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Pledge to Pray at Thy Kingdom Come

19th April 2018

What started out as an invitation from the Archbishops’ of Canterbury and York in 2016 to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer.

From Olympic speed skater to Franciscan nun

18th April 2018

Candidates who are to be Confirmed in their own parishes at Pentecost will have the opportunity to meet Bishop Alan this weekend - and hear about an inspirational journey.

Statement on the case of Alfie Evans from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference

18th April 2018

"Our hearts go out to the parents of Alfie Evans and our prayers are for him and with them as they try to do all they can to care for their son."

Commonwealth Games call-up for New Hall coach

10th April 2018

Netball coach Michelle Drayne is a member of the Northern Ireland team.

Papal awards celebrate long service

9th April 2018

Congratulations to parishioners in Halstead, Wickford and Lexden who have received papal honours for their work.

Migrants Mass 2018 to take place in Southwark

8th April 2018

Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate the international diversity of our congregations and the contributions of migrant workers to society.

Connecting science, philosophy and religion

8th April 2018

Physicist and priest Rev Dr Andrew Pinsent entertained an audience at South Woodham Ferrers recently.

‘The fire of Easter can warm our hearts in a cold-hearted world’

1st April 2018

Easter is very much about hope, about life, about a new start, says Bishop Alan in his Easter message.

A church built in the hope of peace

31st March 2018

Our Lady Queen of Peace has a number of interesting attributes, including a connection with the Wethersfield Air Base.

‘No voice but God’s’

30th March 2018

Listen to Bishop Alan Williams on the value of silence.