WEPRAY OCT - NOV 2019

Praying for each other in & East London

#chelmsdioprayers Diocese Prayer Diary October

“A praying church is a living organism, powered by the love of God, and directed by his will.” (Susan Sayers)

Tue 1 Remegius, Bishop of Rheims, Apostle of the Franks, 533 Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury, Social Reformer, 1885 “A garden requires patient labour and attention. Episcopal Area Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions Roger Morris, Area Bishop; Ruth Patten, Archdeacon of Colchester; or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because Robin King, Archdeacon of Stansted. Advisers: Vacancy, Mission & Ministry; Ian Hilton, CMD; Christine Gorringe, Women’s Ministry; someone expended effort on them.” Janet Nicholls, Rural & Agricultural; Lydia Smith, Director, Centre for – Liberty Hyde Bailey, Rural Excellence; Dot Salmon, Youth. Chaplains: Julia Murphy, Essex University; Allison Cline-Dean, East Horticulturalist and Botanist & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Robert Burles, Stansted Airport. The Dioceses of Pelotas (Brazil) and Chester ()

Wed 2 The Deanery of Area Dean: Vacancy. Acting Area Dean: Simon Garwood. Lay Chair: Mike Robinson. (St Peter and St Paul) w East Mersea (St Edmund), Peldon (St Mary Vn), Great & Little Wigborough St Stephen & St Nicholas Clergy: Vacancy (R), Terry Walker (A). LLM: Anne Owen. The Dioceses of Perth (Australia), Chhattisgarh (North India) and Chicago (The Episcopal Church)

Thu 3 George Bell, Bishopof Chichester, Ecumenist, Peacemaker, 1958 Fingringhoe (St Andrew) w East Donyland [or Rowhedge] (St Lawrence), Abberton (St Andrew) w Langenhoe (St Mary) Clergy: Vacancy (PiC). Fingringhoe School: Suzy Ryan (HT). Rowhedge St Lawrence School: Kerry Malcolm (HT). The Dioceses of Peru (South America) and Chichester (England) INVESTMENT FOR THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES

Please refer to the Notes and Abbreviations on the back cover. 3 October

Fri 4 Francis of Assisi, Friar, Deacon, Founder of the Friars Minor, 1226 Great Totham (St Peter) w Little Totham (All Saints) and Goldhanger (St Peter) Clergy: Vacancy (R), Susan Godsmark (AC). The Dioceses of Peshawar (Pakistan), Chotanagpur (North India) and Koforidua (West Africa)

Sat 5 “The beginning of love is the will to let those we love be perfectly themselves, the resolution not to twist them to fit our own image. If in loving them we do not love what they are, but only their potential likeness to ourselves, then we do not love them: we only love the reflection of Celebrating Lay Ministry ourselves we find in them” ― Thomas Merton

Our Celebration of Lay Ministry on Revd Dr Elizabeth Jordan, Lay The Dioceses of Peterborough (England) and Christ the King 12 October is when the diocese Development Adviser said: (Southern Africa) celebrates all forms of lay ministry. At the celebration, held at Chelmsford “This day brings together those Sun 6 The Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity Cathedral, those who have completed starting out in authorised and Animal Welfare Sunday: Pray for all charities involved in the care and protection of our animals, and for veterinary surgeons and all those who their training are licensed and licensed ministry and those who work for the welfare of animals. commissioned. have given faithful service for PRAY for The Church in Wales, The Most Revd John Davies, Archbishop Our new Licensed Lay Ministers, many years. Geoff Aanonson (The benefice of Mon 7 Hatfield Peverel (St Andrew) w Ulting (All Saints) Bentley Common St Paul & Kelvedon We will be celebrating with some Clergy: Stephen Northfield (V), Derek Clark-Mayers (AC). Hatch & Navestock), Pennie Ley Readers who were licensed more St Andrew’s Junior School: Rebecca Black (HT). (Becontree, St Thomas) and Bernard than 40 years ago and praising God Eaton (Walthamstow, St Peter in the for Women Readers, first licensed 50 The Dioceses of Phulbani (North India), Christchurch (Aotearoa NZ Forest) will be licensed by the years ago. & Polynesia) and Kolhapur (North India) Bishop of Chelmsford. We are also thrilled that so many Tue 8 Kelvedon (St Mary the Virgin) and Feering (All Saints) The day will also celebrate and people have heard God’s call to Clergy: Simon Garwood (Acting AD, PIC). commission our new Pastoral Assistants, begin a new chapter in their lives.” Evangelism Enablers, Spiritual Kelvedon St Mary’s Primary Academy: Michael Walsh (HT). Companions, Lay Pioneers, Authorised Feering School: Bridgette Gough (Executive HT). Local Preachers, Lay Funeral Ministers The Dioceses of Pittsburgh (The Episcopal Church ) and Chubu (Japan) and Newham Evangelists.

If you are feeling inspired by our new Lay Ministers, discover more about lay ministries in the Church of England at www.chelmsford.anglican.org/vocations. 4 5 October

Blackwater Wed 9 Denys, Bishop of Paris, and his Companions, Martyrs, c.250 Parishes Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln, Philosopher, Scientist, 1253 North Blackwater Parishes: Tollesbury (St Mary Vn), Salcott Virley welcome (St Mary Vn), Tolleshunt D’Arcy (St Nicholas), and Tolleshunt Major (St Nicholas) Clergy: Vacancy (PIC). Readers: Isabel Adcock, Parish Nurse Tim Whitfield. Tolleshunt D’Arcy St Nicholas School: Louise Eastbrook (HT).

