April-May 2016 NOTICE board Mystics under the spotlight Wartime leaders were a THE Chelmsford Christian Bookshop’s Reading Group will turn its attention to 'Fragile Mystics', a new book by Magdalen Smith, at rich variety of eccentrics its April 6 meeting. The book's subtitle amongst other themes, The Church of England Colchester kept up with creative and has long provided a 'Reclaiming a Prayerful and the Home Front, BOOKSHELF refuge for ‘a rich variety during the war and the Life' hints at the writer's unusual suggestions 1914-1918: Civilians, vast majority of people for putting ideas into of clerical eccentrics, as intention to connect Soldiers and Religion in local clergy as ‘a rather well as for priests who in the pews were AND THE HOME FRONT, 1914–1918 THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND practice for individuals The Church of England is popularly believed our prayer life with the Wartime Colchester THE CHURCH mixedto have had a bad First World group War. This of men, of working class. book challenges that tired orthodoxy. It are plainly a bit odd’, he and groups. examines the relationship between parish Mystics and holy By Robert Beaken OF ENGLAND AND variedchurches and the army during temperaments the war, Robert has produced using the important garrison town of discovered no evidence This is a beautifully Colchester as a case study. Colchester in people of the past. Her Foreword by Terry THE HOME FRONT and1914–18 was a microcosmabilities, both of English who a captivating account of society and of the Church of England, in that Anglicans of any written book, making a all their diversity. The presence of the army introduction explains Waite CBE 1914–1918 neverthelessalso meant that wartime experiences and responded an extraordinary time in trends which were noticeable elsewhere in churchmanship in the that she chose the potentially weighty CIVILIANS, SOLDIERS AND RELIGION England were sharply felt in Colchester. IN WARTIME COLCHESTER toFor the generationthe of Britons challenges who lived of the town regarded the war our history. subject accessible and through the Great War, Christianity was an book’s evocative title ROBERT BEAKEN is parish priest of important part of their culture, world view ‘Robert Beaken provides an elegantly written account of an important aspect Firstand, in many instances, World personal lives. To War with The thoroughness of St Mary the Virgin, Great Bardfield, and THERE is nothing new as akin to a holy captivating.St Katharine,'Fragile Little Bardfield, in Essex. He of how English society coped with the 1914–1918 war on the home front. In understand life on the home front during because “it is my guess holds a PhD from King’s College, London, his study of parochial life in Colchester during the period, Dr Beaken tests and the war, it is vital to understand the part courage,played by Christianity, and particularly byimagination and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical about the tendency of his research is balanced demolishes a number of myths, tracing their origins to the late 1920s, a period crusade and found, the parishes of the Church of England. Mystics' is availableSociety. He is the author of seven works, at of disillusionment and literary reconstruction of the war years. His final chapter that many Christians including Cosmo Lang: Archbishop in War With the help of newly discovered archival on the dubious contrast between a “bad” First World War and a “good” and Crisis (2012). some to portray our andmaterial, this book self-sacrifice, reassesses the relations and by warm and endearing Second World War for the Church of England makes an important contribution through his extensive

between clergy, soldiers and civilians, to the Chelmsford to remembering those who endured and fought in 1914–1918, without have a thirst for show that, contrary to widely-held belief, historycondescension but with inhonesty andpurely compassion.’ secular whothe clergy and their parishionersenjoyed responded a fair personal stories as well The Right Rev. and Right Hon. Richard Chartres research, that Christian Bookshop at to the crisis of 1914–18 with courage, experiencing the KCVO DD FSA, Bishop of London common sense, and self-sacrifice: their terms. degreeministry kept much of the population of going success’. as by some wise and ‘In telling the story of the Church and its people in Colchester, a garrison town,

Robert Beaken anti-German preaching during the Great War. presence of God a special price of £9 Robert Beaken enlivens our understanding of the First World War – not only as a Alistairclash of mighty forces, but also Bruce,at a personal and communal level.’the Robert therefore helpful reflections on essentially in mystery, (RRP £10.99), plus The Very Rev. Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster was – in fact – very rare. ‘An admirable book. In a year when we are encouraged to assess or reassess challenges the old the issues raised. historicalour attitudes to the Great War, it isadviser useful to have this timely account to of how The book also as opposed to postage and packing of the Church of England faced its wartime duties.’ The Right Hon. Lord Hurd of Westwell CH CBE Front cover: Downton Abbey, is on assumption that the He even includes £1.50, fromThe Burial01245 of the unknown Warrior in includes a fascinating certainty, as did may Westminster Abbey, (detail), oil painting by Frank O Salisbury © Estate of Frank O Salisbury. record as saying Robert Beaken Church of England had some helpful pointers All rights reserved, DACS 2015. Image courtesy account of the ‘National Holy people of the 294405 or bookshop@of Palace of Westminster Collection WOA 2957 www.parliament.uk/art Foreword by Terry Waite CBE thatAn imprint of Boydellthe & Brewer Ltd producers a bad First World War for bishops seeking how Back cover: PO Box 9, Woodbridge IP12 3DF (GB) and Mission of Repentance past”. chelmsford.anglican.Unloading wounded soldiers at St Botolph’s 668 Mt Hope Ave, Rochester NY 14620–2731 (US) Station deliberatelywww.boydellandbrewer.com kept religion and, in the garrison best to serve their Each chapter tackles org. and Hope’ including the l out of the show to avoid town of Colchester at clergy and people. a topic in an absorbing The readingCofE Home Front jkt 20150727A.indd group 1 27/07/2015 13:36 role of district visitors in meets on the first alienating viewers. least, reveals just how the parishes and the Rt Revd Roger Morris and readable way and during the First World the author, who as well Wednesday of each That is why the significant the Christian response of the town’s Bishop of Colchester War that unashamedly l as being a priest has a month at 1pm in the Crawleys are rarely faith was culturally and population. Revd Dr Robert Beaken background in the Library at the Diocesan shown sitting down to speaks of the way that personally. Robert also reveals is Priest in Charge of visual arts, draws on Office. Please call the dinner: they would have the life of the churches Robert also that the situation facing Great Bardfield and Little had to be seen saying was woven into the challenges other often Bardfield. examples from art and bookshop on the above the church in Colchester l film as well as the work number for details and grace. fabric of the society. repeated myths about in 1918 was a lot less The book is available of the Mystics. encouragement. It is therefore very Despite the lack of the church in the First bleak than is suggested from the Chelmsford Chapters address RACHEL ORFORD refreshing and much primary material, World War. by national reports of Christian Bookshop stillness, adoration, Manager, Chelmsford enlightening to read an Robert Beaken is able to Whilst admitting that that time. Church (details left) at a special darkness and gratitude Christian Bookshop account of Colchester paint a picture of the the Church of England attendance in price of £22.50. DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER — APRIL-MAY 2016

Cycle of Prayer for daily use in “Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on Diocese of Chelmsford MOUNTNESSING ST ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching MARY'S — Please pray We can still say “Lord teach us to pray”. of forgiveness without requiring repentance, for the clergy and (Luke 11:1). congregation on baptism without church discipline, May 25 Communion without confession... Cheap APRIL grace is grace without discipleship, grace 1 Friday of Easter Week without the cross, grace without Jesus ● NORTH WOOLWICH (St John w Christ, living and incarnate.” Silvertown)—Clergy: Princely Croos (PIC). ● Diocese of Bugosa (Uganda). ● Diocese of Bukavu (Congo). 10 THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 2 Easter Saturday ● Please pray for the people who use ● Today is the 'real' Easter Saturday – the their talents and skill to write hymns and Saturday of Easter Week (rather than the music that enrich our worship. media’s version, where Easter Eve has ● The Church of Ireland. somehow become Easter Saturday!). As 11 Monday George Selwyn, first we come to the end of this first week of Bishop of New Zealand, 1878 Easter, we are invited to celebrate Easter ● not as a day but as a season, and to Retired clergy, Readers and lay reflect on the Easter mystery through the ministers who live and work in the weeks of this season in a way that helps Deanery of Newham. ● us better bear witness to the person of the Diocese of Butare (Rwanda). risen Christ. Christiana Asinugo (AP), Annie McTighe Ifeani Chukuka (AP), Reader: Carole 12 Tuesday ● (AP), Ivo Anderson (A), Readers: Davison. ● DEANERY OF REDBRIDGE—Area Dean: Diocese of Bukedi (Uganda). ● 3 THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER Rosemond Isiodu, Robert Otule, Carole Mayflower Centre, Canning Town. Marie Segal. Lay Chair: Jill Leonard. Asst Richards, Sheva Williams. ● ● Please pray for the Friends of St Luke’s School: Theresa Aanonson (HT). Area Dean: Ian Tarrant. Chaplains: Barts ● ● Chelmsford Cathedral, and give thanks Diocese of Bunbury (Western Australia). Diocese of Bunyoro-Kitara (Uganda). Healthcare NHS Trust - Whipps Cross Univ. to God for their work in the past and years 6 Wednesday 8 Friday Hospital: Tristan Alexander-Watts. Barking, to come. ● STRATFORD (St Paul) and (St ● WEST HAM (All Saints)—Clergy: Havering & Redbridge Hospital NHS Trust: ● Church of the Province of the Indian James)—Clergy: Jeremy Fraser (V), Annie Stennett Kirby (V), Stephen Chandler Tim Coleman, Philip Wright. East London Ocean. McTighe (AP), Jeanette Meadway (AP), (AC), Reader: Ben Williams. NHS Foundation Trust: Stephen Chandler. 4 Monday THE ANNUNCIATION OF Milen Bennett (A). ● West Ham Church School: Paulette North East London NHS Foundation Trust: OUR LORD TO THE BVM ● Bailey (HT). Tony Rablen. St James Junior School: Shirley-Ann ● ● WEST HAM (St Matthew)—Clergy: Jones (HT). ● BECKTON (St Mark)—Clergy: Peter Diocese of Butere (Kenya). Christiana Asinugo (PIC), David ● Diocese of Bungoma (Kenya). Ngugi (PIC). 13 Wednesday ● ● Richards (AP). 7 Thursday Diocese of Busan (South Korea). ALDBOROUGH HATCH (St Peter)— ● Diocese of Bukuru (Jos, Nigeria). ● 9 Saturday Dietrich Bonhoffer, Clergy: Kate Lovesey (V) (see page 4). VICTORIA DOCKS (The Ascension)— ● 5 Tuesday Clergy: Dave Chesney (V). Lutheran Pastor, Martyr,1945 Diocese of Buye (Burundi). ● STRATFORD (St John w Christ ● VICTORIA DOCKS (St Luke)—Clergy: ● Dietrich Bonhoeffer remains a deeply Church)—Clergy: David Richards (V), Dave Wade (V), Emeka Ejinkonye (AP), compelling voice for us, and still prophetic: CONTINUED ON PAGE II II THE MONTH — NB SUPPLEMENT April-May 2016 THE MONTH — NB SUPPLEMENT April-May 2016 III

● CONTINUED FROM PAGE I 9 Monday ● WALTHAMSTOW TEAM MINISTRY (St Mary, St Gabriel, EAST and WEST HORNDON (St Francis) w LITTLE 14 CYCLEThursday OF● CHINGFORD (StPRAYER Peter and St Paul, All Saints)—Clergy: St Luke, St Stephen)—Clergy: Vanessa Conant (TR), Nigel WARLEY (St Peter) and CHILDERDITCH (All Saints & St ● Andrew Trenier (R), Hall Speaers (AP), Tina Rollings (A). Anstey, Frances Shoesmith (TV); Jill Mowbray (AP), Winifred Faith)—Clergy: Helen Bryan (PIC). ALDERSBROOK (St Gabriel)—Clergy: Martyn Hawkes ● (V), Mark Kenny (AP), Christopher Smaling (A). ● Chingford CE Primary School: Lindsey Lampard (HT). Eleyae (A), Readers: Robert Duddridge, Helen Miller. MARGARETTING (St Margaret) w MOUNTNESSING (St ● ● Diocese of Byumba (Rwanda). ● Diocese of Central Tanganyika (Tanzania). St Mary’s School: Beverley Hall (HT). Giles) and BUTTSBURY (St Mary)—Clergy: Patrick ● Sherring(PIC), Celia Parkes (AP), Andy Finn (A) Margaretting 15 Friday 10 Tuesday WALTHAMSTOW (St Andrew) [Higham Hill Ecumenical School: Andy Gillett (HT). ● BARKINGSIDE (Holy Trinity)—Clergy: Stuart Batten (PIC), ● CHINGFORD (St Anne)—Clergy: Jude Bullock (V), Mick Partnership]—Clergy: Stella Olukanmi (PIC). ● ● Mountnessing School: Holly Obank (HT). Margaret Flintoft-Chapman (AP), Rosemary Potten (A), Scotchmer (A), Reader: Jenny Howland. WALTHAMSTOW (St Barnabas w St James the ● Diocese of Chubu (Japan). Reader: Tony Robbins. ● CHINGFORD (St Edmund)—Clergy: Lesley Goldsmith (V). Greater)—Clergy: Steven Saxby (V); Lionel Crompton- Thomas (AP). 