News Archive

Aftershock Programme Spring 2024
Aftershock is for 11-18 year olds and meets on Sundays in the Parish Rooms, from 7.00 to 8.30pm during term time. It is a chance to socialise, learn and enjoy each other’s company and there’s normally food involved! More ...
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Carol Service Rehearsal 17 December 2023
Rehearsal for the Nine Lessons and Carols at St Mary's Church Saffron Walden 17th December 2023 More ...
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St Mary's Church at night near Christmas
A few shots of our beautiful church taken at night in December 2023 taken from the Waitrose car park . Happy Christmas. Martin Hugall. More ...
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Magnificat from our Advent Carol Service 3rd December 2023
Recording of our choir singing the Magnificat ( Stanford in G) with a solo sung beautifully by chorister James Razzell, at our Advent Carol service on 3rd December 2023. Thanks to Peter De Vile for this recording. More ...
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Wiggle Church to replace Team JC from January 2024
We have made the decision to stop Team JC at the end of this term. We feel it is time to bring in a new Sunday morning provision for families at St Mary’s Church and in Saffron Walden. I’m pleased to announce that we will be starting Wiggle Church ... More ...
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Contacting the Rector
If you need to contact Rev'd Jeremy Trew, please use his email saffronrector@gmail.com or phone the Parish Office 01799 506 024 as the rectory telephone line is awaiting repair. More ...
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Bishop Guli’s Presidential Address to Chelmsford Diocesan Synod, 25 November 2023
The Presidential Address by the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani to the Chelmsford Diocesan Synod, 25 November, 2023. Don't lose sight of the middle ground, recognising the love of Jesus Christ, which binds us together. More ...
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Christmas Fair Photos 25 November 2023
Many thanks to all who helped to make this fundraising event such a success. We raised over £4,357. Here are a few photos to provide a feel of this happy occasion. More ...
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Friends' visit to Norwich Cathedral 17th November 2023
We chose the one sunny day for our visit to Norwich Cathedral. We had two very knowledgeable guides to show us around this magnificent building, full of history and beauty from its intricate needlework to its powerful masonry. More ...
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Choral Evensong at Birmingham Cathedral 4th November 2023
A chance to lsiten to Choral Evensong sung by our choir at Birmingham Cathedral. Amongst other pieces we sang Stanford’s "Magnificat" and "Nunc Dimittis in B flat" and Bairstow’s “Save Us O Lord”. More ...
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Recording of Remembrance Service Sunday 12th November 2023 
A chance to watch this YouTube recording of our Remembrance Sunday Service. Click here or on the image below to view this More ...
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Israel Palestine Conflict
A Christian and Christ-like response to events of the last week from the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem. More ...
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The Transition Project to suspend operations
The Transition Project, run by our parishioners, which has been supporting people seeking new job opportunities for over fourteen years in Saffron Walden, will suspend this work at the end of October 2023. More ...
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Ordination of Rev'd Ella Harris as Priest
Rev’d Ella Harris was ordained Priest at St Peter ad Vincula, Coggleshall by the Bishop of Colchester, the Rt Rev’d Roger Morris, in a service on Saturday 30th September 2023, together with other candidates from the Stansted and Harlow Archdeaconries. More ...
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Junior Choir at our Harvest Festival Family Service
Members of St Mary's Church Junior Choir who led the singing at our Harvest Festival Family Service on Sunday 24th September with goods donated during the service to the Uttlesford Foodbank. More ...
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Ordination of Hilary Walker as Deacon
Rev’d Dr Hilary Walker was ordained Deacon at Chelmsford Cathedral by the Rt Rev’d Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford, on Sunday 10th September 2023, together with other candidates from the Chelmsford diocese. More ...
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Vacancy for Team Administrator
There is a vacancy for the post of Team Administrator based in the Parish Office at St Mary's, Saffron Walden. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 20th September and Interviews will be held on Thursday 28th September. More ...
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Photos from the Youth Trip to Dreaming The Impossible Summer 2023
18 young people and leaders from our Aftershock and SW Community Church attended the DTI Summer Youth Conference at the Stafford Showground where they camped out, worshipped together, heard from the Bible and spent time in God's presence across 5 nights. More ...
