We are part of the 'Churches of the Six Villages' sharing life and a love of Jesus across rural Essex, in a joint Mission & Ministry Unit. More information about our churches, events & worship patterns can be found at our shared website page www.thesixvillages.org
Here at St Marys, our services are usually held on the first and third Sunday of the month at 10:30am. On months where we have a fifth Sunday, we join together with the other churches in our 'Six Villages' unit for a Communion Service followed by refreshments. This service rotates round the six churches so keep an eye on our calendar for the next one.
Rest assured you will always be welcome. After every service there is always the opportunity for refreshment and a chat.
Across congregations are people of every age from babes in arms to 90+, so do come and join us: there'll be someone else just like you on the lookout for God!
May God bless you and keep you and your loved ones safe.
Our churchwardens are Mr Mark Haddon and Mrs Liz Webber; our Verger is Mrs Edna Halls and our PCC Secretary is Mrs Kerry Stedman.
Look at our About us page to find out about upcoming special events; look at our Services and Events page to find out about special services.
Safeguarding: The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Hatfield Broad Oak is committed to safeguarding children, young people, victims/perpetrators of domestic abuse and vulnerable adults. The PCC of St Mary the Virgin, Hatfield Broad Oak has adopted the House of Bishop's Promoting a Safer Church Safeguarding Policy Statement https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-12/PromotingSaferChurchWeb.pdf. The Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding may be found on the Church of England’s website https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Mrs E Halls, who may be contacted at church or via [email protected]. St Mary the Virgin, Hatfield Broad Oak is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford. For futher information about safeguarding in the Diocese of Chelmsford contact: The Diocesan Safeguarding Team: 01245 294457 https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding; https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding/safeguarding-contacts. If you believe that an adult or child is at immediate risk you must phone 999 and ask for the police. For further guidance: Essex Safeguarding Children Board: 0345 603 7627, http://www.escb.co.uk/; Essex Safegaurding Adults Board: 0345 603 7630, http://www.essexsab.org.uk/.
