Matching: St Mary the Virgin

Everyone is welcome and we look forward to meeting you.

Part-time Priest-in-Charge: Rev Julia Baldwin

(works Sunday-Wednesday) Tel: 07926516476 or email us on the contact form below.

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Get in touch

Rev Julia Baldwin - Priest (Part-time: Sun-Wed)
07926516476
What's on

Matching Church Family Festival - Saturday 5th Sept 2026 from 11am-5pm

for 6 hours
Matching: St Mary the Virgin
Church Road, Matching Harlow, CM170QZ, United Kingdom

In Matching Church and Churchyard, Matching Feast Room and surrounds. Parking what3words: dates.tell.simply
Fun for all ages and stages. Stalls, crafts and produce, Never Fully Dressed Pop up stall, activities for children, floral displays, afternoon teas and refreshments, (lunches on Saturday, BBQ on Sunday), licensed bar, dog show (on Sunday at 2pm), bric a brac and nearly new sale. Come on down! Free entry and free parking.

ACCESS AND PARKING: Please only drive via Down Hall Road and Church Road to access church (no driving access at all via Matching Tye and Newman's End as we will be blocking this off with stalls and an ice cream van! Pedestrian access still possible via this route). Main parking just before you get to the churchyard on the field off to the right - this will be signposted. Disabled parking and drop off for those with mobility issues - please drive on past the field and church and park in Matching Hall courtyards to your left.

Safeguarding

SAFEGUARDING:
The United Benefice of The Lavers and Matching is committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Vulnerable Adults, and Victims of Domestic Abuse. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. The Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team who advise us. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services - contact details below.


Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Jane Yates and she can be contacted on: 07770795609

If you have a safeguarding concern/allegation/disclosure please call the Chelmsford Diocesan Safeguarding Team Duty Number (01245 29 44 44). If they cannot answer your call straight away please leave an answerphone message with your name and phone number so that they can call you back. For non-urgent enquiries you can email them: [email protected]

Local Authority Contacts Details as follows:
www.essex.gov.uk/report-a-concern-about-a-child
Tel: 0345 603 7630 (Adult Social Care Direct)
Tel: 0345 606 1212 (Urgent and 24-hour contact)
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]

Chelmsford Diocesan Safeguarding Team