Festive Fun afternoon with Christmas Tree decorating and a Christingle service

Occurring
for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Little Horkesley: St Peter & St Paul
Address
Little Horkesley: St Peter & St Paul, Vinesse Road Little Horkesley Colchester, CO6 4DB, United Kingdom

Join us for an afternoon of festive fun, Christmas tree decorating, followed by a Christingle service.

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Café Church

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

A relaxed, informal worship service for all ages, with refreshments served at the beginning.

Carol Service

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

Come and sing your favourite carols and listen to the traditional Christmas readings

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
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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Crib Service

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

Join us for this special interactive service suitable for all ages as we prepare to 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
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)

Christmas Morning Celebration

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

Come and celebrate with us on this special Christmas morning

Coffee & Cake

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us on Thursday mornings in the church hall for Coffee & cake, all washed down with plenty of chat and fun. Toys are available for younger children

Thursdays during school term time

5 T's

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Time for Tea at Two Thirty on Thursdays, 5 T'S for short, is a friendly group for people over the age of 60 to gather on Thursday afternoons for tea, cake, chat and quizzes. Why not come and give it a go?

The Cafe @ St. Mary's

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 2 hours
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

A monthly cafe with delicious cakes, bacon rolls, newspapers, games and chatter. All are welcome

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

Messy Church

Occurring
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Join us for Messy church, a family friendly informal worship service including a bible story, songs, prayers and fun activities for all ages. All welcome!

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Holy Communion

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

An informal Communion Service, all ages are welcome, with led activities for younger members.

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
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

Wired Youth Group

Occurring
Friday 13 September 2024, Friday 11 October 2024, Friday 08 November 2024, Friday 06 December 2024 at for 1 hour, 45 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

Wired is St Mary's youth club for young people aged 11+ with an emphasis on organised, fun activities, aiming to encourage positive relationships and attitudes among our young people. There will be some light Christian messages given during these sessions with the aim of giving the young people the Christian message in an environment where they are free to decide their own views and voice their own opinions.

Tea & Toast

Occurring
Monday 09 September 2024, Monday 16 September 2024, Monday 23 September 2024, Monday 30 September 2024, Monday 07 October 2024, Monday 14 October 2024, Monday 21 October 2024, Monday 04 November 2024, Monday 11 November 2024, Monday 18 November 2024, Monday 25 November 2024, Monday 02 December 2024, Monday 09 December 2024, Monday 16 December 2024 at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St. Mary the Virgin, West Bergholt
Address
New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester, CO6 3JF, United Kingdom

An after school drop in for parents and children to unwind after a day at school, every monday afternoon during term time, 3.15 - 4.30pm, where you can enjoy, tea, squash and toast with an assortment of toppings to suit all tastes. Gluten and dairy free options available, alongside board games, crafts and lego. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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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
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
Great Horkesley: All Saints' Church, 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.