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Confirmation preparation 11-17 year-olds and older
Sunday 5th July at 11.00am with Bishop RogerSt Mary’s Church, Wivenhoe Aged between 11 and 17?This may be for you! Confirmation Preparation TasterSunday 8 February at 9.45amled by Revd Emma Smith Explore your faith with others and consider whether confirmation … Continue reading
Annual Quiz 7 February
Tables are still available to book on our quiz night but hurry- they probably won’t be for long! The quiz itself has had a bit of a face lift but the format is pretty similar:you bring your own drink/snacks/glasses and … Continue reading
Christmas Lights at 8 Spring Lane- a Thank-You!
The donations to St Mary’s church this year exceeded all previous years: together, you raised a phantastic £1,016 – an unprecedented sum for which the church is very grateful.We sincerely thank everyone who contributed to this magnificent result, not forgetting … Continue reading
St Mary’s Quiz 2026
Our new-look quiz will take place on Saturday 7 February at 6.30 for 7pm in the church. The quiz will have a fresh format but essentials remain the same:
CRIB SERVICE 2025
A charming family event for Christmas Eve: the crib service especially for the little ones. The stable will be empty at the start of the service and children will bring in its occupants as the story of the first Christmas … Continue reading
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The Grumpy Owl
Something wonderful is about to happen. The Saviour of the world is going to be born. But the grumpy owl who lives in the barn just wants to be left alone… From the Church of England comes this animated version … Continue reading
Choral Carol Service 2025
Traditional Choral Carol service with Carols for all, Choir Carols and Readings.Sunday 14 December at St Mary’s church at 18.00.All welcome. Free with retiring collection.
Advent mini-course
Jonas Lammens is preparing a study evening. This will be on Tuesday 2 December 7.00pm (refreshments) for 7.30pm until 9pm. Jonas writes: ‘This mini course (just one evening) will explore the key ideas behind Jesus’ necessity to be birthed, raised … Continue reading
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Christmas market 2025
Not long to go to lots of Christmas happenings and some of them are described on the poster below. Thursday 4 December 6-8pm Christmas market.Father Christmas will be receiving letters from children (your address and postcode on the envelope please).Lots … Continue reading
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