I was so pleased to see this at Colne Engaine School yesterday. I often say that, if I was a vicar with a church school, then I would ask the PCC to provide good coffee for the school staff room and also take out a subscription for iSingPop Classroom Worship. Teachers deserve good coffee!

Brilliant news! Baloo and Mandy won! Baloo is the Kennel Club Hero Dog of 2025. Thank you everyone who voted. A brilliant result for the most lovely dog you could ever meet - there is no malice in her at all - she has triumphed over adversity - and now her character and achievements are recognised!

Delighted that the beautiful and brave Baloo is up for an award at Crufts - if you have a second then please vote for Baloo
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It is done. I am an ex X'er.

Reading Hosea this morning, I am reminded of this wonderful sketch by Cody F Miller (www.codyfmiller.com). Cody said to me, "I believe the story of Hosea and Gomer is a profound illustration that God will never stop pursuing us, however deep the pit, however dark the shadows, He’s seen it all."

My Top Songs of 2024

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COMPASS is our Domestic Abuse Helpline for Southend, Essex and Thurrock.
The helpline is available from 8.00am to 8.00pm weekdays and 8.00am to 1.00pm weekends.
Online referrals can be submitted at anytime.
www.essexcompass.org.uk

Don't forget to book your tickets for this Monday's massive sing-along at St Botolph's Church Colchester (just so we know to warm up your mulled wine 🙂)
BOOK HERE👇
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Have you twinned your loo?

It was devastating to hear of the plight of African cattle farmers as well as how, after months of no rain, when the rain finally comes there are no trees or vegetation to slow the water's progress as surging floods destroy villages and communities.

40 years since Band Aid's Do they Know It's Christmas
30 years since Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas...
Belt out these and other Christmas Hits in a mass Christmas Sing-Along at St Botolph's Colchester on 16 December.
Supporting Christian Aid
Book Here:
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