Notice Board October - November 2015

October-November 2015

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Reading group will be taking Ignatian journey

Delving into the history of Cranham HISTORIAN John Phillips has written and self-published 'Victorian Cranham and the Boyd School'.

The foreword has been written by former Conservative MP and Shadow Cabinet member Ann Widdecombe.

John says: "I grew up in Cranham and have discovered that outstanding philanthropic work was carried out in the village by the Boyd family, who were devout Anglicans, throughout the 19th century.

"The original school in Cranham was

named after Miss Sarah Boyd in 1870.

"The book also covers life in Cranham in Victorian times and provides a summary of the early history of the village and information

about Cranham in the early 20th century." l The book has 32 pages and costs £5 and can be purchased from Swan Books in Upminster at www. swanbooks.co.uk

THE Chelmsford Christian Bookshop reading group will be taking 'Landmarks — An Ignatian Journey' by Margaret Silf at its October 7 meeting.

'Landmarks' is not a book that you only read once. I doubt if you would even read it quickly, but rather spend time in it, taking advantage of each stopping point and examining what you find along the way.

Exploring the insights of St Ignatius Loyola may sound rather a dry prospect, but not in the hands of Margaret Silf.

The author has used her own experience of

BOOKSHELF

Ignatian spirituality to put together a handbook for people of any religion or

none to accompany them on an inner journey.

What is so refreshing is that there is no jargon, but a copious use of imagery and metaphor to guide and explain, plenty of suggestions for prayer and self-questioning and many pictures.

The book tackles some major subjects and it is not for passive readers who Silf calls “armchair pilgrims”.

If, however, you find you are not content to dabble around on the surface of life, it offers a practical framework for diving in to find a more

profound relationship with God. Please do come and take the plunge with the reading group.

'Landmarks' is available from the bookshop at the special price of £10 (RRP £12.99).

The group meets at 1pm on the first Wednesday of each month in the Diocesan Office Library.

For details and encouragement please call Rachel or Sally on 01245 294405 or email bookshop@chelmsford. anglican.org.

SALLY MATTHEWSON Bookshop Assistant

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER — OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2015 Cycle of Prayer for daily use in Diocese of Chelmsford 'Out of the depths I cry to you: Lord hear my voice.'

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1 Thursday Remigius, Bishop of Rheims, Apostle of the Franks, 533; Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury, Social Reformer, 1885 ● COLCHESTER EPISCOPAL AREA — Roger Morris, Area Bishop, Annette Cooper, Archdeacon of Colchester, Robin King, Archdeacon of Stansted, Jenny Tomlinson, Mission and Ministry Adviser, Hilary Platts, Area Adviser for Women’s Ministry, Rachel Brett, Area Youth Adviser, Julia Murphy, Chaplain Essex University. ● DEANERY OF WITHAM—Area Dean: Vacancy. Lay Chair: Mike Robinson. ● Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich (Canterbury).

2 Friday ● WEST MERSEA (St Peter and St Paul) w EAST MERSEA (St Edmund), PELDON (St Mary Vn), GREAT & LITTLE WIGBOROUGH St Stephen & St Nicholas: Clergy: Sam Norton (R), John Pantry (AC), Readers: Peter Owen, Ann Owen. ● Diocese of St Helena (Southern Africa) 3 Saturday George Bell, Bishop of Chichester, Ecumenist, Peacemaker, 1958 ● Francis of Assisi died on October 3, lying on the ground surrounded by his friends. He was 44 years old but had changed the face of the church in his lifetime. A great evangelist and preacher, he taught that everything we do and are must point to the good news of God in Christ Jesus. Here is one of his characteristic sayings: “It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching.” ● Diocese of St Mark the Evangelist (Southern Africa).

4 THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY : DISABILITY SUNDAY ● Please pray for the work and ministry of

Chaplains to the disabled. ● Diocese of Sunyani (Ghana).

5 Monday ● FINGRINGHOE (St Andrew) w EAST DONYLAND [or Rowhedge] (St Lawrence), ABBERTON (St Andrew) w LANGENHOE (St Mary)—Clergy: Patrick McEune (PiC). Reader: Rhona McEune. ● Fingringhoe School: Julia Longman (HT). ● Rowhedge St Lawrence School: Kerry Malcolm (HT). ● Diocese of Swansea & Brecon (Wales).

6 Tuesday William Tyndale, Translator of the Scriptures, Reformation Martyr, 1536 ● GREAT TOTHAM (St Peter) w LITTLE TOTHAM (All Saints) and GOLDHANGER (St Peter) Clergy: Jonathan Pearce (R), Susan Godsmark (A). ● Diocese of Swaziland (Southern Africa).

7 Wednesday ● HATFIELD PEVEREL (St Andrew) w ULTING (All Saints)—Clergy: Stephen Northfield (V), Derek Clark (A). Reader: Mary Daw. ● St Andrew’s Junior School: Chris James (HT). ● Diocese of Sydney (New South Wales, Australia).

8 Thursday ● KELVEDON (St Mary the Virgin) and FEERING (All Saints) —Clergy: Simon Garwood (PIC). ● Kelvedon St Mary’s School: Michael Walsh (HT). ● Feering School: Jane Pomeroy (HT). ● Diocese of Tabora (Tanzania).

9 Friday Denys, Bishop of Paris, and his Companions, Martyrs, c 250; Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln, Philosopher, Scientist, 1253 ● NORTH BLACKWATER PARISHES: TOLLESBURY (St Mary Vn) w SALCOTT VIRLEY (St Mary Vn), TOLLESHUNT D’ARCY (St Nicholas) w TOLLESHUNT MAJOR (St Nicholas)—Clergy: Vacancy (PIC), Denise Corley, Christine Gorringe (AC). Readers: Isabel Adcock, Tim Whitfield.

MESSING ALL SAINTS — East Window: Please pray for clergy and congregation on October 13 ● Tolleshunt D’Arcy St Nicholas School: Sophie Massey (HT). ● Diocese of Taita-Taveta (Kenya).

10 Saturday Paulinus, Bishop of York, Missionary, 644; Thomas Traherene, Poet, Spiritual Writer, 1674 ● The Teacher of peace and Master of unity did not wish prayer to be offered individually and privately as one would pray only for himself when he prays. We do not say: 'My Father, who art in heaven,' nor 'Give me this day my bread,' nor does each one ask that only his debt be forgiven him and that he be led not into temptation and that he be delivered from evil for himself alone. Our prayer is public and common, and when we pray, we pray not for one but for the whole people, because we, the whole people, are one. – Cyprian of Carthage.

● Diocese of Taiwan (Province VIII, The Episcopal Church USA).

11 THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY ● The Week of Prayer for World Peace Pray for those places where war and death are everyday events. Pray, too, for the innocent children whose young lives are being traumatised and prematurely ended by the violence. ● Diocese of Tamale (Ghana).

