Faith Matters
THE CHAIR of HARLOW Council has sent a message of condolence following the death of Pope Francis. Councillor Andrew Johnson, Chair of Harlow Council, said: “On behalf of Harlow Council, and personally as a Catholic I offer my deepest condolences on the passing of His…
The Right Reverend Dr Guli Franics-Dehqani, the Bishop of Chelmsford has written anEaster message. AS we approach our celebration of Easter, amidst some deeply unsettling times in theworld and in the life of our Church, I have found myself once again identifying with theexperiences of…
HERE are the mass times for Holy Week across the Catholic Churches in Harlow. Our Lady of Fatima and St Thomas More https://olfstm.weebly.com Holy Cross and St Luke’s Click below for more details https://www.holycrosschurchharlow.co.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=214&type=pdf Old Harlow: The Assumption of Our Lady Click below for more…
CHURCHES could play a key part in supporting the hyperlocal media sector according to a former comms chief reports HoldtheFrontPage. Peter Crumpler, the Church of England’s former communications director, says a “quiet revolution” is taking place in local journalism with the growth of small independent…
HARLOW Islamic Centre invited community leaders for iftar (breaking fast) in Ramadan. The event took place at the centre off Paringdon Road in Harlow. Among the community leaders present were: Harlow MP Chris Vince, Deputy leader of Harlow Council cllr David Carter, cllr Joel Charles.…
CELEBRATE Holi in Harlow Town Park. Full details below. 🎨 Celebrate Holi with us! 🎨✨ Let’s spread joy, colour, and togetherness! ✨ 📅 Date: Saturday 15th March 2025 (Weather Permitted)⏰ Time: 2 PM – 4 PM📍 Location: Harlow Town Park (Near the Bandstand) 🌈 Buy…
LEADING charity Kidney Research UK has teamed up with the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) to use their combined expertise to launch new guidance ahead of Ramadan to help patients make informed decisions to protect their health and fast safely. Many Muslims look forward to…
A SPECIAL service to officially welcome Reverend Garry Neave to St Mary Magdalene Church was held on Thursday evening. The service was led by the Bishop of Colchester, The Right Revd Roger Morris and the installation by the Archdeacon of Stansted, The Venerable Kate Peacock.…
WHEN we went down to Our Lady of Fatima church, we had the express intention on discussing the fact that Historic England had placed the beautiful Catholic church on the “at risk” register (see below). However, the wonderfully charismatic Father Bogdan, wanted to make the…
A MESSAGE from the Harlow Hindu Society. Namaste and Happy New Year to all! 🎉 We’re excited to share the save-the-dates for our key 2025 flagship events – mark your calendars and join us in celebration! Upcoming Events:🎨 *Holi* – Saturday, 15th March – Harlow…
FOR many people, celebrations at New Year are marked by grand gestures: large gatherings andspectacular fireworks; lavish feasts and late nights. There’s probably something about wanting to recognise the significance of the past year and properly mark its ending; but also a deliberate leaning into…
HERE are the Christmas service times for the Catholic churches across Harlow. Holy Cross Catholic Church Click below for more details https://www.holycrosschurchharlow.co.uk/page/?title=Newsletters&pid=6 Our Lady of Fatima and St Thomas More Click below for more details https://olfstm.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/8/4/13841351/4th_sunday_of_advent_year_c_-_christmas_2024.pdf The Assumption of Our Lady: Old Harlow Click below…
THE Revd Canon Dr Jessica Martin will be officially welcomed to the Diocese ofChelmsford and installed as the next Dean of Chelmsford at a special welcome servicetaking place at Chelmsford Cathedral at 3.30pm on Sunday 5 January 2025. The service, which marks the beginning of…
A SENIOR Epping Forest councillor has spoken out over the local town council committee’s objection to the placing of a Menorah in the High Street. A Menorah is a multi-branched candelabra, used in the religious rituals of Judaism but it has also be adopted and adapted…
St Stephen’s Church, Tye Green, Harlow, would like to wish Your Harlow and their readers a very Merry Christmas and to invite them to join in the festivities and fun in the weeks ahead. Our special Christmas Services are as follows: Sunday 15th December at…
THE Right Revd Dr Guli Franics-Dehqani, the Bishop of Chelmsford has written a message forthe Christmas season: Music is perhaps one of the most cherished aspects of our Christmas celebrations. Familiar wordsand melodies have that wonderful ability to anchor us to timeless truths and the…