26 Thursday DAY OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE ● BARKINGSIDE (St Cedd)—Clergy: Paul Harcourt (PIC). ● Diocese of Central Zambia (Central Africa). ● Diocese of Chhattisgarh (North India). INSTITUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION (CORPUS CHRISTI) ● Diocese of Calabar (Niger Delta, Nigeria). 11 Wednesday 18 Wednesday ● INGRAVE (St Nicholas)—Clergy: Paul Hamilton (AD, R). 16 Saturday Isabella Gilmore. Deaconess, 1923 ● HARROW GREEN (Holy Trinity, St Augustine of Hippo)— ● WALTHAMSTOW (St John)—Clergy: Kieran Bush (V). ● INGRAVE (St Stephen)—Clergy: Paul Hamilton (AD, R), ● Isabella Gilmore was a remarkable pioneer. In the 1880s, Clergy: Neil-Allen Walsh (PIC), Bridget de Mello (AP). Reader: Keith Cox. Juan Sedano (AP). the Bishop of our sister diocese of Rochester persuaded her ● HIGHAMS PARK (All Saints)—Clergy: Steve Clarke (V). ● ● Ingrave Johnstone School: Karen Phillips (HT). to re-establish the order of deaconess in the Church of ● WALTHAMSTOW (St Michael & All Angels)—Clergy: Diocese of Central Zimbabwe (Central Africa). Alex Summers (V). ● Diocese of Clogher (Armagh, Ireland). England. She was reluctant, and in the end it was a deep 12 Thursday ● sense of call while praying that led her to say “yes”. She later ● WALTHAMSTOW (St Peter-in-the-Forest)—Clergy: Paul 27 Friday LEYTON (St Mary w St Edward & St Luke)—Clergy: Trathen (V), Licensed Lay Minister: Sue Diplock. ● HUTTON (All Saints and St Peter)—Clergy: Vacancy (R), wrote: "It was just as if God’s voice had called me, and the Christine Rablen (V), Hilda Gilbert (A). ● intense rest and joy were beyond words." Her legacy and WALTHAMSTOW (St Saviour)—Clergy: Salvador Telen (V). Tony Baxter (AP), Licensed Lay Minister: John Patterson. ● LEYTON (All Saints)—Clergy: Maria Holmden (V). ● ● example have been profoundly influential. St Saviour’s School: Beverley Hall (HT). All Saints School: Jeanette Miller (HT). ● Diocese of Chandigarh (North India). ● ● ● Diocese of Calcutta (North India). Retired clergy, Readers and lay ministers who live and Diocese of Coimbatore (South India). 13 Friday 17 THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER work in the Deanery of Waltham Forest. 28 Saturday Lanfranc, Prior of Le Bec, Archbishop of ● LEYTON (Christ Church)—Clergy: Mark Burkill (V), ● ● Your prayers are asked for the sportsmen and women, Diocese of Chicago (Province VI, The Episcopal Church). Canterbury, Scholar, 1089 Nicholas Algeo (A). 19 Thursday Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, ● Lanfranc was an Italian who went on to become a monk in members of sports clubs in Redbridge, Waltham Forest and ● Brentwood, who witness to God through their words and LEYTON (Emmanuel)—Clergy: Ade Ademola (V). Monastic Reformer, 988 Normandy. William the Conqueror invited him to become ● ● actions. LEYTON (St Catherine and St Paul)—Clergy: James BRADWELL EPISCOPAL AREA—Area Bishop: John Archbishop of Canterbury – a role he fulfilled with great energy ● The Nippon Sei Ko Kai (Anglican Communion in Japan). Waddell (V). Wraw. Archdeacon of Chelmsford: Elizabeth Snowden; and skill. He was intellectually and administratively able, and had ● a capacity both as a Church leader and a politician. It is very 18 Monday Diocese of Chelmsford (Canterbury). Archdeacon of Southend: Mina Smallman. Advisers: Graham Hamborg (CMD), Martin Wood (Mission & easy to see such figures as quite different, but in fact he sought ● BARKINGSIDE (St Francis)—Clergy: Stuart Batten (PIC), 14 Saturday MATTHIAS THE APOSTLE BUTTSBURY ST GILES: Please pray for the clergy and congregation on May 25. All pictures: JON LONGMAN ● Ministry), Richard Jordan (Faith In Action), Carla Hampton to be a faithful Bishop, with a heart for the Gospel. Pray for our Michael Bradley (AP). Matthias can seem like the “also ran” Apostle, chosen after the death and resurrection to take over the role of Judas. And (Healing & Deliverance Ministry), Brenda Wallace bishops today and the many complex demands on them. ● Dioceses of Caledonia (British Columbia & The Yukon, ● Diocese of Cape Coast (Ghana, West Africa). ● Diocese of Central New York (Province II, The Episcopal ● we hear very little further about him. But the Gospels again and (Liturgical), Marion Walford, Rose Braisby (Women’s Diocese of Columbia (Province V, The Episcopal Church). Canada) and Calgary (Rupert’s Land, Canada). 26 Tuesday Church). again suggest to us that this is the best kind of follower of Jesus Ministry), Ron McLernon (Stewardship). 29 THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 19 Tuesday Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr, ● GREAT ILFORD (St Luke)—Clergy: John Brown (PIC). 3 Tuesday ROGATION DAY ● to be – one not known for their ego, but for simply pointing to Julia Sheffield (Mid Essex NHS Trust CHP). ● Please pray for the work of the Friends of Essex Churches 1012 ● ● WOODFORD (St Mary w St Philip and St James)—Clergy: ● GREAT ILFORD (St Mary)—Clergy: Gareth Jones (V). Jesus. Pray that we can be disciples like him. Diocese of Chichester (Canterbury). Trust, and give thanks for those who work so hard to ● BARKINGSIDE (St George)—Clergy: Benjamin Wallis (V). ● Ian Tarrant (R), Santou Beurklian-Carter (A), Readers: Sally Diocese of Cape Town-Table Bay (Southern Africa). ● Diocese of Madras (South India). 20 Friday Alcuin of York, Deacon, Abbot of Tours, 804 preserve our ancient buildings. ● Barton, Mark Lewis. BARKINGSIDE (St Laurence)—Clergy: Chris Burrows (PIC), 27 Wednesday Christina Rossetti, Poet, 1894 ● DEANERY OF BRENTWOOD—Area Dean: Paul ● Pray for the work of the Anglican Centre in Rome. Hilary Musker (A), Licensed Lay Minister: Catherine Elliott. ● ● 15 PENTECOST (WHIT SUNDAY) HAINAULT (St Paul)—Clergy: Ken Ashton (PIC), Susan Diocese of Central Newfoundland (Canada). ● Hamilton. Lay Chair: Paul Betts. Chaplains: Tony Rablen 30 Monday Josephine Butler, Social Reformer, 1906 ● Diocese of California (Province IX, The Episcopal Church). 