12 Monday Wilfrid of Ripon, Bishop, Missionary, 709; Elizabeth Fry, Prison Reformer, 1845; Edith Cavell, Nurse, 1915 ● WICKHAM BISHOPS (St Bartholomew) w LITTLE BRAXTED (St Nicolas)—Clergy: Hilary Le Seve (PIC), Derek Clark (A).

Reader: Sally Forward. ● Diocese of Tanga (Tanzania).

13 Tuesday Edward the Confessor, King of England, 1066 ● THURSTABLE AND WINSTREE TEAM MINISTRY: TOLLESHUNT KNIGHTS (All Saints) w TIPTREE (St Luke), and GREAT BRAXTED (All Saints), LAYER-DE-LAHAYE (St John the Baptist) & LAYER BRETON (St Mary the Virgin) w BIRCH (St Peter) & LAYER MARNEY (St Mary the Virgin), COPFORD (St Michael) w EASTHORPE (St Mary), & MESSING (All Saints) w INWORTH (All Saints)—Clergy: Anne-Marie Renshaw (PIC), Vacancy (TV), Julia Russell Grant (AC), Peter Streete (AC), Liz Barnes (A). Readers: Harold Toms, Anne Wild. ● Tiptree St Luke’s School: Gordon Malcolm (HT). ● Layer de la Haye School: Patricia Wilkie (HT). ● Birch School: Kate Moore (HT). ● Diocese of Tarime (Tanzania).

14 Wednesday ● WITHAM AND VILLAGES TEAM MINISTRY: WITHAM (St Nicolas), RIVENHALL and SILVER END (St Mary & All Saints), FAIRSTEAD (St Mary Vn), TERLING (All Saints), WHITE NOTLEY CONTINUED ON PAGE II

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE I (St Etheldreda), and FAULKBOURNE (St Germanus)— Clergy: Sally Lodge (TR), Paul Watkin, Rob Kean (TV), Susan Malam, Alex Jeewan (A) ● Witham Howbridge Junior School: Sean Wade (HT). ● Rivenhall School: Penny Smith (HT). ● Terling School: Jacky Wragg (HT). ● White Notley School: Penny Smith (HT). ● Diocese of Tasmania (Ex-P Australia).

15 Thursday Teresa of Avilia, Teacher of the Faith, 1582 ● The retired clergy, Readers and lay ministers who live and work in the Deanery of Witham. ● Diocese of Temotu (Melanesia).

16 Friday Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London and Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester, Reformation Martyrs, 1555 ● THE DEANERY OF HINCKFORD—Area Dean: Jonathan Lowe. Lay Chair: Brian Vidler. ● Diocese of Tennessee (Province IV, The Episcopal Church USA).

17 Saturday Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, Martyr, c 107 ● Tomorrow the Christian churches celebrate Luke the Evangelist. Luke was a doctor, as we know from Acts and in the Gospel, Luke again and again shows Jesus as the friend of our frailty. From Mary’s song in response to his conception to his forgiveness of those who crucified him, Jesus shows us how God’s love turns the values of our world upside down. ● Diocese of Terekeka (Sudan).

18 THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY ● One World Week Begins. Please join in and together, from the depth of our hearts, let's send out a united prayer for peace for ourselves, our communities and all parts of the world experiencing trouble. ● Diocese of The Arctic (Rupert’s Land, Canada).

19 Monday LUKE THE EVANGELIST; Henry Martyn, Translator of the Scriptures, Missionary, 1812 ● NORTH HINKFORD TEAM MINISTRY: ALPHAMSTONE (St Barnabas), BELCHAMP OTTEN (St Ethelbert & All Saints), BELCHAMP ST PAUL (St Andrew), BELCHAMP WALTER (St Mary), BULMER (St Andrew), FOXEARTH (St Peter & St Paul), GREAT & LITTLE HENNY (St Mary), LAMARSH (Holy Innocents), LISTON and BORLEY, MIDDLETON (All Saints), OVINGTON (St Mary), PENTLOW (St Gregory & St George), TWINSTEAD (St John Evangelist) and WICKHAM ST PAUL (All Saints)—Clergy: Margaret King (TR), Sally Womersley (TV). Reader: Graham King. ● Bulmer St Andrew’s School: Ellana Mortimer (HT). ● Belchamp St Paul’s School: Linda Buchanan (HT). ● Episcopal Church in South Carolina (Province IV, The Episcopal Church USA).

20 Tuesday ● UNITED BENEFICE OF GREAT TEY (St Barnabas) w LITTLE TEY (St James the Less), WAKES COLNE (All Saints) & CHAPPEL (St Barnabas)—Clergy: John Richardson (R). Reader: Valerie Bartlett. ● Great Tey School: Debbie Crabb (HT). ● Chappel School: Julie Ingram (HT). ● Diocese of The Murray (South Australia).

21 Wednesday ● HALSTEAD AREA TEAM MINISTRY: COLNE ENGAINE (St Andrew), EARLS COLNE (St Andrew), GOSFIELD (St Catherine), GREENSTEAD GREEN (St James), HALSTEAD (St Andrew w Holy Trinity), WHITE COLNE (St Andrew), GESTINGTHORPE, GREAT MAPLESTEAD, LITTLE MAPLESTEAD, PEBMARSH—Clergy: Vacancy (TR), Peter Allen, Sue Cruse, Gay Ellis (TV), Michael Bursell, Hugh Mothersole (AC). Readers: Nick Ellis, Terry Streamer. ● Colne Engaine School: Julie Sarti (HT). ● Halstead St Andrew’s School: Bridgette Gough (HT). ● Great Maplestead St Giles School: Jinnie Nichols (HT). ● Pebmarsh St John’s School: Amanda Mitchelson (HT). ● Halstead Holy Trinity School: Jonathan Smith (HT). ● Diocese of Thika (Kenya).

22 Thursday ● UPPER COLNE PARISHES OF GREAT YELDHAM (St Andrew), LITTLE YELDHAM (St John the Baptist), STAMBOURNE (St Peter & St Thomas), TILBURY-JUXTACLARE (St Margaret) and TOPPESFIELD (St Margaret)— Clergy: Barbara Hume (PIC). ● Great Yeldham St Andrew’s School: Carrie Prior (HT). ● Toppesfield St Margaret’s School: Kim Hall (HT). ● Diocese of Thoothukudi-Nazareth (South India).

23 Friday ● RIDGEWELL (St Laurence) w ASHEN (St Augustine of Canterbury) and BIRDBROOK (St Augustine of Canterbury) w STURMER (St Mary)—Clergy: Jonathan Lowe (AD, PIC).

Reader: Theresa Lowe. ● Ridgewell School: Denise Madden (HT). ● Diocese of Tirunelveli (South India).

