CATHEDRAL CHOIR AT HISTORICAL SITE
The men of Chelmsford Cathedral Choir conducted by Peter Nardone visited an ancient church - St Katharine of Little Bardfield - on Thurs, Jan 22 where a replica statue of Mary was unveiled recently before fishermen from Nettuno on the Bay of Naples.The old image from the Reformation was caught in their nets and restored.
The service of Choral Evensong with special prayers was sung for the recovery of the image once housed in Ipswich where it originates. Five Bishops attended the ecumenical ceremony last month including the R.C Bishop of Brentwood, the Right Revd Thomas McMahon and the Bishop of Colchester, the Right Revd Christopher Morgan. Since then, links have been created and many parochial exchanges. The occasion marked the end of the Week of Christian Unity in Essex and Suffolk.
SCHOOL OF PRAYER AT MOULSHAM
A Cathedral one day School of Prayer is to be held at St John's Church, Moulsham on Sat, Feb 7, when the Vicar of Seven Kings, Ilford, the Revd Jonathan Evens (sic) will speak on "Prayer in the whole of Life". The cost is £3.50 at the door. Timing - 10.30 to 3.30pm. Free parking. More details from the Cathedral Office on 01245 294489.
THANKSGIVING FOR MARRIAGE
A special service followed by tea will be held at Chelmsford Cathedral on Sun, Feb 8 open to all married couples to celebrate National Marriage Week. All welcome; 3pm.
CATHEDRAL CONCERTS AND LUNCH
This Friday's concert on (Jan 29) will be given by Nigel Groome,organ; Susannah Startup, soprano and Nicola Billingham, piano. The following Friday ( Feb 6) the artist is the organist, Robert Smith. Both concerts at 12.30 : refreshments from noon.
CATHEDRAL COFFEE
A Coffee morning will be held at the Cathedral Chapter House on Saturday, Feb 7 at 10.30 to 12 noon. All welcome.
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