Confirmation preparation 11-17 year-olds and older

Posted on 28/01/2026 by St Mary's C of E church

Sunday 5th July at 11.00am with Bishop Roger
St Mary’s Church, Wivenhoe

Aged between 11 and 17?
This may be for you!

Confirmation Preparation Taster
Sunday 8 February at 9.45am
led by Revd Emma Smith

Explore your faith with others and consider whether confirmation could be for you. If you decide to confirm your faith, further preparation will take place on:


Saturday 9th May at 10am-12pm in St Mary’s Annexe

Older than 17?
This may be for you!

You’re never too old to confirm your faith. If you would like to explore confirmation, please speak to Erwin or Emma and join us for an afternoon of confirmation preparation for adults:

Saturday 9thMay at 1:30-3:30pm in St Mary’s Annexe

Please be in touch to find out more or book your place:
Revd Erwin Lammens: erwinlammens@btinternet.com or 01206 822511

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Annual Quiz 7 February

Posted on 15/01/2026 by St Mary's C of E church

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 £6 for each participant.
Maximun 6 people per table.
7 Rounds plus 3 table quizzes to keep you entertained.
Email wivstmaryscom@gmail.com to register your team.

Coffee and cake included in the price. And there will be a raffle.

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Christmas Lights at 8 Spring Lane- a Thank-You!

Posted on 07/01/2026 by St Mary's C of E church

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 the creator of the spectacle himself, with this reminder below of the entrance to the season’s feast for the eyes.

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St Mary’s Quiz 2026

Posted on 06/01/2026 by St Mary's C of E church

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:

  • tables of 6 people maximum
  • £6 per person
  • includes coffee/tea and cake in the break
  • bring your own drink, snacks and glasses
  • raffle
    The invitations went out on 2 January and already 1/3rd of the tables have been booked.
    To ensure your team’s place email wivstmaryscom@gmail.com

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CRIB SERVICE 2025

Posted on 24/12/2025 by St Mary's C of E church

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 is told.
All welcome at 4pm on 24 december.

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The Grumpy Owl

Posted on 18/12/2025 by St Mary's C of E church

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 of The Grumpy Owl

Find out whether the animals in this story help our owl to discover the Joy of Christmas.

Watch it together with your children or grandchildren this Advent and Christmas

Click here to view

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Choral Carol Service 2025

Posted on 10/12/2025 by St Mary's C of E church
Choral Carol service, 6pm at St Mary's church on Sunday 14 December 2025. Favourite carols for all, choral carols for choir. Free with retiring collection

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.

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Musicians wanted for Carols on the Quay

Posted on 06/12/2025 by St Mary's C of E church
CarolsOnTheQuay2025Download
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Advent mini-course

Posted on 22/11/2025 by St Mary's C of E church

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 and to have lived on earth with us.
Taking place during Advent, I hope it can serve as a way for spiritual preparation as we journey together towards His nativity.
Together we’ll explore why Christians believe God became human, how this shapes the Christmas story, and what it means for our faith today.’

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Christmas market 2025

Posted on 22/11/2025 by St Mary's C of E church

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 of stalls, Christmas raffle and Madrigal singers.

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