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Update on the Lighting Project
Following recent changes made by the government, St Mary’s Church can no longer recover £30,000 VAT for this project to replace the failing interior lighting. We need further financial support including Steve Hasler's sponsored cycle ride More ...
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Lent and Easter 2025
Courses and services during Lent and Easter at St Mary's Church Saffron Walden from Ash Wednesday on 5th March until Easter Sunday of 20th April More ...
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St Mary’s Church  Children and Families Worker
Could this be you? We are looking for someone to lead our ministry with 0-11 year-olds and their families in church and school-based activities. More ...
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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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Wendens Ambo talk by Denis Dunstone - 1st May
What Is a Church? — An Evening with Denis Dunstone Join us on the evening of 1 May for a thought-provoking talk by Denis Dunstone, author of A Church Near You, A Church Near You in Wales, and Historic Scottish Churches. More ...
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SMMA Lunchtime Concerts Summer 2025
The following concerts start at 1.10pm and last approximately 40minutes. Refreshments available from 12.30pm Free admission, retiring collection. More ...
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Appointment of the Reverend Ella Harris
We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Reverend Ella Harris as the new Team Vicar in the Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry, More ...
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Lent Courses 2025
3 courses are on offer locally this year. The 'Bible Course' at St Mary's SW, 'Get Outside in Lent' at Wimbish Church and 'Unanswered Prayer' at Littlebury Green More ...
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H2H and Living Stones are combining
All are invited to join us for an hour of café-style contemporary worship, bible teaching and prayer ministry, led jointly between the Ministry Team and our Youth Group, Aftershock, in the Parish Rooms at 6.30pm on the 3rd Sunday of the month. More ...
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Pastoral Care Awards
Congratulations to Vivian Falk and Claire Dunn on being awarded their Diocesan Pastoral Care Certificates. These were awarded by Bishop Lynne on Saturday 8th February at Chelmsford Cathedral. There were two Pastoral Care groups receiving certificates. More ...
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