safeguarding Policies.

Chelmsford Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at [email protected] or call: 01245 294444.

Social Service contact numbers: 0345 603 7630 for adult social services, 0345 603 7627 for children's social services. Out of hours for both, call: 0345 606 1212

In a safeguarding emergency, dial 999