St Nicholas Church - Elm Park

Parish Church of St Nicholas
Woodcote Avenue
Elm Park
Hornchurch
Essex
RM12 4PY

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The completed and now varnished mural

 

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News and Coming Events: 

December 2015

Sunday 6th December 

9.30am Holy Communion- Preacher Very Rev'd Nick Henshall - Dean of Chelmsford Cathedral

12noon-2.30pm St Nicholas Patronal Lunch

3pm - Christingle Service

A special service for children and parents to enjoy a celebration of worship songs and discovery of the real meaning of Christmas and special treats for all to take away.

6.30pm Holy Land - Reflections

Wednesday 9th December 
10.30am Holy Communion Skeale's Court 

Thursday 10th December 
9.30am Holy Communion

Next Sunday: 

Sunday 13th December 

9.30am - Holy Communion
6.30pm - Holy Land - Reflections

Christmas Services 2015:

Thursday 17th December 

(After Holy Communion setting up for Benhurst School Service all invited to 91 Elm Pk Avenue.)
Benhurst School Christmas Service

Sunday 20th December 
09.30am - Church Parade with Sunday Club Nativity 
6.30pm - Service of Nine Carols and Lessons Carol Service


Thursday 24th December 

5pm - Crib Service and Sunday Club Nativity 


11.30pm Midnight Vigil Service


Christmas Day Church Open for 
9.30am Holy Communion Service 



Skeale's Court

Services have continued to be held at Skeale's Court on the third Wednesday of each month at 10.30am 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. 
Anyone is always welcome to join us.

Updating the Website

Ken Mack has now taken over the website. If you have any content for the website, please

forward it to kenmack_50@hotmail.com.   Thank you.

St Nicholas Restoration Appeal - Re-pointing Brickwork 'BUY A BRICK' Scheme 2015

Our church is currently continuing to complete some urgent work to maintain the integrity of our church. We completed the major first phase earlier in the year. Simply put Re-Pointing is the replacement of the mortar between the bricks that make up our church building. The mortar is the material between every brick that prevents water getting through the brickwork causing damp and damage to the inside of the church. After exceeding our initial target of £2000 to put towards the cost of the work required. The PCC has authorised a 'Buy a Brick' scheme. Please help us to raise more by buying a brick for £5 or any multiple of this and we will gradually fill in our Brick Wall Appeal Poster in church to reflect our progress towards our goal. Donations can be made every Sunday via our Church Warden Margaret mark all envelopes St Nicholas   Re-Pointing Appeal 'Buy A Brick' Scheme. Thank you. 

**St Nicholas Christmas Bazaar - A Big Thank You **  

Our annual christmas bazaar held on Sat 28th November was another great local event and success. We raised over £1000 for church funds. Many thanks for all your support and a special thanks to all those who worked so hard to arrange , set up and clear up the hall for this important event in our church fundraising effort. Special thanks to Jenny Clifford for her trusty team leadership.

St Nicholas Church Choir

St Nicholas Church Choir are always looking for new members!
They have a special need at this time to recruit a new Tenor voice to join with them , if you would like to join them? For further details see the Church Choir Section of the website.
Thank you.
 

Regular Services:-

Sunday                        9.30 am        Holy Communion with Sunday Club. Refreshments after
                                                        the Service served in the Church Centre.
                                   6.30 pm        Evening Prayer

Thursday                    9.30 am        Holy Communion. Refreshments after the Service 
                                                       served in the North Chapel.