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Parish News
Latest copy of our Parish News. This edition will also be available in print at the back of the church and in the tourist office. More ...
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A statement from the Bishop of Chelmsford  12 November 2024
A statement from the Bishop of Chelmsford following the publication of the Makin review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. More ...
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All Souls Day Service - Sunday 3rd November at 4pm
This is a special service for all those who have been bereaved in recent years, providing an opportunity to come together with others who have lost a loved one. You can still watch this service via our YouTube link. More ...
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Rev’d Lynda Sebbage’s Licensing as Team Vicar
Rev’d Lynda Sebbage was welcomed as Team Vicar with responsibility for Debden and Wimbish at a service of licensing and installation on October 24th at Debden Church with the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Archdeacon of Stansted, and the team clergy. More ...
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Choral Evensong at Norwich Cathedral 19 October 2024
The choir visited Norwich Cathedral on Saturday 19 October 2024 to sing choral evensong. They consisted of 22 adults, 5 choral scholars, 8 Juniors, our organ scholar, organist and Director of Music. Listen to the recording plus a few photos. More ...
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Hilary Walker's Priesting
Congratulations to our Rev'd Dr Hilary walker on her ordination to the Priesthood at Great Notley Church on Saturday 28 September 2024 by the Rt Rev'd Roger Morris, Bishop of Colchester. More ...
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Farewell to Matt Williamson
At the end of September we said goodbye to Matt Williamson. Matt has worked in the Team for 11 years as our Youth and Children’s Leader. He has done a terrific job of engaging with young people of all ages, in our churches, schools and the wider community More ...
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Sale of Etching for the Friends of the Parish Church
David Aronsohn has very kindly donated to the Friends one of his artist’s limited edition prints of an etching of St Mary’s Chancel. Offers should be left at the Parish Office and marked ‘Friends Etching Bid’ by 31 December. More ...
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Lighting Project Gift Day
We have received the Detailed Design for the replacement lighting in the church and now need to raise funds to cover this exciting and very necessary project. Your support will be much appreciated. More ...
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Eco News September 2024 - To Conceive or not Conceive, that is the question.
Greenhouse gas emissions are not so much related to population growth as to affluence. In the UK we contribute 7.1 tonnes per year each; in the USA it’s 17 tonnes, while in the Congo it’s 0.1 tonnes. That means births in the Congo would have to rise by .. More ...
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