St. Mary's Church, Bocking

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Good morning!We have been totally distracted today by the Peacock visiting the village!  Last spotted enjoying a wander ...
08/09/2026

Good morning!
We have been totally distracted today by the Peacock visiting the village! Last spotted enjoying a wander around the car park and green outside the hall although disappeared from view by the time we got the camera

It has of course inspired us with a long overdue

📣📣Fact Of The Day!📣📣
Did you know...Only the male bird is called a peacock.
The female bird is called a peahen.
The baby bird is called a peachick.

Bonus ...
A peacocks train (tail) can grow up to 6 feet long, making up more than half the bird's body length.
Peahens have brown, gray, and green feathers so they can hide easily in the grass when protecting their eggs.

There you go.

So church is open all day for you. The grass is a bit damp and muddy so if you're planning a visit bear that in mind!

Have a fantastic day and we'll catch up later!

Morning all! Monday morning is back again 🤩 A new week, bright and fresh is upon us and finally we can say  Friendly Fri...
07/09/2026

Morning all!
Monday morning is back again 🤩
A new week, bright and fresh is upon us and finally we can say Friendly Friday Cafe, JC and the annual Teddy Bears Picnic are this week!
We’re so excited! The Bocking church Bustle is officially here 🥳🥳

No mass today, church is open all day for you. Pop in if your passing, light a candle, sit for a minute or enjoy the surrounding history.

Whatever you get up to today, we hope it’s a good one! Have a fantastic day!

Sunday morning! Good morning everyone, are we well? It’s a beautiful fresh day out there today and we are counting down ...
06/09/2026

Sunday morning!

Good morning everyone, are we well? It’s a beautiful fresh day out there today and we are counting down to the JC annual Teddy Bears Picnic next week!
We’re all so excited, they’ve got so much planned (see the pictures attached!)
This is a community event, so if you want to come along then do! Family and friends of all ages are more than welcome 🧸

Now then, next Mass will be at 10am.
Again, everyone welcome. Our next official
JC will be next week (13th) but we don’t need to tell you we welcome everyone of all ages at every week 🧡

We’re off for a quick cuppa before 10am.
We’ll see you soon!

Have a great Sunday!

05/09/2026

Morning all!
What a beautiful Saturday morning so far!
How are we? Any interesting plans for the day? Bit if gardening, a walk? Enjoy wherever you are!

There’s no mass today, church will be open all day for you as usual so do pop in if you’re passing!

Mass returns tomorrow at 8am and 10am, you’re all very welcome. The next official JC get together will be 13/9 and they’ll be getting organised to host their annual Teddy Bears Picnic!

Have a good one and we’ll catch up later!

Good morning! A soggy Bocking this morning but we are hopeful, blue skies can be seen beyond the church! Church is open ...
04/09/2026

Good morning!
A soggy Bocking this morning but we are hopeful, blue skies can be seen beyond the church!

Church is open all day for you of course, no mass today. Mass returns Sunday morning.

Lots of dates to remember coming up but we’ll start with ….

Friendly Friday cafe 11th September
Teddy Bears Picnic 13th September
Fellowship 17th September
Braintree Voices birthday concert 18th September (in church then down to the Friendly Friday Cafe)

Everyone is welcome so do join us! We love to see you all!

Have a fabulous day, stay dry and we’ll catch up later!

04/09/2026

All welcome
An afternoon of fun and games with teddies flying from the tower and launching from the trebuchet!

Good morning! Did we all have a good Tuesday? Some back to schoolThis week, we hope these first days back are happy and ...
03/09/2026

Good morning!
Did we all have a good Tuesday? Some back to school
This week, we hope these first days back are happy and that all the little ones just getting started are settling well and enjoying the new adventure.

No mass today, church is open all day for you.
It’s a bit grey today. We are convinced our cold tolerance has been changed by the summer heat, it feels cold yet weather forecast says highs of 25° today!
Anyway, come up and see us if you’re passing!

Have a fantastic day whatever you’re up to and we’ll catch you later!

Good morning! September is making its presence known.. rain?! ☔️ is it just us or does it suddenly feel like winter?! We...
02/09/2026

Good morning!
September is making its presence known.. rain?! ☔️ is it just us or does it suddenly feel like winter?!

Well, despite the rain the church will be open all day for you! Come in, have a look around have a moment. Whatever you need.

Friendly Friday returns next week, 11th September, followed by the 2026 Teddy Bears Picnic and then followed by Fellowship!

Everyone is welcome, we always love to see you whether a new face or familiar one.

Have a brilliant day, remember your brolly and if you find some good puddles let us know!

01/09/2026

Good morning all!

The sun is shining, the sky is blue.

‘Pinch, Punch!’ It’s 1st September!

How are we all? Ready for the new school term?

Anything planned for today?

Church is open all day for you! Every day, as is the churchyard.
We love to see you coming and going, so do pop in if you’re passing 🤩

Now, breakfast is calling, what’s everyone having? We’re picking porridge today as it’s a busy one for us with lots to do

Have a brilliant day wherever you are, and we’ll catch up later!

Address

Church Street
Braintree
CM75JY

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