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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

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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

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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

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Evensong returns

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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

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The Coronation – where will you watch it?

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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

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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

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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.

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Easter workshop 2023 for children

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