St Mary the Virgin, Birch with Layer Breton

You will find information here about our services, how to contact the vicar about weddings, baptisms or funerals and the village community events like the monthly pop-up Coffee Shop. 

The parish of St Mary the Virgin, Birch with Layer Breton, 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. The Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. 

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. 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.

Get in touch

The Revd Anne-Marie Renshaw (Team Rector)

The Rectory,
Rectory Road,
Tiptree,
Colchester

CO5 0SX
Team Rector
01621 815260
Team Administrator
01621 819557

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What's on

Pop-up Coffee Shop, every first Wednesday of the month, 10-11.30 am

Occurring
Monthly. Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary the Virgin, Birch with Layer Breton
Address
Layer Breton Heath Layer Breton Colchester, CO2 0PW, United Kingdom

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Notices

Safeguarding

The parish of St Mary the Virgin, Birch with Layer Breton, 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. The Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. 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.

Here is the link to our Team Safeguarding Statement: