Storytime

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Great Horkesley: St. John's
Address
Great Horkesley: St. John's, Elstar Lane Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4FE, United Kingdom

A song, a story and a prayer for younger children and their families
Children are invited to bring a cuddly toy with them.

FiSH - Food in School Holidays

Occurring
Monday 23 December 2024, Monday 30 December 2024 at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt, New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Aimed at Families, FiSH provides a two course hot meal, once a week during the school holidays, alongside a variety of activities and crafts. lots of fun for the whole family

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Welcome to Christmas

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Great Horkesley: St. John's
Address
Great Horkesley: St. John's, Elstar Lane Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4FE, United Kingdom

Join us for this special service on Christmas eve for younger families as we celebrate Christmas

Compline for Advent

Occurring
Tuesday 03 December 2024, Tuesday 10 December 2024, Tuesday 17 December 2024, Tuesday 24 December 2024 at for 30 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt, New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us on ZOOM for a quiet service at the end of the day, every Tuesday during Advent. For the link, please contact the administrator (details on the contact page)

Midnight Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church
Address
NAYLAND ROAD Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4BD, United Kingdom

Come and join us as we celebrate communion on this most Holy Night.

Christmas Morning Celebration

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt, New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Come and celebrate with us on this special Christmas morning

TAKE A BREAK CAFÉ

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Great Horkesley: St. John's
Address
Great Horkesley: St. John's, Elstar Lane Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4FE, United Kingdom

Every Thursday - TAKE A BREAK CAFÉ - 10am – 11.30am
at St. John’s Church, A warm welcome awaits you!
Come and meet old friends and make new ones.
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, pastries, toasted tea cakes.
Toys, drinks and snacks for children.
Give and take library.
Recycling collection point.
All ages welcome!

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Breathing Space/Celtic Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Great Horkesley: St. John's
Address
Great Horkesley: St. John's, Elstar Lane Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4FE, United Kingdom

A Celtic Service of thought and reflection

Taize style worship

Occurring
Sunday 05 January 2025, Sunday 02 March 2025, Sunday 04 May 2025, Sunday 06 July 2025, Sunday 07 September 2025, Sunday 02 November 2025, Sunday 04 January 2026 at for 1 hour
Venue
Boxted: St Peter
Address
Boxted: St Peter, Church Street Boxted Colchester, CO4 5SU, United Kingdom

Join us for this quite, contemplative service, once a month, that alternates between St. Peter's Church, Boxted and St. Mary's Church, West Bergholt

Youth Club

Occurring
Friday 04 October 2024, Friday 18 October 2024, Friday 08 November 2024, Friday 22 November 2024, Friday 06 December 2024, Friday 10 January 2025, Friday 24 January 2025, Friday 14 February 2025, Friday 28 February 2025, Friday 14 March 2025, Friday 28 March 2025 at for 1 hour, 45 mins
Venue
Great Horkesley, New Village Hall
Address
Great Horkesley, New Village Hall, CO6 4EA, United Kingdom

For young people in Year 6 and all through High School, this is a lively youth club, meeting fortnightly during term time in the New Village Hall in Great Horkesley, there are themed evenings, plenty of games and craft activities, a tuck shop and every evening concludes with a Christian reflection

Holy Communion (said)

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church
Address
NAYLAND ROAD Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4BD, United Kingdom

A traditional communion service according to the Book of Common Prayer.

Morning Praise

Occurring
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church
Address
NAYLAND ROAD Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4BD, United Kingdom

Join us for our Monthly Morning Praise service.

Fun 4 Families

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Great Horkesley: St. John's
Address
Great Horkesley: St. John's, Elstar Lane Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4FE, United Kingdom

A fun and informal time together for people of all ages. See poster for more information

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Holy Communion Service

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church
Address
NAYLAND ROAD Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4BD, United Kingdom

All are welcome to join us for our Communion Service.

Taize style worship

Occurring
Sunday 01 December 2024, Sunday 02 February 2025, Sunday 06 April 2025, Sunday 01 June 2025, Sunday 03 August 2025, Sunday 05 October 2025, Sunday 07 December 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt, New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us for this quite, contemplative service, once a month, that alternates between St. Peter's Church, Boxted and St. Mary's Church, West Bergholt

Youth Club

Occurring
Saturday 17 February 2024, Friday 01 March 2024, Friday 15 March 2024, Friday 19 April 2024, Friday 03 May 2024, Friday 17 May 2024, Friday 07 June 2024, Friday 21 June 2024, Friday 05 July 2024 at for 1 hour, 45 mins
Venue
Great Horkesley, New Village Hall
Address
Great Horkesley, New Village Hall, CO6 4EA, United Kingdom

For young people in Year 6 and all through High School, this is a lively youth club, meeting fortnightly during term time in the New Village Hall in Great Horkesley, there are themed evenings, plenty of games and craft activities, a tuck shop and every evening concludes with a Christian reflection

Alpha Course

Occurring
Thursday 26 September 2024, Thursday 03 October 2024, Thursday 10 October 2024, Thursday 17 October 2024, Thursday 24 October 2024, Thursday 07 November 2024, Thursday 14 November 2024, Thursday 21 November 2024, Thursday 28 November 2024, Thursday 05 December 2024, Thursday 12 December 2024 at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt, New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Curious about faith? Join a series of group conversations that freely explore the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment.

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Advent Tree Festival

Occurring
Saturday 30 November 2024, Sunday 01 December 2024 at for 5 hours
Venue
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church
Address
NAYLAND ROAD Great Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4BD, United Kingdom

Come and see the Advent trees decorated by local organisations, with money raised supporting the activities of the local church.
Church open, 11am - 4pm.