STOP THE LEAKS! QUIZ
Come and have fun while raising funds for the big repair!
(and mind the booking deadline date….)
Confirmation 2026
Give thanks for so many in our congregation who were confirmed on 5 July 2026.
The service was streamed.
If you could not be there on the day you can still view it on Youtube by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/@stmaryschurchwivenhoe1752/streams
Teenagers at St Mary’s boost numbers for confirmation
All but one of this year’s Confirmation candidates in Wivenhoe are younger than 18.
Several young members of St Mary’s youth group The Way came forward to be confirmed by Bishop Roger, Bishop of Colchester.
Almost every other year we invite the Bishop to preside at Confirmation and this time that will be on Sunday 5 July at 11.00am at St Mary’s.
The Rt Revd Roger Morris, Bishop of Colchester, will preach and lead the service to which everyone is invited.
Give your support by your presence and prayer to our church members who will be confirmed.
More roof appeal news
Just a short notice to alert you that there has been an update about activities concerning the Roof Appeal and this is the direct link to it.
BBQ and CURRY LUNCH!
Whatever you do: don’t miss out!
June market 2026
After a rainy start the weather has now picked up so time to venture out and take a peek before it’s all over for another year!
Lots of desirables on offer plus impressive catering in the annexe with scrumptious baked good to accompany your tea or coffee!
And then there’s the opportunity to Buy a Tile in support of the Roof Appeal.
A certificate will be given for each tile (or more) ‘purchased’ and at £5 a tile anyone can have their contribution archived in perpetuity.
Bishops’ statement on rising anti-semitism
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev’d Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani has joined the Bishops of Gloucester, Norwich and Southwark in publishing a joint statement in response to the rise of antisemitism in Britain.
The statement can be read here: https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/news/statement-in-response-to-the-rise-of-antisemitism-in-britain
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 10th May 2026 at 12.30.
The election of Churchwardens; Deanery Synod Representatives; Parochial Church Council members and the appointment of the Independent Examiner will also take place at this meeting.
The Annual Meeting is not a tedious affair at all but a chance to hear an overview from Erwin about the events during 2025.
The Annual Report & Accounts for 2025 are available in hard copy from church or the church website via the Contact\Parochial Church Council tab.
All residents of Wivenhoe are welcome to attend the meeting, but only those on the Parish Electoral Roll may vote on some matters put before the meeting, but please don’t let that put you off from coming. It will be time well spent.
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