4 Wednesday ROGATION DAY Christian Aid Week begins: God of the impossible, we Hartley (AP), Licensed Lay Minister: Ellen Hunt, Reader: pray for justice, peace and reconciliation. And when the (NE London NHS Foundation Trust); Adrian McConnaughie Joan of Arc, Visionary, 1431 Apolo Kivebulaya, Priest, 20 Wednesday English Saints and Martyrs of the Reformation Era Sarah Clarke-Moisley. challenges seem too many, remind us of your resurrection (Brentwood School). Evangelist in Central Africa, 1933 ● GOODMAYES (All Saints)—Clergy: Petros Nyatsanza (V). ● ● WOODFORD BRIDGE (St Paul)—Clergy: Ola Franklin (V), ● Diocese of Cashel & Ossory (Dublin, Ireland). power, and the miracles of your love that happen whenever Anglican Church of South America. ● INGATESTONE (St Edmund and St Mary) w FRYERNING ● Robbie Langford (Central Asia). Reader: Mac Leonard. 28 Thursday Peter Chanel, Missionary in the South injustice is dismantled and rebuilt with peace. Help us to 21 Saturday Helena, Protector of the Holy Places, 330 (St Mary Virgin)—Clergy: Patrick Sherring (R), Celia Parkes ● ● ● GOODMAYES (St Paul)—Clergy: Janet Buchan (PIC). Pacific, Martyr, 1841 Your prayers are asked for West Ham Archdeaconry on hope that the impossible can happen and live as if it might In the 12th century a Welsh historian made the unusual (AP), Andy Finn (A). ● ● Diocese of Cameroon (West Africa). SOUTH WOODFORD (Holy Trinity, Hermon Hill)—Clergy: this the day of their major visitation service. do so today. Amen (Prayer for Christian Aid) claim that Helena was born in Colchester. It is a pious ● Ingatestone & Fryerning Junior School: Neil Taggart (HT). ● Diocese of Central Pennsylvania (III, The Episcopal Church). 21 Thursday Anselm, Abbot of Le Bec, Archbishop of Robert Hampson (V). ● Anglican Church of Melanesia. myth, based on misunderstanding. But it was in England – ● SHENFIELD (St Mary the Virgin)—Clergy: David Thomas ● 5 Thursday ASCENSION DAY Canterbury, 1109 Diocese of Central Buganda (Uganda). 16 Monday Caroline Chisholm, Social Reformer, 1877 York rather than Colchester – that her husband was (R), Eileen Lockhart (AP). ● ● WOODFORD WELLS (All Saints & St Andrew)—Clergy: proclaimed Emperor. Helena was a Christian and is often ● GREAT ILFORD (St Margaret of Antioch, St Clement)— 29 Friday Catherine of Sienna, Teacher of the Faith, ● LEYTONSTONE (St Andrew)—Clergy: Jack Dunn (PIC), St Mary’s School: Sally Taggart (HT). Paul Harcourt (V), David Blackledge, Simon Marshall, depicted as simply looking for relics in the Holy Land. In ● Clergy: Stephen Pugh (V). 1380. Licensed Lay Minister: Diana Kennedy. Diocese of Colorado (Province VII, The Episcopal Church). ● Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn (New South Wales, ● Malcolm Porter (AP); Dennis Martin, James Talbot (A). fact she worked alongside orphans and the poor. WANSTEAD (St Mary w Christ Church)—Clergy: Vacancy ● LEYTONSTONE (St John the Baptist)—Clergy: David 31 Tuesday VISIT OF THE BVM TO ELIZABETH Australia). ● Christopher & Ros Smith - The Philippines. Historically as mother of the first-ever Christian emperor, (R), Richard Wyber (AP), Christoph Wutscher (A), Licensed Britton (V). ● SOUTH WEALD (St Peter)—Clergy: Jane Bradbury (PIC). 22 Friday Lay Minister: Olive Thursby. ● Steven and Jo Wright - Kuwait. her impact was enormous. ● LEYTONSTONE (St Margaret w St Columba)—Clergy: ● St Peter’s School: Iain Gunn (HT). ● ● ● Amanda Pearson - Cambodia. Diocese of Chotanagpur (North India). ● GREAT ILFORD (St Alban)—Clergy: Stuart Halstead (V). Wanstead Church School: Mark Hemsley (HT). Revd Neil-Allen Walsh (PIC). WARLEY (Christ Church) and GREAT WARLEY (St ● GREAT ILFORD (St Andrew)—Clergy: Marie Segal (AD, ● Diocese of Central Equador (Province V, The Episcopal ● Helen Fraser - Egypt. 22 TRINITY SUNDAY ● Diocese of Chester (Canterbury). ● Mary)—Clergy: Robert Binks (PIC), Adrian McConnaughie V), Helen Sterry (A), Reader: Hayley Morris. Church). ● Bishop Alf and Hilary Cooper - Chile (CMS). Please pray for the work of the International Issues 17 Tuesday (AP), Licensed Lay Minister: Tim Lee. ● Diocese of Carlisle (York). 30 Saturday Pandita Mary Ramabai, Translator of the ● Andrew and Yvonne Moules - Austria (Agape). Groups and the Chair, Revd Canon Dr Roger Matthews. ● ● Immanuel Church, Brentwood (Bishop’s Mission Order) 23 Saturday GEORGE, MARTYR, PATRON OF Scriptures, 1922 ● Chase and Ysanne Olsen - Australia (YWAM). La Inglesia Anglicana de Mexico. Clergy: Andrew Grey (MiC). ENGLAND, c.304 ● Pandita Mary Ramabai was a highly-educated Hindu – indeed ● Retired clergy, Readers and ministers who live and work in 23 Monday ● ● Pray for the retired clergy, Readers and lay ministers who ● Although many later traditions mean we often don’t see the title “pandita” means “mistress of learning”. When she first the Deanery of Redbridge. BENTLEY COMMON (St Paul) w KELVEDON HATCH live and work in the Deanery of Brentwood. George for who he is, but he is a patron saint worth encountered Christians, she was deeply impressed with its 6 Friday (St Nicholas) and NAVESTOCK (St Thomas)—Clergy: celebrating. He was an army officer in the Roman army who sense of misson and purpose. This led her eventually to baptism ● DEANERY OF WALTHAM FOREST—Area Dean: Alex Mark James (R), Ann Coleman (AP) St Paul’s School: NOTES: gave his gifts to the poor and openly confessed his faith. when living with the Wantage Sisters in England and a return to Louise Putt (HT). The Cycle of Prayer is also available on the Diocesan website: www. Summers. Lay Chair: Vevet Deer. Assistant Area Dean: ● chelmsford.anglican.org/faith/prayer. Where parochial links are known That is why he died as a martyr, during one of the particularly India where she was deeply committed to challenging the BRENTWOOD (St George)—Clergy: Garry Jenkins (V). Christine Rablen. ● to exist the names of overseas workers are placed immediately after vicious persecution. The slaying of the dragon – however treatment of women. Following a deepening of her faith, she ● Diocese of Central Philippines (Philippines). BRENTWOOD (St Thomas)—Clergy: Colin Hewitt (V). the appropriate parish. Further information concerning overseas ● dioceses, including the names of bishops, is contained in the Anglican colourful – forms no part of his historical life. That was added increasingly saw her work as deeply evangelistic. 