Last Saturday, St Edward's held their first St Edward's Fest. What an amazing day with people coming from all over the borough and further afield, to join us, celebrate a great community day in the Church Grounds. Bouncy Castles, animals, ice cream, some fabulous local acts, and lots of games. It was a great day, and the Romford community really came together in the sunshine, to laugh, join together, chat and enjoy life. All in the fabulous surroundings of St Edward's Church.Thank you to everyone who joined us, either by volunteering, making cakes, making sure the church stayed open or just came and spent time with us. We made circa £3700 - a massive amount for the church. Thank you Romford!
Despite the temperatures, we are already thinking about November! If you have ever popped along to our church in November - you can't fail to be impressed by our fabulous poppy display. Every poppy in the church is handmade by a member of our community.This year we are hoping to go bigger and better. Are you a crocheter or a knitter? If so, then would you consider giving up some time to knit or crochet some poppies for our display. If you are, please reach out to the church office, or pop them into the church. We are not worried about size or a set pattern - the main thing is they are all different. Thank you so much for your support in advance!
Here at St Edward's we use social media a lot as a key way to keep connected with our wider global audience. We take this responsibility seriously and are proud to say we have signed up to the Church of England Digital CharterThe Church of England Digital Charter is a voluntary pledge aimed at encouraging individuals and churches to engage positively on social media. It emphasizes principles such as: Kindness: Treat others with respect and kindness. Respect: Avoid posting content that is sexually explicit, inflammatory, or disrespectful. Honesty: Be truthful and accountable for your actions and words. Community: Engage in conversations that reflect the Church's values and promote a welcoming environment. This charter is designed to help create a more positive online presence for the Church of England and its members
☕️ More tea, Vicar!We had a wonderful few hours in the vicarage garden sipping tea, eating cake, and enjoying good company together.The real highlight was having 28 people gathered from across our Wednesday and Friday congregations, as well as our Sunday 8am and 10am services. It was so lovely to see the wider St Edward’s family come together in one place.A simple afternoon, but a really special reminder that church is about friendship and community as well as worship. 🍰🌿