St Mary's Church
West Bergholt
A warm welcome to St Mary's, West Bergholt.
A warm welcome to St Mary's, West Bergholt.
St Mary's is a small but lively Church of England community in the Essex village of West Bergholt. We seek to share the heart of God with the heart of the community, through joining with people in their spiritual journey. We do this through accessible worship, opportunities to learn together and to serve in God's strength and with His guidance.
St Mary's is a small but lively Church of England community in the Essex village of West Bergholt. We seek to share the heart of God with the heart of the community, through joining with people in their spiritual journey. We do this through accessible worship, opportunities to learn together and to serve in God's strength and with His guidance.
The church is open each weekday for Private Prayer from 10am to 3pm
The church is open each weekday for Private Prayer from 10am to 3pm
Sunday Services at St Mary's & Christmas Services
Sunday Services at St Mary's & Christmas Services
Sunday 1 December @ 9.30am - Communion & 5pm Advent Taize Service
Sunday 1 December @ 9.30am - Communion & 5pm Advent Taize Service
Sunday 8 December @ 9.30am - Messy Church & 3pm Blue Christmas Service
Sunday 8 December @ 9.30am - Messy Church & 3pm Blue Christmas Service
Sunday 15 December @ 9.30am - Communion & 2.30pm Carol Service at St Mary's Old Church
Sunday 15 December @ 9.30am - Communion & 2.30pm Carol Service at St Mary's Old Church
Sunday 22 December @ 9.30am - Cafe Church & 6pm Carol Service
Sunday 22 December @ 9.30am - Cafe Church & 6pm Carol Service
Christmas Eve @ 3pm - Crib Service
Christmas Eve @ 3pm - Crib Service
Christmas Day @ 9.30am - Christmas Celebration Service
Christmas Day @ 9.30am - Christmas Celebration Service
Sunday 29 December @ 10.30am - Joint 6 Parishes Service at St Mary's, Langham
Sunday 29 December @ 10.30am - Joint 6 Parishes Service at St Mary's, Langham
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Sat 7 December @ 10am-12 midday - Cafe @ St Mary's - cafe open for bacon butties, cake and tea/coffee.
Sat 7 December @ 10am-12 midday - Cafe @ St Mary's - cafe open for bacon butties, cake and tea/coffee.
From 8 December - Memory Tree in church - Come along and place a bauble, which will be provided, on the tree in memory of a loved one this Christmas time (church open weekdays 10am – 4pm).
From 8 December - Memory Tree in church - Come along and place a bauble, which will be provided, on the tree in memory of a loved one this Christmas time (church open weekdays 10am – 4pm).
Advent Trail 1st-24th December
Advent Trail 1st-24th December
From 1st – 24th December a different object from the Christmas story will be hidden each day in the little wood between the churchyard and School Lane. Please don’t remove the object but do take a photo of it to post on Facebook and tag St Mary’s Church. The objects will feature in the Crib service!
From 1st – 24th December a different object from the Christmas story will be hidden each day in the little wood between the churchyard and School Lane. Please don’t remove the object but do take a photo of it to post on Facebook and tag St Mary’s Church. The objects will feature in the Crib service!
Food in School Holidays Club (FiSH)
Food in School Holidays Club (FiSH)
Games, crafts and a hot meal for families during school holidays from 11.30am - 2pm. Next sessions = Mon 23 and 30 December 24
Games, crafts and a hot meal for families during school holidays from 11.30am - 2pm. Next sessions = Mon 23 and 30 December 24
Please book via the church office to help with numbers for catering: 6parishescolchester@gmail.com
Please book via the church office to help with numbers for catering: 6parishescolchester@gmail.com
Revd Heather Wilcox
Revd Heather Wilcox
Revd Heather Wilcox was appointed in November 2021 as Priest in Charge of West Bergholt with Great Horkesley, Langham with Boxted, and Wormingford & Mount Bures with Little Horkesley. She is based at the Rectory in West Bergholt.
Contact details: RevHWilcox@outlook.com tel: 01206 240906 or 07503 151715
Regular Weekly Activities
Regular Weekly Activities
Thursday Open House Coffee Morning (term times only) - 10-11.30am
Thursday Open House Coffee Morning (term times only) - 10-11.30am
Thursday 5Ts Fellowship Club - 2.30-4pm
Thursday 5Ts Fellowship Club - 2.30-4pm
Useful Information
Useful Information
Baptisms, Confirmation, Weddings and Funerals - please contact Rev Heather Wilcox for details (see above)
Baptisms, Confirmation, Weddings and Funerals - please contact Rev Heather Wilcox for details (see above)
Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding Policy
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, vulnerable adults and victims/perpetrators of domestic abuse. The PCC has adopted the Church of England's policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England's website: www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Jenny Noakes who can be contacted on 07963 304018.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, vulnerable adults and victims/perpetrators of domestic abuse. The PCC has adopted the Church of England's policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England's website: www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Jenny Noakes who can be contacted on 07963 304018.
Church Diary
Church Diary
How to find us
How to find us