7 Saturday between Ascension and Pentecost (waiting St Thomas’ Infant School: Caroline L’Estrange (HT). ● ● Cycle of Prayer, available on their website www.anglicancommunion. in the 12th century. But it is fascinating – challenging even – Dioceses of Central Florida and Central Gulf Coast for the Spirit) St Thomas’ Junior School: Dean Moran (HT). ● org/acp/main.cfm. To contact the Diocese of Chelmsford about the that England’s patron saint was almost certainly a (Province IV, The Episcopal Church). ● Father, pour out your Spirit upon your people, and grant Becket Keys School: Andy Scott-Evans (HT). Cycle of Prayer, email [email protected]. ● Palestinan. us: a new vision of your glory, a new experience of your Brentwood School: Adrian McConnaughie (CHP). ABBREVIATIONS: ● Diocese of Canterbury (Canterbury). ● A Assistant Clergy; AAD Assistant Area Dean; AC Associate Clergy; ACD MAY power, a new faithfulness to your Word, and a new Diocese of Christ the King (Southern Africa). Associate Clergy Diaconate; AD Area Dean; ASM Associate Minister, AT 24 THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER consecration to your service; that your love may grow among 24 Tuesday John and Charles Wesley, Evangelists, Assistant Clergy Title Post; AYO Area Youth Officer, BP Bishop; C ● Please pray for followers of other faiths, that there may be ● Please pray for the work of the Church Army: “We're about us, and your kingdom come: through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn Writers, 1791 and 1788 Community Worker; CA Church Army; CIC Curate in Charge; CHP discussion and understanding between all of God’s people. sharing faith through words and action to transform lives by ● Diocese of Central Solomons (Melanesia). ● DODDINGHURST (All Saints)—Clergy: Mark James Chaplain; EVN Evangelist; HT Head Teacher; LD Locally Deployed; LLM ● Licensed Lay Minister; MCD Minister of Conventional District; MIN Minister, Today is World Press Freedom Day. Pray for those making Jesus famous. Our focus is on the seven out of ten 8 THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (PIC), Ann Coleman (AP). P Priest; PIC Priest in Charge; R Rector; Rdes Rector designate; RDR ● involved in the Media. people who have little or no meaningful contact with church.” ● Please pray for the ministry of Sparrows Childcare whose Doddinghurst Junior School: Margaret Cooper (HT). Reader; PTO Permission to Officiate; RES Residentiary Canon; SNP ● The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East. ● Anglican Church of Kenya. ● Special Needs Post, T Teacher; TM Team Ministry; TR Team Rector; TV mission is “to provide high-quality childcare for Please pray for Archdeacon Elwin on his special day. Team Vicar; V Vicar; Vdes Vicar designate; WDN Warden. Hon.editor: Revd 25 Monday MARK THE EVANGELIST 2 Monday PHILIP AND JAMES, APOSTLES children in a happy and safe environment. To operate an ● Diocese of Christchurch (Aotearoa NZ and Polynesia). Bill Howes, 26 Westfield Drive, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1PU. 01376 ● GREAT ILFORD (St John the Evangelist, Seven Kings)— ROGATION DAY open-door policy and welcome children of all or no faith in 25 Wednesday The Venerable Bede, Monk at Jarrow, 561826 (email [email protected]), who would be glad to receive comments ● WOODFORD GREEN (St Barnabas)—Clergy: William our nurseries.” NAVESTOCK ST THOMAS: Please pray for the clergy and and corrections and also any items for prayer and praise to be considered Clergy: Calvert Prentis (PIC), Sharon Prentis (A), Reader: Scholar, Historian, 735; Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne, for inclusion from the parishes. Jean Richards. Obedoza (V). ● The Anglican Church of Korea. congregation on May 23. 709 IV THE MONTH — NB SUPPLEMENT April-May 2016 THE month — What’s on near you during Lent and Easter in Essex & East London

Wednesday, March 16 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 10am. Mothers' Union Friday, April 22 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 10.30am. Lent Group - Corporate Communion in St Cedd’s Chapel. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 12.30-1.15pm. Lunchtime Evangelism and the Third Age. Pilgrim presentation ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 8pm. Mothers’ Union Concert: Max Welford & Katherine Tinker. Admission is ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on Evening Section meets in St Cedd’s Hall. free, but we welcome your contributions, which are Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain Jean MANY parishes in Chelmsford Diocese ● St Laurence church, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster divided between various charities and Cathedral Standen; tea/coffee and cakes. All welcome. are using Pilgrim, the major teaching RM14 2BB. 1.05pm. Lunchtime Recital by Ellis expenses. Light refreshments are available in the ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 9.30am-12noon. Baby & and discipleship resource from the Ensemble. Car parking available- no charge to church Cathedral from 12 noon, or you are welcome to bring Toddler Group in St Cedd’s Hall. Church of England. users. Concerts are free, with a retiring collection. your own if you wish. ● Chelmsford Cathedral, north transept. 7.30pm. Pilgrim aims to help every church Kenneth Tickell built the church’s fine organ in 2003. It ● St George's Church, Ongar Rd (near Robin Hood Wednesday Evenings in Lent at the Cathedral – Faith create a place where people can explore is a fine instrument, with a variety of colours, which Roundabout) Brentwood. 