Patronal Festival Afternoon Tea

for 2 hours, 30 mins
St Mary's Church Saffron Walden
Church Street Saffron Walden, CB101JP, United Kingdom

Everyone is welcome to a free afternoon tea, which will be served in St Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden from 2.30pm to 5pm on Sunday 6th September, to celebrate the church’s Patronal Festival.
A patronal festival is to honour the patron saint to whom the church is dedicated, in this case the Virgin Mary. It is celebrated on or near the actual feast day of the church's patron saint.
It will be marked at St Mary’s Church by a Patronal Festival communion service at 10.30am on 6th September 2026, including the motet: “A Maiden Most Gentle” by Carter

St Mary's Church Saffron Walden

St Mary's is the Anglican parish church in the historic market town of Saffron Walden in north west Essex. Committed to the welcome and safeguarding of all, we are a community of all ages and backgrounds who worship God in a wide range of services. Our mission is to share God's love and to invite everyone to follow Jesus Christ with us. Ours is a beautiful church where the Christian faith has been celebrated for over 800 years, and which has a strong musical tradition and a large robed choir. We are one of the 12 churches within the Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry.

Our church is open every day of the year from around 10am until about 4pm.

The parish of Saffron Walden is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adult - see here and below.

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Rev'd Jeremy Trew

The Rectory
17 Borough Lane
Saffron Walden
Essex

CB11 4AG
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07707 386238
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01799 506024

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Patronal Festival Afternoon Tea

for 2 hours, 30 mins
St Mary's Church Saffron Walden
Church Street Saffron Walden, CB101JP, United Kingdom

Everyone is welcome to a free afternoon tea, which will be served in St Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden from 2.30pm to 5pm on Sunday 6th September, to celebrate the church’s Patronal Festival.
A patronal festival is to honour the patron saint to whom the church is dedicated, in this case the Virgin Mary. It is celebrated on or near the actual feast day of the church's patron saint.
It will be marked at St Mary’s Church by a Patronal Festival communion service at 10.30am on 6th September 2026, including the motet: “A Maiden Most Gentle” by Carter

Our Team Ministry

Safeguarding

Our parish of Saffron Walden 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). Our Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Nathan Colley [email protected] or call the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser 01245 294 444.
If you have immediate concerns about someone’s safety, please contact the police by dialling 999 or contact Essex County Council Adult Social Care 0345 603 7630 or Child Social Care 0345 603 7627

See our safeguiding policy and guidelines

St Mary's Church Saffron Walden Charity No. 1128863