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 One and All,
In the Vicarage, our thoughts are very much about Armenia. You may remember that we made a pilgrimage there last year in order to visit the first country in the world to declare Christianity its national religion (300 AD); to learn from its long history of faith and practice. Books are of immense importance to the Armenians because of the murderous way that Turkey excluded Armenians from their homelands in Asia minor with millions of them dying. They saved their culture if not their lands by treasuring their texts. Attached is a picture of an Armenian Bible created by Iranian Armenians and which we saw in Yerevan. For us it will be our symbol for Bible Sunday this year.
In the Vicarage, our thoughts are very much about Armenia. You may remember that we made a pilgrimage there last year in order to visit the first country in the world to declare Christianity its national religion (300 AD); to learn from its long history of faith and practice. Books are of immense importance to the Armenians because of the murderous way that Turkey excluded Armenians from their homelands in Asia minor with millions of them dying. They saved their culture if not their lands by treasuring their texts. Attached is a picture of an Armenian Bible created by Iranian Armenians and which we saw in Yerevan. For us it will be our symbol for Bible Sunday this year.
The parish Covid-19 group met on Thursday evening to review our risk assessments in the light of moving into Tier 2. Ian Norris has committed hours of time to draw the necessary documents together and for this we are all grateful. These lay out our legally required response to the challenges that face us and will be on our website shortly as recommended.
Finally, next Sunday evening we will be commemorating the faithful departed at Evening Prayers. If you want names added to the list, please forward them to us via email, text, or on paper through the Vicarage door, as queuing to write on a list at the back of church is discouraged. All names should be in capitals please to avoid mistakes.
With our love and prayers,
Rev'd Amanda, Fr David, Rev'd Marianne and Fr Tom
Finally, next Sunday evening we will be commemorating the faithful departed at Evening Prayers. If you want names added to the list, please forward them to us via email, text, or on paper through the Vicarage door, as queuing to write on a list at the back of church is discouraged. All names should be in capitals please to avoid mistakes.
With our love and prayers,
Rev'd Amanda, Fr David, Rev'd Marianne and Fr Tom
Dear One and All,
Instead of relishing a good supper, and a special Evensong, Harvest Festival this year is very pared back. However, it has not hindered your generosity. The altar is decorated as is every window ledge. The charities we support will be very grateful.
Instead of relishing a good supper, and a special Evensong, Harvest Festival this year is very pared back. However, it has not hindered your generosity. The altar is decorated as is every window ledge. The charities we support will be very grateful.
Please note that the psalm has been added to the Evening Prayer sheet for those of you following at home.
Finally, not everyone will have realised that St Nicholas Avenue trees have had a 'haircut' this week. It provides very unusual view of the East end of the Church: -
As we go into Tier Two restrictions, it appears at present that there will be no change to the way things are done in Church except that we will be having more Baptisms in the Holy Communion service to accommodate the sudden surge in demand! However, we think it will be necessary to change the arrangements for the Church Centre. On the positive side, we are now allowed to welcome the youth groups back into the Centre. We will keep you posted as things develop.
With our love and prayers,
Rev'd Amanda, Fr David, Rev'd Marianne and Fr Tom
With our love and prayers,
Rev'd Amanda, Fr David, Rev'd Marianne 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 25th October
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Thursday 29th October
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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
"Good Evening" Sheet:
Sunday 25th October
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Parish Magazine
Dear One and All,
Please find attached another brilliantly designed magazine and with superlative content produced by our very own magazine team Ann and Pirong.
As the nights close in, something to help pass the time,
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 28th October
Wednesday 28th October
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.