8pm. Eve of St George's and Film. A reflective series of talks with five different the Christian faith together and see how allows the organist to play repertoire from all periods. Patronal Festival Eucharist. Come and pray for our speakers showing an excerpt from a favourite film of Saturday, April 9 country as we celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday - and theirs, and then talk about how it connects to their faith. it can be lived out each day. ● St Luke's church, Southend on Sea. 7.30pm. prepare for the EEC referendum. Preacher- Revd Speaker tonight is Bishop Stephen Cottrell, who will Bishop Stephen, the Pilgrim course Concert by Will Todd Ensemble in aid of 'Rainbow Trust Andrew Grey, Minister of Immanuel Church, Brentwood. talk about the film Cinema Paradiso. The evening ends author, will be running a presentation Children's Charity' that particularly supports those that Wear your Red Rose - don't bring dragons - and stay with Compline (Night Prayer), finishing at 9pm. Entry is day at St John’s church, Colchester on suffer with Neurofibromatosis behind for the buffet do afterwards. Tel 01277 213618 free. April 27 (10am-4pm). ● Lambing day at White Tyrells Farm, Stock Lane, Sunday, April 24 ● ● St John’s Colchester. 7.30pm. Lent lecture series: This event is aimed at people who are Ingatestone. 2-4.30pm Come and see and bottle feed Chelmsford Cathedral. 3.30pm. Evensong. John Wraw, Bishop of Bradwell – “Re-imagining involved in mission, lay ministry, the lambs. Refreshments, raffle and games. Tuesday, April 26 Ministry – What is ministry and what part can I play?” Sunday, April 10 ● education, as well as training at all levels Kingsland Cafe (above Aldi), Lexden, Colchester. Refreshments available from 7pm. No need to book. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 3.30pm. Evensong. 12-2.15pm. Friendship Group. Thursday, March 17 including CME, IME and Reader training. ● Wednesday, April 27 ● All Saints' Church, Doddinghurst CM15 ONJ. Chelmsford Cathedral. 10.45am. Faith and Fitness. Clergy, discipleship group leaders, 2.30pm. The Diary of Richard Stonley: Dining in Tudor ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on A free fitness class with a difference for all ages and churchwardens and Readers/LLMs are Doddinghurst. In this second talk social historian Zoe Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain Jean abilities. The session will include a prayer, a workout invited to attend, whether interested in Hudson, who is studying the unpublished diaries of Standen; tea/coffee and cakes. All welcome. and meditation to improve your physical and spiritual finding out more or willing to share Richard Stonley, Lord of the Manor in Doddinghurst in ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 9.30am-12noon. Baby & health and well-being. the late 16th century, will tell us about how food Toddler Group in St Cedd’s Hall. ● St John’s, Stratford. 7.30pm. Lent lecture series: feedback. ● was produced, purchased and enjoyed in Stonley's ● St. John’s, Stratford, E15. 1.05pm. Lunchtime John Wraw, Bishop of Bradwell: “Re-imagining Ministry Find out more about Pilgrim at www. household. £4 including tea and homemade cake. All – What is ministry and what part can I play?” pilgrimcourse.org and book a place at Concert by Carina Drury Quartet. Free Entry. Retiring profits will go towards the conservation of All Saints' Collection. (www.stjohnse15.co.uk for updates) Refreshments from 7pm. No need to book. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pilgrim- medieval processional cross. Cake served at 3.15pm ● St John’s Church, St John's Close, Colchester CO4 Friday, March 18 presentation-day-tickets-21108911322. Tuesday, April 12 ● 0HP GB. 10.30am-4pm. Pilgrim presentation day run by Chelmsford Cathedral. 12.30-1.15pm. Lunchtime ● Kingsland Cafe (above Aldi), Lexden, Colchester. Concert by St Cedd's School. Admission is free, but we Stephen Cottrell, Pilgrim author (see panel left). Good Friday, March 25 12-2.15pm. Friendship Group. Thursday, April 28 welcome your contributions, which are divided between ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 12noon. Preaching of the Wednesday, April 13 ● various charities and Cathedral expenses. Light ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 10.45am. Faith and Fitness. Cross followed at 2pm by The Good Friday Liturgy Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on A free fitness class with a difference for all ages and refreshments from 12 noon, or you are welcome to ● St Mary's Maldon. 7.30pm. The Annual Liturgical Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain Jean bring your own if you wish. abilities. The session will include a prayer, a workout Performance of Bach's St John Passion, including Standen; tea/coffee and cakes. All welcome. ● Ss Peter & Paul, Ilford. Stations of the Cross. ● and meditation to improve your physical and spiritual Bishop Stephen's Good Friday Homily. The Chelmsford Cathedral. 9.30am-12noon. Baby & health and well-being. Saturday, March 19 Toddler Group in St Cedd’s Hall. ● congregation is invited not just to listen to the music but ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 7.30pm. The Welsh Society Mothers' Union Coffee Morning. St John the Baptist to participate by singing some of the chorales (hymns). ● St. John’s, Stratford, E15. 1.05pm. Lunchtime Church, Danbury CM3 4NG. 10am. Celebrating140 meets in the Chapter House. Between parts one and two, Bishop Stephen gives a Concert by Danielle Mac, Violin. Free Entry. Retiring ● years of the Mothers’ Union Christian care for families. homily on the meaning of this most momentous day. Collection. (www.stjohnse15.co.uk for updates) St Laurence Church, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster ● RM14 2BB. 1.05pm. Lunchtime Recital by Simon St Mary’s church, Church End, Broxted CM6 2BZ. ● St John’s church, St John’s Road, Epping. 7.30pm. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 8pm. Theological Society. Botschen, organ - St Laurentius, Germany. Car parking Second in series of walks organised by the churches in Epping Church Choirs Association presents Fauré’s Thursday, April 14 the Deanery of Dunmow and Stansted following the available- no charge to church users. Concerts are free, Requiem conducted by Simon Winters. Entry free. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 10.45am. Faith and Fitness. theme of Singing with the Angels. This reflects various with a retiring collection. Kenneth Tickell built the Retiring collection for charity. A free fitness class with a difference for all ages and services and events held in the latter part of 2015 and Easter Saturday, March 26 church’s fine organ in 2003. It is a fine instrument, with abilities. The session will include a prayer, a workout a variety of colours, which allows the organist to play the involvement of angels in spreading the word of ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 7pm. Easter Vigil and God. Walkers meet at 9am at the church car park and and meditation to improve your physical and spiritual repertoire from all periods. Confirmations. walk for about 1¼ hours, returning to the church for health and well-being. Friday, April 29 Easter Day, March 27 ● refreshments. The walks generally follow footpaths and Chelmsford Cathedral. 