Teresa’s welcome

Posted on July 30, 2013 by St Leonards

Welcome to St Leonard’s! We’d love you to come and visit our church; you’d be very welcome – the website shows you what goes on – and here are some of the things you might want to know.

Parenting in a digital age: support for the perplexed

Posted on February 13, 2014 by St Leonards

We’ve got all sorts of things happening during May this year. But this one we wanted to tell you about as soon as we could, because we’re really excited about it. You can read about the book and our speaker, Bex, here in the Daily Telegraph.

Day of Guided Prayer

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Teresa Wynne

1st March – Day of Guided Prayer in the church, ahead of our spring events. 9.30am-3pm.

Come and find out about an Instructed Eucharist, contemplative prayer, a labyrinth, prayer through music and a prayer walk. A teaching session on each hour and then time to try it out. Lunch available, please phone 575565 in the morning to help us with numbers for catering.

Alpha at St Leonard’s

Posted on January 22, 2014 by St Leonards

Heard of the Alpha course? Wonder what it is all about? Put 4 June in your diary as that’s when we’ll be running the next course here at St Leonard’s. We’ll publish more details here nearer the time. First session will be on Wednesday 4 June, starting with a meal at 7.30pm. If you’d like more information contact jacquie(at)stleonardslexden.org.uk or call her on 01206 760742.

All Age Epiphany Service

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Teresa Wynne

On the 5th January we had an all age service for Epiphany, the visit of the Magi to Jesus.

Rosemary Elden told the story of the Three Kings with children’s help…

Read more on All Age Epiphany Service…

Christingle Service

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Teresa Wynne

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On 2nd February we held our Christingle Service in aid of the Children’s Society. It was an All Age, child friendly service (with our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Rainbows attending) and we distributed Christingles to all the children who were there.

HOLY COMMOTION!

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Teresa Wynne

On the 2nd January at 3pm we had HOLY COMMOTION - active church for children of all ages.

Not much sitting still and lots of things to do. The theme was the Three Kings – so ther P1020014 e were camel races and making crowns and lots of other things (and food!)

Ready for Christmas..

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Viv Mendham

See more on what Christmas was like on our ‘Christmas’ page.

Sunday Night Church

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Teresa Wynne

We had a different sort of church on Sunday 15th December… OMG (our youth group) and some other young people met for an informal Communion service in the Lady Chapel. Find out more on our ‘Teenagers‘ page.

Christmas Bazaar

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Viv Mendham

We held our Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 7th December.

There was plenty to buy and lots to do…

…and lots of opportunities to find a bargain or have a chat over lunch or a snack.

Fifth Event Service

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Teresa Wynne

The young people of St Leonard’s led an Advent Service on Sunday 1st December. The theme was ‘the armour of light’ .

Beyond Blue – our choir for young people of secondary age and above – sang O Come, O Come Emmanuel, ‘The Advent Candle’ by Bob Chilcott, and the ‘Repose Blessing’ by Margaret Rizza.

