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It's Not Just Policy, It's Personal

This is a Church of England campaign to raise awareness of how to recognise and report safeguarding concerns. At the centre of every safeguarding concern is a person who has taken the difficult step of disclosing harm or risk. Creating a safe space for More ...

Steeplejacks on St Mary's Spire 22 May 2026

Recently one of the lightning conductors at the top of our spire was repaired. Thanks to John Mumford for this close up of the steeplejack at the top of the spire. More ...

Lunchtime Recitals at St Mary's Church Summer 2026

All the Lunchtime Recitals start at 1.10pm and last approximately 40 minutes. Refreshments available from 12.30pm. They are free with a retiring collection. More ...

Parish News

Latest copy of our Parish News. This edition will also be available in print at the back of the church and in the tourist office. More ...

Uttlesford Big Green Festival 5-14 June 2026

10 Days of fun, discovery and action for the planet. Workshops, talks, green fairs, exhibitions, repair cafés, family fun, cultural events, nature walks and much more! More ...

New Area Dean for Saffron Walden

The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev’d Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani has announced that the Rev’d Gary Fleming will be the next Area Dean of Saffron Walden. More ...

TINIES is moving back into St Mary’s Church on Tuesday 14th April

Tinies is a special session for babies and pre-school age children with parents and carers, with toys, crafts, snacks, and a short service with a Bible story, songs and prayers. Held during term time on a Tuesday morning in the church. Come along from... More ...

St Mary's Saffron Walden Annual Church Meetings 19th April 2026

This year’s Annual Meetings will be held in St Mary's Church Saffron Walden on Sunday 19th April at 12.00 noon. More ...

Lighting Project Update

There is some making-good to be done, for example where previous light switches and cables have been removed and I hope to get to this during March and April. When the project is completely finished, I’ll write a final report ... More ...

100 Days of Prayer 2026

All churches in the Diocese of Chelmsford are encouraged to share in 100 Days of Prayer. Flyers to guide our prayers will be available each Sunday for the week ahead here and also in St Mary’s Church, SW and on the Bulletin. More ...

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