All events Calendar Lent & Easter

All are welcome to our services and events which run throughout the week in St. Mary's Church Sunday worship is 9.30am every week Throughout the week, join us for Tea and Toast on Mondays during term time, 3.15 - 4.30, or on Thursdays for Coffee and cake, 10am - 11.30 or on Thursday afternoon for 5 T's a friendly group, enjoying tea, coffee, cake and fellowship, aimed at those over the age of 60 Monthly on the first Saturday of the month, we have the Saturday Cafe @ St. Mary's, where you can enjoy a bacon buttie, whilst reading the papers or enjoying the relaxed chatter. There really is something for everyone, so pop along and see what's happening for yourself.

5 T's

Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Time for Tea at Two Thirty on Thursdays, 5 T'S for short, is a friendly group for people over the age of 60 to gather on Thursday afternoons for tea, cake, chat and quizzes. Why not come and give it a go?

Bereavement Journey Course

Every Friday at for 2 hours
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us for a 7 week course of films and discussion for anyone bereaved anytime.

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Quiz Night

for 2 hours, 30 mins
Mount Bures Village Hall
Mount Bures Village Hall, Criags Lane Mount Bures, co8 5aw

Join us for an evening of quizzing and fun, bring your own drinks and snacks. £5 per person, teams of 6

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Café Church

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

A relaxed, informal worship service for all ages, with refreshments served at the beginning.

Compline for Lent

Monday 23 February 2026, Monday 02 March 2026, Monday 09 March 2026, Monday 16 March 2026, Monday 23 March 2026, Monday 30 March 2026 at for 30 mins
On ZOOM
On ZOOM

Join us for this quiet, reflective service at the end of the day on ZOOM, every Monday evening, throughout Lent.

Lent soup lunches

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Little Horkesley Village Hall
Little Horkesley Village Hall, co6 4dj

Join us for delicious homemade soup and fellowship. Raising money for Beacon House and St. Helena Hospice.

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Weekly ZOOM prayer meeting for the King's Ridge Parishes

Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
On ZOOM
On ZOOM

Join us every week on ZOOM for this time of prayer for the world, our parishes and individual needs.

Coffee & Cake

Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us on Thursday mornings in the church hall for Coffee & cake, all washed down with plenty of chat and fun. Toys are available for younger children

Thursdays during school term time

Lent course

Thursday 26 February 2026, Thursday 05 March 2026, Thursday 12 March 2026, Thursday 19 March 2026, Thursday 26 March 2026 at for 2 hours
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us for our Lent Course, focusing on Trees in the bible, written by Dominic Sheil, ordinand in the King's Ridge Parishes

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every First, Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 15 Mar 2026
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

An informal Communion Service, all ages are welcome, with led activities for younger members.

Lent soup lunches

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St John the Baptist Church, Mount Bures
St John the Baptist Church, Mount Bures, Hall Road Mount Bures Bures, Essex, CO8 5AS, United Kingdom

Join us for delicious homemade soup and fellowship. Raising money for Beacon House and St. Helena Hospice.

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World Day of Prayer service

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

Join us for this special service for the World day of Prayer, this year prepared by women from Nigeria. There will be a soup lunch before the service, all are welcome

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The Cafe @ St. Mary's

Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 2 hours
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

A monthly cafe with delicious cakes, bacon rolls, newspapers, games and chatter. All are welcome

Family Quiz Night

for 2 hours, 30 mins
Boxted Village Hall
Boxted Village Hall, Cage Lane Boxted, CO4 5RE

Family Quiz night raising money for the Langham with Boxted Youth work. Teams of 6-8 per table, £8 per person, under 12's free. Licensed bar, snacks in interval. (Please notify with any dietary requirements)

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Messy Church

In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us for Messy church, a family friendly informal worship service including a bible story, songs, prayers and fun activities for all ages. All welcome!

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Lent soup lunches

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us for delicious homemade soup and fellowship. Raising money for Beacon House and St. Helena Hospice.

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Mothering Sunday Family Service

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

Come along for this special family service for Mothering Sunday

Lent soup lunches

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Great Horkesley: St. John's
Great Horkesley: St. John's, Elstar Lane Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4FE, United Kingdom

Join us for delicious homemade soup and fellowship. Raising money for Beacon House and St. Helena Hospice.

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Lent soup lunches

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Boxted: St Peter
Boxted: St Peter, Church Street Boxted Colchester, CO4 5SU, United Kingdom

Join us for delicious homemade soup and fellowship. Raising money for Beacon House and St. Helena Hospice.

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Palm Sunday Family Service

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

Join us for this family friendly service as we remember Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem

FiSH - Food in School Holidays

Monday 16 February 2026, Monday 30 March 2026, Thursday 09 April 2026, Thursday 28 May 2026, Monday 27 July 2026, Monday 03 August 2026, Monday 10 August 2026, Monday 17 August 2026, Thursday 27 August 2026, Monday 26 October 2026, Monday 21 December 2026, Monday 28 December 2026 at for 2 hours, 30 mins
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.

Maundy Thursday Agape Meal

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us for this special Agape Meal, as we remember the last supper with foot washing, a light meal, bible reading and communion

Meditation on the Passion

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

Join us for our reflective Good Friday Service, suitable for all ages worshipping together, followed by Hot Cross buns