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« March 2014 »
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					1 On March 1, 2014 Guided Prayer Day 9:30 am to 3:00 pm More details... Fifth Event rehearsal 3:15 pm to 7:00 pm More details...	2 On March 2, 2014 Holy Communion (BCP) 8:00 am to 9:00 am A said service, using the Book of Common Prayer, with readings from the Common Worship Lectionary. More details... Fifth Event Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am A musical service of the word led by young people. More details... baptism 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm More details... Parish Eucharist 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Sung Eucharist using Common Worship More details...
3 On March 3, 2014 Morning prayer 9:00 am to 9:30 am Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Funeral of Neville Jackson RIP in church 11:30 am to 12:30 pm More details... Evening prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... 7th Heaven 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm More details... SL Club 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm More details...	4 On March 4, 2014 Morning prayer 9:00 am to 9:30 am Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Holy Communion at Wren House 10:00 am to 11:00 am More details... Holy Communion at the Old Rectory 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm More details... Evening prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Colchester Chamber Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm More details...	5 On March 5, 2014 Morning prayer 9:00 am to 9:30 am Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Eucharist with Ashing 10:00 am to 11:00 am With prayers for healing and open church afterwards More details... Holy Communion at Woodlands 10:45 am to 11:45 am Location: Woodlands Residential Home, Lexden Road More details... Holy Communion at Cheviot 11:30 am to 12:30 pm More details... Evening prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Eucharist with Ashing 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm More details...	6 On March 6, 2014 Eucharist 8:00 am to 8:45 am A said service of Holy Communion using Common Worship More details... Organ rehearsal (Palm Sunday) 11:30 am to 12:30 pm More details... Evening prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details...	7 On March 7, 2014 Choir Practice 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm More details...	8 On March 8, 2014 Coffee Morning at 18 Scott Drive 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Location: 18 Scott Drive, Colchester, United Kingdom More details...	9 On March 9, 2014 Holy Communion (BCP) 8:00 am to 9:00 am A said service, using the Book of Common Prayer, with readings from the Common Worship Lectionary. More details... Parish Eucharist 9:45 am to 11:00 am Sung Eucharist using Common Worship. Junior church and creche. More details... Teaching Session with the Canon Theologian 11:30 am to 12:15 pm More details... Evensong and sermon 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm BCP Evensong with robed choir, sung psalm and canticles More details...
10 On March 10, 2014 Morning prayer 9:00 am to 9:30 am Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Contemplative prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... 7th Heaven 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm More details... SL Club 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm More details...	11 On March 11, 2014 Morning prayer 9:00 am to 9:30 am Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Mothers' Union Service in Church 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm More details... Evening prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Colchester Chamber Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm More details... 'Medley'house group at 20 Wordsworth Road 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm More details...	12 On March 12, 2014 Morning prayer 9:00 am to 9:30 am Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Eucharist and Open Church 10:00 am to 11:00 am With prayers for healing and open church afterwards More details... Lent Course in Church 'Pilgrim' - Lords' prayer 11:00 am to 12:30 pm More details... Evening prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Lent Course in Church 'Pilgrim' - The Lords' Prayer 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm More details...	13 On March 13, 2014 Eucharist 8:00 am to 8:45 am A said service of Holy Communion using Common Worship More details... Organ rehearsal 11:30 am to 12:30 pm John Barker More details... Evening prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details...	14 On March 14, 2014 Choir Practice 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm More details...	15	16 On March 16, 2014 Holy Communion (BCP) 8:00 am to 9:00 am A said service, using the Book of Common Prayer, with readings from the Common Worship Lectionary. More details... Parish Eucharist 9:45 am to 11:00 am Sung Eucharist using Common Worship. Junior church and creche. More details... Evensong and sermon 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm More details...
17 On March 17, 2014 Morning prayer 9:00 am to 9:30 am Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Funeral of Archibald Whaley RIP 10:45 am to 11:15 am Location: Colchester Crematorium More details... Holy Communion at Hill House 11:00 am to 12:00 pm More details... Funeral of Alex Smakowski RIP Colchester Crematorium 2:45 pm to 3:15 pm More details... Thanksgiving Service 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm More details... Contemplative prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... 7th Heaven 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm More details... SL Club 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm More details...	18 On March 18, 2014 Morning prayer 9:00 am to 9:30 am Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Evening prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Colchester Chamber Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm More details...	19 On March 19, 2014 Morning prayer 9:00 am to 9:30 am Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Eucharist and Open Church 10:00 am to 11:00 am With prayers for healing and open church afterwards More details... Lent Course in Church 'Pilgrim' The Lord's Prayer 11:00 am to 12:30 pm More details... Lent Lunch in Church (proceeds to Food Bank) 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm More details... Evening prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Lent Course in Church 'Pilgrim' - The Lord's Prayer 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm More details...	20 On March 20, 2014 Eucharist 8:00 am to 8:45 am A said service of Holy Communion using Common Worship More details... Evening prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... 'Harmony'house group at 145 High Road, Layer 8:15 pm to 9:45 pm More details...	21 On March 21, 2014 CW Thomas Cranmer, 1556 12:00 am to 12:00 am Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, Reformation Martyr, 1556 http://almanac.oremus.org/2014-03-21 Purple or Lent array / red Exciting Holiness Isaiah 43.1-3a Psalm 119.169-176 2 Timothy 2.8-15 John 10.11-15 Holy Communion Genesis 37.3-4, 12-13, 17-28 Psalm 105.16-22 Matthew 21.33-43, 45-46 Morning Prayer Psalm 40, 41 (or) 142, 144 Genesis 45.16-end Hebrews 3.7-end Evening Prayer Psalm 6, 38 (or) 145 Jeremiah 10.1-16 John 7.14-24 Alternative Weekday Lectionary Exodus 19.1-9a 1 Peter 1.1-9 More details... Choir Practice 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm More details...	22	23 On March 23, 2014 Holy Communion (BCP) 8:00 am to 9:00 am A said service, using the Book of Common Prayer, with readings from the Common Worship Lectionary. More details... Parish Eucharist 9:45 am to 11:00 am Sung Eucharist using Common Worship. Junior church and creche. More details... Evensong and Sermon 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm More details...
24 On March 24, 2014 Morning prayer 9:00 am to 9:30 am Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Contemplative prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... 7th Heaven 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm More details... SL Club 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm More details...	25 On March 25, 2014 Morning prayer 9:00 am to 9:30 am Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Home Farm Y6 visit to church 11:00 am to 12:00 pm More details... Evening prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details...	26 On March 26, 2014 Morning prayer 9:00 am to 9:30 am Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Eucharist and Open Church 10:00 am to 11:00 am With prayers for healing and open church afterwards More details... Lent Course in Church 'Pilgrim' The Lord's Prayer 11:00 am to 12:30 pm More details... Evening prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Lent Course in Church 'Pilgrim' - The Lord's Prayer 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm More details...	27 On March 27, 2014 Eucharist 8:00 am to 8:45 am A said service of Holy Communion using Common Worship More details... Evening prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details...	28 On March 28, 2014 Choir Practice 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm More details...	29 On March 29, 2014 Junior Church coffee morning 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Location: 45 Lexden Road More details...	30 On March 30, 2014 Holy Communion (Common Worship) 8:00 am to 9:00 am A said service, using the Book of Common Prayer, with readings from the Common Worship Lectionary. More details... All Age Worship 9:45 am to 11:00 am Sung Eucharist using Common Worship. Junior church and creche. More details... Holy Baptism 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm More details... Parish Eucharist 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm More details...
31 On March 31, 2014 Morning prayer 9:00 am to 9:30 am Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... Contemplative prayer 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Common Worship Daily Office, said in the Lady Chapel, all welcome. More details... 7th Heaven 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm More details... SL Club 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm More details... 'Jubilee'housegroup at The Rectory 7:45 pm to 9:15 pm More details...

St Leonard's Lexden

The parish church of St Leonard, Lexden.