churches at the Leighs & Lt Waltham

Prayer, power and passion during Lent and Easter

Did you know that Lent and Eastertide Schools are run every year in the Diocese of Chelmsford?

Each year volunteers lead both evening and daytime sessions on an amazing variety of subjects. There’s something for everyone. You could visit an Orthodox monastery, discuss modern theologians, think about science and faith, begin to train as an Evangelist Enabler, study the Bible or choose from a wealth of other options.

Most of the sessions are open to anyone who wants to take this time to deepen their faith.

The sessions are an integral part of the two year Course in Christian studies: those in their second year take at least one module before and one after Easter. But they are also open to others who want to join in at this stage, whether they have done CCS or not. It’s such a good way of finding out about something that interests you. And they happen in venues spread around the diocese.

Take a look at www.chelmsford.anglican.org/lande or contact Liz Watson on 01245 294449 for more information.

Caring for historic graveyard and cemetery monuments

English Heritage has recently published new guidance on caring for historic monuments. It is intended for anyone interested in or responsible for the conservation of monuments, memorials and sculptural elements within a churchyard, burial ground, or cemetery.
It provides guidance on best practice for the assessment, planning and implementation of conservation work to monuments as well as legal frameworks and statutory duties.
It is available on the English Heritage website or can be requested from their Customer Services Telephone: 01793 414878 or e-mail: customers@english-heritage.org.uk

The Passion Play – this month in Chelmsford Cathedral

21st – 24th March 2012 Chelmsford Cathedral

The Passion is an adaptation of medieval miracle plays by Tony Harrison which will be staged ‘in the round’ at Chelmsford Cathedral with parts played by members of the Cathedral congregation, other churches and theatre groups.

The play depicts the story of Holy Week leading to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

The production runs from Wednesday, March 21st to Saturday, March 24th at 7.45pm (Saturday 7pm).Tickets from the Civic Theatre Box Office on 01245 606505 or www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres

Early booking is essential.