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Organ Scholar Appointed
St Mary’s Saffron Walden and St Mary’s Wendens Ambo have appointed the third Michael Swindlehurst Organ Scholar, Ziyi Wang, a year 11 pupil at Saffron Walden County High School More ...
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Friends' Visit to Southwark Cathedral
Thirty Friends members visited Southwark Cathedral on Tuesday 25th July 2023 in glorious sunshine. Two excellent Tour Guides gave us 90mins of their time, knowledge and wit to take us around this beautiful Cathedral by the Thames. More ...
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Clergy News July 2023
We will be very sorry to lose our two team vicars in the autumn of this year but wish them both well in their exciting ministry challenges ahead. Please do pray for them and the the Saffron Walden ministry team in the light of the changes taking place. More ...
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Canon Chris Bishop's 50th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood
On Sunday 2nd July 2023, Chris Bishop celebrated the 50th Anniversary of his ordination as priest at a special service at St Mary’s, Saffron Walden attended by many friends from the parishes he has served over a wide span of the Diocese of Chelmsford. More ...
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Eco Church Lifestyle Questionnaire Results
We already have the Bronze Eco Church Award and we are now working towards the Silver Award. Within the lifestyle category, we were asked: "As part of our life together, the members of our church should undertake an environmental lifestyle audit". Results More ...
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Team Ministry visit to Peasgood and Skeates
Peasgood and Skeates Funeral Manager, Lee Wilkins and his team recently welcomed ministers and administrative staff from Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry to give them an insight into their profession. More ...
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400th Anniversary of Great Ringing Day
Weekend, 10th - 11th June 2023, the bell ringers of St Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden, will once again celebrate “Great Ringing Day” (GRD). This event is held annually and results from a bequest by Thomas Turner, a local mercer and benefactor More ...
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Organ Scholarship
The churches of St Mary’s Saffron Walden and Wendens Ambo invite you to apply for the Michael Swindlehurst Organ Scholarship worth £752 plus lessons. The closing date for applications is 21 June 2023 More ...
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Ring for the King
Ringing of church bells for the Coronation of King Charles III If you were anywhere near a church on Coronation weekend, you might have heard the bells being rung in celebration. More ...
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St Mary's Saffron Walden Annual Church Meetings 7th May 2023 
This year’s Annual Church Meetings will be held in St Mary's Church Saffron Walden after the 10.30am service on Sunday 7th May at 12.00 noon. Do read the Annual Review which gives a good account of what has been happening in the last year. More ...
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Friends of the Parish Church - Latest Newsletter 
View our latest Newsletter which shows what we have been up to during the last year and plans for the future. We have a mission to fulfil the duty that is ours of preserving this Church in all its beauty for those who come after . More ...
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Panorama photos of  St Mary's interior
Thanks to Iain Walker. 21st February 2023 More ...
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Pastoral Letter from Bishop Guli January 2023
From Bishop Guli on 23 Janaury 2023 covering news on 'Living in Love and Faith' and the new Diocesan initiative 'Travelling Well Together'. More ...
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Junior Choir Cake Stall
Members of our Junior Choir running their cake stall on Saturday 4th February 2023 to support their forthcoming trip to Ely. More ...
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Holocaust Memorial Service 27 January 2023
St Mary’s held two events to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. In the afternoon, over 250 school children and 60 adults attended a memorial service at St Mary’s Church and Baroness Cox gave a further talk in the evening. More ...
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Aftershock Dinner Photos in aid of Jimmy’s homeless - Jan 2023 
Aftershock, the young people’s group at St Mary’s parish church, raised £2,450 for Jimmy’s homeless charity in Cambridge when they prepared for and entertained 56 guests at a dinner evening on Saturday, 14th January 2023. More ...
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Christmas Carol Service Rehearsal 18 Dec 2022
Photos from our Christmas Carol Service Rehearsal on 18 December 2022 with full Choir and Brass More ...
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SMMA Music Programme for Spring-Summer 2023
The St Mary's Music Association Programme for the Spring and Summer 2023 is now available and contains details of Choral Evensongs, and Coffee, Lunchtime and Organ Concerts.  More ...