24 Saturday ● United Nations Day ● On Monday we remember St Cedd, the first evangelist of Essex and East London, who established churches at Tilbury and Bradwell on Sea (where the church he built still stands –

CYCLE O LAYER-DE-LA-HAYE: Please pray for the clergy and congregation on October 13 the oldest church building in the UK). The important thing about Bradwell is that it was never a place of pilgrimage but a place from which Christians were sent out (the New Testament word for this is apostello) so the building stands today as a sign of our mission to be people of good news sent out to the communities of this diocese. ● Diocese of Toamasina (Indian Ocean).

25 LAST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (BIBLE SUNDAY) ● Give thanks for the work and ministries of our hospices who bring comfort and relief to patients and families in times of physical and spiritual need and stress. Pray for our hospice chaplains. ● Dioceses of Tohoku and Tokyo (Japan).

26 Monday Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons, Scholar, 899; Cedd, Abbot of Lastingham, Bishop of the East Saxons, 664 ● SIBLE HEDINGHAM (St Peter) w CASTLE HEDINGHAM (St Nicholas) Clergy: Vacancy, (PIC), Liz Paxton (A). Reader: David Brown. ● St Peter’s School, Sible Hedingham: John Smith (HT). ● STEEPLE BUMPSTEAD (St Mary the Virgin) w HELIONS BUMPSTEAD (St Andrew)—Clergy: Jonathan Lowe (PIC).

Reader: Theresa Lowe. ● The retired clergy, Readers and lay ministers who live and work in the Deanery of Hinckford. ● Diocese of Toliara (Indian Ocean).

27 Tuesday ● THE DEANERY OF BRAINTREE—Rural Dean: Beth Bendrey. Lay Chair: John Turton. ● Diocese of Torit (Sudan).

28 Wednesday SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES ● BLACK NOTLEY (St Peter and St Paul)—Clergy: Beth Bendrey (R, AD), Olivia Maxfield-Coote (A). ● Diocese of Toronto (Ontario, Canada).

29 Thursday James Harrington, Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, Martyr in Uganda, 1885 ● BOCKING (St Mary the Virgin)—Clergy: Roderick Reid (R). Reader: Pat Scott. ● BOCKING (St Peter)—Clergy: Tim Barnes (PIC), Iain Bendrey (AC). ● Diocese of Toungoo (Mayanmar).

30 Friday ● BRAINTREE (St Michael)—Clergy: Charles Mason (V).

Roger Cook, John Turton. ● Braintree St Michael’s School: Mandy Short (HT). ● Diocese of Trichy-Tanjore (South India).

31 Saturday Martin Luther, Reformer,1564 ● Tomorrow is All Saints Day. It was only fixed on November 1 in the 8th century by Pope Gregory III. This was a fantastic piece of opportunism. Europe did not become a majority Christian culture until after 999 AD. Gregory knew that October 31/November 1 was the pagan day of the dead and so he wants to trumped it with All Saints. Christians have a better word to say about life and death than pagans do – a glorious vision where the saints in heaven and earth are one. ● Our Link Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago (West Indies).

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1 FOURTH SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT ALL SAINTS DAY ● Let the glory of the saints, O Lord, illuminate the dullness of our hearts; that following the example of their lives on earth, we may shine with them in the everlasting light of heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. ● Diocese of Truro (Canterbury).

2 Monday ALL SOULS DAY ● COGGESHALL (St Peter ad Vincula) w MARKSHALL (St Nicholas)—Clergy: Chris Davey (PIC), Katharine King, Neil Tozer (AC). ● Coggeshall St Peter’s School: Alison Cole (HT). ● Diocese of Tuam, Killala & Achonry (Armagh, Ireland).

3 Tuesday Richard Hooker, Priest, Anglican Apologist, Teacher of the Faith, 1600, Martin of Porres, Friar, 1639 ● FINCHINGFIELD (St John the Baptist) w CORNISH HALL END (St John the Evangelist) and WETHERSFIELD (St Mary Magdalen) w SHALFORD (St Andrew)—Clergy: Colin Wilson (V), Janet Nicholls (A). Reader: Sarah Pilgrim. ● Wethersfield School: Caroline Shingleton (HT). ● Finchingfield School: Charlotte Daines (HT). ● Dioceses of Ughelli (Bendel) and Udi (Enugu, Nigeria).

4 Wednesday ● CRESSING (All Saints) w STISTED (All Saints) and BRADWELL-JUXTA-COGGESHALL (Holy Trinity) and PATTISWICK (St Mary the Virgin)—Clergy: Chris Davey (PIC), Katherine King, Neil Tozer (AC), Robert Burden (A). ● Stisted Primary Academy: Martin Hawrylak (HT). ● Diocese of Ukhahlamba (Southern Africa).

5 Thursday ● BRAINTREE (St Paul)—Clergy: Sarah Hayward (PIC).

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OF PRAYER Reader: Susan Riches. ● PANFIELD (St Mary and St Christopher) and RAYNE (All Saints)—Clergy: Beth Bendrey (PIC), Janet Nicholls (A).

Reader: Chris Hutton. ● Diocese of Ukwa (Aba, Nigeria).

6 Friday Leonard, Hermit, 6th century William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, Teacher of the Faith, 1944 ● THE DEANERY OF COLCHESTER—Area Dean: Paul Norrington. Lay Chair: Roger Ennals. Assistant Area Dean: Peter Walker. Reader: Vivien Whitfield (Ministry Among Deaf and Deafblind People). ● Diocese of Umuahia (Aba, Nigeria).

7 Saturday Willibrord of York, Bishop, Apostle of Frisia, 739 ● “Politicians compete for the highest offices. Business tycoons scramble for a bigger and bigger piece of the pie.

Armies march and scientists study and philosophers philosophise and preachers preach and labourers sweat. But in that silent baby, lying in that humble manger, there pulses more potential power and wisdom and grace and aliveness than all the rest of us can imagine.” Brian D McLaren ● Diocese of Umzimvubu (Southern Africa).

8 THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT (REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY) ● Remember before God those who suffer as a result of war: The injured and the disabled, The homeless and the hungry. All who have lost their livelihood and security.

Those who mourn the loss of husband or wife, children or parents, friends and comrades. And especially pray for the lost children and those who have no hope in Christ to sustain them in their grief. ● Diocese of Upper Shire (Central Africa).

9 Monday Margery Kempe, Mystic, c.1440 ● MARKS TEY (St Andrew) and ALDHAM (St Margaret)— Clergy: Ian Scott-Thompson (PIC). Reader: Iain MacCallum. ● Marks Tey St Andrew’s School: Lelia Berkeley (HT). ● Diocese of Upper South Carolina (Province IV, The Episcopal Church USA).

10 Tuesday Leo the Great, Bishop of Rome, Teacher of the Faith, 461 ● BERECHURCH (St Margaret w St Michael)—Clergy: Andrew Fordyce (V), Caroline Martin (A). ● Diocese of Uruguay (South America).

