Christmas 2024!
We have a number of special events and services throughout December – you are warmly invited to join us for as many as you like! We look forward to celebrating the Christmas season with you:
St Mary's Church, Great Bentley
A warm welcome to you
We have a number of special events and services throughout December – you are warmly invited to join us for as many as you like! We look forward to celebrating the Christmas season with you:
Thank you so much to everyone who supported our Flower & Art Festival this weekend! Special thanks to the flower arrangers for their beautiful displays – answers to the quiz are below. We’re also very grateful for the donations of…
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Our flower & art festival returns this year on the 14th & 15th of September. This year, the theme for our flower arrangements is ‘My Favourite Song’. Come along and see if you can guess them all! Art will also…
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Save the date for our Barn Dance & Harvest supper! This will be held in Admirals Farm Barn, on 5th October, call now to book your tickets! All proceeds raised are in support of the Bell Restoration project.
The ringers are continuing their Saturday morning plant sales in June & July from 10.00 – 12.00 from the War Memorial on the village green. Vegetable, flower & herb plants are available. Tomato plants are 4 for £1.00 this week (8th…
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Everyone is welcome to join us for Evensong on 23rd June, we are looking forward to having the Deanery Choir to lead us for this service.
Thank you to all those who came along and supported our May Fair this year. We were blessed with good weather, and everyone enjoyed all of the stalls & attractions. We’d especially like to thank the Clacton Archers, and the…
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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: https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding/ or on the safeguarding…
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Congratulations to the Bell Ringers who completed their 20 mile sponsored bike ride in aid of their bell restoration appeal on Saturday. Thank you so much to all our sponsors and supporters who have helped us raise an incredible £850!! This will…
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On Saturday 27th April, St Mary’s will be holding a baked potato lunch. Tickets cost £10 each, to include a jacket potato & choice of topping plus dessert. Live musical entertainment will also be provided. To purchase your ticket, please…
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