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Christmas Fair Photos 26 November 2022
Many thanks to all who made this event so successful in raising £4,684 for our church. More ...
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Revision of service patterns and times across the Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry
From 1st January 2023 there will be a change in the timings and pattern of Sunday services across the team to enable more efficient use of our clergy. For St Mary's , St James and St John the main Sunday service will be at 10.30am. More ...
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London to Walsingham Pilgrimage
St Mary's Church Saffron Walden is on the resurrected London to Walsingham Pilgrimage route and where visiting pilgrims can stamp their official passbooks which can also used on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain. More ...
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'Malda' (Prayer) - Music for All Souls - 30th October 2022
Malda' (Prayer) - Music for All Souls composed by Jonas Tamulionus with Oli King on Organ. All Souls Service at St Mary's Church Saffron Walden. More ...
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Deanery Confirmation Service Sunday 16th October 2022
At an exciting confirmation service on Sunday 16th October 2022, eighteen young people and adults, ranging in age from 11 to 82, affirmed their faith in Jesus Christ. More ...
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Friends' visit to Lincoln Cathedral on Friday 9th September 2022
A group of The Friends went by coach up to Lincoln on 9th September and as you can imagine the Cathedral was a sombre but awesome experience. All tours were cancelled and there was a sense of peace throughout the building. More ...
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Congratulations Rev'd Ella Harris
Ella Harris was ordained Deacon at Chelmsford Cathedral on Sunday 11th September 2022 by Bishop Guli. Ella is licensed as Assistant Curate to the Team but will focus her ministry jointly on the Cam Villages Churches and St Mary's, Saffron Walden. More ...
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Bishop Guli: Address and Q+A  20 July 2022
A chance to listen again to the address given by the Rt Rev'd Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford at the Saffron Walden Deanery service at St Mary's Church Saffron Walden on Wednesday 20th July 2022, followed by Questions and Answers. More ...
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Andy Colebrooke’s Book
Andy Colebrooke’s book is being published on the 29th July and is based on the film 'The Man Who Knew Infinity' - suitable for individual or group use. More ...
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Paula Griffiths's book of poems
Paula's book of poems, price £5, can be bought at Hart’s and the Tourist Information Office or ordered via the Parish Office. Or after the 10am service this Sunday 24th July. All proceeds to the church. More ...
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Music at St Mary's Spring-Summer 2022
See our programme for Lunchtime Concerts, Organ Recitals and other Choral events this coming Spring and Summer 2022 More ...
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Weekend Away 27-29 May 2022 Photos
Our Weekend Away at Belsey Bridge Conference Centre, was attended by 75 parishioners of all ages from the Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry. It was a great opportunity to meet together in a relaxed, spiritual and inspiring setting. More ...
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SMMA Bursary
St Mary’s Music Association offers up to £250 to support the musical training and education of a young musician in St. Mary’s parish in full time education. More ...
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Friends' Trip to Ely Cathedral April 2022
Above photo taken on Friends of the Parish Church's day trip to Ely Cathedral on Thursday 28th April 2022. Find out more about our next outing to Bury in June and how you can support our church by joining the Friends of the Parish Church More ...
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Fundraising for Ukraine
Two recent events organised by St Mary's Church Saffron Walden to raise funds for the crisis in Ukraine. A concert featuring our choir and friends and our most junior choir Joyful Noise More ...
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Choral Evensong - 13 February 2022
A chance to listen to a recording of this service. The conductor was Jeremy Allen, organist was Oli King, cantor was Eden Faith and soloist in the Bairstow was Alison Lawrence. More ...
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Edward Gildea's interview on Pod Barber
Our Eco Church team leader Edward Gildea's interview on Saffron Walden’s Pod Barber's Wellbeing Project went live on 14th January 2022. More ...
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Grand Chœur in D 'alla Handel', Op. 18 - Guilmant (Christmas 2021) 
Oli King performs Grand Chœur in D "alla Handel", Op. 18 by Guilmant (Christmas 2021) More ...
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Covid-19 Update
It is no longer necessary to pre-book to attend services at St Mary’s but we are keeping some measures in place for everyone’s benefit and face coverings must be worn during services. More ...
