We should like to extend a very warm welcome to you from all of us here at St Martin's.
We hope you will find all the information you need about us on these pages, whether you are thinking of visiting us, or are already a member of our church community.
We are pleased to say that at long last all the repairs needed to make safe the Chancel ceiling (following significant storm damage) have now been completed and in the near future we will be able to open the church in daylight hours on most days of the week to visitors, pilgrims, and those who just want some peace and quiet. Meanwhile If you are travelling from a long distance please check with us (see our Get in Touch page) first'
Services are held on every Sunday and Wednesday. Children are very welcome and especially to our Family orientated services on the first and third Sundays at 10.30am.
1st December 2024
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Our parish of Chipping Ongar w Shelley is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).
Our Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO [Lisa Wickstead - [email protected]] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [http://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding/safeguarding-contacts]. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."
