Rogation Sunday Service and Walk between the Layer Churches, 10th May 2026

for 1 hour
Layer de la Haye
Layer de la Haye, Walking from St John the Baptist, Layer de la Haye to St Mary Layer Breton and concluding at St Mary Layer Marney

We are invited to join the Layer Churches in the Heathland and Waterside Parishes for the annual Rogation Sunday Services and walk, blessing our fields, gardens and farmyards along the way. Meeting at 8.30 am at Layer de la Haye, reaching Layer Breton at 10.30 am and then walking to Layer Marney for the conclusion of our service.

St Luke's Church, Tolleshunt Knights with Tiptree

You will find information here about our services, how to contact the vicar about weddings, baptisms or funerals and the village community events like the our annual Christmas Tree Festival, about about the Friends of St Luke's, or about booking our hall facilities for an event or activity. 

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 about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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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 Minister
01621 333027
Team Administrator
01621 819557

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Rogation Sunday Service and Walk between the Layer Churches, 10th May 2026

for 1 hour
Layer de la Haye
Layer de la Haye, Walking from St John the Baptist, Layer de la Haye to St Mary Layer Breton and concluding at St Mary Layer Marney

We are invited to join the Layer Churches in the Heathland and Waterside Parishes for the annual Rogation Sunday Services and walk, blessing our fields, gardens and farmyards along the way. Meeting at 8.30 am at Layer de la Haye, reaching Layer Breton at 10.30 am and then walking to Layer Marney for the conclusion of our service.

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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 about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Here is the link to our Team Safeguarding Statement