Jo Lacey is the new Parish Nurse The Dioceses of Polynesia (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia), Clogher (Ireland) for the North Blackwater Parishes and Cochin (South India) and the first in the diocese Thu 10 of Chelmsford. Paulinus, Bishop of York, Missionary, 644 Thomas Traherene, Poet, Spiritual Writer, 1674 The Bishop of Colchester will affirm Wickham Bishops (St Bartholomew) w Little Braxted (St Nicolas) Jo in her new role at a special service on October 6 at St Nicholas Clergy: Hilary Le Sève (PIC), Derek Clark-Mayers (AC). Church, Tolleshunt Major. The Dioceses of Popondota (Papua New Guinea) and Coimbatore (South India) Parish nurses work with people of all The Right Reverend Roger Morris, Fri 11 ages and backgrounds, those with any Bishop of Colchester added: Ethelburga, Abbess of Barking, 675 faith or none. They care for a person’s “Some years ago, I had the pleasure James the Deacon, companion of Paulinus, 7th century overall wellbeing – incorporating their of meeting regularly with Revd Helen physical, emotional and spiritual health. Thurstable and Winstree Team Ministry: Tolleshunt Knights (All Saints) Wordsworth - the UK Coordinator w Tiptree (St Luke), Great Braxted (All Saints), Layer-de-la-Haye Supported by the charity Parish of Parish Nursing Ministries - just as (St John the Baptist), Layer Breton (St Mary the Virgin) w Birch (St Peter), Nursing Ministries UK, Jo will lead the charity was establishing itself in Layer Marney (St Mary the Virgin), Copford (St Michael), Easthorpe the development of a parish nursing the UK. I was hugely inspired by the (St Mary), Messing (All Saints) and Inworth (All Saints) Clergy: service locally. Her role will involve vision for people who could act as a Anne-Marie Renshaw (TR), Lydia Smith (TV), Christine Gorringe (AC). leading befriending events, providing bridge between the medical care that a Reader: Harold Toms. confidential health and wellbeing drop-in person is receiving and the pastoral and Tiptree St Luke’s School: Martin Moriarty (HT). sessions, and offering mental health- practical support that they also need. focused home support visits within the Layer de la Haye School: Donna Gaffney (HT). I am hugely excited that, some 15 years North Blackwater Parishes. later, the ministry has reached the shores Birch School: Kate Moore (HT). Speaking about her new role, Jo said: of Essex and the Blackwater parishes The Dioceses of Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea), Colombia in particular. It has been a delight to (The Episcopal Church) and Kollam-Kottarakkara (South India) “I feel so humbled to have been called witness Jo’s sense of call develop by God to begin this new professional and I look forward to seeing her and spiritual journey of health ministry” ministry flourish.”

6 7 October Sat 12 Wilfrid of Ripon, Bishop, Missionary, 709 Elizabeth Fry, Prison Reformer, 1845 Edith Cavell, Nurse, 1915 Holiness is difficult to pin down but it has something to do with making a real connection between what we believe and how we live – faith in action for a world in need. And that’s something Christian history can really help us with. A figure like Elizabeth Fry, who is remembered in the Church of England today, is inspirational. Basically, she was a deeply committed Christian whose faith led her to work tirelessly for prison reform. It was triggered by her horror at the conditions for women and children in Newgate prison, and her personal response was to offer help. And that led to a lifetime of campaigning, action and writing leading to real social change. In the same way, having seen the body of a boy who had frozen to death in Brighton, she established the first night shelter. Our increasingly divided culture needs us to be like her. Bringing hope and being community The Dioceses of Port Sudan (Sudan), Colombo (Ceylon) and Kondoa (Tanzania) At the Hope Community Church you There’s a weekly Parent and Toddler will be greeted with a warm welcome, group – ‘Hatfield Howlers’, held every Sun 13 The Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity delicious homemade cake, good coffee Thursday and the ‘Crib’, a weekly Give thanks for the work and ministries of our hospices who bring and great company every Sunday. youth group for Secondary school comfort and relief to patients and families in times of physical and age children. spiritual need and stress. Pray for our hospice chaplains. The church gathers at 10:30am every Sunday at Howbridge CofE School, The church also holds a monthly ‘Men’s PRAY for The Church of the Province of West Africa, The Most Revd Witham and there really is something Breakfast’ at a local pub and runs Daniel Sarfo, Primate and Metropolitan for everyone. ‘Alpha’ courses for those interested in exploring the Christian faith. Mon 14 Witham and Villages Team Ministry: Witham (St Nicolas), Rivenhall (St Together with music, prayers and a Mary & All Saints) and Silver End (St Francis), Fairstead (St Mary & St short talk the church comes together Pioneer Minister, Will Abbott, says, Peter), Terling (All Saints), White Notley (St Etheldreda), and Faulkbourne to look at real issues in today’s world. “The vision for the Hope Community (St Germanus) Clergy: Vacancy (TR), Paul Watkin (TV), Susan Malam (AC), The church has an activity area Church is to bring hope and be Graham Dowling (AC), Will Abbott (A), Christine Newmarch (A). especially for toddlers, whilst children community. To be church is to Witham Howbridge Junior School (Academy): Lisa Dale (HT). under 11 have their own group called do life together.” Rivenhall School: Rebecca More (HT). ‘Huddle’, led by Children and Young The Hope Community Church is a People’s Worker Meg. Terling School: Sarah Meares (Acting HT). Church Plant from St Nicholas Church, White Notley School: Ruth Baugh (HT). The Hope Community Church offers Witham and is part of the diocesan much more than a service on Sunday. vision to grow 101 new churches in The Dioceses of Portsmouth (England), Colerado (The Episcopal Church) the next ten years. and Kongor (South Sudan) 8 9 October Tue 15 Teresa of Avila, Teacher of the Faith, 1582 The retired Clergy, Readers and Lay Ministers who live and work in the Deanery of Witham. The Dioceses of Pretoria (Southern Africa) and Concepcion (Chile)

Wed 16 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. You’re always welcome at Assistant Area Dean: Katie de Bourcier. The Retreat House The Dioceses of Puerto Rico (The Episcopal Church), Connecticut (The Episcopal Church) and Connor (Ireland) Kate Marshall, Manager of the Retreat House, highlights events this autumn Thu 17 Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, Martyr, c 107 As we enter the final season of the year, The Grace of Waiting North Hinkford Team Ministry: Alphamstone (St Barnabas), Belchamp Otten why not take some time to reflect, listen Friday 22 - Sun 24 November: a (St Ethelbert & All Saints), Belchamp St Paul (St Andrew), Belchamp Walter and contemplate the year’s past. Take weekend retreat to learn the gifts of (St Mary), Bulmer (St Andrew), (St Peter & St Paul), Great & time to be still in God’s presence, rest patience to help us through the waiting Little Henny (St Mary), Lamarsh (Holy Innocents), Liston and Borley, in the now before the forward planning times with Grace, led by Margaret Middleton (All Saints), Ovington (St Mary), Pentlow (St Gregory & St of 2020 kicks in. Whipp. Prices start from £155. George), Twinstead (St John Evangelist) and Wickham St Paul (All Saints) In the coming months our door at The Being Church in Three Dimensions Clergy: Margaret King (TR), Gillian Morgan (TV), Paul Grover (A). Retreat House, as always, is open to Thurs 28 November 9.30am to Reader: Graham King. you – and we’ve a few spaces on the 4.30pm: a day reflecting on the Book Bulmer St Andrew’s School: Jinnie Nichols (Executive HT). upcoming events of 2019. of Revelation, teaching us about ‘living between the ages’, in the light of Jesus’ Belchamp St Paul’s School: Linda Taylor (Executive HT). The Romantic God ascension, yet awaiting his return, led The Dioceses of Pune (North India) and Cork, Cloyne & Ross (Ireland) Tue 22 October 9.30am - to 4.30pm: by Dr Ian Paul. £29 including lunch. a day of reflection on prayer, embracing Luke the Evangelist God’s love in prayer, led by Bishop You can celebrate Christmas here at Fri 18 Trevor Mwamba (Assistant Bishop The Retreat House too; bring your The United Benefice of Great Tey (St Barnabas) w Little Tey (St James the in the Diocese of Chelmsford and team, cell, leadership group or friends Less), Wakes Colne (All Saints) & Chappel (St Barnabas) formerly Bishop of Botswana). for a group meal throughout November Clergy: John Richardson (R). £29 including lunch. and December. Great Tey School: Lucy Overton (HT). An Audience with Sheila Jacobs To book any of these events please Chappel School: Julie Ingram (HT). Fri 1 November – 7-9pm: Sheila, an call 01245 23725, or email The Dioceses of Qu’Appelle (Canada), Costa Rica (Central America) esteemed author and Chaplain, will [email protected]. and Kontagora (Nigeria) talk you through her new Advent book, Humbug and Happiness. Free entry. 10 11 October

Philip Ritchie Sat 19 Henry Martyn, Translator of the Scriptures, Missionary, 1812 “It depends on faith” writes Paul in one of today’s readings (Romans 4.13, appointed 16-18). And that is core to Paul’s teaching. It can sound like messing about with words, but it is worth noting that the primary meaning of the word Colchester Area normally translated “faith” is actually “trust”. That’s always the problem Mission and with translation! How different would it be if we chose to translate it “it depends on trust”, or if we began the Creed by saying “I trust in one God…” Ministry Adviser In the Greek of the New Testament they are exactly the same word, and the “trust” emphasis is primary. But if course that is exactly what we mean Revd Canon Philip Ritchie has been when we say we believe in someone. We don’t mean that we believe they appointed as the Colchester Area exist but that we trust them. That’s exactly the relationship with God into Mission and Ministry Adviser. which Jesus invites us. It does depend on trust. The Dioceses of Quebec (Canada), Coventry (England) and Krishna- As Mission and Ministry adviser Godavari (South India) Philip will encourage congregations in the Colchester Area to thrive Sun 20 The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity and support Mission and Ministry One World Week begins : Climate Changes Everything – Now is the Units to serve and transform their time to act. Pray that a time will come when all the peoples of the world communities. may be enabled to live together in peace, harmony and love. Philip has served all of his ordained We look forward to welcoming Phil PRAY for The Church in the Province of the West Indies ministry in the diocese of Chelmsford, and Kate to the Colchester Episcopal most recently as Team Rector in the Area and to working with him at this Mon 21 Area Team Ministry: Colne Engaine (St Andrew), Earls Colne Great Baddow Team Ministry. Philip exciting time.” (St Andrew), Gosfield (St Catherine), Greenstead Green (St James), has extensive experience of parish Philip added: Halstead (St Andrew w Holy Trinity), White Colne (St Andrew), ministry with a particular focus on team Gestingthorpe (St Mary Vn), Great Maplestead (St Giles), ministries. Philip also served as the “I am really excited to be Little Maplestead (St John the Baptist), Pebmarsh (St John the Baptist) Diocesan adviser with responsibility for Clergy: Katie de Bourcier (PIC), Gay Ellis (TV), Rose Braisby (AC), joining with Bishop Roger and lay education and training for ten years. Jo Parrott (A), Beverley Vincent (A). Reader: Nick Ellis. the Colchester Area Team in Welcoming the appointment, the Right encouraging and supporting Colne Engaine School: Julie Sarti (HT). Reverend Roger Morris, Area Bishop of churches and deaneries across Halstead St Andrew’s School: Bridgette Gough (HT). Colchester said: the Colchester Episcopal Area in Great Maplestead St Giles School: Jinnie Nichols (EHT). “Phil is a hugely experienced priest their mission at this time of great Pebmarsh St John’s School: Karen de Pietro (HT). having served in this Diocese for over 30 challenge and opportunity.” years. He brings to this post many gifts, a Halstead Holy Trinity School: Hayley Todd (HT). great track record and a strong desire to The Dioceses of Raiwind (Pakistan), Cuba (The Episcopal Church) Philip will take up his new role in the share the love of Jesus with others. and Kubwa (Nigeria) New Year. 12 13 October

Tue 22 Two Rivers Benefice: Ridgewell (St Laurence), Ashen (St Augustine of Canterbury), Birdbrook (St Augustine of Canterbury), Sturmer (St Mary), Steeple Bumpstead (St Mary the Virgin) and Helions Bumpstead (St Andrew) Clergy: Jonathan Lowe (AD, V), Sue Cruse (AC), Theresa Lowe (A), Claire Robertson (A). LLM: David Buckley. Ridgewell School: Linda Taylor (HT). The Dioceses of Rajasthan (North India) and Cueibet (South Sudan)

Wed 23 The Hedinghams and Upper Colne: (St Andrew), Little Yeldham (St John the Baptist), (St Peter & St Thomas), -juxta-Clare (St Margaret), Toppesfield (St Margaret), Sible Hedingham (St Peter) and Castle Hedingham (St Nicholas) Clergy: Liz Paxton (R), Michael Bursell (AC). LLM: Dave Brown. Great Yeldham St Andrew’s School: Emma Flin (HT). Toppesfield St Margaret’s School: Vanessa Thomas (HT). St Peter’s School, Sible Hedingham: Julie Harper (HT). The Dioceses of Rayalaseema (South India), Cuernavaca (Mexico) and Curitiba (Brazil)

Thu 24 United Nations Day The retired Clergy, Readers and Lay Ministers who live and work in the Deanery of Hinckford. The Dioceses of Recife (Brazil) and Cuttack (North India)

Fri 25 Crispin and Crispinian, Martyrs at Rome, c.287 The Deanery of Braintree Area Dean: Chris Davey. Lay Chair: John Turton The Dioceses of Rejaf (South Sudan), Cyangugu (Rwanda) and Kuching (South East Asia)

14 15 October

Sat 26 Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons, Scholar, 899 Cedd, Abbot of Lastingham, Bishop of the East Saxons, 664 Here in the Diocese of Chelmsford we celebrate today as the feast of Cedd, the Yorkshire born monk and bishop, trained by Aidan in Northumberland, and sent here as evangelist and bishop.

His name is celebrated in the dedication and projects across the diocese. And the church he built at Bradwell still stands today, the oldest church in the UK still used for worship.

An inspiring tradition, and Bede, the great historian of the early British church, suggests that Cedd was decisive in the evangelization of Essex. But in fact there had been missionaries before him, and after his death Essex largely reverted to paganism.

Autumn highlights at And that is an important message: each generation needs to make a new start with the Gospel and the work of evangelization is not a brief spurt of Chelmsford Cathedral energy, but the on-going work of the church. The Dioceses of Remo (Nigeria), Cyprus and the Gulf (Jerusalem Half term sees the return of Stay and On Sunday 24 November at 3.30pm, & Middle East) and Kumasi (West Africa) Play Lego. On Tuesday 29 October the Cathedral will welcome members between 10am and 12 noon, a free play of churches across the Diocese to a Sun 27 The Last Sunday after Trinity (Bible Sunday) session will be held in the Cathedral service of Confirmation led by Bishop Lord, help us to grow in faith, hope and love as we spend time with you for children, parents, grandparents Stephen Cottrell. All are welcome to and your Word this coming week. Help us also to support others as they and carers. Lego, trails and colouring attend this special service. grow in their faith. sheets will be available along with tea Looking ahead, the Cathedral is and coffee. PRAY for The Church of Ceylon (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury), holding its first ever Children’s Advent The Rt Revd Dhiloraj Ranjit Canagasabey, Bishop of Colombo and Whether or not you have been to the Celebration at 3.30pm on Sunday The Rt Revd Keerthisiri Fernando, Bishop of Kurunegala Cathedral before, if you have primary 1 December. We are really excited school aged children, do join others to be holding this special family for some brick building fun in what is friendly service. proving to be a popular regular fixture in the Cathedral. For more details visit www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk You can also find the Chelmsford Cathedral on Facebook and @CCathedral on Twitter 16 17 We Hold the Earth Taking action to change We hold brothers and sisters who suffer from storms and droughts intensified by climate change climate change.

The Right Reverend Stephen “We are encouraging all churches We hold all species that suffer. Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford to open their doors so that people We hold world leaders delegated to joined young people from across can come together to pray and make decisions for life. Chelmsford in the recent global reflect during the two weeks strikes for climate change. of action, reaching out to both We pray that the web of life may be congregation members and those mended through courageous actions to The protest, which took place outside the church. limit carbon emissions. on 20 September outside Shire Hall, was part of the youth strike There may already be those in We pray for right actions for adaptation There may already be those in your movement calling for action to your congregations and parishes and mitigation to help our already tackle the climate crisis. whocongregations are grieving andfor what parishes is who are suffering earth community. happeninggrieving for to God’swhat isbeautiful happening to In a recent letter to all clergy in We pray that love and wisdom might creation,God’s beautiful and this maycreation, be a time and this may East London and Essex, Bishop inspire my actions and our actions as whenbe a timewe as when clergy we can as come clergy can come Stephen called on churches to communities. . . so that we may, with alongside individuals in their raise awareness and to take alongside individuals in their sorrow integrity, look into the eyes of brothers sorrow and desire for action.” time to reflect on the climate and desire for action.” and sisters and all beings and truthfully change emergency we are facing, say, we are doing our part to care for particularly between October 6 Please join with churches across them and the future of the children. and October 20. the diocese in using the prayer May love transform us and our world opposite in your Sunday services Bishop Stephen wrote: with new steps toward life. Amen on 6 and 13 October.

