Temporary Closure at St John’s
You may be aware that we have been unable to use the church building for services for safety reasons following the fall and shattering of a large monument from the inside south wall. It was fortunate no one was in the church at the time. We are expecting a specialist surveyor to visit this week (w/c 15/11) to inspect the other similar monuments and advise on any remedial work necessary to make them safe. We are hopeful the church will be
Revd. Geoff Clarke Ordination Reflection
Geoff Clarke was Ordained on the 12th September 2020 at Chelmsford Cathedral By the Bishop of Barking, Peter Hill. He has kindly shared is Ordination Reflection with us. Ordination Reflection by Geoff Clarke It is four weeks now since I had my ordination service in the Cathedral. Reflecting on it now I realise what a deeply profound moment that was when Bishop Peter laid his hands on me and called down the Holy Spirit. I know that in that moment I was
A Welcome Message from Revd David Anderton
Ephesians 4:1-3 – New Revised Standard Version Paul writes: ‘I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.’ I want to say thank you. Firstly thank you for being patient. It was September 1st last year that Emma, Martha