ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY CAFÉ

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Great Horkesley: St. John's
Address
Elstar Lane Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4FE, United Kingdom

Every Thursday - ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY CAFÉ - 10am – 11.30am
at St. John’s Church, A warm welcome awaits you!
Come and meet old friends and make new ones.
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, pastries, toasted tea cakes.
Toys, drinks and snacks for children.
Give and take library.
Recycling collection point.
All ages welcome!

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Shoebox Packing Party

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Boxted: St Peter
Address
Boxted: St Peter, Church Street Boxted Colchester, CO4 5SU, United Kingdom

Come and join in with the annual shoebox packing party for Operation Christmas child

Messy Church

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 20 Dec 2026
Venue
Great Horkesley: St. John's
Address
Elstar Lane Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4FE, United Kingdom

Join us for Messy Church, with worship, crafts, games and refreshments, worship suitable for all ages together.

Youth Alpha

Occurring
Sunday 20 September 2026, Sunday 27 September 2026, Sunday 04 October 2026, Sunday 11 October 2026, Sunday 18 October 2026, Sunday 15 November 2026, Sunday 22 November 2026, Sunday 29 November 2026 at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt, New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Come along and find out more about what Christians believe, in a fun, relaxed and informal way, with a meal together. suitable for young people Year 6 and above.

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Holy Communion Service

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 27 Dec 2026
Venue
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church
Address
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church, NAYLAND ROAD Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4BD, United Kingdom

All are welcome to join us for our Communion Service.

Festive Afternoon Tea

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt, New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us for a full Festive Afternoon Tea, raising funds for St. Mary's Church, West Bergholt. Tickets £15 per person, Under 16's, £5 each. Dietary requirements catered for on request.

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Advent Sunday United Celebration Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Langham: St Mary the Virgin
Address
Langham: St Mary the Virgin, Langham Hall Langham Colchester, CO4 5PS, United Kingdom

Join us for this special United services, as we begin the season of Advent.

Advent Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Little Horkesley: St Peter & St Paul
Address
Little Horkesley: St Peter & St Paul, Vinesse Road Little Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4DB, United Kingdom

Join us as we begin our Advent journey, with this special Advent carol service

Compline for Advent on ZOOM

Occurring
Wednesday 02 December 2026, Wednesday 09 December 2026, Wednesday 16 December 2026, Wednesday 23 December 2026 at for 30 mins
Venue
On ZOOM
Address
On ZOOM

As we journey with Mary and Joseph through Advent, join us on zoom for this quite night prayer at the end of the day.

Breathing Space/Celtic Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Great Horkesley: St. John's
Address
Elstar Lane Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4FE, United Kingdom

A Celtic Service of thought and reflection

Blue Christmas

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt, New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us for a quieter, more reflective Christmas service, for those who might be struggling with the joy and excitement of the Christmas season

Holy Communion (said)

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church
Address
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church, NAYLAND ROAD Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4BD, United Kingdom

A traditional communion service according to the Book of Common Prayer.

Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church
Address
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church, NAYLAND ROAD Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4BD, United Kingdom

Join us for our Carol Service, a chance to sing your favourite Christmas Carols and hear the story of Christmas

Messy Christingle

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Great Horkesley: St. John's
Address
Elstar Lane Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4FE, United Kingdom

Join us for crafts, fun and activities as we share the joy of Christmas at this Messy Christingle service, supporting the Childrens Society.

FiSH - Food in School Holidays

Occurring
Monday 21 December 2026, Thursday 31 December 2026 at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt, New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us on Mondays in St. Mary's Church, West Bergholt, for crafts, games, activities and a free two course meal, for the whole family.

Crib Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Great Horkesley: St. John's
Address
Elstar Lane Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4FE, United Kingdom

Come and join us for worship on Christmas eve as we retell the Christmas story and the birth of Jesus in our family friendly Crib service

Christmas Eve Midnight Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church
Address
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church, NAYLAND ROAD Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4BD, United Kingdom

Come and welcome in Christmas at our Midnight service

Christmas Morning Celebration Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt, New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Come and celebrate at this joyful Christmas morning service, a warm welcome awaits everyone

United Celebration Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Little Horkesley: St Peter & St Paul
Address
Little Horkesley: St Peter & St Paul, Vinesse Road Little Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4DB, United Kingdom

Join us as the parishes come together after Christmas for a special united service