11 Wednesday Martin, Bishop of Tours, c.397 ● GREENSTEAD w COLCHESTER ST ANNE TM: COLCHESTER (St Anne), COLCHESTER (St Andrew), COLCHESTER (St Matthew)—Clergy: Tim Platts (PIC) Readers: Alison Gray, Terry Gray. ● Colchester Parsons Heath School: Claire Newman (HT). ● Diocese of Utah (Province VIII, Episcopal Church USA).

12 Thursday ● COLCHESTER (St Barnabas Old Heath)—Clergy: Richard Tilbrook (V). Reader: Jackie Twinn. ● Diocese of Uyo (Niger Delta, Nigeria).

13 Friday Charles Simeon, Priest, Evangelical Divine, 1836 ● LANGHAM (St Mary the Virgin) w BOXTED (St Peter)—

on October 13.

Clergy: Mandy Elmes (PIC). Reader: Denise Hobday. ● Boxted St Peter’s School: Tania Devereux (HT). ● Diocese of Vanuatu (Melanesia).

14 Saturday Samuel Seabury, First Anglican Bishop in North America, 1796 ● Evelyn Underhill was a great Christian teacher of prayer, and she introduced the Church of England to retreats through her work at Pleshey. She writes about the Christian life with great common sense. Here are two of her best lines: “On every level of life, from housework to heights of prayer, in all judgment and efforts to get things done, hurry and impatience are sure marks of the amateur.” And “If God were small enough to be understood, He would not be big enough to be worshipped.” ● Diocese of Vellore (South India).

15 SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT ● Prison Week begins today. Prayer for Prisons Week: Lord, you told us to come to you when we are heavy laden and you promised rest and re-creation. May those who are in despair, weighed down by guilt and without hope in prison, be built up with faith and love to know for themselves that they are like all other people of God, under construction. Amen. ● Diocese of Venezuela (Province IX, Episcopal Church USA).

16 Monday Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Philanthropist, Reformer, 1093; Edmund Rich of Abingdon, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1240 ● COLCHESTER (St James and St Paul) Clergy: Peter Walker, AAD (R). St James School: Pauline Batley (HT). ● Diocese of Vermont (Province I, Episcopal Church USA).

17 Tuesday Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, 1200 ● COLCHESTER (St John the Evangelist)—Clergy: Andy Sachs (PIC), Hannah Patton (A). Readers: Joan Taylor, Vivien Whitfield. St John’s School: Nicholas Hutchings (HT).

Sue Hunt (Thailand), Tim & Ruth Young (Cyprus), Russell & Kath Norton (Uganda), Mark & Shirley Sinclair (Cambodia), Hugh Battye (China). ● Diocese of Victoria Nyanza (Tanzania).

18 Wednesday Elizabeth of Hungary, Princess of Thuringia, Philanthropist, 1231 ● COLCHESTER (Christ Church) w (St Mary at the Walls) Clergy: Paul Norrington (AD) (R), Jackie Samms (A).

Readers: Sara Humphreys, Clive Joyce. ● Diocese of Virgin Is (Province II, Episcopal Church USA).

19 Thursday Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680; Mechtild, Béguine of Magdeberg, Mystic, 1280 ● COLCHESTER NEW TOWN AND THE HYTHE (St Stephen, St Leonard, St Mary Magdalene)—Clergy: Ian Hilton (R), Hannah Cooper (A). Lay Pioneer Minister: Nikki Floster-Kruczek. Readers: Andrew King, Tim Nice. ● Kendall School: Mark Carter-Tufnell (HT). ● Dioceses of Southwestern Virginia and Virginia (Province III, The Episcopal Church USA).

20 Friday Edmund, King of the East Angles, Martyr, 870; Priscilla Lydia Sellon, a Restorer of the Religious Life in the Church of England, 1876 ● COLCHESTER (St Luke)—Clergy: Jeremy Noles (V), Gill Noles (AC). Reader: Diana Benge-Abbott. ● Peter and Ineke Cook (Thailand). ● COLCHESTER (St Peter and St Botolph)—Clergy: Mark Wallace (PIC), Aella Gage (AC). Reader: Duncan Breckels. ● DNA Networks (Bishop’s Mission Order)—Clergy: David Beales (OPM). ● Diocese of Waiapu (Aotearoa NZ and Polynesia).

21 Saturday ● Today marks the end of Prisons’ Week – a week supported by the churches naturally as visiting those in prison is one of the traditional corporal works of mercy that Jesus speaks about in Matthew 25. So pray today for those in prison, for those who work with and for them, for the victims of crime, and for the churches’ ministry with prisoners especially through chaplaincy. ● Bishops of Taranaki Region, Most Revd Philip Richardson, and Waikato Region, Most Revd Helen-Ann Hartley (Aotearoa and Polynesia NZ).

22 SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE ADVENT CHRIST THE KING ● Pray for all those men and women who work in the emergency services providing 24 hour care and protection, both in front line and behind the scenes, and pray, too for their chaplains. ● Diocese of Wangaratta (Victoria, Australia).

23 Monday Clement, Bishop of Rome, Martyr, c.100 ● FORDHAM (All Saints) w EIGHT ASH GREEN (All Saints)—Clergy: John Parker (PIC). Readers: Peter Holden,

Quinlan Terry. ● All Saints School, Fordham: Stuart Wainwright (HT). ● Holy Trinity School, Eight Ash Green, and Aldham School: Heather Hann (HT). ● Diocese of Warri (Bendel, Nigeria).

24 Tuesday ● STANWAY (St Albright w St Andrew’s Church Centre)— Clergy: Tony Bushell (PIC). ● Diocese of Washington (Province III, The Episcopal Church, USA).

25 Wednesday Catherine of Alexandria, Martyr, 4th century; Isaac Watts, Hymn Writer, 1748 ● WEST BERGHOLT (St Mary the Virgin) and GREAT HORKESLEY (All Saints, St John)—Clergy: Mandy Elmes (PIC). Readers: Michael Foster, Sandra Baker, Derek Webber. ● Heathlands School, West Bergholt: Jeremy Hallum (HT). ● Bishop William Ward School, Gt Horkesley: Toby Bull (HT). ● Diocese of Wau (Sudan).

26 Thursday ● LEXDEN (St Leonard)—Clergy: Teresa Wynne (PIC), David Armstrong (A). Reader: Rosemary Elden. ● Jean Weir (Nepal). ● MYLAND (St Michael)—Clergy: Ray Gibbs (PIC), John Chandler (AC). Reader: Colin Turner. ● Diocese of Wellington (Aotearoa, NZ and Polynesia).

