• The normal times and places of Sunday services in the Layer parishes are published on the Services page, but please check this page for any changes to the normal pattern.
• References below to 'Five Parishes' services are to joint services for the Copford, Easthorpe and three Layer parishes.
• Benefice services are joint services for the nine parishes in our Thurstable and Winstree benefice.
Sunday, 22nd September 2019 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Services in the Layer parishes will be at the normal times and places,
as published on the Services page.
6:00pm Harvest Festival at St Mary the Virgin, Easthorpe
followed by a harvest supper to which all are welcome.
If you are coming to the supper please contact Sue Collins (Tel: 01206-211294) in advance
to book a place so that she knows numbers for catering.
Wednesday, 25th September 2019
7:30pm Deanery Confirmation Service at St Luke, Tiptree
We have candidates from Layer Marney, Layer de la Haye, Messing, Great Braxted and St Luke’s being confirmed. All congregations are invited to attend and support them, followed by refreshments.
Sunday, 29th September 2019 ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS (fifth Sunday in the month)
9:30am Five Parishes Holy Communion at St Michael & All Angels, COPFORD.
Please note that on this Sunday there will be NO morning services at our other four churches,
Layer Marney, Layer de la Haye, Layer Breton or Easthorpe.
Wednesday, 2nd October 2019
12 Noon Men's Monthly Pub Lunch at the Layer Fox, Layer de la Haye
The Men's Monthly Lunch Club meets at 12 noon on the 1st Wednesday of each month. We're a friendly lot and welcome newcomers from Layer de la Haye and nearby villages. So why not get in touch and come along to try us out? Over an hour or so around 15 to 20 of us enjoy a pub lunch, a drink and each other's company. It's simple, totally informal, no strings and we each pay for our own orders.
Our venue varies between the Donkey & Buskins and the Layer Fox at Layer de la Haye and the Hare & Hounds at Layer Breton. By the Sunday before, please let Jon Smith know (E-mail: jonsmith@supanet.com; Mob: 07814-116590) if you are coming so he can confirm numbers to the pub. For meetings at the Layer Fox and the Hare & Hounds he also needs your pre-orders for lunch.
Sunday, 6th October 2019 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Services in the Layer parishes will be at the normal times and places,
as published on the Services page.
Sunday, 13th October 2019 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Services in the Layer parishes will be at the normal times and places,
as published on the Services page.
10:30am Harvest Festival at St John the Baptist, Layer de la Haye
followed by lunch in the church.
Donated foodstuffs will be sent to the Food Bank. Those staying for the simple lunch after the service will be invited to make a donation, with the monies collected going to charity.
Friday, 18th October 2019
7:15pm for 7:45pm start Quiz Night
in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Layer de la Haye
In aid of Layer de la Haye church funds. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Tables of 6 to 8 people. Please have your team name ready when you book. Tickets, £4-00 each, are available from Louise or Adrian Tucker on 01621-816753 or text to 07974-788191.
Saturday, 19th October 2019
Evening Copford Church Harvest Supper
at Copford School.
Sunday, 20th October 2019
Services in the Layer parishes will be at the normal times and places,
as published on the Services page, except for the evening service.
10:00am Harvest Festival at St Michael & All Angels, Copford.
6:00pm Harvest Festival at St Mary the Virgin, Layer Marney.
Saturday, 26th October 2019
British Summer Time ends tonight Clocks go BACK one hour
Sunday, 3rd November 2019
4:00pm All Souls Service at St John the Baptist, Layer de la Haye
(this will be instead of the 6:00pm evening service at Layer de la Haye.)
Wednesday, 6th November 2019
12 Noon Men's Monthly Pub Lunch at the Donkey & Buskins, Layer de la Haye
The Men's Monthly Lunch Club meets at 12 noon on the 1st Wednesday of each month. We're a friendly lot and welcome newcomers from Layer de la Haye and nearby villages. So why not get in touch and come along to try us out? Over an hour or so around 15 to 20 of us enjoy a pub lunch, a drink and each other's company. It's simple, totally informal, no strings and we each pay for our own orders.
Our venue varies between the Donkey & Buskins and the Layer Fox at Layer de la Haye and the Hare & Hounds at Layer Breton. By the Sunday before, please let Jon Smith know (E-mail: jonsmith@supanet.com; Mob: 07814-116590) if you are coming so he can confirm numbers to the pub. For meetings at the Layer Fox and the Hare & Hounds he also needs your pre-orders for lunch.
Sunday, 10th November 2019 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Details of Remembrance Sunday services will be posted here as they become available.
10:50am Remembrance Service at Layer de la Haye War Memorial Cross
(this will be instead of the usual 10-30am service at St John the Baptist, Layer de la Haye.)
Wednesday, 4th December 2019
12 Noon Men's Monthly Pub Lunch at the Hare & Hounds, Layer Breton
The Men's Monthly Lunch Club meets at 12 noon on the 1st Wednesday of each month. We're a friendly lot and welcome newcomers from Layer de la Haye and nearby villages. So why not get in touch and come along to try us out? Over an hour or so around 15 to 20 of us enjoy a pub lunch, a drink and each other's company. It's simple, totally informal, no strings and we each pay for our own orders.
Our venue varies between the Donkey & Buskins and the Layer Fox at Layer de la Haye and the Hare & Hounds at Layer Breton. By the Sunday before, please let Jon Smith know (E-mail: jonsmith@supanet.com; Mob: 07814-116590) if you are coming so he can confirm numbers to the pub. For meetings at the Layer Fox and the Hare & Hounds he also needs your pre-orders for lunch.
Sunday, 15th December 2019 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
4:00pm Carol Service at St John the Baptist, Layer de la Haye
Wednesday, 1st April 2020
7:30pm Layer de la Haye Annual Parish and Annual Parochial Church Meetings
at St John the Baptist, Layer de la Haye.
At the Annual Parish Meeting, which is open to all parishioners, there will be the election of the churchwarden for the forthcoming year. This is followed by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting at which elections are held to fill vacancies on the Parochial Church Council (PCC); those on the church's electoral roll are entitled to vote. Finally, there is a closed meeting of the newly-constituted PCC to transact other essential business.
If you are planning a church related event in one of our parishes and would like details posted here, please contact the webmaster with the relevant information. Please leave a contact name and telephone number or email address so we can clarify any points if necessary.
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