Wivenhoe Music Trail & Heritage Open Days

Posted on 03/09/2026 by St Mary's C of E church

On Saturday 12 September, St Mary’s church will be the venue for the following Wivenhoe Music Trail element:

11.30-12.00 Millfields Primary Choir

Follow this link to see all the other Music Trail events: https://wivenhoemusictrail.com/artists/

St Mary’s will also take part in the Heritage Open Days as follows:

Guided tours: 12 September from 11.00 until 16.00
16.00-16.30 Organ recital John Dowden

13th and 20th September from 12.30 until 16.00
We plan guided tours at least one every hour (or more if required)

Not open for Heritage Open Days on Saturday 19th September. 

Follow this link to see the St Mary page on the Heritage Open Days site:
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/st-mary-s-church-wivenhoe.html

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Katharine of Aragon talk

Posted on 30/08/2026 by St Mary's C of E church

Tuesday, September 1 • 7 PM – 8:30 PM

This upcoming event was highlighted with the notices in church this morning.
It is happening in the The Annexe and is FREE to attend – though you are asked to book – for reasons of space.

You can reserve your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-katharine-project-an-artists-talk-tickets-1994300852535

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Peter’s pop-up for the Roof Appeal

Posted on 01/08/2026 by St Mary's C of E church
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STOP THE LEAKS! QUIZ

Posted on 14/07/2026 by St Mary's C of E church

Come and have fun while raising funds for the big repair!
(and mind the booking deadline date….)

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Confirmation 2026

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

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

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Teenagers at St Mary’s boost numbers for confirmation

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

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.

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More roof appeal news

Posted on 26/06/2026 by St Mary's C of E church

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.

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BBQ and CURRY LUNCH!

Posted on 14/06/2026 by St Mary's C of E church

Whatever you do: don’t miss out!

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June market 2026

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

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.

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Open Gardens- 4 days to go!

Posted on 11/05/2026 by St Mary's C of E church
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