27 Friday ● WORMINGFORD (St Andrew) and MOUNT BURES (St John) w LITTLE HORKESLEY (St Peter and St Paul)— Clergy: John Chandler (SSM) (PIC). Reader: Ronald Blythe. ● St Andrew’s School: Maggie Branfield (HT). ● Diocese of West Ankole (Ugana).

28 Saturday “God is not ashamed of the lowliness of human beings. God marches right in. He chooses people as his instruments and performs his wonders where one would least expect them.

God is near to lowliness; he loves the lost, the neglected, the unseemly, the excluded, the weak and broken.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer ● Diocese of West Buganda (Uganda).

29 THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT ● God of comfort, these times seem so uncertain, so scary.

The world seems darker than it has in the past and we are less sure of ourselves. Maybe that's a good thing; maybe now we are turning to you with a realization that we need you so much more and that our lives are not in our own control. Let us not forget all of those around the world who are frightened at this moment. Help those who are victims of terrorism and war. Be with those who have lost so much in the past year. Hold us all in your loving arms and let us be comforted by the strength and peace you want to much to offer us through the birth of your son, Jesus. Thank you for the many gifts you offer us. ● Diocese of West Malaysia (South East Asia).

30 Monday ANDREW THE APOSTLE ● SHRUB END (All Saints w St Cedd)—Clergy: Nicholas Davis (V). ● WIVENHOE (St Mary)—Clergy: Erwin Lammens (R).

Reader: Glyn Stanway. ● The retired clergy, Readers and lay ministers who live and work in the Deanery of Colchester. ● Diocese of West Missouri (Province VII, Episcopal Church).

NOTES:

Where parochial links are known to exist the names of overseas workers are placed immediately after the appropriate parish.

Further information concerning overseas dioceses, including the names of bishops, is contained in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, available on their website www.anglicancommunion.org/acp/ main.cfm To contact the Diocese of Chelmsford about the Cycle of Prayer, please email internalcomms@chelmsford.anglican.org The Cycle of Prayer can be downloaded in a handy booklet format from www.chelmsford.anglican.org/cycleofprayer

ABBREVIATIONS:

A Assistant Clergy; AAD Assistant Area Dean; AC Associate Clergy; ACD Associate Clergy Diaconate; AD Area Dean; ARD Assistant Rural Dean; ASM Associate Minister, AT Assistant Clergy Title Post; AYO Area Youth Officer, BP Bishop; C Community Worker; CA Church Army; CIC Curate in Charge; CHP Chaplain; E-P Extraprovincial; EVN Evangelist; HT Head Teacher; MCD Minister of Conventional District; MIN Minister, P Priest; PIC Priest in Charge; R Rector; RD Rural Dean; Rdes Rector designate; RDR Reader; RES Residentiary Canon; SNP Special Needs Post, T Teacher; TM Team Ministry; TR Team Rector; TV Team Vicar; V Vicar; Vdes Vicar designate; WDN Warden; YW Youth worker. Hon. editor: Revd Bill Howes, 26 Westfield Drive, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1PU. 01376 561826 (email frbill@mail.com), who would be glad to receive comments and corrections and also any items for prayer and praise to be considered for inclusion from the parishes.

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month — Get your Christmas presents at Hylands House on October 15

Saturday, September 19 ● St John & St Giles church, Great Easton (CM6 2HG).

9am. Journeying With The Saints. In 2014 the churches comprising the Dunmow & Stansted Deanery organised a weekly walk to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Diocese of Chelmsford. In response to the wishes of those who so enjoyed these walks, Rural Dean Cilla Hawkes and a team from the Deanery are organising further walks on the third Saturday of the month from March to October at 9am with a walk lasting about 1¼ hours. This will be followed by some refreshments and then a short time for prayer from 10.30am to 11am. People not wanting to walk will be most welcome to join in with refreshments at 10.15am. During the morning there will be an opportunity to learn about those interesting saints who have left their mark on the area being visited. It will be an enjoyable morning.

Dogs are always welcome to bring their owners on leads.

Queries can be directed in the first instance to Angela Harbottle on 01371 872894 or harbottleangela@gmail.com ● St John the Baptist Parish church, Danbury CM3 4NG. 7-10pm. Danbury Does Disney Proms - not the last Knight.

Enjoy an evening of Disney Classics followed by Prom Classics Prom Night Festivities featuring the St Johns Prom Singers and all of the usual Prom Night favourites. Lots of audience participation including Rule Britannia, Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem and much more. Bring whistles, balloons, flags, party poppers and anything else suitable for this riot of patriotism! Entry is free (retiring collection in aid of St John’s church). www.stjohnbaptistdanbury.org.uk ● Being Good News in Schools – Chelmsford Diocese conference. Becket Keys Church of England Secondary School, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood CM15 9DA. 9.30am-4pm. Admission £15 including refreshments and lunch. Book through www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/being-goodnews-in-schools-tickets-16226674420?aff=eivtefrnd Sunday, September 20 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 3.30pm. Evensong. ● Forest Church in Essex in the woods at the Rectory in Little Baddow. Gathering at the autumn equinox. At this time day and night are the same length, and we begin to accept that darkness is part of our human existence as well as light.

Nature slows down – can we slow down our pace of life? It’s also Harvest time, in which we give thanks for nature’s provision. For more details, email forestchurchinessex@ gmail.com or visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/ forestchurchinessex. ● Bishop Stephen’s final Missionary Journey this year will take place in the Havering deanery, centred on St Edward’s Romford. If you would like to join Bishop Stephen please contact Nick Ellis (nick@stepbeyond.org.uk). We will post an interactive route with timings on the Bishop's website www. stephencottrell.org ahead of the day. The walk will start at 8:30am with Prayer Breakfast at Harold Hill St George’s, Chippenham Road/Farnham Road, Harold Hill, Romford RM3 8HX. It will ends at 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm with Compline at Havering-atte-Bower St John, The Green, North Road, Havering-att-Bower, RM4 1PL. ● All Saints' Church, Epping Upland CM16 6PH. 3-5pm.

Sunday Afternoon Teas. Come and enjoy our lovely rural setting and fantastic views, whilst sampling delicious homemade cakes, tea & coffee. We are a dog friendly church and have water bowls and biscuits for our four legged friends. ● The Church of the Holy Innocents, Church Lane, High Beach, IG10 4BF. 2-5.30pm. Sunday afternoon teas. Come and enjoy home-made cake, tea/coffee in the tranquillity of Epping Forest. Please contact Revd Gill Hopkins 01992 760492 for further details.

Tuesday, September 22 ● Kingsland Cafe (above Aldi), Lexden, Colchester.

12-2.15pm. Friendship Group.