18 Source: www.faithclimateactionweek.org/prayers-and-climate-blessings 19 October

Mon 28 Simon and Jude, Apostles Black Notley (St Peter and St Paul), The Church in Great Notley, and Rayne (All Saints) Clergy: Beth Bendrey (R), Iain Bendrey (AC), Philip Howlett (A), Roman Kukiewicz (A). The Dioceses of Renk (South Sudan), Daejeon (Korea) and Kumi (Uganda)

Tue 29 James Hannington, Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, Martyr in Uganda (1885) Bocking (St Mary the Virgin) and Panfield (St Mary and St Christopher) Clergy: Rod Reid (R), Mark Payne (A). Bocking (St Peter) Clergy: Tim Barnes (PIC), Robert Stone (A). The Diocese of Rhode Island and the Diocese of Dallas Share a little light (The Episcopal Church) Some aren’t sure quite what to feel If you’d like to mark Hallowe’en, many Wed 30 Braintree (St Michael) Clergy: Nigel Adams (PIC). LLM: John Turton. about Hallowe’en – is it just harmless churches hold special events around Reader: Roger Cooke. fun, or are there aspects of it that this time of year. Braintree St Michael’s School: Andrew Cumpstey (HT). don’t fit in with how we want to see There might be a ‘light party’ with The Dioceses of Rift Valley (Tanzania), Damaturu (Nigeria) and Dar-es- the world? fun activities for children and young Salaam (Tanzania) Hallowe’en can be a good time to talk people, focussing on all that’s life- about the reality of good and evil and giving and positive around All Hallows. Thu 31 Martin Luther, Reformer,1564 how the love of Jesus can be a ‘light Some churches also have a special (St Peter ad Vincula) w Marks Hall (St Nicholas’ Chapel) in the darkness’ for everyone. The service for All Souls’ Day – a time when Clergy: Chris Davey (PIC, AD), Robert Burden (AC), Katharine King (AC), word “hallowe’en” actually means we remember our loved ones who have Sara Batts (A), Tracey Harvey (A). LLM: Dee O’Reilly. “the eve of all hallows’ day” – in other died. There might be an opportunity words, the night before the church’s Coggeshall St Peter’s School: Alison Cole (HT). to go and light a candle to remember festival celebrating All Saints. A someone. The Dioceses of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Davao (Philippines) Saint is sometimes thought to be an exceptionally holy person – someone Why not pop into your local church or who did extraordinary things because take a look at our online calendar, to of their faith in God. But in the Bible, St find out what’s happening across Essex Paul calls all Christians saints, whatever and East London? their age, so All Saints’ Day is a celebration of the whole family of God.

View our events calendar at www.chelmsford.anglican.org/events/listings 20 21 November

Fri 1 All Saints’ Day 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 (PIC). Reader: Sarah Pilgrim. Wethersfield School: Caroline Shingleton (HT). Finchingfield School: Lisa Feldman (HT). The Dioceses of Rio Grande, Delaware (both The Episcopal Church) and Kurunegala (Ceylon)

Sat 2 Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) Today is a conflicted day in the Christian calendar. Yesterday for centuries has been the great celebration of All Saints – a fantastic proclamation of Listen the relationship between the “saints” on earth (i.e. the Christian community) and the saints in light. The Youth Advisory Team have The resource consists of session notes commissioned a new resource for for three meetings, and a short film That should have been enough perhaps but gradually the second day crept small groups, inspired by young people which accompanies the pack. into the calendar as a time to remember and give thanks for all those who who were involved in establishing The aim of the sessions is to allow you have died. Fine, in a sense, but that’s already a theme of All Saints. And key priorities for youth ministry in the to focus on listening to the voice of then gradually All Souls (only in the western church) became associated diocese. young people, to make time to pray end with prayers for the dead and a series of theories about heaven without When asked what was most important explore how God is already building warrant in Scripture. to them in this area of work, it always his kingdom in their lives, and how he came back to one thing: Listen. might be calling you to join in – in your And yet pastorally many churches know the power of this day as a pastoral own context. response to those who are bereaved, a powerful moment to point people In order for us to create spaces in which from sorrow to thanksgiving. young people can explore their place in the Kingdom of God, we need to listen The Dioceses of Rochester (England), Rochester (The Episcopal Church) Explore the resource here: to their ideas, thoughts, questions, and Kushtia (Bangladesh) www.chelmsford.anglican.org/listen feelings, … Young people want to feel heard and know that their voice is just Watch the film here: Sun 3 Fourth Sunday Before Advent as valued as that of adults. https://youtu.be/G7T1Mqz7wkI Pray for the ministry of all those who work with young people, and especially the Diocesan Area Youth Advisers. We remember St Mark’s We also need to make time to listen to College and all who work there. Also those who manage and minister God and be led by him in our ministry at the Asheldham Centre. with young people. PRAY for The Church of Bermuda (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury), The Rt Revd Nicholas Dill, Bishop of Bermuda 22 23 November

Mon 4 Cressing (All Saints) w Stisted (All Saints) and Bradwell-juxta-Coggeshall (Holy Trinity) and Pattiswick (St Mary the Virgin) Clergy: Chris Davey (PIC, AD), Robert Burden (AC), Katherine King (AC), Sara Betts (A), Tracey Harvey (A). Stisted Primary Academy: Martin Hawrylak (HT). The Dioceses of Rockhampton (Australia), Delhi (North India) and Kutigi (Nigeria)

Tue 5 Braintree (St Paul) Clergy: Vacancy (PIC), Colin Fairweather (A). Reader: Susan Riches. The retired Clergy, Readers and Lay ministers who live and work in the Deanery of Braintree. The Dioceses of Rokon (South Sudan) and Derby (England)

