Café Church

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

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

Coffee & Cake

Occuring
Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
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

5 T's

Occuring
Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
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?

The Bible Course

Occuring
Thursday 18 April 2024, Thursday 25 April 2024, Thursday 02 May 2024, Thursday 16 May 2024, Thursday 23 May 2024, Thursday 06 June 2024, Thursday 13 June 2024, Thursday 27 June 2024 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
The Rectory
Address
The Rectory, 1 Church Close West Bergholt Colchester, CO63JZ, United Kingdom

Join us for an 8 week course, which gives a superb overview of the bible, through videos and teaching by Dr Andrew Ollerton and group discussions. Whether you are well versed in scripture, or new to the Bible, this course gives a great opportunity to learn more and see the relevance of the Bible in our daily life today.

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The Cafe @ St. Mary's

Occuring
Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 2 hours
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
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

Holy Communion

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

An informal Communion Service with hymns and bible teaching. There are led activities for younger members.
This service is also available on ZOOM, for the link please contact the Parish Administrator

May Day Rogation Walk

Occuring
for 8 hours, 15 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us for a stroll along the Essex Way, passing through 3 of the 6 parishes and enjoying food and worship at different churches along the way.

Ascension Day United Service

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

Join us for Holy Communion and a special glittering as we join together to celebrate Jesus ascension back into Heaven and begin the 10 days of prayer 'Thy Kingdom Come'

Wired Youth Group

Occuring
Friday 12 April 2024, Friday 10 May 2024, Friday 21 June 2024, Friday 19 July 2024 at for 1 hour, 45 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Wired is St Mary's youth club for young people aged 11+ with an emphasis on organised, fun activities, aiming to encourage positive relationships and attitudes among our young people. There will be some light Christian messages given during these sessions with the aim of giving the young people the Christian message in an environment where they are free to decide their own views and voice their own opinions.

Big Breakfast with guest speaker

Occuring
for 2 hours
Venue
Queens Head Pub
Address
Queens Head Pub, Queens Road West Bergholt, CO6 3HE

Join us for our Big Breakfast at the Queens Head pub in West Bergholt, as Padre Antony Wilson speaks about his role as Army Chaplain. cost £12 per head to cover the costs of the breakfast. All are welcome

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Messy Church

Occuring
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
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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Thy Kingdom Come Prayer walk

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

Join us as we walk around the parish and pray for our community

Tea & Toast

Occuring
Monday 13 May 2024, Monday 20 May 2024, Monday 03 June 2024, Monday 10 June 2024, Monday 01 July 2024, Monday 08 July 2024, Monday 15 July 2024 at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

An after school drop in for parents and children to unwind after a day at school, every monday afternoon during term time, 3.15 - 4.30pm, where you can enjoy, tea, squash and toast with an assortment of toppings to suit all tastes. Gluten and dairy free options available, alongside board games, crafts and lego. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Christian Aid Week Coffee Morning and Plant sale

Occuring
for 2 hours
Venue
The Rectory
Address
The Rectory, 1 Church Close West Bergholt Colchester, CO63JZ, United Kingdom

Come and enjoy coffee, cake and chat with friends, whilst browsing the various stalls, including a plant sale, all raising money for Christian Aid.

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Storytime

Occuring
Monthly. Every Third Saturday at for 1 hour
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

suitable for parents with young children, join as at bedtime for stories, songs and a prayer, followed by Hot chocolate, juice and biscuits. Come dressed in Pyjamas and don't forget your teddy too

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Holy Communion

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

An informal Communion Service, all ages are welcome, with led activities for younger members.
This service is also available on ZOOM for the link please contact the parish office

Flower Festival - Celebrating the Paris Olympics and Paralympics

Occuring
Saturday 25 May 2024, Sunday 26 May 2024, Monday 27 May 2024 at for 6 hours
Venue
Wormingford: St Andrew
Address
Wormingford: St Andrew, Church Road Wormingford Colchester, CO6 3AZ, United Kingdom

Come and have a look at the fantastic displays celebrating the Paris Olympics, browse the bric-a-brac and plant stalls and pick up some bargains, and relax with a hot drink and slice of cake, all in the beautiful surroundings of St. Andrews church, Wormingford.

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FiSH - Food in School Holidays

Occuring
Thursday 30 May 2024, Monday 29 July 2024, Monday 05 August 2024, Monday 12 August 2024, Monday 19 August 2024, Thursday 29 August 2024 at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Aimed at Families, FiSH provides a two course hot meal, once a week during the school holidays, alongside a variety of activities and crafts. lots of fun for the whole family

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Mini Beer and Wine Festival

Occuring
for 6 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Great Horkesley: St. John's
Address
Great Horkesley: St. John's, Elstar Lane Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4FE, United Kingdom

Come and enjoy trying and learning about some Beers from North Essex and Suffolk, Wine and soft drinks will also be available.
Entry price is £7 which includes your first drink. There will also be a BBQ to enjoy.

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Beer and Hymns

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

Join together to sing some well known hymns and drink any beer and wine that is left from the Mini Beer and Wine Festival.

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Churches Count on Nature 2024 and Love your Burial Ground Week

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

Join us for a special event in St. Peters Churchyard, Boxted, where we will be joined by Boxted Wildlife group and completing a bug hunt. Refreshments will be provided, you are welcome to bring a picnic.

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Teddy Parachute Jump

Occuring
for 5 hours
Venue
Langham: St Mary the Virgin
Address
Langham: St Mary the Virgin, Langham Hall Langham Colchester, CO4 5PS, United Kingdom

Please bring your own Teddy to Parachute, there will be also be a Teddy tombola, guess the weight of the teddy and other games, along with drinks and cakes.

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Pimms and Hymns

Occuring
for 2 hours
Venue
Langham: St Mary the Virgin
Address
Langham: St Mary the Virgin, Langham Hall Langham Colchester, CO4 5PS, United Kingdom

Join us for Pimms and Hymns following the Teddy Parachute Jump, raising money for St. Mary's Church, Langham, St. Peter's Church, Boxted and Help for Heroes.

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Ceilidh with live music from the Caledonian Reelers

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

Join us for an evening of fun and frivolity, as we dance the night away with live music from Caledonian Reelers. A Ploughmans supper and soft drinks are included in the price. tickets £15 (7.50 for children under 12)

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