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The Diocese of Chelmsford
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We're the Church of England across Essex and East London, a Christian presence in every community across the area that we serve, sharing the love of God & helping people encounter Christ.
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Please pray for:

All Saints School, Great Oakley: Aaron Battersby (HT).

The Diocese of Salisbury – The Church of England.

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December 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
"As a school, we remain committed to caring for God’s intricate creation and encourage everyone to do their part in acting as stewards of the world we have been given to care for."

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Sign up for the daily Environment Team Advent Calendar emails or download it in full at buff.ly/ORQyWAi.

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December 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"Nevertheless, we’re committed to making positive change where we can, by planting trees, installing energy-efficient lighting, and encouraging students to sort their rubbish and bring in re-useable water bottles."

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December 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"We cherish our beautiful school site at Becket Keys, especially our outside spaces, our peacocks and the Coronation Garden; they remind us of the beauty of God’s creation.

"Like many others, however, we’ve faced challenges when caring for the environment."

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December 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Please pray for:

All Saints School, Dovercourt: Samantha Moseley (HT).

Two Village School, Ramsey/Little Oakley: Steve Taylor (HT).

The Diocese of Saldanha Bay – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa.

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December 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Please pray for:

St Mary’s School, Ardleigh: Martin Hawrylak (HT).

The Diocese of Saint Mark the Evangelist – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa.

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December 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Our Parish Giving Advisers regularly run short webinars to explain how the free scheme works and answer any questions you may have.

The next webinar is taking place on Tuesday 20 January at 11am. Sign up at buff.ly/BaCHmvl

Find out more about PGS on our website: buff.ly/Zcg0dqG

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December 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"Last year many returned for our Christmas Eve Nativity services and our Midnight Communion Service, some returned on Sunday mornings and even attended our Alpha course and went on to be baptised.”

Read the full story on page 8 in the latest edition of WEPRAY 👇 buff.ly/qfW1d2z

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December 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Revd Tom said:

“I’ve been delighted to see how our Carols by Neon Lights service has grown and over the years, people who initially only came to this service have returned for other events."

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December 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This year, Carols by Neon Lights is taking place on Sunday 14 December at 4pm, and the Revd Tom Warmington, Rector at St Mary’s, is looking forward to The Rt Revd Roger Morris, the Bishop of Colchester, joining the festivities.

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December 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Please pray for:

The Diocese of Sabah – Church of the Province of South East Asia.

4/4 #ChelmsDio_COP
December 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Please pray for:

Witham Howbridge Junior School (Academy): Lucie Levett (HT).

Rivenhall School: Ellie Taylor (HoS).

Terling School: Fiona Sapiano (HT).

White Notley School: Patsy Fitzpatrick (HoS), Ruth Baugh (Exec. HT).

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December 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
... and St Germanus Faulkbourne.

The Benefice of Witham and Villages Clergy: Jonathan Pritchard (TR), Jane Quinton (TV), Howard Schnaar (TV), Susan Malam (AC), Noah Cockett (A). LLM: Mrs Deirdre Schnaar.

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December 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM