Candlemas Service with Celebration of Baptism, Sunday 1st February 2026 at 3 pm

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin, Layer Marney
Roundbush Road Layer Marney Tiptree, CO5 9UR, United Kingdom

A special service for Candlemas, and to celebrate Baptism when families and friends of baptism families are invited to join us. Afterwards there will be time to catch up and refreshments provided.

St Mary the Virgin, Layer Marney

You will find information here about our services, how to contact the vicar about weddings, baptisms or funerals and the village community events at Layer Marney Tower and how to find out about the Friends of Layer Marney. 

The parish of St Mary the Virgin, Layer Marney, is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, PSO. The Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Get in touch

While we are in vacancy, please contact The Revd LIz Barnes (Associate Minister)

C/O The Church Office,
St Luke's Church,
Church Road,
Tiptree

CO5 0SU
Revd Liz Barnes, Associate Minister
01621 333027
Team Administrator
01621 819557

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Candlemas Service with Celebration of Baptism, Sunday 1st February 2026 at 3 pm

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin, Layer Marney
Roundbush Road Layer Marney Tiptree, CO5 9UR, United Kingdom

A special service for Candlemas, and to celebrate Baptism when families and friends of baptism families are invited to join us. Afterwards there will be time to catch up and refreshments provided.

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Safeguarding

The parish of St Mary the Virgin, Layer Marney, iis committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, PSO. The Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Here is the link to our Team Safeguarding Statement