Wed 6 Leonard, Hermit, 6th Century William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, Teacher of the Faith, 1600 The Deanery of Colchester Congratulations to our new Deacons Area Dean: Paul Norrington. Lay Chair: Roger Ennals. Assistant Area Dean: Erwin Lammens. Saturday 14 September was wonderful These new deacons will help the The Dioceses of Rorya (Tanzania), Derry & Raphoe (Ireland) and day of celebrations as the Bishop church help the world. It is all very Dhaka (Bangladesh) of Chelmsford, the Right Reverend good news indeed.” Stephen Cottrell, ordained 28 new Thu 7 Willibrord of York, Bishop, Apostle of Frisia, 739 Take a look at the highlights from Deacons at Chelmsford Cathedral. Marks Tey (St Andrew) and Aldham (St Margaret & St Catherine) the ordination services on Twitter Clergy: Ian Scott-Thompson (PIC), Wendy Pagden (A). The Right Reverend Stephen Cottrell, @Chelmsdio and read about Reader: Iain MacCallum. Bishop of Chelmsford said: our new Deacons at www.chelmsford.anglican.org/new-rev. Marks Tey St Andrew’s School: Lelia Berkeley (HT). “It is a great joy that God is calling men The Dioceses of Ruaha (Tanzania), the Diocese in Europe, and Europe and women to serve in the ordained (The Episcopal Church) ministry. It says in the Ordinal that deacons are ordained so that the Fri 8 The Saints and Martyrs of England people of God are better equipped Berechurch (St Margaret w St Michael) Clergy: Vacancy (V), to make Christ known. Jackie Sams (AC). Find out more about ministry in the Church of England at The Dioceses of Rumbek (South Sudan), The Bahamas and www.chelmsford.anglican.org/vocations. The Turks and Caicos Islands (West Indies) and Kwara (Nigeria)

24 25 November

Sat 9 Margery Kempe, Mystic, c.1440 In today’s reading from Romans (15.14-21) Paul writes “I make it my ambition to proclaim the good news, not where Christ has already been named…” And that is precisely the world, the culture we now live in, one where Christ has not been named, where for the vast majority of the population life is not shaped in any way by the practice of the Christian faith or the words and deeds of Jesus Christ.

We stand like Paul on the edge of a whole new world and need to equip ourselves to practice our faith distinctively, immersing ourselves deeply in knowledge of the Scriptures, and demonstrating in our lives the love we know in Jesus. The Diocese of The Free State [formerly Bloemfontein] (Southern Africa)

Sun 10 Remembrance Sunday (Third Sunday before Advent) Ever-living God, We remember those whom you have gathered from the storm of war into the peace of your presence; may that same peace calm our fears, bring justice to all peoples and establish harmony among the nations, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A prayer from the Church of England. Remembrance Day prayer PRAY for The Lusitanian Church (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury) The Rt Revd Jorge Pina Cabral, Bishop O God of truth and justice, we hold before you those men and women Mon 11 Martin, Bishop of Tours, c.397 Greenstead w Colchester St Anne TM: Colchester (St Anne), Colchester (St who have died in active service: Andrew), Colchester (St Matthew) Clergy: Tim Platts (PIC), in Iraq, in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Susannah Howlett (Pioneer TV), LLM: Terry Gray. As we honour their courage and cherish their memory, Colchester Parsons Heath School: Claire Newson (HT). may we put our faith in your future; The Dioceses of Rumonge (Burundi), On the Coast [formerly Ikale-Ilaje] for you are the source of life and hope, (Nigeria) and Kwoi (Nigeria) now and for ever. Tue 12 Colchester (St Barnabas Old Heath) Amen. Clergy: Richard Tilbrook (V). Reader: Jackie Twinn. The Dioceses of Rupert’s Land (Canada) and Dogura (Papua New Guinea)

A prayer from The Church of England. 26 27 November

Wed 13 Charles Simeon, Priest, Evangelical Divine, 1836 Langham (St Mary the Virgin) w Boxted (St Peter) Clergy: Mandy Elmes (PIC), Sarah Hayward (Pioneer Minister), Hannah Cooper (AC), Ray Gibbs (AC), Paul Mann (AC), Ann Mason (A). Reader: Denise Hobday. Boxted St Peter’s School: Laura Khine (HT). The Dioceses of Rutana (Burundi), Doko (Nigeria) and Dominican Bishop Prays for a Good Harvest for Republic (The Episcopal Church) Thu 14 Samuel Seabury, First Anglican Bishop in North America, 1796 Colchester Foodbank. Colchester (St James and St Paul) Clergy: James McCluskey (R). The Right Reverend David Muriithi Ireri, especially our local Churches and St James School: Belinda Fellowes (HT). The Bishop of Embu – visiting from our schools at Harvest time who donate The Dioceses of Ruwenzri (Uganda) and Dornakal (South India) partner diocese in Kenya - and The their Harvest collections. Their Venerable Ruth Patten, Archdeacon of generosity helps us to meet the needs Fri 15 Colchester (St John the Evangelist) Colchester were recently given a tour of local families in crisis. Our local Clergy: Andy Sachs (PIC), Tim Solosy (A), Vivien Whitfield (A). of Colchester Foodbank. community heroes donate a can or Colchester St John’s School: Craig Twin (HT). packet when they shop or support Archdeacon Ruth and Bishop David The Dioceses of Sabah (South East Asia) and Down & Dromore (Ireland) us with monetary donations and 150 experienced how the busiest Foodbank people volunteer at the Foodbank each in Essex was run and heard about the Sat 16 Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Philanthropist, Reformer, 1093 week - Colchester is so blessed.” increasing demand for the service. Edmund Rich of Abingdon, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1240 Bishop David also blessed the work of Margaret of Scotland was an extraordinary person. She was a Queen Archdeacon Ruth said: “It was the Foodbank and its volunteers. and certainly wielded power and authority, and as mother of three future inspiring to learn more about the kings had enormous influence. But she was also deeply devout – in ways Mike Beckett, Chief Officer of work of Colchester Foodbank and that we can really learn. Colchester Foodbank said, “We were the support of their trustees

