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1647 Remembered

In Saffron Walden during the Spring of 1647, elected 'agitators' were raised from the ranks of the Parliamentary Army that had defeated the King during the English Civil War. They joined 'Debates held in Saffron Walden Church on 15 and 16 May 1647' More ...

Visit to Canterbury Cathedral 3rd October 2025

The Friends had a wonderful visit to this amazing Cathedral on the very day that the announcement was made of our new Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally. Some of our party, quite by chance, met Archbishop Stephen Cottrell after the event and rec More ...

Photos of the recasting of our 7th Bell

In May 2024 the 7th bell, cast by John Briant in Hertford in 1797 and part of a world class ring of 12, developed a 25cm crack when struck by the clapper from another bell. The bell was removed by John Taylor Foundry of Loughborough and a new one recast. More ...

St Mary's Junior Choristers Cake Sale

On Sunday 15th June 2025 the Junior Choristers organised a cake stall after the morning service. The cakes were made by the Junior Choristers and their families and £115 was raised to buy a music whiteboard. More ...

Licensing of Rev'd Ella Harris as Team Vicar

On 11th June 2025 Rev'd Ella Harris was licensed and installed as a Team Vicar in the Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry by the Bishop of Colchester and the Archdeacon of Stansted. More ...

Visit to Lichfield Cathedral 8 April 2025

33 of us from the Friends of St Mary's Church visited Lichfield Cathedral on 8 April 2025 and explored the cathedral on guided tours and learned a lot about St Chad and this magnificent cathedral with three spires. More ...

Holocaust Memorial Service 27th January 2025

Holocaust Memorial Day on 27th January was marked by a service at St Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden. The congregation included pupils from RA Butler Academy, Dame Bradbury’s School, St Mary's C of E Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School More ...

Deanery Confirmation Service

A well attended Confirmation Service was held on 26 January 2025 for 11 candidates of all ages from the Saffron Walden Deanery with the majority of the youngsters from Great Chesterford. The service was presided over by the Bishop of Colchester. More ...

Photos from the Carol Service Rehearsal 22 December 2024

Rehearsal for the Nine Lessons and Carols at St Mary's Church Saffron Walden 22nd December 2024 More ...

Christmas Fair Photos 30 November 2024

A selection of photos from Saturday's Christmas Fair. A number of these will also be printed and dispalyed on a board at the back of the church. More information about amount raised will be posted here. More ...

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