All events Calendar

Church Open Saturday Mornings

Every Saturday at for 2 hours
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 26 Dec 2026, 2 Jan 2027, 25 Dec 2027
North Ockendon: St Mary Magdalene
Church Lane, North Ockendon,, RM14 3QH, United Kingdom

The Church will be open every Saturday morning from 10 am - 12 noon.
Pop in to look around the church, have a chat or take some quiet time for private prayer.
Tea, coffee & biscuits will be available.

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Holy Communion Service every 2nd Sunday (@ 11:30am)

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 8 Nov 2026
North Ockendon: St Mary Magdalene
Church Lane, North Ockendon,, RM14 3QH, United Kingdom

A family friendly service.
(2nd Sunday of the month @ 11:30am)

Hidden Gem History Group

Saturday 17 October 2026, Saturday 14 November 2026 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
North Ockendon: St Mary Magdalene
North Ockendon: St Mary Magdalene, Church Lane, North Ockendon, RM14 3QH, United Kingdom

Exploring the history and heritage of this hidden gem that has been the centre of the rural village of North Ockendon for a thousand years. If you could help with this project or would like to join others who have an interest or passion for this area, then come along to our next meeting on:

Date... Saturday 17th October
Time... from 10:30 am - 12 noon (open at 10:00 am for refreshments)
Where... in the Church Hall

The October meeting will exploring the connection with William Tyndale & Thomas Poyntz.
TBC - The November meeting will explore the WWII impact on North Ockendon.

These are open meetings when all are welcome to attend and contribute.

Refreshments will also be available.

The Hidden Gen History Group normally meet once a month on a Saturday morning.

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Morning Prayer Service every 4th Sunday (@ 10:30am)

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 27 Dec 2026
North Ockendon: St Mary Magdalene
North Ockendon: St Mary Magdalene, Church Lane, North Ockendon,, RM14 3QH, United Kingdom

A family friendly service.
(4th Sunday of the month @ 10:30am)
Followed by coffee/tea & chat.

Remembrance Sunday

for 1 hour
North Ockendon: St Mary Magdalene
Church Lane, North Ockendon,, RM14 3QH, United Kingdom

A Remembrance Sunday service with the national two minute silence at 11:00.
Poppy wreaths will be laid on our War Graves in the churchyard during the service.

In the service we will remember the men of North Ockendon who fell during the two World Wars. Incorporating the reading of the names on the war memorial, half muffled bell ringing, music and the national two minutes silence at 11 o'clock.

Handbell Ringers Christmas Concert

for 1 hour, 30 mins
North Ockendon: St Mary Magdalene
Church Lane, North Ockendon,, RM14 3QH, United Kingdom

Christmas starts here!
The North Ockendon Handbell Ringers invite you to their Christmas Concert in the church hall.
Free entry with refreshments.
7:00 for a 7:30pm start with a retiring collection for St Mary Magdalene church.