St Andrews Sandon

16/07/2026

⭐️All welcome⭐️
-This Sunday - 19th July
10:00 am Sung Eucharist (Rev Anna Jones officiating - she is chaplain at Queens' College Cambridge, our patrons)
3:00 pm Tea on the Green
4:00 pm Songs of Praise led by The Salvation Army Band with a message from Rev Anna Jones

-This Week
Tuesday 21st July
9:30 am Holy Communion - (Rev Carol Ball officiating)
Wednesday 22nd July
8:30 pm Night Prayer (Zoom)

-Next Sunday - 26th July
10:00 am Sung Eucharist (Archdeacon Jonathan Croucher officiating)

-Giving to St Andrew's
Following a conversation about Gift Aid with a member of the congregation, we thought it might be sensible to mention some aspects of giving.
During the last years, God has been remarkably gracious in terms of providing for our needs. That has occurred through the generosity of many and we are deeply grateful. A downside of a largely anonymous system is we don't know whom to thank. So thank you for what you do do. Thank you.
It might be that you are provoked to review your giving. There is a tax efficient way to do so which is through the Parish Giving Scheme. This is a national arrangement to whom you pay either monthly, quarterly or annually or as a one off gift. They then organise to collect Gift Aid on eligible donations and pass the money to the appropriate church.
Should you be moved to do such a thing then this is the address to head to https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/sandon-st-andrew-chelmsford/
And thank you.

-Cremated Remains Area repairs
The Churchwardens plan to arrange removal of the rails in this area temporarily so that supports can be replaced with oak at a cost of about £1300. Donations for the work will be gratefully received. Please either put cash into the church wall box or use this link. Many Thanks

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12/07/2026

02/07/2026

😁Firstly a huge thank you to all those who came along to our Summer Fete on Saturday. It was certainly hot but the shade of the trees in the churchyard and the coolness of the church provided us with the perfect location. We were sorry not to have the dog show but it was a great church-community event, with lots of friends old and new & lots of fun had by all.
Thanks again for your support🥹.

This Sunday - 5th July
10:00 am Worship Together

This Week
Tuesday 7th July
8:30 am Compass Churches Morning Prayer (in church or via Zoom)
9:30 am Holy Communion - Rev Carol Ball
Wednesday 8th July
1:00 pm Tiny Tots
8:30 pm Night Prayer (Zoom)
Thursday 9thJuly
11:00 am Funeral Christopher Cundy
11:00 am Opening ceremony for the swift boxes at St John's, Moulsham Street. All from the congregation are welcome. John le Seve, who initiated Sandon's swift boxes will be speaking.

Next Sunday - 12th July
10:00 Sung Eucharist (Rev Andrew Merchant officiating)

Planning Application Seven Trees - Application 26/00359
Use this link to make a comment and you can see some thoughts about it here at this link (see Church website).

Bradwell Pilgrimage - 4th July
Everyone is invited to the Bradwell Pilgrimage on Saturday 4th July. If that doesn't clash with other things do note it in your diary. It is well worth going to.

Tea on the Green and Songs of Praise Sunday 19th July
Starting at 3:00 pm for tea with Songs of Praise led by The Salvation Army Band at 4:00 pm. We will be very grateful for donations of cakes on the day.

Cremated Remains Area repairs
The Churchwardens plan to arrange removal of the rails in this area temporarily so that supports can be replaced with oak at a cost of about £1300. Donations for the work will be gratefully received. Please either put cash into the church wall box, bank transfer to St Andrew's Church or use this link (see website). Many Thanks

26/06/2026

& so it begins… bunting is just the start.. join us for lunch tomorrow 🤩🍔🌭🎂🐯

23/06/2026

Due to the extreme heat, the RSPCA and St Andrew’s Church have decided to cancel the dog show. We need to keep our dogs protected 🐾❤️

We do have Children’s Corner though with Football, Face Painting and other activities

Also, enter your name on the Football Scratch card to see if your team wins

We have a BBQ, refreshments and cake stall too - perhaps bring a cool bag to carry your cakes home 😁

It would be wonderful if you could come and support our village church. See you between 12-3pm on Saturday in St Andrew’s Churchyard

