Author Archives: St Mary's C of E church
Lammas celebration – a little early…
Tomorrow, 1st August, is the official date of Lammas day, a wheat harvest festival that is also known as Loaf Mass Day. The holiday encourages celebrations and mass gatherings where individuals thank God for the first harvest of the season. … Continue reading
Bug hunt 2023
Saturday morning 15 July Chris and Jude Gibson will lead another bug hunt walk in St Mary’s churchyard.There are two walks. Pre-booking is essential!contact fundraisingwivstmary@gmail.com
Wivenhoe, St Mary’s and the bells
It seems a long time ago now when the filming for the broadcast announced in the original post took place.Shortly after it was done we were privileged to receive an edited version of the Love your Weekend programme, of just … Continue reading
Songs of Praise comes to Colchester
This is late notice but we thought people might be interested to know that on Saturday 10th June, BBC Songs of Praise is being recorded at the Bandstand in Castle Park, Colchester. It’s a three-hour session, from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. … Continue reading
NOTICE OF ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING
Parish of St Mary the Virgin Wivenhoe The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held in church on Sunday 14th May 2023 at 12.00 noon The election of Churchwardens; Parochial Church Council members and the appointment of the Independent Examiner … Continue reading
All things green – with the Diocese
Ever wondered what the church is doing about evironment and climate issues? Chelmsford diocese has an Environmental Officer in the Revd Sandra Eldridge and she has started a regular email newsletter – Climate Action Now – to share details of … Continue reading
Music for Good Friday
See the poster below for the evening’s programme of reflective music, at the end of what for many will have been an overwhelming day.Here’s a little snippet to invite you in- it’s from Fauré’s Messe Basse.

