St Andrew's Colne Engaine

Welcome to St Andrew’s, a place of peace and quiet in the heart of our rural community.

Our Church building is open during the day for private prayer and just to offer a quiet space in a busy world. On Wednesday afternoons a volunteer will be there should you need anybody to speak to. You you are warmly invited to come along to our Sunday services at 10am and they are also live streamed should you wish to join us from home.

The parish of Colne Engaine is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, PSOs. 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 DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

St Andrew's Earls Colne

Welcome to St Andrew’s, a place of peace and quiet in the heart of our rural community.

Our Church building is open during the day for private prayer and just to offer a quiet space in a busy world. On Wednesday afternoons a volunteer will be there should you need anybody to speak to. You you are warmly invited to come along to our Sunday services at 10am and they are also live streamed should you wish to join us from home.

The parish of Earls Colne is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, PSOs. 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 DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

St Andrew's White Colne

Welcome to St Andrew’s, a place of peace and quiet in the heart of our rural community.

If you would like to visit the church please email the Churchwarden on [email protected] who will be only too pleased to open the building.

The parish of White Colne is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, PSOs. 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 DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

St Catherine's Church: Gosfield

St Catherine's Church family are friendly and welcoming. The church is open daily and visitors are welcome. Please add your name to the visitor's book. Services are held every Sunday morning (apart from the 5th Sunday in the month) at 10.30am. We have a Children's area which is well equipped with toys and activities for different ages. Come and join us, just as you are.

Greenstead Green: St James

A warm and friendly welcome for all, wherever you are on your journey of faith.

Halstead: St Andrew

St Andrew's is the parish church for everyone in Halstead. We look forward to welcoming you to our services and events.

Gestingthorpe: St Mary the Virgin

Welcome to St Mary the Virgin Church in Gestingthorpe. We are a small village community worshipping together in our beautiful Church most weeks. Please find a service and come along to meet us, all ages will receive a warm welcome!

The parish of Gestingthorpe: St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. 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 DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Great Maplestead: St Giles

All ages welcome

Little Maplestead: St John the Baptist (The Round Church)

Welcome to our unique Round Church, the only one of its kind to be found in a rural setting. THE CHURCH IS OPEN EVERY DAY and visitors are very welcome. Set in beautiful North Essex countryside, please do take the time to visit our church, be it for private prayer, quiet reflection or simply to enjoy and absorb the tranquility of our fabulous church.

The parish of Little Maplestead: St John the Baptist is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. 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 DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website here

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Philippa Mills, who may be contacted on 01787 460578 or email [email protected]