Mount Bures Connections

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 2 hours
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Mount Bures
Address
Hall Road Mount Bures Bures, Essex, CO8 5AS, United Kingdom

A regular coffee morning to bring all the Village together. Come along for coffee, scones, cake and conversation. We are also a distribution point for the Borough's recycling sacks for green waste (against a token from their website). The Mobile Library also calls once each fortnight.

Shoebox Packing Party

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Boxted: St Peter
Address
Boxted: St Peter, Church Street Boxted Colchester, CO4 5SU, United Kingdom

Come and join in with the annual shoebox packing party for Operation Christmas child

Morning Worship

Occurring
Every Third Sunday at for 50 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 20 Dec 2026
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Mount Bures
Address
Hall Road Mount Bures Bures, Essex, CO8 5AS, United Kingdom

Morning Service - a Service for all

Youth Alpha

Occurring
Sunday 11 October 2026, Sunday 18 October 2026, Sunday 15 November 2026, Sunday 22 November 2026, Sunday 29 November 2026 at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt, New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Come along and find out more about what Christians believe, in a fun, relaxed and informal way, with a meal together. suitable for young people Year 6 and above.

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Festive Afternoon Tea

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt, New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us for a full Festive Afternoon Tea, raising funds for St. Mary's Church, West Bergholt. Tickets £15 per person, Under 16's, £5 each. Dietary requirements catered for on request.

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Advent Sunday United Celebration Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Langham: St Mary the Virgin
Address
Langham: St Mary the Virgin, Langham Hall Langham Colchester, CO4 5PS, United Kingdom

Join us for this special United services, as we begin the season of Advent.

Advent Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Little Horkesley: St Peter & St Paul
Address
Little Horkesley: St Peter & St Paul, Vinesse Road Little Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4DB, United Kingdom

Join us as we begin our Advent journey, with this special Advent carol service

Compline for Advent on ZOOM

Occurring
Wednesday 02 December 2026, Wednesday 09 December 2026, Wednesday 16 December 2026, Wednesday 23 December 2026 at for 30 mins
Venue
On ZOOM
Address
On ZOOM

As we journey with Mary and Joseph through Advent, join us on zoom for this quite night prayer at the end of the day.

Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Mount Bures
Address
Hall Road Mount Bures Bures, Essex, CO8 5AS, United Kingdom

An informal communion service suitable for all ages

Blue Christmas

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt, New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us for a quieter, more reflective Christmas service, for those who might be struggling with the joy and excitement of the Christmas season

Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Mount Bures
Address
Hall Road Mount Bures Bures, Essex, CO8 5AS, United Kingdom

Join us as we sing our favourite carols and hear the familiar Christmas readings

FiSH - Food in School Holidays

Occurring
Monday 21 December 2026, Thursday 31 December 2026 at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt, New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us on Mondays in St. Mary's Church, West Bergholt, for crafts, games, activities and a free two course meal, for the whole family.

Crib Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist Church, Mount Bures
Address
Hall Road Mount Bures Bures, Essex, CO8 5AS, United Kingdom

Come and enjoy the Christmas story, acted out and retold in a refreshing new way

Benefice Christmas day Celebration with Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Little Horkesley: St Peter & St Paul
Address
Little Horkesley: St Peter & St Paul, Vinesse Road Little Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4DB, United Kingdom

Join us for this special service as we celebrate Jesus' birth.

United Celebration Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Little Horkesley: St Peter & St Paul
Address
Little Horkesley: St Peter & St Paul, Vinesse Road Little Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4DB, United Kingdom

Join us as the parishes come together after Christmas for a special united service