12noon - 1:30pm Lent Discussion Group - the Feast Room, Matching Church

Every Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
The Feast Room next to St Mary's, Matching Church
The Feast Room next to St Mary's, Matching Church, CM170QZ

starting with session one on 27th February (1), 12th March (2), 19th March (3) and the final session on 26th March (4) 2024 in the Feast Room next to Matching Church, CM17 0QZ. Tea and coffee provided, please bring your own sandwiches/packed lunch.

This year Lent Groups will be following a course based around the TV drama series The Chosen, the story of four Biblical characters and the impact Jesus had on them. We will be watching 5 episodes over the course of Lent and discussing these, following guided notes. There will be a number of groups across the benefice, on a Tuesday lunchtime and then a repeat of that session on a Wednesday evening if there are two or more people interested in an evening session.
If you are interested in being part of the evening group or want to know more, please contact Julia: revjuliabaldwin@outlook.com If you want to come to the Tuesday lunchtime group just turn up for session 1 and bring your packed lunch! The same material is used on both days so if you cannot attend one you can catch up by joining the other group, where it will be repeated. All Welcome.

This is a 4 session course. You are welcome to come when you can or come to every session.

High Laver: All Saints

Welcome to All Saint's, High Laver - a welcoming community and an oasis of peace in the Essex countryside near Matching and Moreton. Come and join us on a Sunday or a Wednesday - see the calendar for more details. 

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Tina Webb

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All Saints
High Laver

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12noon - 1:30pm Lent Discussion Group - the Feast Room, Matching Church

Every Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
The Feast Room next to St Mary's, Matching Church
The Feast Room next to St Mary's, Matching Church, CM170QZ

starting with session one on 27th February (1), 12th March (2), 19th March (3) and the final session on 26th March (4) 2024 in the Feast Room next to Matching Church, CM17 0QZ. Tea and coffee provided, please bring your own sandwiches/packed lunch.

This year Lent Groups will be following a course based around the TV drama series The Chosen, the story of four Biblical characters and the impact Jesus had on them. We will be watching 5 episodes over the course of Lent and discussing these, following guided notes. There will be a number of groups across the benefice, on a Tuesday lunchtime and then a repeat of that session on a Wednesday evening if there are two or more people interested in an evening session.
If you are interested in being part of the evening group or want to know more, please contact Julia: revjuliabaldwin@outlook.com If you want to come to the Tuesday lunchtime group just turn up for session 1 and bring your packed lunch! The same material is used on both days so if you cannot attend one you can catch up by joining the other group, where it will be repeated. All Welcome.

This is a 4 session course. You are welcome to come when you can or come to every session.

Safeguarding

SAFEGUARDING:
The United Benefice of The Lavers and Matching is committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Vulnerable Adults, and Victims of Domestic Abuse. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. The Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team who advise us. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services - contact details below.


Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Jane Yates and she can be contacted on: 07770795609

If you have a safeguarding concern/allegation/disclosure please call the Chelmsford Diocesan Safeguarding Team Duty Number (01245 29 44 44). If they cannot answer your call straight away please leave an answerphone message with your name and phone number so that they can call you back. For non-urgent enquiries you can email them: safeguarding@chelmsford.anglican.org

Local Authority Contacts Details as follows:
www.essex.gov.uk/report-a-concern-about-a-child
Tel: 0345 603 7630 (Adult Social Care Direct)
Tel: 0345 606 1212 (Urgent and 24-hour contact)
Email: Socialcaredirect@essex.gov.uk
Email: ESAB@essex.gov.uk

Chelmsford Diocesan Safeguarding Team