Welcome
Welcome to St Augustine of Canterbury website. We are an Anglican, Methodist and URC Community worshipping in North Springfield.
OUR VISION
St Augustine of Canterbury is currently in an interregnum – please see our Contacts page if you wish to speak to the Team.
GIFT DAY 2026
Thank you to those who either cam on Saturday or to those who sent us donation. Your gifts are really appreciated. We are still working out the final total and will publish that shortly. If you still wish to donate to help us fund some projects like the kitchen then please use this QR code to make a donation. Thanks you
Sunday 16th August – 10:45am – Holy Communion with Revd Andy Hudson presiding
This week’s newsletter – click here
AGM report available here
An advert for a House for Duty Priest in Charge for St Augustine’s is now on the Chelmsford Diocese website. Use this link to read more.
MONDAY 24th August
During the 3 years we have been without a vicar we have prayed the Interregnum prayer most weeks in church. On Monday 24th August, Janet Matthams is asking that people sign up for a time slot during the day, when they can say the Interregnum Prayer wherever they may be. Make sure you sign up for a time slot with Janet.
Then – Find a space at home and at this time this time we ask you to not just say the Interregnum Prayer but SHOUT it to GOD!!
During the interregnum we will be using this prayer in church and encouraging people to use it at home. Copies of this prayer are available in church.
B&B – Bible and beverages – Meets at the Endeavour pub
Next Meeting – 19th August – 7:30pm at the Endeavour Pub in Springfield Road. Programme available here – Was postponed because of the World Cup.
Games Night – Last Monday of the month – next one is 31st August
7-9pm – in Small Hall
NEXT Pop-up Food Bus will be at St Augustine’s will be on Thursday 13th August from 11:30am to 1:00pm.
Sadly recently, the Little Free Pantry was vandalised and food was scattered around and into a neighbours garden. The incident has been report to the Local Neighbourhood Force as anti-social behaviour.
We did reluctantly suspended the use of the LFP for a while but we have reopened it with request for Food (no bread)and Toiletries as we continue to help people in the community who are struggling.
Please pray for the people who have been using this facility and those who have supported the project.-
Read about our Silver Award for EcoChurch from A Rocha here
If you would like us to pray for you then please contact us and we will be pleased to do so. Contact details are on the Contact Us page.
In these trying times, it has never been more important to think about our own and other people’s mental health and well-being. Click here to find out about our Good Mental Health WhatsApp group and to download the Church of England’s ‘Supporting Good Mental Health’ booklet.
We are still praying and are happy to pray for you. We also want to help local people in practical ways so if you need practical help or want to ask for prayer please visit the Contact Us page.
With love
The Team at St Augustine’s
SAFEGUARDING
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, victims / perpetrators of domestic abuse, and vulnerable adults. Please see our Parish Safeguarding Policy and Promoting a Safer Church. The Church Council has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding. Please click here for the Church of England’s Safeguarding policies.
Our safeguarding officers are Carolyn Smith and Val Jellows.
Your point of contact is Val Jellows.
Carolyn Smith will deal with Safeguarding administration of DBS checks, Safeguarding training etc.
The team may be contacted via email at safeplacesta@gmail.com or via mobile phone number 07729746842 – please leave a message or text and you will be contacted as soon as possible
The Chelmsford Diocese Safeguarding Team can be contacted at 01245 294444 or safeguarding@chelmsford.anglican.org
If you want to contact us please go to the Contact us page.
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