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New Assistant Curate
Ella Harris will be our new assistant curate from September 2022. She will be licensed to the Team but will focus her ministry jointly on the Cam Villages Churches and St Mary's, Saffron Walden. More ...
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Opportunities for enthusiastic young singers
Opportunities for enthusiastic young singers to join one of our two lively groups. Age ranges are 5½ to 7½ for Joyful Noise and 7½ to 13 years for the Junior Choir. If you think this is for you and would like more information, please contact Bron Ferland More ...
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New Organ Scholar appointed
The second Michael Swindlehurst Organ Scholar is Yechan Yun, a 16-year-old pupil in the sixth form at the Perse School. Yechan says, “I was motivated to start playing the organ 6 years ago ... More ...
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Help needed with children and young people's groups.
We are really excited to be resuming TINIES, TEAM JC and AFTERSHOCK in person this term! Are you someone that likes craft? Are you a fantastic tea maker or a good conversationalist? Do you enjoy playing games and having fun? More ...
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Scything the wildflower areas of the churchyard
Scything the wildflower areas of the churchyard is now complete, and the grasses or ‘windrows’ will be raked and removed next week. This is all part of our work as an Eco Church, which is also why we are taking part the Great Big Green Week. More ...
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Fiat Lux ‘Let there be light' by T. Dubois (Oli King on Organ)
Fiat Lux ‘Let there be light' by T. Dubois on YouTube. Another delightful video by Peter De Vile with Oli King on the organ More ...
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Drone Photo of St Mary's - July 2021
Many thanks to SkyTech Cambridge for this lovely drone photo of our church taken in July 2021 More ...
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Toccata Festiva by Guy Turner (Oli King on Organ)
We have created a short joyful organ video in celebration of 19th July and the start of a return of music to our church with Oli King on organ. More ...
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Repair to the Chancel Roof 
We need to replace the Chancel roof which was last renewed in 1959. The work will start in mid September and last about 16 weeks and will involve scaffolding on the outside of the Chancel. More ...
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Choir Taster Day 
This event has had to be postponed due to the Covid19 situation in many of our local schools. More ...
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Church Eco Group
Hannah and James Razzell from the St Mary's Eco Group placing a nesting box in one of the trees in the churchyard. Photo by Alan Hawkes. Visit our Eco Church pages for more information about our Eco Church Group and Climate Change. More ...
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Ascension Day Sunrise Photos
Many thanks to Celia Bartlett Photography for these very atmospheric photos taken from our church rooftop at sunrise on Ascension Day 13th May 2021. More ...
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Drone Photos of St Mary's - May 2021
Many thanks to Jamie Wright for sharing this beautiful video and photos that he took recently of our church with his drone - May 2021 More ...
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Updated Organ Leaflet
There was apparently an organ in St Mary’s as early as 1451. The present organ is a descendant of one built in 1824 by John Vincent. Rebuilt in 1885 by T. C. Lewis and subsequent further rebuilds. Find out more in our recently updated Organ Leaflet.. More ...
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Next Bishop of Chelmsford Announced 
Downing Street announced on 17th December 2020 that the Right Reverend Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani will be the next Bishop of Chelmsford. More ...
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New Team Rector
We are delighted to announce that the Rev’d Jeremy Trew has been appointed Team Rector of the Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry and Area Dean and will start his ministry here in early March 2021. More ...
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The Lord Bless You And Keep You
The Lord Bless You And Keep You - John Rutter arr. Bobby Goulder who was a chorister here at St Mary's from 2002 to 2008. More ...
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Download our App for your Smartphone
We now have an App that can be downloaded to your smartphone. This will mean that at a touch of a button you can access the whole website and also visit the main areas with ease. To download our App for your smartphone ..... More ...
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Online Choral Evensong - October 2020
We have put together an online Choral Evensong for October 2020 despite the extra challenges of doing this online during the Covid-19 restrictions. Thanks to members of our choir including soloists, organist, Director of Music Oli King and Marisa Baltrock More ...
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Ave Maris Stella - Titelouze. 