delighted to welcome both Bishop and volunteers. She sought to live out the summary of the law (love God and love your David and Archdeacon Ruth to neighbour as yourself) every day, through a deep commitment to costly Colchester Foodbank for their very first They are passionate about serving daily prayer and through serving widows and orphans every day before visit and to show them the vital service their local communities and do so with she ate and actually washing their feet. She is a great reminder of early Colchester Foodbank provides.” such care, commitment and generosity. Christian teaching on wealth and privilege – that it’s OK as long as you However, I know that they also long “We are so grateful for the ongoing use it in the service of the poor. for the time when Foodbanks will no support of our local community and longer be needed.” The Dioceses of Sabongidda-Ora (Nigeria) and Dublin and Glendalough (Ireland) For more information on Colchester Foodbank, including a list of items they need, visit www.colchester.foodbank.org.uk. 28 29 November Pioneer Hub Sun 17 Second Sunday Before Advent Pray for all those men and women who work in the emergency services supports the providing 24 hour care and protection, both in front line and behind the scenes. Pray, too, for their chaplains. growth of PRAY for The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain (Extra-Provincial to new Christian Canterbury), The Rt Revd Carlos López-Lozano, Bishop Mon 18 Elizabeth of Hungary, Princess of Thuringia, Philanthropist, 1231 Communities Colchester (Christ Church) w (St Mary at the Walls) Clergy: Paul Norrington (AD, R), Pat Prestney (AC). LLMs: Sara Humphreys, Clive Joyce. in Colchester The Dioceses of Saldanha Bay (Southern Africa) and Duk (South Sudan)

Colchester is one of the fastest Tue 19 Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680 growing towns in the South East and Mechtild, Béguine of Magdeburg, Mystic, 1280 the church is looking to respond to Colchester New Town and the Hythe (St Stephen, St Leonard, the opportunity and challenge the St Mary Magdalene) Clergy: Lorraine Badger-Watts (R). huge population influx brings. Reader: Andrew King. In recent times numerous pioneer The Pioneer Hub offers support and Kendall School: Clare French (HT). initiatives have emerged. The training for lay and ordained ministers. The Dioceses of Salisbury (England) & Dunedin (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) Colchester Pioneer Hub has arisen as Janie Beales, leader of the Colchester a response to the need for pioneers to Wed 20 Edmund, King of the East Angles, Martyr, 870 Pioneer Hub said: come together for mutual support and Priscilla Lydia Sellon, a Restorer of the Religious Life in the Church of England, 1876 encouragement along with the sharing “It is both exciting and inspiring Colchester (St Luke) Clergy: Hannah Cooper (PIC), Sarah Hayward of good practice. to see fellow pioneers working (Pioneer Minister), Mandy Elmes (AC), Ray Gibbs (AC), Paul Mann (AC), creatively in response to God’s Pioneer ministers have recently been Ann Mason (A), Chris Smith (A). LLM: Diana Benge-Abbott, Hugh Thomas. appointed to minister to people living leading, making their homes centres The Dioceses of Sambalpur (North India), Dunkwa-on-Offin (West Africa) on new housing developments and of welcome and hospitality, safe and Durgapur (North India) grow new Christian communities. spaces where people of all ages and Revd Sarah Hayward is a pioneer backgrounds can encounter the living Thu 21 Colchester (St Peter and St Botolph) Clergy: Mark Wallace (PIC). minister on the new Severalls housing presence of Jesus. Pray for those Reader: Duncan Breckels. development in Myland Parish and pioneering and for their ministry.” The Dioceses of San Diego (The Episcopal Church) and Durham (England) Revd Sue Howlett is a pioneer minister on the Greenstead Estate. The projects in Colchester are part of Fri 22 Cecilia, Martyr at Rome, c.230 the diocesan mission to grow 101 new Fordham (All Saints) w Eight Ash Green (All Saints) Revd Dave Beales works across Christian communities by 2028. Clergy: Vacancy (R), Francis Blight (AC). Colchester and also supports Janie Beales at the Pioneer Hub. Fordham All Saints School: Kate Coates (HT). Holy Trinity School Eight Ash Green and Aldham: Ceri Daniels (HT). For more information on the Colchester Pioneer Hub The Dioceses of San Joaquin (The Episcopal Church), Dutse (Nigeria) www.chelmsford.anglican.org/mission-and-fresh-expressions/colchester-pioneer-hub and Kyoto (Japan) 30 31 November

Sat 23 Clement, Bishop of Rome, Martyr, c.100 It’s easy to think that the age of the martyrs is way in the past - like Clement of Rome in 100 AD. But one of the most startling statistics is that 250 Christians are killed every week simply for being Christians.

In traditional language, that is 250 martyrs (a Greek word meaning “witnesses”) every week worldwide.