Wednesday, September 23 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain Jean Standen; tea/ coffee and cakes. All welcome. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 9am-12noon. Pram Group in St Cedd’s Hall. ● St John’s church, Stratford E15. 1.10-1.50. Concert by Gail Ford and Edward Dodge, oboe and piano acc. Retiring collection. Visit St John’s website www.stjohnse15.co.uk Thursday, September 24 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 7.30pm. The Welsh Society meets in the Chapter House. ● St Laurence Church, Upminster. Lunchtime recital 1.05 1.50pm. James Newby and Claire Habbershaw (baritone and piano). Free admission, retiring collection.

Friday, September 25 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 12.30-1.15pm. Lunchtime Concert

by Zoe Evans (soprano). Admission is free, but we welcome your contributions, which are divided between various charities and Cathedral expenses. Light refreshments are available in the Cathedral from 12noon, or you are welcome to bring your own if you wish. ● Macmillan Coffee Morning. Board Room, Diocesan Office, New Street, Chelmsford. 9.30am to 12.30pm. ● Lunchtime Live at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brentwood CM14 4DF. 1-1.45pm. Katy Elman (percussion), Tim Brice (piano). Retiring collection. For further details: 01277 218121. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 8pm. Baked Alaska. Production by Riding Lights Theatre Company in conjunction with the Diocesan Environment Group.Tickets: £12 / £9 (concs) £7.50 (under 18s in groups of 8+). Box Office: 01904 613000.

Saturday, September 26 ● St Andrew's church, Marks Tey, Colchester. CO6 1LW. 10am-1pm Reaching the spiritual but not religious - with the Jesus Deck! Training morning £5 including refreshments. ● Althorne Church Hall CM3 6BY. 10am. 'Biggest Coffee Morning in the World' Macmillan coffee morning. For more details: 01621 741052 ● Messy Church at Panfield church CM7 5AJ. 10.30am.

You are invited to an hour of crafts, activities, child-friendly worship, and coffee and cake in the surroundings of our beautiful church. Families with children of all ages area assured of a warm welcome to this informal and friendly morning. Contact Revd Janet Nicholls: 01371 851317 for more information. ● Michaelmas Fair at St Mary's, High Road, Langdon Hills SS16 6HY. 11am-4pm. Seasonal crafts, handmade gifts, food stalls and much more. Refreshments are available and lunches will be served between 12noon-2pm. Free entry.

Proceeds to the Essex Wildlife Trust. ● St Saviour's church, Kings Road, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 8LL. 7.30pm. Charity in aid of Tearfund with Bella Voce vocal trio. Admission by donation including post show drink.

Contact 07906 749362 for further details.

Saturday-Sunday, September 26-27 ● Harvest Flowers at St Giles', Great Hallingbury CM22 7RE. Saturday: 2pm to 5pm. Sunday: 2pm to 4pm. Come and enjoy beautiful harvest flower displays and cream teas. ● St Mary’s Church, Sheering. Harvest Festival. Come a see our harvest flower displays in church. Sat 2-5pm

refreshments with homemade cakes, and stalls, including produce and plants, in the church room and Harvest Services on Sunday at 11am and 6.30pm.

Sunday, September 27 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 3.30pm. Evensong. ● St Mary's Buttsbury. Harvest festival service. Ingatestone Road, near Ingatestone. 3.30-6. All are welcome and afternoon tea will be served after the service. ● The Church of the Holy Innocents, Church Lane, High Beach, IG10 4BF. 2-5.30pm. Sunday afternoon teas. Come and enjoy home-made cake, tea/coffee in the tranquillity of Epping Forest. Please contact Revd Gill Hopkins 01992 760492 for further details. ● All Saints' church, Epping Upland CM16 6PH. 3-5pm.

Sunday Afternoon Teas. Come and enjoy our lovely rural setting and fantastic views, whilst sampling delicious homemade cakes, tea & coffee. We are a dog friendly church and have water bowls and biscuits for our four legged friends.

Monday, September 28 ● Christ Church, Ireton Road, Colchester CO3 3AT. 7.30pm. Launching the Colchester NHS Christian Network.

Chance to network, chat and let us know what you would like to do next. Service of celebration and prayers, welcome by Dr Richard Needle, Chief Pharmacist at Colchester Hospital.

Talk by Bishop Roger Morris, Bishop of Colchester.

Information: Nickyyoung83@googlemail.com Tuesday, September 29 ● Kingsland Cafe (above Aldi), Lexden, Colchester.

12-2.15pm. Friendship Group. ● Dedham Parish Church. 8pm. Dedham Lecture 2015 by Dr Rowan Williams, Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge and former Archbishop of Canterbury. 'Teresa Of Avila & Thomas Merton - Two Anniversaries'. Further information from Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship Trust.

Wednesday, September 30 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain Jean Standen; tea/ coffee and cakes. All welcome. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 9am-12noon. Pram Group in St Cedd’s Hall. ● St John’s Church, Stratford E15. 1.10-1.50. Concert by Andy Losq, organ. Retiring collection. Visit St John’s website www.stjohnse15.co.uk Thursday, October 1 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 10am. Mothers' Union Corporate Communion in St Cedd’s Chapel. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 8pm. Mothers’ Union Evening Section meets in St Cedd’s Hall. ● St Laurence church, Upminster RM14 2BB. Lunchtime recital: 1.05pm. Richard Brasier - organ. Retiring collection.

Friday, October 2 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 12.30-1.15pm. Lunchtime Concert. Admission is free, but we welcome your contributions, which are divided between various charities and Cathedral expenses. Light refreshments are available in the Cathedral from 12 noon, or bring your own.

Saturday, October 3 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 10am-12 noon. Cathedral Coffee Morning in the Chapter House. Come and enjoy fresh coffee, home-made scones and a bring & buy. ● The Dean of Chelmsford, Nicholas Henshall will visiting the Icknield Way Villages starting at 8.30am for 9am at Chrishall church SG8 8QU and will walk to all seven churches. Returns at 4.30pm.There will be music at the start and prayers will be said at each church. All are welcome to join the walk. For more information email Andy Colebrooke andy.colebrooke@ickniedwayparish.com ● St Nicolas church, Witham. 7.30pm. Organ recital by Andrew Cantrill (Bures). Retiring collection. Details from David Martin (Director of Music, St Nicolas) 01376 515827. ● St Katharine, Little Bardfield. 3pm. Organ recital by International Organist Anne Page. Tickets £12, under 16s £5, (including refreshments) from: Peter Wood 01371 856382 or Charles Thompson 01371 811769.

Saturday-Sunday, October 3-4 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. Young Farmers' Market in the Cathedral grounds. ● All Saints' Stisted. Celebrating Creation and Harvest.

11am to 5pm to view flower and static displays on the title theme and including Foodbank, Tools with a Mission and Reuse-Reduce-Recycle. Refreshments available all day.

Workshops on bellringing, flower arranging, arts and crafts and Breadmaking scheduled over the weekend. All Age Worship at 4pm Sunday using crafts and displays around the church. Free Admission but donations welcome. Full details: www.csbpbenifice.org.uk and facebook/allsaintsstisted.

