All Saints, Great Braxted

You will find information here about our services, how to contact the vicar about weddings, baptisms or funerals and the village community events such as the Braxteds summer fete which helps to raise money for the churches.

The parish of parish of Tiptree with Tolleshunt Knights and Great Braxted 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. 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 PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Get in touch

While we are in vacancy, please contact The Revd LIz Barnes (Associate Minister)

C/O The Church Office,
St Luke's Church,
Church Road,
Tiptree

CO5 0SU
Revd Liz Barnes, Associate Priest
01621 333027
Team Administrator
01621 819557

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What's on

Ash Wednesday Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Birch with Layer Breton
Address
St Mary the Virgin, Birch with Layer Breton, Layer Breton Heath Layer Breton Colchester, CO2 0PW, United Kingdom

Holy Communion at 7.30 pm on 18th February 2026, here at St Mary Layer Breton. A joint service for our Heathland Parishes and friends from nearby churches on Ash Wednesday - everyone welcome.

OUR CHURCH IS CLOSED DURING THE COLDER MONTHS OF THE YEAR - OCTOBER 2025 TO EASTER DAY, 2026

Safeguarding

The parish of Tiptree with Tolleshunt Knights and Great Braxted 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. 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 PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Here is the link to our Team Safeguarding Statement