That is hugely challenging to our complacency. Christianity is the most persecuted faith, and we need to stand up to that challenge. That old question: if you were arrested for being a Christian, would there really DNA Networks supporting familes be enough evidence to convict you? The Dioceses of Santiago (Chile) and Santiago (Philippines) Essex Free School Uniform, run by DNA The Essex Free School Uniform Networks in Colchester, helps alleviate project attends lunch clubs and school Sun 24 Christ the King (Sunday next before Advent) the financial pressure on parents and community events in the Colchester O loving Lord, be near us at this time of worship. Open our ears to hear carers by offering free school uniform. area where the uniforms can be your voice; our eyes to behold your glory; our hearts to receive your collected or donated. The project receives donations of grace; our lips to show forth your praise; for the sake of Jesus Christ, our school uniforms and sportswear from Eddie Campbell, Managing Director of King and Saviour. the local community, schools and DNA Networks said: PRAY for The Falkland Islands (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury) some High Street stores. A team of The Rt Revd Timothy Thornton, Bishop to the Forces & the Falkland Islands volunteers sort and wash the clothes, “The Free School Uniform Project has helped faith, community groups and ready for them to be collected by Mon 25 Catherine of Alexandria, Martyr, 4th Century lunch clubs to make essential contact families who need them. Those who Isaac Watts, Hymn Writer, 1748 with families, individuals and build use the exchange are encouraged to Stanway (St Albright w St Andrew’s Church Centre) Clergy: Tony Bushell the community. A big thank you to donate previous school uniforms to (PIC). LLM: Clement Arde-Acquah, Penny Bonham, Morag Bushell. help others. PTA’s and schools for their support in donating lost school uniform The Dioceses of Sao Paulo (Brazil) & East Carolina (The Episcopal Church) The programme, set up in January items and local Councillors, Matt 2019, has helped over 350 families, Goss, Dave Harris and Pauline Bacon Tue 26 West Bergholt (St Mary the Virgin) and Great Horkesley (All Saints, St not only with school uniform, but with for their continued support, not John) Clergy: Mandy Elmes (PIC), Sarah Hayward (Pioneer Minister), new coats and school shoes, thanks forgetting DNA staff and volunteers Hannah Cooper (AC), Ray Gibbs (AC), Paul Mann (AC), Ann Mason (A), to a small grant from the Colchester who donate their time.” Maggie Whiteman (A). Reader: Sandra Baker. Winter Resilience Fund. Heathlands School, West Bergholt: Rick Cranfield (HT). Staff at DNA networks work closely More information, including a full list The Bishop William Ward School, Great Horkesley: Toby Bull (HT). of upcoming Essex Uniform Exchange with other agencies and can also The Dioceses of Sapele (Nigeria) and East Kerala (South India) signpost families to other services for events can be found at additional support. www.facebook.com/essuniex. 32 33 November Wed 27 Lexden (St Leonard) Clergy: Matthew Simpkins (PIC), Viv Mendham (A), Jacquie Messinger (A). Myland (St Michael) Clergy: Ray Gibbs (PIC), Sarah Hayward (Pioneer Minister), Hannah Cooper (AC), Mandy Elmes (AC), Paul Mann (AC), Hazel Greenland (A). The Dioceses of Saskatchewan (Canada), East Ruwenzori (Uganda) and East Tennessee (The Episcopal Church)

Thu 28 Wormingford (St Andrew) and Mount Bures (St John) w Little Horkesley (St Peter and St Paul) Clergy: Vacancy (PIC), Sarah Hayward (Pioneer Minister), Hannah Cooper (AC), Mandy Elmes (AC), Ray Gibbs (AC), Paul Mann (AC). The Dioceses of Saskatoon (Canada) and Eastern Himalayas (North India)

Fri 29 Day of Intercession and Thanksgiving for the Missionary Work pilgrims greeted by of the Church Archbishop Justin Shrub End (All Saints w St Cedd) Clergy: Vacancy (V). Wivenhoe (St Mary) Clergy: Erwin Lammens (AAD, R). Pilgrims from St Mary’s Church, Revd Erwin Lammens, Rector of St Reader: Glyn Stanway. Wivenhoe were welcomed to Canterbury Mary’s, said: The retired Clergy, Readers and Lay Ministers who live and work in the by the Archbishop of Canterbury, “It was a great experience which Deanery of Colchester. Justin Welby, after walking 40 miles to brought us closer together as we The Dioceses of Sebei (Uganda), Eastern Kowloon (Hong Kong) and raise funds to renovate their church. explored our physical fitness and Kyushu (Japan) Seven members of the church walked spiritual strength in Christian faith. The Pilgrims’ Way across three days Sat 30 Andrew the Apostle Thank you everyone who has from Aylesford Priory to Canterbury Yesterday was a special day of prayer for the missionary work of the supported us with donations and Cathedral in aid of St Mary’s Church. For a long time that meant praying for foreign missions, but today prayers throughout the pilgrimage. Transformation Project. – living as we do in the most secularized culture in the world – the urgent The funds raised will make a huge priority is inevitably the task of re-evangelising our culture. The Transformation Project will include difference to the Transformation the building of an annexe, with a Project at St Mary’s.” As the New Testament demonstrates, that is primarily a corporate task, meeting room, kitchen and toilets, and the church turning itself inside out to become a place of good news for the reordering and refurbishing The pilgrims have raised over £3,200 for all people. Therefore part of the task we pray for today is the of the church. The renovations will for the St Mary’s Transformation Project. re-evangelisation of each Christian community. Ask yourself what a trip transform the historic grade II listed advisor review of your church might look like – would a visitor know that building into an even more attractive this was an outward facing community with Jesus at its centre? and suitable venue for worship and The Dioceses of Sekondi (West Africa) and Eastern Michigan community use. (The Episcopal Church) 34 35 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/resources/cycle-of-prayer.aspx

ABBREVIATIONS: A Assistant Clergy; AAD Assistant Area Dean; AC Associate Priest/Minister; AD Area Dean; AM Assistant Minister, AR Associate Rector; AV Associate Vicar; AYO Area Youth Officer, BMO Bishop’s Mission Order; BP Bishop; CA Church Army; CIC Curate in Charge; CHP Chaplain; EVN Evangelist; HT Head Teacher; LLM Licensed Lay Minister; MCD Minister of Conventional District; MIC Minister in Charge; PEV Provincial Episcopal Visitor; PIC Priest in Charge; PP Public Preacher; R Rector; RD Rural Dean; Rdes Rector designate; RDR Reader; PTO Permission to Officiate; RES Residentiary Canon; Sr Sister, TM Team Ministry; TR Team Rector; TV Team Vicar; V Vicar; Vdes Vicar designate; WDN Warden.

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