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All churches are now CLOSED following instruction from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.
This is to let you know that the following are now suspended until further notice:
All Sunday Services at Orsett, Bulphan and Horndon on the HillWeddings and BaptismsEdward Bear Toddler GroupMessy ChurchOasis CaféOrsett Monthly LunchesHorndon Coffee MorningsBible Study GroupsBaptism Preparationand activities in Bulphan Parish Room.… Read More
A bead mosaic of Christ bearing the Cross (see picture) was presented to the team of people from the Benefice who go into The Whitecroft Residential Care Home, once a month, to lead services, offer Holy Communion and chat with the residents. The picture was very kindly made by Chris, the activities manager.… Read More
Several members of the 3 churches of the Benefice go along on a Friday evening to help out at the Homeless Support, organised by Friends of Essex and London Homeless. They set up outside Grays Baptist Church and provide hot meals, clothes, sleeping bags, toiletries and sometimes have advisers and hairdressers there as well.… Read More
A service was held at Orsett Church on the afternoon of Sunday 3rd November to commemorate the lives of those who have died. People were invited to light a candle in and take a snowdrop to plant in memory of a friend or loved one.… Read More
St Gile’s and All Saints held their church fete on Saturday 11th May. After some initial poor weather things improved.
We held the fete in our local church school, it was wonderful having their support and facilities at out disposal. We were delighted that some of the children from the school came and sang and danced,… Read More