St Nicholas Church - Elm Park
Parish Church of
St Nicholas
Woodcote Avenue
Elm Park
Hornchurch
Essex
RM12 4PY
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Safeguarding
We are committed to Safeguarding children and young people and vulnerable adults.
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:
Church of England Safeguarding
or on the Safeguarding pages of the Chelmsford Diocese:
www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding
Details of our Parish Safeguarding Representative can be found on the noticeboard in church. Our Parish Safeguarding Representative Jenny Clifford can be contacted at St Nicholas Church on 01708 454221
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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:
Church of England Safeguarding
or on the Safeguarding pages of the Chelmsford Diocese:
www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding
Details of our Parish Safeguarding Representative can be found on the noticeboard in church. Our Parish Safeguarding Representative Jenny Clifford can be contacted at St Nicholas Church on 01708 454221
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Regular Services:-
Sunday 9.30 am Holy Communion with Sunday Club.
Refreshments after the Service served in the Church Centre.
Sunday 6.30 pm Evening Prayer
Thursday 9.30 am Holy Communion.
Refreshments after the Service served in the North Chapel.
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Wall Hanging Fitted and Dedicated
A new wall hanging embroidered by Ann Del Canto has been fitted and looks absolutely fantastic. The wall hanging was dedicated on Sunday 9th June 2019 (Pentecost). Brian, Ronnie, Danny & Phil spent many hours of work making the frame and it took three hours to frame it!
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Parish Magazine
If you have any articles for inclusion in the next Parish Magazine, could you please let Ann have them by:-
Wednesday 27th November
Wednesday 27th November
or text, phone or by hand
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Saturday 29th June
Father David's Ordination Slideshow
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Sunday 30th June
Fr David's First Mass Slideshow
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St Nicholas Diary of Forthcoming Events
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Wednesday 13th November
The St Nicholas Walking Group - meet outside the Church for the next walk.
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Saturday 16th November
Men's Breakfast at the Rose Cafe - all are very welcome
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Saturday 16th November
Christmas Bazaar - We will be holding our Annual Christmas Bazaar to raise funds for the Church. This very popular event takes place in the Church Centre, opposite the Library in St Nicholas Avenue, Elm Park.
Entrance is free and we open the doors at 11.00 am (until 2.00 pm).
There will be a variety of stalls including games, a food tombola, a bottle tombola (some prizes will be alcoholic, so can only be claimed by an adult) and another bottle tombola run by the Brownies which is child friendly!
There will also be good quality homemade crafts, jams and marmalade (made by the vicars), a chocolate raffle, a cake raffle and of course our Grand Raffle.
Our now famous homemade cake stall will be overflowing with sweet treats, cakes and much more!
There will also be tables and chairs to rest at and a selection of hot and cold food and drink will be available to purchase!
Back this year by popular demand is our new game ...... A Christmas themed fruit machine! A fully interactive game of fun ..... and prizes to be won!
We look forward to welcoming you and your family and friends.
We are also looking for volunteers to run the stalls.
Thank you.
Entrance is free and we open the doors at 11.00 am (until 2.00 pm).
There will be a variety of stalls including games, a food tombola, a bottle tombola (some prizes will be alcoholic, so can only be claimed by an adult) and another bottle tombola run by the Brownies which is child friendly!
There will also be good quality homemade crafts, jams and marmalade (made by the vicars), a chocolate raffle, a cake raffle and of course our Grand Raffle.
Our now famous homemade cake stall will be overflowing with sweet treats, cakes and much more!
There will also be tables and chairs to rest at and a selection of hot and cold food and drink will be available to purchase!
Back this year by popular demand is our new game ...... A Christmas themed fruit machine! A fully interactive game of fun ..... and prizes to be won!
We look forward to welcoming you and your family and friends.
We are also looking for volunteers to run the stalls.
Thank you.
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Sunday 17th November
Ladies Who Lunch - Meet at the Rose Cafe at 1.00 pm. You will be made very welcome.
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Monday 18th November
St Nicholas Ladies' Club - In the Church Centre - That's Entertainment with Ray Spiller
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Saturday 30th November
The St Nicholas Saturday Strollers - our next stroll.
