Faith Matters
HERE is a list of Christmas services at a number of churches across Harlow. We are adding to this list all the time. If we have left your church out then drop us a line at [email protected] St Mary’s Church, Great Parndon https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6374/ Christmas Eve …
THE Right Reverend Dr Guli Franics-Dehqani, the Bishop of Chelmsford has written a message for the Christmas season. “I wonder when it is that the Christmas season becomes real for you? For many people, music plays a key part in that process, perhaps when we…
THE CHAIR of Harlow Council, Cllr Andrew Johnson’s lit a Menorah in the Harlow Town Centre on Thursday evening. A menorah is a nine branched candle holder. The ceremony marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. The ceremony was conducted by Rabbi Yossi…
THE annual Christmas Memory Prayer Tree has become a familiar festive sight outside St Stephen’s Church, for the residents of Tye Green and Bush Fair. Many local people look forward to having the opportunity to write a message in memory of loved ones, to give…
THE local community are invited to celebrate the festive season with The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) at the annual Christmas carol service. The service will be held at St Paul’s Church, Harlow, on Tuesday, 12 December, from 5.30pm-6.30pm. It will include readings by…
THE countdown to Christmas has begun and St Stephen’s Church is inviting people to put it’s Christmas Fayre in their diaries: Saturday 9th December between 12 and 4pm. Please join the St Stephen’s crew so they can share some seasonal and festive good cheer with…
AFTER over 30 years of serving God, and the town of Harlow they love, it is time for Freshwaters Church to close. A spokesperson said: “We had our last public meeting this morning, and I am so thankful to members past and present who joined…
HARLOW Menorah outdoor lighting ceremony set to take place in town centre. Full details below.
A GROUP of activists from Stamford Hill is planning to start a new Charedi community in Harlow reports the Jewish Chronicle. The expanding Charedi population in Hackney and the high cost of housing in inner London have prompted the search for new locations. Rabbi Asher…
ST MARK’S West Essex Catholic School has been marking Red Wednesday. All over the world, christian churches and schools are wearing red or lighting up buildings, raising awareness, prayer and aid to all those Christians who are persecuted for their religious belief. The theme is…
DANIEL Robinson and Sons is set to host Carols and Candlelight service at St Paul’s Church. Places for their Carols & Candlelight Service of Remembrance in Harlow are booking up very quickly. For more information, please see below. www.drobinson.co.uk
HARLOW’S GHANA Union made a generous donation to the Harlow Foodbank this week. Helen Verary and her team met with the chief executive of the Michael Robert Charitable Trust to Han dover a cheque for £500.00. It has been a busy year for the Ghana…
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Photos by Brian Thomas Photography THE CHAIR of Harlow Council was the host of the annual civic service on Sunday. The service was held at St Paul’s Church. There were a number of messages and prayers referencing the terrible events in Israel and Gaza. The…
HARLOW Hindu Society set to host series of events. Full details below.
THE next Bishop of Bradwell, The Rt Revd Adam Atkinson has been consecrated as a Bishop atWestminster Abbey during a service led by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Adam currently serves as Archdeacon of Charing Cross in the Diocese of London and was previouslyDirector of Mission…
