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
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updated Guidance for Churches
For further information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) please click on the following link:
www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churches#na
www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churches#na
Sadly, St Nicholas Church will be closed to public worship for the foreseeable future. This is at the instruction of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York. More information will follow in the near future. Fr Tom
Letter from Bishop Stephen
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We have been asked to make our comments about what sort of bishop we want for our diocese. Given that we cannot meet together, the PCC members will be trying to speak to three parishioners each, as a minimum. Our comments have to be drawn together by 30th May. Please give it some thought and prayer.
This all shows that life goes on, and that one day, we will all emerge like new butterflies, beautiful and seeking the sun. In the meantime, we must stay safe and keep well.
With love and prayers from Fr David, Rev'd Amanda and myself,
Fr Tom
This all shows that life goes on, and that one day, we will all emerge like new butterflies, beautiful and seeking the sun. In the meantime, we must stay safe and keep well.
With love and prayers from Fr David, Rev'd Amanda and myself,
Fr Tom
I was reminded by Kego's 8th birthday this week that a number of little princesses have birthdays at the end of May - Petra and Abi to follow. They are all party creatures and will be missing out in the current circumstances. If lock-down is bad for adults, the younger you are the more incomprehensible it is. As a gift to all those beautiful princesses and as a reminder to the rest of us that life goes, attached is a picture of something else, equally beautiful: -
This week marks the turn in the Easter Season with our celebration of the Ascension, our final guarantee of salvation. The embodied Jesus presiding in heaven and waiting to welcome us is one the most consoling thoughts in Christian belief.
With love and prayers from us all,
Rev'd Amanda, Fr David, and Fr Tom
With love and prayers from us all,
Rev'd Amanda, Fr David, and Fr Tom
Current News:
We have gone ahead with the installation of the new audio-visual system, which we hope will be completed by next Thursday. Thanks to Mike, I can include two pictures of what has been happening in church during this time:-
We have gone ahead with the installation of the new audio-visual system, which we hope will be completed by next Thursday. Thanks to Mike, I can include two pictures of what has been happening in church during this time:-
This will be followed by a deep clean of the church and centre and then some work to determine how we move back in, in a Covid-19 compliant manner.
It is good that Fr David is now up and streaming - not something that was on his original training plan! We are glad to see that there are continuous numbers for all the daily services, and hope that you find it helpful to know that such prayer and worship is ongoing.
With love and prayers from us all,
Rev'd Amanda, Fr David, and Fr Tom
Rev'd Amanda, Fr David, and Fr Tom
On Friday 8th May 2020 at 11 am there was a 2 minutes’ socially distanced silence to remember those who gave their lives for us in WWII.
This was at St Nicholas Church, Elm Park led by Father Tom and Rev Amanda Keighley. The bell was rung 75 times and around 40 people stood with heads bowed in complete silence.
Many plans have been cancelled for this 75th Anniversary of Victory Over Europe, but it was important for us all to show respect, however brief.
Photos:
1. Father Tom and Rev Amanda,
2. Two minutes’ silence,
3. Cllr Barry Mugglestone Chair of RBL Elm Park with Ian Norris, Lead Nurse in the Queens Hospital Stroke Unit.
This was at St Nicholas Church, Elm Park led by Father Tom and Rev Amanda Keighley. The bell was rung 75 times and around 40 people stood with heads bowed in complete silence.
Many plans have been cancelled for this 75th Anniversary of Victory Over Europe, but it was important for us all to show respect, however brief.
Photos:
1. Father Tom and Rev Amanda,
2. Two minutes’ silence,
3. Cllr Barry Mugglestone Chair of RBL Elm Park with Ian Norris, Lead Nurse in the Queens Hospital Stroke Unit.
Thank you to Councillor Stephanie Nunn of Hornchurch Residents' Association for the photos.
Let me start by letting you know formally, that the the planned confirmation service planned for this coming Sunday has been cancelled as have all such services for the foreseeable future. To compensate for that in some small way, here is 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.
The beautiful weather seems to make it harder to live with the restrictions, but now that the news is improving, we hope that through the hard work of all involved and the grace of God, that we may be at the point where a corner is being turned. This picture is a reminder of times past and times that will be again: -
"Good Morning" Weekly Newsletter
Sunday 24th May
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Thursday 28th May
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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.
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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
Services can be followed using the Oremus website as this easiest to follow. Click on the link below for the Oremus website then choose either morning or evening prayers under the Contemporary heading. You can also select services for Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.
www.oremus.org/cofe.html
The good news is that Fr David is now equipped to do some of the streaming so he will be leading on Sunday evening and the Thursday Holy Communion.
In the meantime, Rev'd Amanda, Fr David and myself keep you all in our prayers as we ask that you do us.
Fr Tom
In the meantime, Rev'd Amanda, Fr David and myself keep you all in our prayers as we ask that you do us.
Fr Tom
For those who been watching the streamed services, it has been good to know that so many are joining in the vigil. This week looks like being the most serious week for the control of Covid-19, so there is something appropriate that it coincides with the most serious and hopeful week of the church's seasons. Our hope is in salvation and in eternal life. As Jesus said so often, 'Do not fear', and we should not fear because Jesus is our Saviour and the source of our trustworthy promise of eternal life.
We are praying for you all and ask that keep us in your prayers.
Fr Tom & Rev'd Amanda
We are praying for you all and ask that keep us in your prayers.
Fr Tom & Rev'd Amanda
Our vigil of prayer will continue for the foreseeable future. and the Good Morning/Evening sheets, give you details of when the services will be streamed.
"Good Evening" Sheets:
Sunday 24th May
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Parish Magazine
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If you have any articles for inclusion in the next Parish Magazine, could you please let Ann have them by:-
Wednesday 27th May
Wednesday 27th May
or text, phone or by hand
Annual Report & Financial Statements for Year Ending 31 Dec 2019
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Regular Services:-
Closed to public worship for the foreseeable future
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.
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
Friday 3rd July
Peter Jay Performs. Back by popular demand. 7.00 pm (time to be confirmed). Tickets £5.00. Raffle and refreshments in Church.
Wednesday 23rd September
ARMENIA - Why isn't Mt. Arrarat in Armenia ??? - From 7.30 pm till 9.00 pm. Tickets £5.00. Refreshments in Church.
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
Photograph Slideshow of the Church at Harvest 2018
Thank you to Father Tom for the Photos.
Photograph Slideshow of the Harvest Supper 2018
Thank you to Father Tom for the Photos.
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 - Sunday 16th September 2018
Thank you to Shelia Jackson for the photos.
Some photos of the first Service for David Perry - Deacon at St Nicholas from Sunday 16th September 2018
Some photos of Ordination at Chelmsford for David Perry - Deacon
from Saturday 15th September 2018
from Saturday 15th September 2018
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.
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.
Some Photographs of
Rev. Amanda's 10th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood - May 2018
Parish Cream Tea Slideshow - May 2018
Confirmation Service Slideshow
Confirmation service held on Sunday 22nd April 2018
at St Andrew’s Church, Romford.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
