. . . . and if anyone felt a sudden urge to perhaps write a letter about anything shared at the end of the meeting then a possibly helpful address to write to may be found here:
https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/about-us/our-areas/colchester-area-team and scroll down…
Also, the PCC secretary is collecting people’s comments which can be emailed to wivstmarysec@gmail.com
At 11.00 am today, Thursday 8 May
the Royal British Legion and Churches Together Wivenhoe Thanksgiving Service for the 80th anniversary of VE Day will be live-streamed from St Mary’s church.
Click this link to watch on Youtube.
Celebrating new life the avian way a couple of peregrine falcons have found a place to do just that – at the top of Lincoln cathedral.
A live stream of the goings on in the nest has attracted interest from BBC R4 and Look North BBC, as well as from far afield globally.
The adults were brooding 4 eggs, 3 of which hatched yesterday and the 4th, laid later than the others, will hopefully join its sibling fluff balls soon.
Anyone can join the watch on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrsC309s1UQ
Some brilliant bargains to be had – don’t miss it!
Sacrifice and Devotion are among the qualities we are encouraged to meditate on during the season of Lent.
The film chosen for this Friday can serve as an inspiration.
All are welcome.
All are welcome to join us for this year’s Lent course, beginning on Wednesday 5th March at 10.00am in the Annexe.
It will be led by Revd Emma Smith.
The course runs each Wednesday morning until 2nd April.
Following Nick Fawcett’s group study, ‘Spot the Difference’, we will be exploring what
makes the Christian life distinctive.
Everything you need will be provided, refreshments will be served as we start.
For more details contact– revemmasmith@outlook.com
Or, if you are really really curious about the idea behind the course, take a look here https://nickfawcett.uk/2021/03/07/spot-the-difference/
to read the course author’s introduction.
Boy Jesus is the title of a talk by Dr Joan Taylor, to be presented at St Mary’s church Wivenhoe on Saturday 8 March.
Dr Joan Taylor has been invited to talk about her latest book Boy Jesus.
It is about to be launched in a week or so.
Joan is an authority in Bible exegesis (Kings College London) with great understanding of the first century Judean society in which Jesus grew up as a boy.
Her talk is on Saturday 8 March at 5.00pm at St Mary’s church. Highly recommended
The talk is free. No need to book your place.
There will be an opportunity to buy the book at the talk, for those who wish.
Click on the above logo to read all about the plans for this year’s Open Gardens event, and find out how you can take part.
Saturday 22 February
6.30 for 7.00 pm
St Mary’s Annual Quiz!
Veterans of this event will have been expecting the announcement – which usually comes in time to prepare for a last pre-Lent fling.
And so it is this time.
The set-up will be familiar, with Peter Kerr as our renowned QM and quiz compiler, so regulars will be all set for the table quiz, and maybe guessing what year-related questions he might have dreamt up this time…
The cost per person will be £7 and this includes free coffee or tea in the break plus helpings of scrumptious cake.
Tables of 6 maximum, and you may bring your own glasses and drink of choice.
Please keep the snacks within reason – there’s a lot of cake to get through!
Admission by payment on the door on the night but registration closes on
15 February!
e-mail Marika on wivstmaryscom@gmail.com to register your team.
A new course of Bible study is about to launch on 3 February.
Guided by Jonas Lammens and Revd Canon Erwin Lammens, it consists of two parts of five sessions each.
The course tackles ten big themes found in the Letter to the Romans which are key to understanding the Christian faith
Take a look here for the details.
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