Ave Maris Stella (Hail Star of the Sea) recorded live in St Mary's Church Saffron Walden for our Patronal Festival September 2020. The singer is Peter De Vile and Oli King is playing the organ. More ...
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Next Bishop of Chelmsford
The process to identify the next Bishop of Chelmsford is well underway and the Diocese of Chelmsford’s Vacancy in see Committee - the group that manages and oversees the Diocese’s role in the process- has published its Statement of Needs. More ...
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Locus iste
Locus iste - Anton Bruckner - sung by the choir of St Mary's Church, Saffron Walden. This sacred motet was composed by Anton Bruckner in 1869. Often sung for the annual celebration of a church's dedication. More ...
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Our Eco Churchyard
The Eco Church has been working in the churchyard for several months, planting wild flowers and encouraging biodiversity. Here are some photos of the wild flowers that have been thriving because of our new reduced mowing regime. More ...
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Organ and Choral Scholars during lockdown 
Music extracts from online worship - May 2020. St Mary's Church, Saffron Walden: Organ and Choral Scholars during lockdown. God is Love:his the care, Come, my way, my truth, my life - Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Sing Hosanna. More ...
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'The Lord ascended up on high'
Sung by the the Under 18's of St Mary's Church Choir, Saffron Walden with music by Director of Music Oli King. Recorded individually online. 31st May 2020. Pentecost. More ...
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Sewards End 75th VE Day Aniversary  
The church bell rings to mark the silence and afternoon tea is taken St James church, Sewards End, along with the rest of the village, hung out flags to commemorate the anniversary of VE Day on 8th May 2020. More ...
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The music plays on 
The adults and choral scholars of our nearly 70 strong choir are continuing weekly choir practices online by Zoom. All parts of the choir (adults, choral scholars and juniors) are also working towards various online recording projects. More ...
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The Easter Garden at St James Church 2020
The Easter Garden at St James' Church, Sewards End has been created every Good Friday for more than 25 years. We're keeping the tradition alive but, sadly, no children could help this year. More ...
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Easter Day Choral Evensong 21 April 2019 
As there can be no choral evensong at St Mary's SW this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, here is a chance to celebrate Easter by listening to a recording made of last year's service. More ...
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Recording of Nine Lessons and Carols - 22nd December 2019 
Recording of our Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. Thanks to Peter De Vile for this recording – https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ahi-vSE3jNZnik7apFaeUoVUY19D?e=frPrIS More ...
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Waiting here for you
'Waiting here for you' - sung by Alison Knights at our Family Service on 15 December 2019 accompanied by Oli King on piano. More ...
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Lay Funeral Minister 
Judith Hasler has been authorised by Bishop Stephen as one of the first Lay Funeral Ministers in the Diocese. She was commissioned on 12th October 2019, along with three others in a Celebration of Lay Ministry at Chelmsford Cathedral. More ...
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Do you play a Brass instrument? 
St Mary’s Brass meets on Monday evenings 6.15–7.15pm during term time. The group plays at various events in the year including our Easter Service, Christmas Carol Service and Christmas Fair. New members of any age are always welcome. More ...
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Soul Survivor Photos 2019 
A selection of photos from the last Soul Survivor camp at the Peterborough showground from 17th to 21st Aug 2019 which 5 members of our Aftershock youth group attended. More ...
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From the Archives
Photo of St Mary's Church Choir Saffron Walden taken in 1913 More ...
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SMMA Autumn/Winter 2019-20 Music Programme
Latest SMMA Autumn/Winter 2019-20 Programme of Music Events at St Mary's SW, from our Patronal Festival on 8th September until Easter Sunday on 12th April 2020. Subject to change. More ...
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St Marys Flower Festival Photos 23-26 August 2019
St Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden, was thronged by around 2,000 visitors enthralled by a grand Flower Festival during the August Bank Holiday Weekend. There were over 40 splendid exhibits by local flower arrangers, each representing a saint. More ...
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St Mary's wins DAC Design Award
We have received a HIGHLY COMMENDED DESIGN AWARD for the Welcome Building Project work at the west end of St Mary's SW by the Diocesan Advisory Committee More ...