2pm. Mothers' Union ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 12.30-1.15pm. Lunchtime ● Dawn Eucharist at Gravel Hill on the approach to the stout walking shoes/boots are definitely advisable. The Afternoon Section meet in St Cedd’s Hall. Concert: St Bernard's School Choir (Westcliff). hamlet of Hickbush in Great Henny. 7.30am. A ● walk is followed by a short time for prayers and singing, St Laurence Church, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster Admission is free, but we welcome your contributions, wonderful start to Easter Day: an outdoor Eucharist hopefully with musical accompaniment. People not RM14 2BB. 1.05pm. Lunchtime Recital by Richard which are divided between various charities and on top of a hill overlooking the beautiful Stour Valley wanting to walk will be most welcome to join in with Brasier, organ - St Laurence. Car parking available - Cathedral expenses. Light refreshments from 12 noon, while the larks sing above us - a short service with refreshments at 10.15am. Everyone welcome as no charge to church users. Concerts are free, with a or you are welcome to bring your own if you wish. unaccompanied singing. retiring collection. Kenneth Tickell built the church’s fine are dogs – on leads please. Contact Terry Reed, ● ● St Thomas of Canterbury, Brentwood. 1pm. telephone 07973 846195, e-mail broxtedchurch@ Easter Morning Sunrise Service St Margaret's organ in 2003. It is a fine instrument, with a variety of Downham. 6.15am. Gather in the churchyard for a colours, which allows the organist to play repertoire Lunchtime Live! With David Silkoff (piano). Retiring gmail.com. collection. For further details: 01277 218121. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 6.45pm. Theological short service just as the sun is rising. Join us for the from all periods. lighting the Paschal Candle, sing some hymns, say Friday, April 15 Saturday, April 30-Monday May 2 Society Lecture and Chelmsford Singers Music for ● St Peter's Church, Church Road, Great Totham CM9 Passiontide. some prayers, then congregate in the church for coffee ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 12.30-1.15pm. Lunchtime ● and hot cross buns. Concert: Cathedral School. Admission is free, but we 8NP. 11am-5pm daily. Flower Festival - 90 Glorious Harlow St Paul. 9am-1pm. Harlow Archdeaconry ● Years depicted in flowers, with music recitals, song, Vocations Day. Vocations Days are an opportunity to Chelmsford Cathedral. 8.30am: Breakfast with the welcome your contributions, which are divided between Bible led Revd Kate Moore; 3.30pm: Evensong. various charities and Cathedral expenses. Light dance, children's activities, photographic display and consider God’s call and find out more about the refreshments. Sat: 7.30pm. An evening of music. different types of ordained and licensed lay ministry Tuesday, March 29 refreshments from noon, or bring your own if you wish. ● Saturday, April 30 direct from Church leaders. For more information and Kingsland Cafe (above Aldi), Lexden, Colchester. Saturday, April 16 ● details of how to book, please visit www.chelmsford. 12-2.15pm. Friendship Group. ● St James' Church, Beatrice Road, Clacton-on-Sea The Room in the Rodings, Dunmow Road, anglican.org/vocationsdays2016. Wednesday, March 30 (entrance through church hall in Tower Road) CO15 Beauchamp Roding CM5 0PF. 10am-4pm. ● ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on 1LE. 3-5pm. Messy Church at St James, Clacton Beauchamp Roding Country Market. Refreshments, Althorne Church Hall CM3 6BY. 11-3pm. Bit of a cakes, tombola, plants, second-hand books, bric-a-brac, Do! In aid of St. Andrew’s church repair fund & St. Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain ● Aldham Village Hall. 10.30am. Rummage Sale. raffle, local produce in aid of St Botolph's church. Free Clare’s Hospice. Easter Gifts, Soup & Rolls, Tombola, Jean Standen; tea/coffee and cakes. All welcome. Entry 20p. entry. Crafts, Cards, Teas & Cakes, Raffle. Saturday, April 2 ● St Winifred's Church, Manor Road, Chigwell IG7 Sunday, May 1 ● Ingatestone Hall, Ingatestone Hall Lane, ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 10am-12 noon. Cathedral 5PS. 7pm. Dave Bilbrough In Concert. Free entry, ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 3.30pm. Evensong. Ingatestone CM4 9NS. The Stondon Singers concert Coffee Morning in the Chapter House. Come and enjoy freewill offering, light refreshments. Tel: 0208 5507649. ● of East Anglian choral music. Tickets £12 and £6 fresh coffee, home-made scones and bring & buy. ● St Paul’s Church, Church Road, Clacton-on-Sea Loshes Farm Woodland, Great Henny Sudbury (under 16) from James Dace & Son, Broomfield Road, Sunday, April 3 CO15 6AU. 7.30pm. Totally Mozart with Clacton Choral CO10 7LX.3-5pm. Forest Church North Hinckford. Chelmsford, Allegro Music, High Street, Chelmsford, ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 3.30pm. Evensong. Society with soloists Claire Coleman, Janet Bullard, Worshipping God in the beauty of a woodland including Post Office, Blackmore, Members of the Choir or on the ● Holy Trinity Church, Southchurch Boulevard, Stephen Cviic and Tom Cogan and clarinetist Charlie a Rogation Sunday walk. Using our senses to stop and door. Tel. 01992 522300 or e-mail stondon_singers@ Southend on Sea SS2 4UA. 5pm. Choral Concert by Price. A programme which combines the well-loved wonder at God's glorious creation. Bring a notebook fsmail.net www.stondonsingers.org.uk with some new delights. Tickets are £8 including and pencil and wear stout footwear. Choral Scholars from St Martin in the Fields, London, ● Sunday, March 20 including music by Vaughan Williams, Rutter, Byrd, programme from 01255 221511 or debbietccs@gmail. Sunday Afternoon Teas at All Saints, Epping Upland. