Debden: St Mary the Virgin and All Saints

Christians have worshiped at Debden Church for over 800 years and Debden Church is still the living thriving centre of Christian worship at the spiritual heart of the village community. A regular congregation of all ages meets for worship on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 9 am and alternates with our neighbouring Parish of Wimbish. We are part of the Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry in the Diocese of Chelmsford. Major festivals and special services may be at different times. Debden C of E Primary Academy holds regular services in the church. Details of all services and events are updated regularly.

The parish of Debden: St Mary the Virgin & All Saints is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. 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 PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

All Saints, Great Chesterford

We are part of the Cam Villages Churches, which consist of Great Chesterford, Little Chesterford, Wendens Ambo, Littlebury and Littlebury Green. We are also proud to be members of Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry. Please do get in contact in you have any questions about our services or events.

St Mary the Virgin, Little Chesterford

We are part of the Cam Villages Churches, which consist of Great Chesterford, Little Chesterford, Wendens Ambo, Littlebury and Littlebury Green. We are also proud to be members of Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry. Please do get in contact in you have any questions about our services or events.

Ashdon: All Saints

Hadstock: St Botolph

Welcome to the church of St Botolph - a church which has stood in this village for over 1000 years.

For full details of our services and activities, please see the church pages on our village website www.hadstock.org.uk

Safeguarding Information

The parish of Hadstock is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. 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 Officer (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 DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Little Walden: St John

We are a small but very friendly congregation that spans all age groups with a warmth for our community and for all who visit us.
Our services are informal, and we provide children’s activities at the back of the Church during our services and refreshments afterwards, all are welcome to stay and chat.

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people and vulnerable adults. The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding. For more information and for details of our Parish Safeguarding Representatives, please see the safeguarding page of our website www.stmaryssaffronwalden.org/safeguarding.

We are involved in a number of community events including: A series of summer walks around the local area, Harvest Festival celebrations, Christmas Candle, Nativity and Carol services.

St John's Church, Little Walden, was built in 1894 by Edmund Birch Gibson, a prominent Quaker. The Church was originally built to serve the Quaker estate workers but in 1910 it was donated to the Church of England to mark his golden wedding anniversary to his wife Mary.

St Peter's Church, Littlebury Green

We are part of the Cam Villages Churches, which consist of Great Chesterford, Little Chesterford, Wendens Ambo, Littlebury and Littlebury Green. We are also proud to be members of Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry. Please do get in contact in you have any questions about our services or events.

Holy Trinity, Littlebury

We are part of the Cam Villages Churches, which consist of Great Chesterford, Little Chesterford, Wendens Ambo, Littlebury and Littlebury Green. We are also proud to be members of Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry. Please do get in contact in you have any questions about our services or events.

St Mary's Church Saffron Walden

St Mary's in Saffron Walden and its two daughter churches St James' in Sewards End and St John’s in Little Walden are all part of the Parish of Saffron Walden which in turn is part of the Saffron Walden and Villages Team ministry totalling twelve churches.

The parish of Saffron Walden is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. 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 DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.