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Sunday 1st December
Service of Advent Hymns, Readings & Carols at 6.00 pm at St Alban's R.C. Church, Elm Park
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Wednesday 11th December
Ladies Club - Festive Lunch at the Cliffs Pavilion. 3 course lunch with tea / coffee, return coach fare and entertainment for £40. A deposit of £15 is required. Book with Jan.
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Confirmation Service - Sun 28th April 2019
Photo Slideshow
Thank you to Fr. Tom for submitting the photos from several sources.
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Dedication of Standard
The dedication of a new standard for the Ranger Guides of 2nd Elm Park (St Nicholas) occurred on Mothering Sunday, 31st March, 2019, at the start of the Parade Service.
This is a very rare occurrence, and no one present had seen this done before. The standard was carried by Ranger Guide Jess Stalabrass with two Guides as escorts Hetty Brown, and Tallulah Brown not related both aged 10 forming the escort. Fr Tom Keighley, Assistant Priest at St Nicholas, Elm Park, pronounced the dedication. The standard was then hung from the altar for the rest of the service. Standards from the Guides, Brownies and Cubs were also carried at the event.
The congregation watched in rapt attention and burst in spontaneous applause when the dedication was presented. The standard will now join the other standards which are hung in St Nicholas Church.
Ranger Guides are a new section for girls aged 14-18 and replaces the Senior Section, this change was effective from the start of the academic year 2019/20. 2nd Elm Park (St. Nicholas) Senior Section but now referred to as Rangers, was formally registered as a unit September 2014, and their activities include various crafts, cooking, badges, weekends away, and badges to mark new skill acquisition.
Mrs Margaret Roberts (Kestrel) the Guide Leader, Julie Mugglestone (Hawk), Stella Rawlings (Falcon) said that they had waited a long time for this event and were thrilled to see the new standard. The Leaders are all named after birds of prey.
Photographs by Fern Denyer (Brownie Assistant Leader) see below.
For further comment please contact
Mrs Margaret Roberts 0790 069 4920
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Easter Fayre
Our Easter Fayre was held on Sunday 7th April and organised by Fern.
The Fayre was raising money for Christian Hope International and we raised £553.81. Thank you so much to everybody who supported the Fayre.
Thank you to Revd. Amanda for the photos.
The Fayre was raising money for Christian Hope International and we raised £553.81. Thank you so much to everybody who supported the Fayre.
Thank you to Revd. Amanda for the photos.
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Church Cleaning Day - Saturday 13th April
We had a very successful work day when over 20 people arrived at 10 am to clean, tidy and re-organise the Church and garden.
Thank you to all that attended.
The photos were taken by Sheila Jackson.
Thank you to all that attended.
The photos were taken by Sheila Jackson.
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Good Friday - Slideshow
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Easter Day - Slideshow
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Photograph Slideshow of the Church at Harvest 2018
Thank you to Father Tom for the Photos.
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Photograph Slideshow of the Harvest Supper 2018
Thank you to Father Tom for the Photos.
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Photographs of our new Area Dean
Revd. Mike Powers was licensed at St Andrew's Romford on
Sunday 14th October 2018.
Thank you to Andrew Ruff for the photographs.
Sunday 14th October 2018.
Thank you to Andrew Ruff for the photographs.
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Parish Bar-B-Q Slideshow from Sunday 16th September
Thank you to Shelia Jackson for the photos.
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Some photos of the first Service for David Perry - Deacon at St Nicholas from Sunday 16th September
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Some photos of Ordination at Chelmsford for David Perry - Deacon
from Saturday 15th September
from Saturday 15th September
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Guides
Jack Petchey Award for Elsie & Jessica.
2nd Elm Park (St. Nicholas) Guides and Senior Section together with their Leaders climbed the O2 Dome.
For More Details - Please refer to the Guides Page - Thank You
Thank you to Margaret Roberts for the Photos and text.
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July 2018 - Some new photographs of the Ordination as Bishop of Bradwell of our former Archdeacon John Perembaleth. Several of the congregation attended, as well as Amanda and Tom being asked to robe.
Thank you to Lorraine Hancock for the photographs.
Thank you to Lorraine Hancock for the photographs.
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Some Photographs of
Rev. Amanda's 10th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood - May 2018
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Parish Cream Tea Slideshow - May 2018
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Confirmation Service Slideshow
Confirmation service held on Sunday 22nd April 2018
at St Andrew’s Church, Romford.
