The Glem Valley Churches Church Services January 2026 4th January 9.00 Holy Communion St Mary, Glemsford 10.30 Epiphany Family Service All Saints, Hartest 11th January 9.00 Morning Prayer St James, Stanstead 10.30 Holy Communion St Margaret, Somerton 18th January 9.00 Holy Communion All Saints, Hartest 10.30 Family Service St Mary, Glemsford 25th January 10.30 Holy Communion St Mary, Glemsford 6 pm Evening prayer Holy Trinity, Boxted 1st February 9.00 Holy Communion St Mary, Glemsford 10.30 Family Service All Saints, Hartest Every Wednesday 10.30am Coffee, then @ 11am, a short service (of Prayer, reflection or Communion) at St Mary, Glemsford.
Church Organ Appeal Many visitors and parishioners will have seen or heard the beautiful pipe organ installed in St. Mary's.This delightful two manual instrument was built by the respected firm of Forster and Andrews of Hull, installed in our church in 1877 and has remained almost untouched ever since, unlike many other Victorian pipe organs which have been moved, modified or replaced in the intervening time. This instrument, considered by many organists and experts to be a shining example of Forster and Andrews’ work has recently been granted Grade II* Historic Organ Listing status, as a particularly fine old building might attract listing to indicate its importance to the nation.Sadly, after over 140 years without a major rebuild, our pipe organ is now increasingly showing signs of needing a full restoration. A combination of an accumulation of dust and wear means that it is no longer sounding its best The organ is of sufficient significant historical importance to justify a full sympathetic restoration. Following this work, the church will possess one of the finest pipe organs in the area, which will be appreciated not only by parishioners but also the wider community. Our vision is to end up with an instrument of which the village can be justly proud of but also will attract the interest of professional musicians for recitals and concerts bringing much needed funds for other maintenance projects within the Church building. The instrument will be made available for music teachers and those wishing to learn the instrument and of course parishioners wishing to use the Church for weddings will delight in the quality of the sound on their special dayWe are applying for grants from suitable for help towards the organ restoration project, but local fund-raising events will of course also be very important. We hope to invite people of all ages to take an interest in one of Glemsford's heritage assets through programmes to publicise and inform the village of this jewel in its midst. We would very much appreciate donations to help us with this work. We also operate a ‘Sponsor an Organ Pipe’ scheme as well as a Gift Aid scheme which will increase your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you. For more information, or to sponsor a pipe please contact Andrew Powell telephone 01787 280762
Wednesdays @ St Mary’sMidweek Prayer / Communion service10.30am for Coffee – Service starts at 11am(Arrive when you prefer)Usual monthly pattern: (subject to change!)· 1st Weds – Morning Prayer – Iona Liturgy· 2nd Weds – Holy Communion with Prayers for Healing · 3rd Weds – Morning Prayer – Prayerbook· 4th Weds – Reflective praying (outside if weather permits.) · 5th Weds – to be confirmed