22/06/2026

All Welcome

This Week
Monday 22nd June
11:00 am Greenwood Court Holy Communion
Tuesday 23rd June
8:30 am Compass Churches Morning Prayer (in church or via Zoom)
9:30 am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 24th June
7.00 pm Handbell Ringing in SAR
8:30 pm Night Prayer (Zoom)
Thursday 25th June
10:00 am Crafting Group in SAR (until 2:00 pm)
Saturday 27th June
12:00 Midday until 3:00 pm - Church Fete

Next Sunday - 28th June
10:00 am Morning Worship

Sandon Fête Saturday 27th June 12:00 am - 3:00pm
Come along, bring your friends and family, join in all the fun and raise money for our church.
Please bring donations for the Raffle, Plant stall, Cake stall, Puzzles and Books, Produce Tombola on the morning of the Fete or put them in the back of church. Thank you.

Bradwell Pilgrimage - 4th July
Everyone is invited to the Bradwell Pilgrimage on Saturday 4th July. If that doesn't clash with other things do note it in your diary. It is well worth going to.

Tea on the Green and Songs of Praise Sunday 19th July
Starting at 3:00 pm for tea with Songs of Praise led by The Salvation Army Band at 4:00 pm.

10/06/2026

St Andrew’s Church, Sandon

04/06/2026

🌟All Welcome🌟
This Sunday - 7th June
10:00 am Agape Meal

This Week
Monday 8th June
10:00 am Holy Dusters
11:00 am Greenwood Court Tea with St Andrew's
Tuesday 9th June
8:30 am Compass Churches Morning Prayer (In church or via Zoom)
9:30 am Holy Communion (Rev Mark Pape officiating)
Wednesday 10th June
1:00 pm Tiny Tots
3:00 pm Fete Meeting
8:30 pm Night Prayer (Zoom)
Thursday 11th June
7:00 pm PCC meeting in SAR

Next Sunday - 14th June
10:00 am Worship Together

George Turner
Many of you know that George died in Broomfield Hospital, with family around him, on Saturday 16th May. His funeral will be in St Andrew's Church starting at 1:30 pm on Wednesday 17th June.

Sandon Fête Saturday 27th June
Please put the date in your diary and tell everyone about it.

Bradwell Pilgrimage - 4th July
On Tuesday Bishop Adam and our Area Dean Simon Pearce conducted a prayer 'drive' of the deanery. They called in at Sandon and left an envelope including an invitation to the Bradwell Pilgrimage on Saturday 4th July. If that doesn't clash with other things do note it in your diary. It is well worth going to.

Tea on the Green and Songs of Praise Sunday 19th July
Starting at 3:00 pm for tea with Songs of Praise led by The Salvation Army Band at 4:00 pm.

28/05/2026

🔔⛪️ All Welcome ⛪️🔔

This Sunday - 31st May (Trinity Sunday)
10:00 am Songs of Praise

This Week
Tuesday 2nd June
8:30 am Compass Churches Morning Prayer (In church or via Zoom)
9:30 am Holy Communion (Rev Carol Ball officiating)
7.00 pm Handbell Ringing in the SAR
Wednesday 3rd June
8:30 pm Night Prayer (Zoom)
Thursday 4th June
3:15 pm Bereavement Journey 7 (until 5:30 pm)

Next Sunday - 7th June
10:00 am Agape Meal

George Turner
Many of you know that George died in Broomfield Hospital, with family around him, on Saturday 16th May. His funeral will be in St Andrew's Church starting at 1:30 pm on Wednesday 17th June.

Sandon Fête Saturday 27th June
Please put the date in your diary and tell everyone about it.

Bradwell Pilgrimage - 4th July
On Tuesday Bishop Adam and our Area Dean Simon Pearce conducted a prayer 'drive' of the deanery. They called in at Sandon and left an envelope including an invitation to the Bradwell Pilgrimage on Saturday 4th July. If that doesn't clash with other things do note it in your diary. It is well worth going to.

Tea on the Green and Songs of Praise Sunday 19th July
Starting at 3:00 pm for tea with Songs of Praise led by The Salvation Army Band at 4:00 pm.

Monthly Eco tip for May
Create a larder for bees. Choose flowers that bees can get into easily and provide them with a banquet of food. Some useful information is online here: http://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/plant- inspiration/plants-for-bees/
Plan for slugs. When it comes to sowing and planting, assume you'll have some casualties and plant more than you need. When planting out seedlings, make a circle of crushed eggshells around each one – slugs don't like crawling on a rough ground.

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