Parish of Downham with South Hanningfield and Ramsden Bellhouse

Welcome to our Parish which consists of three churches in the diocese of Chelmsford, Essex:

St Margaret Downham, St Peter South Hanningfield, and St Mary the Virgin Ramsden Bellhouse

We share a Priest in Charge with two other parishes:

All Saints Stock and St Mary & St Edward West Hanningfield

Our five churches together are known as The Reservoir Group and are also part of a Mission and Ministry Unit known as The Compass Group.

What's on

Holy Communion

Occurring
Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
South Hanningfield: St Peter
Address
St Peter's Church Church Lane South Hanningfield Chelmsford, CM3 8HP, United Kingdom

Holy Communion

Family Service

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
Downham: St Margaret
Address
Castledon Road Downham Billericay, CM111LG, United Kingdom

An informal, cafe style service, where all are welcome, particularly families with children.

Lent Course

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Downham: St Margaret
Address
Castledon Road Downham Billericay, CM111LG, United Kingdom

A Lent Course for all five churches in the Reservoir Group, in which we will be looking at the four Gospels and considering how their similarities and differences can enrich our understanding of the Good News of Jesus Christ

Our churches

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, victims of domestic abuse and vulnerable adults.

The PCC has adopted the Church of England's policies and best practice on safeguarding. Click here to see the Church of England Safeguarding Policies.

Chelmsford Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at [email protected] or call: 01245 294444.

Social Service contact numbers: 0345 603 7630 for adult social services, 0345 603 7627 for children's social services. Out of hours for both, call: 0345 606 1212

In a safeguarding emergency, dial 999