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Stations of the Cross 

Beautiful pictures donated to St Michael's by Father Nick Cook
Christmas at St Michael's.
We wanted to share a few photos with you all from our Nativity/Christingle/Crib service held on Christmas Eve.
We made special arrangements to ensure everyone could attend with a quiet sensory room for anyone who might find the busy-ness of it difficult. We were also joined by Eeyore, a baby donkey from a local sanctuary which made it very special, and by Teddy the therapy dog who was happy to be petted by everyone We had a great attendance and everyone had a lovely time. A great way for the children to start their true Christmas celebrations.

After the Confirmation of Sarah, Paul, Jessica and Grace Byford  Feast of the Assumption 2018

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Above:  Walsingham Pilgrims - August 2018

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Above:   The Image of Our Lady of Reverence

Visit of Bishop Norman for Confirmation and the Blessing of the image of Our Lady of Reverence, the Gradine in Memory of Mae Dobbie, and the Angel carved by Martin Huggett for the resting place of the ashes of Valerie Hiller.

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Above: Photo of the 2017 Confirmands, Karen and Sebastian with Bishop Norman, et al  Feast of The Assumption 2017

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Walsingham Summer Pilgrimage August 2015

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SUNDAY VISIT OF BISHOP NORMAN 26th October 2014
Bishop Norman with Fr Jeremy and MC, William Vagg

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After the Confirmation at Saint Michael's
Friday 23rd. May 2014

Our newly confirmed candidates,
Cerys, Rosie, Kerry, Wendy and Cheryl from Gt Bardfield
with Bishop Norman and a few friends


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CONGREGATION ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 2014

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CONFIRMATION    2013
Our candidates were confirmed by the Bishop of Richborough

at St. Barnabas, Old Heath, Colchester

CONFIRMATION 2012
at St James', Colchester
Amie and Adele with Bishop Norman and Father Jeremy

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EASTER VIGIL - slide-show

SOME PICTURES FROM RECENT YEARS

'OLYMPIC' 2012 GARDEN PARTY AT THE VICARAGE

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Some pictures of the church building

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Above: Saint Michael's (St Mary's) before 1875
Below: Early 20th century

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Below:  mid-20th century - after 1955

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Below:  the Church now 2011

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Routine maintenance - James Wild clearing gutters
snapped by George Dickson

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