Parish of High Ongar

09/06/2026

Tomorrow Prayer Bear & friends find JOY! Harmony Toddlers, Wednesdays 1:30pm-3:00pm, completely FREE, open to all parents, babies, toddlers, carers etc

04/06/2026

Updated Calendar on the website :-)

More things are in the pipeline so come back regularly! WHEN?WHERE?WHAT’S ON?June 6th, 10.00a.m.St Mary’s, High OngarPrayer BreakfastJune 13th, 7.00p.m.High Ongar Village HallCommunity …

01/06/2026

Our FREE baby & toddler group is back at St Mary’s High Ongar this Wednesday at 1:30pm. New people always welcome. Come!

01/06/2026

Our community quiz night in aid of Harlow Food bank is nearly sold out! So get your tickets now!
Tables of 8, £6 per head. You can pay by “donation online” at Eventbrite or DM here for other booking methods.

Join us for a fun Community Quiz Night to support Harlow Food Bank and make a difference together!

31/05/2026

Dates for your diaries! St Mary’s High Ongar will once again be hosting summer cream teas Sunday 28th June, 26th July & 23rd August. Join us between 3:00pm & 5:00pm for delicious scones with clotted cream & jam, fresh strawberries and unlimited tea or coffee. Only £5 per tea.

30/05/2026

Posting on behalf of our Friends at parish 🙂
Here’s the low down:
Shelley Loops Trial Walk – Saturday 6th June

Join us for the first Shelley Loops Trial Walk, starting from St Peter’s Church, Shelley at 9.30am.

Our inaugural route will be round Shelley Common, giving people the chance to enjoy the countryside on our doorstep and help shape the future of the Shelley Loops project.
This will be a relaxed and informal walk, suitable for a range of ages and abilities. After the walk, there will be refreshments and time to mingle — a chance to chat, share ideas and spend time together.

St Peter’s Church, Shelley
Postcode: CM5 0HQ
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🚶 Please park at the school and walk up to the church.

Everyone is welcome — whether you are a regular walker, a local resident, or simply curious to find out more.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 6th June at 9.30am.

21/05/2026

What a lovely time we all had yesterday at Harmony Toddlers! Weighing and measuring the pasta, counting coins, “brass rubbing”, making sticky pictures and of course the giant fuzzy felt story of the lost coin. The little ones love sticking on the characters as we tell the story!
If you care for babies or toddlers on a Wednesday afternoon why not join us? Harmony Toddlers is completely FREE at St Mary’s church in High Ongar. 1;40pm - 3;00pm. All welcome. (School term time only!)

19/05/2026

Bawling babies or toddler tantrums? We’re not scared 😃 Visitors and new parents are always welcome at the FREE baby and toddler group at St Mary’s High Ongar. Wednesday afternoons from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. Come for a coffee, meet other parents, let us take some of the strain! There’s free play, loads of toys, books, puzzles, crafts, snacks & we finish with storytime & singing. 🎵 (Easy to find, we’re at CM5 9NQ)

11/05/2026

A wonderful final service at St Mary’s yesterday & lunch shared with friends and congregation members celebrating Rev Stewart’s time at High Ongar.