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
A new page has been added (13th April 2018) to the Website on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This page will contain any documents and information on GDPR and you are invited to explore this page so you may better understand this subject. Thank you.
The Privacy Notice was previously added to the GDPR Page
The Consent Form Link (updated 21/06/2018) has now been added to the GDPR Page, there is also a Consent Form in a Printable Word Version (also updated 21/06/2018).
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The Privacy Notice was previously added to the GDPR Page
The Consent Form Link (updated 21/06/2018) has now been added to the GDPR Page, there is also a Consent Form in a Printable Word Version (also updated 21/06/2018).
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Link to Our Facebook Page
Please follow the link to our Facebook page to discover more about the activities and parishioners
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Some Photos of our Church Model - 10th March 2018
Graham Martin received an enquiry via the website. Graham subsequently picked up the Model of St Nicholas Church made by Karolina Garbacz and her Mummy. Karolina is a pupil at Benhurst Primary School. The model took Karolina and her Mummy many hours work. The model is on display in the Church. Thank you so much for the model.
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Some More Photos
Thank you to Fern Denyer for some excellent photos of St Nicholas Church. Fern took the photographs for her recent A-level coursework. Thank you so much.
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Elm Park Regeneration -
Unveiling the Elm Park Heritage Sign
Saturday 17th June 2017
In the photos above - Thank you to Revd. Amanda
Unveiling of the Elm Park Heritage Sign Revd. Amanda blessing Elm Park
The vicar flanked by the police Father Tom with a Police Officer
enjoying the cream tea
Unveiling of the Elm Park Heritage Sign Revd. Amanda blessing Elm Park
The vicar flanked by the police Father Tom with a Police Officer
enjoying the cream tea
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Guides
Calling all girls aged between 10-14.
Are you twiddling your fingers on Friday evenings then why not pop along to Guides.
We meet in St Nicholas Church Centre, Ayhurst Ave 18.30 - 20.30.
Any further information Contact Margaret 01708 709805
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Skeale's Court
Services have continued to be held at Skeale's Court and have been much appreciated and looked forward to by the residents.
Some of the St Nicholas congregation have also been attending and we have been made most welcome, always finishing with a cup of tea and a chat.
A short Communion Service is held at 10.30 am on the first Thursday of each month and anyone is always welcome to join us.
You will be made very welcome by Christine and the residents.
Peter Mann
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Some of the St Nicholas congregation have also been attending and we have been made most welcome, always finishing with a cup of tea and a chat.
A short Communion Service is held at 10.30 am on the first Thursday of each month and anyone is always welcome to join us.
You will be made very welcome by Christine and the residents.
Peter Mann
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Updating the Website
Graham Martin and Michael Hancock have now taken over the website.
Please forward any interesting articles and photographs to Graham Martin or Michael Hancock.
Content can be handed to Graham or Michael or sent by e-mail. Copy and paste the link below into your e-mail system. Thank you.
g_t_martin@yahoo.co.uk
or
hancockmike5@yahoo.co.uk
Thank you.
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Please forward any interesting articles and photographs to Graham Martin or Michael Hancock.
Content can be handed to Graham or Michael or sent by e-mail. Copy and paste the link below into your e-mail system. Thank you.
g_t_martin@yahoo.co.uk
or
hancockmike5@yahoo.co.uk
Thank you.
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St Nicholas Church Choir
St Nicholas Church Choir are always looking for new members!
Do you enjoy singing? If you do, then why not join our Choir?
We have a weekly rehearsal during school terms as follows:
Juniors 5.45pm till 6.30pm
Adults 6.30pm till 7.30pm
If you are interested in finding out more then please speak to one of following:
Clive Harris (Organist)
or
Ann Del Canto (Adult Choir Leader)
or
Alison Denyer (Junior Choir Leader)
Thank you.
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Do you enjoy singing? If you do, then why not join our Choir?
We have a weekly rehearsal during school terms as follows:
Juniors 5.45pm till 6.30pm
Adults 6.30pm till 7.30pm
If you are interested in finding out more then please speak to one of following:
Clive Harris (Organist)
or
Ann Del Canto (Adult Choir Leader)
or
Alison Denyer (Junior Choir Leader)
Thank you.
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