Sunday, October 4 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 3.30pm. Evensong. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 4.30-6.30pm. Cathedral South Porch Library (Archive) open afternoon. ● All Saints' church, Epping Upland CM16 6PH. 3-5pm.

Sunday Afternoon Teas. Come and enjoy our lovely rural setting and fantastic views, whilst sampling delicious homemade cakes, tea & coffee. We are a dog friendly church and have water bowls and biscuits for our four legged friends.

Tuesday, October 6 ● Kingsland Cafe (above Aldi), Lexden, Colchester.

12-2.15pm. Friendship Group.

Wednesday, October 7 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain Jean Standen; tea/ coffee and cakes. All welcome. ● Chelmsford Christian Bookshop reading group. 1pm in Diocesan Office Library. For details, call Rachel or Sally on 01245 294405 or email bookshop@chelmsford.anglican.org (see story on page I). ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 9am-12noon. Pram Group in St Cedd’s Hall. ● Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock. 1-3pm. Café Theology. Meet at the Food Court.

Thursday, October 8 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 2pm. Mothers' Union Afternoon Section meet in St Cedd’s Hall. ● St Laurence church, Upminster. Lunchtime recital: 1.05pm. Licence to Trill - Wind Trio. Retiring collection.

Friday, October 9 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 12.30-1.15pm. Lunchtime Concert

by The Kirckman Ensemble. Admission is free, but we welcome your contributions, which are divided between various charities and Cathedral expenses. Light refreshments are available in the Cathedral from 12 noon, or you are welcome to bring your own if you wish.

Saturday, October 10 ● Friends Of Essex Churches Trust Autumn Study Day. Join the Essex historian Dr Christopher Starr for interesting talks in four medieval churches in central Essex. Programme: 10.am St Peter & St Paul, Stondon Massey (TL 573016/ CM15 OLD); 10.45am Light Refreshments will be available.

11.30am St Mary the Virgin, Fryerning (TL 638001 / CM4

0NW). 12.15pm Lunch, own arrangements, there are pubs and places for picnics in the vicinity). 2pm St Giles, Mountnessing (TQ 648966 / CM13 1UN). 3pm St Margaret, Margaretting (TL 666004 / CM4 0ED). 3.45pm Light refreshments will be available. All these churches have parking and toilet facilities.The order in which we visit the churches is determined by the availability of refreshments; as these are kindly provided by the churches, a suitable donation would be appreciated please. Contact Mrs Susan Clark-Starr, 10 Kings Meadow, Sudbury, Suffolk,CO10 0HP. Tel: 01787 242121 or 07956 463628. email: susanclarkstarr@hotmail. co.uk for tickets - members £7, guests £10. www.foect.org.uk ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 7.30pm. Caprice Concert. ● St Edmund's Halls (Ryan Hall), 216 Chingford Mount Road (junction with Larkswood Road), South Chingford, London E4 8JL - just south of Chingford Mount A112/A1009 crossroads. Celebrating Black History Month through readings and story, food, dance and music. A fun event hosted by St Edmund's Church, Chingford, with stalls and exhibitions all day from 12noon, including free food.

Programme of events, including music and performing arts, begin from 2pm, and will be opened by Jennette Arnold, OBE. All welcome, there will be opportunity for audience participation and a range of activities to learn and be involved in. Free event; donations received will be split between church and charity. Email: church@ stedmund.freeserve. co.uk Website: www.achurchnearyou.com/ chingford-st-edmund/ Twitter: St_Eds ● St James the Less, Hadleigh. 7.30pm. Southend Girls Choir, tickets £9 on the door inc. light buffet. ● Bradfield Community Centre, CO11 2UU. 7.15pm prompt start at 7.30pm. Friends of St Lawrence Church Bradfield Quiz Night. Teams of 6 - £7.00 per head. Ploughman’s supper included. Bring your own drinks. To book your team, please contact Norma Barrow 01255 870681 or email norma. barrow@keme.co.uk ● St George's church, Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet. 10.30am4pm. Craft Fayre.

Sunday, October 11 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 3.30pm. Evensong. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. ‘Saying Goodbye’ service. 6pm.

See story on page 12. ● All Saints' Church, Epping Upland CM16 6PH. 3-5pm.

Sunday Afternoon Teas. Come and enjoy our lovely rural setting and fantastic views, whilst sampling delicious homemade cakes, tea & coffee. We are a dog friendly church and have water bowls and biscuits for our four legged friends.

Tuesday, October 13 ● Kingsland Cafe (above Aldi), Lexden, Colchester.

12-2.15pm. Friendship Group.

Wednesday, October 14 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain Jean Standen; tea/ coffee and cakes. All welcome. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 9am-12noon. Pram Group in St Cedd’s Hall. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 8pm. Chapter House. Chelmsford Cathedral Theological Society.

Thursday, October 15 ● St Laurence, Upminster RM14 2BB. Lunchtime recital 1.05pm. Soprano and organ recital. Retiring collection. ● Friends of Essex Churches Trust Christmas Gift Fair.

Hylands House, Chelmsford CM2 8WQ, 10am to 3pm.

Many new stalls. For further details, please contact Rachel Grainger (dr.rockhills@lineone.net).

Friday, October 16 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 12.30-1.15pm. Lunchtime Concert

by Daniel Law (Piano). Admission is free, but we welcome your contributions, which are divided between various charities and Cathedral expenses. Light refreshments are available in the Cathedral from 12 noon, or you are welcome to bring your own if you wish.

Saturday, October 17 ● St George's Church Hall, Ongar Road (near Robin Hood Roundabout), Brentwood. 11am. Annual Autumn Jumble Sale. Admission 30p. Bargains galore- Autumn and winter fashions (but don't ask for which year!); and other clothes, shoes and bags/ Bric-a-Brac/ toys and games/books & DVDs/ Household Linen and items. Sale in aid of church funds. ● Chelmsford Central Baptist Church. CABC 15 — ­ The 15th annual Chelmsford Anglican Bible Conference. The topic is Colossians - the uniqueness of Christ, and the speaker is Revd Dr Peter Sanlon, vicar of St Mark’s, Tunbridge Wells. To book a place, ring 01277 213618. ● St John & St Giles Church, Great Easton (CM6 2HG).

9am. Journeying With The Saints. In 2014 the churches of the Dunmow & Stansted Deanery organised a weekly walk to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Diocese of Chelmsford. In response to the wishes of those who so enjoyed these walks, Rural Dean Cilla Hawkes and a team from the Deanery are planning further walks on the third Saturday of the month from March to October, starting at 9am with a walk lasting about 1¼ hours. This will be followed by some refreshments and then a short time for prayer from 10.30am to 11am. People not wanting to walk will be most welcome to join in with refreshments at 10.15am. During the morning there will be an opportunity to learn about those interesting saints who have left their mark on the area being visited. Dogs welcome on leads. Queries to Angela Harbottle on 01371 872894 or e-mail at harbottleangela@gmail.com Saturday-Sunday, October 17-18 ● Art in the Church. St Mary's Elsenham. 10am-4pm.

Display & sale of paintings by local artists. Refreshments.

Free entry. Donations & 20% sales to St Mary's Fabric Fund.

Sunday, October 18 ● Chelmsford Chelmsford Cathedral. 3.30pm. Evensong.

Followed by book launch by Father Robert Beaken at 4.30pm. The book is called 'The Church of England and the Home Front, 1914-1918: Civilians, Soldiers and Religion in Wartime Colchester'. ● All Saints' Church, Epping Upland CM16 6PH. 3-5pm.

Sunday Afternoon Teas. Come and enjoy our lovely rural setting and fantastic views, whilst sampling delicious homemade cakes, tea & coffee. We are a dog friendly church and have water bowls and biscuits for our four legged friends.

Tuesday, October 20 ● Kingsland Cafe (above Aldi), Lexden, Colchester.

12-2.15pm. Friendship Group.

Wednesday, October 21 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain Jean Standen; tea/ coffee and cakes. All welcome. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 9am-12noon. Pram Group in St Cedd’s Hall.

Thursday, October 22 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 7.30pm. The Welsh Society meets in the Chapter House. ● Chelmsford. 5.30-9pm. Diocesan Office. Ladies Charity Fundraising Night. Relax with a drink and hot supper whilst listening to the inspirational Gayna Cooper author of ‘Know

Your Colours’ and ‘Love the Skin you’re in’. Gayna’s fun talk and testimony cover self confidence, colours and styles that suit you, skincare and make-up tips.There will also be a raffle, second-hand bookstall and goody bag! Tickets £12 each includes donation to charity, from Andrea Smith at reception@ chelmsford.anglican.org ● St Laurence church, Upminster. Lunchtime recital 1.05pm.

Alto and piano recital. Free admission, retiring collection.

Friday, October 23 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 12.30-1.15pm. Lunchtime Concert

by Susan Handscombe (Recorders). Admission is free, but we welcome your contributions, which are divided between various charities and Cathedral expenses. Light refreshments are available in the Cathedral from 12 noon, or you are welcome to bring your own if you wish.

Saturday, October 24 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. Essex Police Choir concert, 7.30pm.

Sunday, October 25 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 3.30pm. Evensong. ● All Saints' Church, Epping Upland CM16 6PH. 3-5pm.

Sunday Afternoon Teas. Come and enjoy our lovely rural setting and fantastic views, whilst sampling delicious homemade cakes, tea & coffee. We are a dog friendly church and have water bowls and biscuits for our four legged friends.

Tuesday, October 27 ● Kingsland Cafe (above Aldi), Lexden, Colchester.

12-2.15pm. Friendship Group. ● St James the Less, Hadleigh. 2pm-2.40pm. Julian Meeting (silent prayer, words and music).

Wednesday, October 28 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain Jean Standen; tea/ coffee and cakes. All welcome. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 9am-12noon. Pram Group in St Cedd’s Hall.

Thursday, October 29 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 7.30pm. The Welsh Society meets in the Chapter House. ● St Laurence church, Upminster RM14 2BB Lunchtime recital 1.05pm. Organ recital. Retiring collection.

Friday, October 30 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 12.30-1.15pm. Lunchtime Concert

by Men2sing (Male voice choir). Admission is free, but we welcome your contributions, which are divided between various charities and Cathedral expenses. Light refreshments are available in the Cathedral from 12 noon, or you are welcome to bring your own if you wish.

Sunday, November 1 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 3.30pm. Evensong. ● The North Hinckford Benefice Singers sing Faure’s Requiem liturgically, as a Sung Requiem Mass, at Foxearth Church. 6pm. Information: theoldballroom@gmail.com Tuesday, November 3 ● Kingsland Cafe (above Aldi), Lexden, Colchester.

12-2.15pm. Friendship Group.

Wednesday, November 4 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain Jean Standen; tea/ coffee and cakes. All welcome. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 9am-12noon. Pram Group in St Cedd’s Hall. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. Keene Lecture: Bishop Sandy Millar. 8pm. ● Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock. 1-3pm. Café Theology. Meet at the Food Court.

Thursday, November 5 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 10am. Mothers' Union Corporate Communion in St Cedd’s Chapel. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 8pm. Mothers’ Union Evening Section meets in St Cedd’s Hall.

Friday, November 6 ● Chelmsford Chelmsford Cathedral. 12.30-1.15pm.

Lunchtime Concert by James Kealey (organ) Royal Holloway University of London, Music department. Admission is free, but we welcome your contributions, which are divided between various charities and Cathedral expenses. Light refreshments are available in the Cathedral from 12 noon, or you are welcome to bring your own if you wish Saturday, November 7 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 10am-12 noon. Cathedral Coffee Morning in the Chapter House. Come and enjoy fresh coffee, home-made scones and a bring & buy. ● St James’ church, Beatrice Road, Clacton-on-Sea (Entrance through church hall in Tower Road). 3-5pm. Messy Church with ‘The Light of the World’ theme. We talk, have fun together and discover more about God. Crafts, games and stories suitable for children and their families, plus food. There is no charge, but donations are always welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For further details, contact Peter on 01255 429896 or e-mail p.kane.03@cantab.net ● Pick up early Christmas goodies and browse the bric-abrac in the comfy surroundings of All Saints. Little Totham.

The annual gift fair will between 11am and 4pm. Coffee and cake and light lunches will be served. Home-made marmalade and chutney, books and cakes. To book a stall, contact Vivienne Smith 01621 891660 or Lorna Key 01621 891667. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. The Sixteen in concert. 7.30pm.

Sunday, November 8 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 3.30pm. Evensong.

Tuesday, November 10 ● Kingsland Cafe (above Aldi), Lexden, Colchester.

12-2.15pm. Friendship Group.

Wednesday, November 11 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain Jean Standen; tea/ coffee and cakes. All welcome. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 9am-12noon. Pram Group in St Cedd’s Hall. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. Keene Lecture: Lord Dannatt. 8pm.

Thursday, November 12 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 2pm. Mothers' Union Afternoon Section meet in St Cedd’s Hall.

Friday, November 13 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 12.30-1.15pm. Lunchtime Concert

by Forest School Big Band. Admission is free, but we welcome your contributions, which are divided between various charities and Cathedral expenses. Light refreshments are available in the Cathedral from 12 noon, or you are welcome to bring your own if you wish November 2015 diary deadline ● Submit event details at www.chelmsford.anglican. org/eventsform or call Sarah Newman on 01245 294443

by October 1 for inclusion in The Month and on the diocesan website.

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