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 3.30pm. Music & Readings. Mozart, Bach and more. Refreshments are served after com. Limited tickets will be available on the door. 3-5pm. Come and enjoy our lovely rural setting and ● Baddow Essex Forest Church, the woods at the the concert. Tickets from 01702 303628, priced £8. Sunday, April 17 fantastic views, whilst tasting delicious home-made Rectory in Little Baddow CM3 4SY. 3-4.30pm. More Monday, April 4 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 3.30pm. Evensong. cakes, tea and coffee. We are dog friendly and have information can be found on www.mysticchrist.co.uk/ ● St. Albright's Church, Stanway, Colchester CO3 8LT. ● Holy Innocents Church, Lamarsh CO8 5EU. 3pm. water bowls and biscuits for our four -legged friends. blog/post/essex_forest_church or email Monday, May 2 7.30pm. Concert by the Hermitage Orthodox Choir of Gainsborough Concert Group Sunday afternoon ● [email protected]. St. Petersburg. Choral music from the Russian concert. St. Mary's Church, Burnham on Crouch, CM0 8DA. ● St James' church, Beatrice Road, Clacton-on-Sea Orthodox Church and some Russian folk songs sung a Tuesday, April 19 10.30am-3.30pm. Big Burnham Book Sale. There will CO15 1LE. 4pm. St James @ 4. A short, informal capella by the Hermitage Choir from St. Petersburg. ● Kingsland Cafe (above Aldi), Lexden, Colchester. be hundreds of books for sale, all at reasonable prices. Service of Holy Communion, using modern music, and Tickets £10 at the door or £8 in advance from Revd 12-2.15pm. Friendship Group. St. Mary's handmade cards will be on sale and refresh- followed by refreshments. Suitable for all ages. Tony Bushell 01787 222487 or 07909 936 081 or Wednesday, April 20 ments will be available. Entry is free & there is plenty of Tuesday, March 22 [email protected]. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on car park space available. ● Kingsland Cafe (above Aldi), Lexden, Colchester. Tuesday, April 5 Tuesday, May 3 Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain Jean ● 12-2.15pm. Friendship Group. ● Kingsland Cafe (above Aldi), Lexden, Colchester. Standen; tea/coffee and cakes. All welcome. Kingsland Cafe (above Aldi), Lexden, Colchester. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 8pm. Holy Week Concert: 12-2.15pm. Friendship Group. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 9.30am-12noon. Baby & 12-2.15pm. Friendship Group. Scarlatti Stabat Mater. Wednesday, April 6 Toddler Group in St Cedd’s Hall. Wednesday, May 4 ● ● ● A Deeper Walk - Lent Course. Emmanuel Church, Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on ● St. John’s, Stratford, E15. 1.05pm. Lunchtime Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on Billericay CM12 9LD. 7.30pm. Find out more at www. Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain Concert by Geoff Hobbs, Organ. Free Entry. Retiring Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain Jean billericaychurches.org/html/news.php. Jean Standen; tea/coffee and cakes. All welcome. Collection. (www.stjohnse15.co.uk for updates) Standen; tea/coffee and cakes. All welcome. ● Wednesday, March 23 ● Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock. 1-3pm. Café Thursday, April 21 Chelmsford Cathedral. 9.30am-12noon. Baby & ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 1-3pm. ‘Welcome on Theology. Meet at the Food Court. ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 10.45am. Faith and Fitness. Toddler Group in St Cedd’s Hall. Wednesday’ in the Cathedral with our lay chaplain Jean ● Library at the Diocesan Office, 53 New Street, A free fitness class with a difference for all ages and ● The Friends of Essex Churches Trust Spring Study Standen; tea/coffee and cakes. All welcome. Chelmsford. 1pm. The Chelmsford Christian abilities. The session will include a prayer, a workout Day, will visit four medieval churches in north-west ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 9.30am-12noon. Baby & Bookshop Reading Group. Everyone is welcome and it and meditation to improve your physical and spiritual Essex - St Mary the Virgin, Arkesden, St Mary & St Toddler Group in St Cedd’s Hall. is free to join in. For details and encouragement, health and well-being. Clement, Clavering, All Saints, Rickling and St Mary ● Tenebrae at Wickham St Paul's CO9 2PH. 8pm. A please contact the bookshop on 01245 294405 or ● St Laurence Church, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster the Virgin, Wendens Ambo. Members £7; guests £10. beautiful reflective service or words and music in Holy email [email protected] RM14 2BB. 1.05pm. Lunchtime Recital by Rebecca Enquiries and bookings to Susan Clark-Starr, please - Week during which all the candles on the altar are ● St. John’s, Stratford, E15. 1.05pm. Lunchtime Silverman, soprano. Car parking available- no charge to tel: 01787 24212, mob: 07956 463628, email: extinguished one by one after various readings related Concert by Christine Radjabou, Soprano (accomp. church users. Retiring collection. [email protected] to our Lord's Passion. Daniel Young) Free Entry. Retiring Collection. (www. Friday-Sunday, April 22-24 May 2016 diary deadline ● Talk and music by accordion player Tony Compton at stjohnse15.co.uk for updates) ● St James the Less Church, High Street, Hadleigh ● Submit event details at www.chelmsford. St James the Less, Hadleigh. 2.30pm Thursday, April 7 (opposite Macdonalds) SS7 2PA. Flower Festival- anglican.org/eventsform or call Sarah Newman Maundy Thursday, March 24 ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 10.45am. Faith and Fitness. Celebration HM Queen's 90th Birthday. Fri & Sat: 10am- on 01245 294443 by April 1 for inclusion in The Month ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 7.45pm. Holy Week: The A free fitness class with a difference for all ages and 4pm. Sun: noon-4pm. Depicting events during the and on the diocesan website. Eucharist of the Last Supper followed by the Watch. abilities. The session will include a prayer, a workout Queen's long life - Guiding - wartime Service - Silver Latest events ● Chelmsford Cathedral. 7.30pm. The Welsh Society and meditation to improve your physical and spiritual Wedding - Malta - Crowns - HMY Britannia - Garden ● You can find the latest events online at www. meets in the Chapter House. health and well-being. Parties and Sandringham. chelmsford.anglican.org/faith/whats-on