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U3A Photoshoot at St Mary's 
Here is a selection of photos taken by members of Saffron Walden U3A's Photography Group in April 2019. Many thanks to Brian Eascott, David Powell, Graeme Cowling, Hugh Herdon, Martin Hugall, Tony Marks and Tony Treglown and to Gill Caswell for her help. More ...
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Songs of Praise 1986!
BBC Songs of Praise at St Mary's Church in Saffron Walden in 1986. There are a number of familiar but younger faces that you might recognise! More ...
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Minutes from Church Meetings on 7th April 2019
St Mary's Church Saffron Walden Meeting of the Parishioners and the Annual Parochial Church Meeting held on Sunday 7th April 2018 at 11.30am at St Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden. More ...
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David's Book
David Tomlinson's Book called ‘Leading a Church to maturity in love’ is available for pre-order from Sacristy Press - go to their website - or any good book shop. ISBN: 978-1-78959-023-4, only £12.99. More ...
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Welcome to our New Website - 29 January 2019
Our new church website went live on Tuesday 29th January 2019. It is hosted by ChurchInsight.com who look after over 600 church websites and are based in Cambridge and are able to provide us with the level of support that we need. More ...
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Aftershock Dinner Photos in aid of Jimmy’s Jan 2019
Aftershock Dinner Photos in aid of Jimmy’s Nightshelter in Cambridge 12 January 2019. Over £1600 was raised for Jimmy's by our youth group Aftershock. More ...
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Christmas Carol Service Rehearsal Photos 16 December 2018
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Christingles and Joyful Noise - 9th Dec 2018
Christingles is always special, and Joyful Noise, our young children’s singing group for children aged 6 -8 years old, sung a carol, ‘Jesus is Born, composed by one of our junior choristers James Razzell. More ...
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Christmas Fair Photos - Nov 2018
Photos from our Christmas Fair on 24th November 2018 with a Pantomime theme, and which raised over £6,000 for church funds. More ...
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Confirmation Service - 25 Nov 2018 
Five young people and five adults were confirmed in a service led by the Bishop of Colchester More ...
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There but not there...
The seated silhouettes in the church and in the memorial garden are a commemorative installation to the fallen of the First World War who were linked to Sewards End, as part of a project called "There But Not There". More ...
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Soul Survivor 18-23 August 2018 
5 young people from our church joined with another 15 people from the Colchester area to attend Soul Survivor at the Peterborough Showground for 6 days in August 2018. More ...
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Ordination to the Priesthood - 29 Sept 2018
Ordination to the Priesthood on 29th September 2018 at St Mary’s Church Saffron Walden. Rachel Prior and John Saxon and others were ordained priests by Rt Revd Roger Morris, the area Bishop of Colchester. More ...
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Harvest Festival 16 Sept 2018 
On 16th September 2018 – St. Mary’s celebrated Harvest Festival at a special family service. Members of St Mary’s Church Guides Section attended the service and the church junior choir led the singing of traditional and contemporary harvest hymns. More ...
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New Team Vicar 
Revd Alex JeewanThe Rev’d Alex Jeewan was licensed on Wednesday 25th July 2018 as Team Vicar for the parishes of Great and Little Chesterford, Littlebury, Littlebury Green and Wendon’s Ambo within the Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry. More ...
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Aftershock Jimmy’s Dinner Photos 6th Jan 2018
Congratulations to our Aftershock youth group which raised a record £2,033.75 for Jimmy’s Homeless in Cambridge with their charity dinner on January 6th 2018. More ...
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Drone footage of church in snow 
Thanks to Jamie Furlong for this drone video of our church in the snow after Christmas – 28 Dec 2017 as posted on Facebook and YouTube. More ...
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Photos from Carol Service Rehearsal 17 December 2017  
Photos from Carol Service Rehearsal 17th December 2017 More ...
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Christmas Fayre Nov 2017 Photos 
In achieving the much needed funding of £6,770, your contribution to the event, whether large or small, added much needed variety to attract people into our church. The mix was vital! Your co-operation was amazing! Thanks again! More ...
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The Making of Mary 
Tessa Hawkes gave an account of the making of Mary in Parish News for October 2014. In retelling the story to 20 fascinated listeners, she gave some new details. More ...
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