Author Archives: St Mary's C of E church
Coronacles, final chapter
Not unexpectedly but no less unwelcome for that, our church has now moved from suspension of all public services to having to close its doors entirely. Bishop Stephen, in a joint letter with the bishops of London, Rochester and Southwark, … Continue reading
Wivenhoe church bells
After ringing for a rather special wedding on Saturday 21 March and sadly for the first time since the end of World War 2, the bells will be silent for the foreseeable future. We have very reluctantly decided to heed … Continue reading
Coronacles chapter 4
Unsurprisingly in these strange times, there have been further developments as we figure out how to ‘do things differently’. Revd Erwin has drawn up a plan that might serve for at least a while yet, and prepared this poster, that … Continue reading
Coronacles chapter 3: going to do things differently!
We have today received the latest guidance from the Church of England and have linked to it here, so everyone can read it in full. The main item of news is this: “In light of the Government guidance around non-essential … Continue reading
Thank you Cathedral Musicians
Thank you to James Davy, Hilary Punnett and the Gentlemen of Chelmsford Cathedral Choir for performing a beautiful selection of choral and secular music this evening in aid of St Mary’s Transformation Project. It was an incredibly atmospheric concert enhanced … Continue reading
Coronacles chapter 2
Saturday 14 March update. Cathedral Musicians concert 14 March This will be going ahead as planned tonight and promises to be a wonderful event. No refreshments will be served in the interval. If you had not bought a ticket yet … Continue reading
Coronacles chapter 1
Further to yesterday’s post, here’s what we’ll be doing at St Mary’s for the duration of the Corona virus crisis or until advised otherwise. Eucharist The Common Cup will not be offered and communion will be in one kind only … Continue reading
St Mary’s Lent Appeal
From the minutes of the PCC’s February meeting: “The Standing Committee had discussed the [Lent charities] at their recent meeting and would recommend to the PCC that the Wivenhoe Food Bank and Namalemba be accepted as our Lent Charities. The … Continue reading
News from the Diocese
Corona Virus The Church of England has published guidance for parishes which will continue to be updated to reflect any change in circumstances. This link will take you to the guidance. Bishop Stephen has written his final Easter message as … Continue reading
Chelmsford Cathedral Musicians concert
We’re privileged and excited to welcome James Davy, Organist and Master of the Choristers, Hilary Punnett Assistant Organist and the Gentlemen of the Cathedral Choir to St Mary’s church on Saturday 14 March at 7.30 pm. The concert will feature … Continue reading
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