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
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
St Nicholas Church - Elm Park
Parish Church of
St Nicholas
Woodcote Avenue
Elm Park
Hornchurch
Essex
RM12 4PY
Latest News
Dear All,
In this strangest of years, we are having to find new ways of doing things all the time! You may remember that lock down came one week ahead of our planned Annual Parish Meeting, and therefore, like many other parishes, we have had to wait for guidance on how to to proceed. There is now a deadline of the end of October, and therefore we can proceed with the proposed date of 4th October, following on our morning Holy Communion.
Normally we would put the Parish Report and the Parish Annual Accounts on the notice board at the back of church. However, to prevent any 'milling around' and therefore breaking the current restrictions, we are sending them out electronically. If you plan to attend, please print off your own copies as there will not be spare copies available.
In this strangest of years, we are having to find new ways of doing things all the time! You may remember that lock down came one week ahead of our planned Annual Parish Meeting, and therefore, like many other parishes, we have had to wait for guidance on how to to proceed. There is now a deadline of the end of October, and therefore we can proceed with the proposed date of 4th October, following on our morning Holy Communion.
Normally we would put the Parish Report and the Parish Annual Accounts on the notice board at the back of church. However, to prevent any 'milling around' and therefore breaking the current restrictions, we are sending them out electronically. If you plan to attend, please print off your own copies as there will not be spare copies available.
| annual_report__year_ending_december_2019_.pdf |
| financial_report_2019.pdf |
We look forward to seeing you at the socially distanced meeting as well as before then.
As ever,
Fr Tom
As ever,
Fr Tom
Dear One and All,
Last Sunday we had the great joy of welcoming Rev'd Marianne to the parish escorted by her family. Once Marianne had made her declaration, the church burst into spontaneous (and forbidden!) applause. We look forward to her ministry amongst us and to seeing her grow into the priest that God would have her be. After the service many of those who were attending took the opportunity to great her, including two of our local councillors, Stephanie and Barry.
Last Sunday we had the great joy of welcoming Rev'd Marianne to the parish escorted by her family. Once Marianne had made her declaration, the church burst into spontaneous (and forbidden!) applause. We look forward to her ministry amongst us and to seeing her grow into the priest that God would have her be. After the service many of those who were attending took the opportunity to great her, including two of our local councillors, Stephanie and Barry.
The highlight of this Sunday will be Rev'd Marianne giving her first sermon at St Nicholas. This is always a nerve shredding event for any new curate so I know many of you will want to be there to support her.
With love and prayers from us all,
Rev'd Amanda, Fr David, Rev'd Marianne and Fr Tom
With love and prayers from us all,
Rev'd Amanda, Fr David, Rev'd Marianne and Fr Tom
Dear One and All,
Forgiveness is one of the key themes of the teaching of Jesus. For the third week running it is the central theme of our readings on Sunday. With forgiveness in mind, as we walked in Harrow Lodge Park this week, we spotted the two weeping willows which are in glorious colour at present. Probably because weeping is a sign of wishing for forgiveness, the image struck as important. The trees got their name because when it rains and the water runs off their branches, it looks as if they are weeping. Here is what I saw: -
Forgiveness is one of the key themes of the teaching of Jesus. For the third week running it is the central theme of our readings on Sunday. With forgiveness in mind, as we walked in Harrow Lodge Park this week, we spotted the two weeping willows which are in glorious colour at present. Probably because weeping is a sign of wishing for forgiveness, the image struck as important. The trees got their name because when it rains and the water runs off their branches, it looks as if they are weeping. Here is what I saw: -
Finally, the big event of the week occurs at the 9.30am Holy Communion as welcome our new curate Marianne and her family in her training ministry with us. Like all the ordained ministers at St Nicholas Marianne will continue in her paid employment in the NHS. It is a privilege to have her at St Nicholas as we all share with her in the coming years. Please continue to hold her in your prayers.
With our love and prayers,
Rev'd Amanda, Fr David and Fr Tom
With our love and prayers,
Rev'd Amanda, Fr David and Fr Tom
A picture of the last years confirmands making their first Holy Communions:-
We look forward to the days when this can be rearranged and the necessary jollifications planned and prepared.
"Good Morning" Weekly Newsletter
Sunday 20th September
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Thursday 24th September
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Two forms of prayers through which you can make a spiritual communion either on your own or with others in your household. The readings, collect, and post communion prayers on the Good Morning sheet will add to the prayers on the sheet(s) below.
I hope these are helpful and keep us praying together.
With prayers at this difficult time, Fr Tom
An Act of Spiritual Communion
An Act of Spiritual Communion is intended for those who cannot receive the Holy Sacrament due to unusual circumstances. Whilst it is not intended to be used as common practice, neither is it make-believe: just as God is able to make himself present in the bread and wine, so he is able to make himself present in our hearts.
| an_act_of_spiritual_communion_longer_form.pdf |
| act_of_spiritual_communion__a5_.pdf |
Streaming of Services
Please click on the link below for access to the streaming channel:
www.youtube.com/channel/UClz39YeNr6_YeIy-ibx0V7w?view_as=subscriber
www.youtube.com/channel/UClz39YeNr6_YeIy-ibx0V7w?view_as=subscriber
"Good Evening" Sheet:
Sunday 20th September
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Parish Magazine
Dear One and All,
Having just heard the depressing news from the weather man that summer is over and autumn has started, I turned to the new edition of the 'Mag' to cheer me. Lovely articles, superbly presented, make it a joy to read. Our deep thanks to Ann, Pirong and all the contributors.
With love and prayers,
Fr Tom
Fr Tom
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Feedback to Anne is very welcome.
If you have any articles for inclusion in the next Parish Magazine, could you please let Ann have them by:-
Wednesday 23rd September
Wednesday 23rd September
or text, phone or by hand
Annual Report & Financial Statements for Year Ending 31 Dec 2019
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Regular Services:-
Sunday 9.30 am Holy Communion with Sunday Club.
There will be no children's club until the autumn term at the earliest.
There will be no refreshments for the foreseeable future i.e. until the restrictions are eased.
Refreshments after the Service served in the Church Centre.
Sunday 6.30 pm Evening Prayer - Book of Common Prayer
Thursday 9.30 am Holy Communion.
There will be no refreshments for the foreseeable future i.e. until the restrictions are eased.
Refreshments after the Service served in the North Chapel.
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!
Saturday 29th June 2019
Father David's Ordination Slideshow
Sunday 30th June 2019
Fr David's First Mass Slideshow
St Nicholas Diary of Forthcoming Events
Tuesday 8th December
Ladies Club - Brick Lane Old-Tyme Music Hall - Doors open 12.15 pm and show starts at 2.30 pm. A great show for the festive season. Join Vincent Hayes and special guests for all the fun of Christmas. The price of £60.00 includes: 3 course lunch served at 1.00 pm. Ticket for the show. Return coach fare from Elm Park at 11.15 am. £10.00 deposit on booking and pay £45.00 by 7th Sep. Book the trip with Jan on 01708 438023 or 07816 441689.
Confirmation Service - Sun 28th April 2019
Photo Slideshow
Thank you to Fr. Tom for submitting the photos from several sources.
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
Easter Fayre 2019
Our Easter Fayre was held on Sunday 7th April 2019 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.
Church Cleaning Day - Saturday 13th April 2019
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.
Good Friday 2019- Slideshow
Easter Day 2019 - Slideshow
Link to Our Facebook Page
Please follow the link to our Facebook page to discover more about the activities and parishioners
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.
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
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
Skeale's Court
Unfortunately our monthly service at Skeales Court has had to be cancelled. This will be reviewed on a monthly basis.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
