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Colchester Christ Church
News – February 2018
Christ Church Anglican Congregation Vision Statement
“Through our worship, mission, nurture and service we want to enable all
people to enter into a living relationship with Jesus Christ”
In this month’s news: • The Rector writes – February 2018 – Lent a Sabbath Space • Journeying together • Introducing our new Colchester Episcopal Area Youth Advisor • School in Church and Church in School • Prayer of the month – New Beginnings • Stages of Grief • Pass Notes: The Licensed Lay Minister • Carol Singing • Bob Joyce • Could you off a lift • Fairtrade Fortnight • Fairtrade Espresso Cupcakes • Café Church • Messy Church • Support in Loss • What’s on • February diary
The Rector Writes February 2018
‘Lent a Sabbath Space’
Jesus said to the man with the shrivelled hand, "Stand up in front of everyone." Then
Jesus asked them, "Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or
to kill?" From Mark 3:3-4
I am feeling nostalgic. Things were all Gods wonder and indeed thank
always much better back then! him for it.
As the NHS celebrates 70 years of In the Christian Church, the Sabbath is
nursing, there is a sense of loss and now the first day of the week and we
bewilderment amongst today’s have Pope Gregory XIII and his
amazing nursing cohort. How is it calendar to blame for that. We may
that so many came into this vocation also remember the ‘Thou shalt not’
and now so many leave: it is reported, Keep Sunday Special movement set
“Enough to staff 20 hospitals per up in 1985 or even earlier, ‘The Lord’s
annum”. And what about Carillion? I Day Observance Society’ set up in
remember being in hospital having 1831. In each case, the seventh day
bloods taken by Carillion staff. What of rest finds itself amidst the first day
has happened to honesty, mutual of work!
respect and fairness with small
businesses facing ruin and young And of course, Sunday would have a
apprentices laid off while company different meaning to everyone. But in
directors receive a salary that would God’s gift and purpose, the Sabbath is
take the average person more than more about celebrating life and rest
30 years to earn. And I expect all of than living in an uncreative
us can remember those days when on environment of rules and legal
the Sabbath, Sunday, everything expectations. Yes, perhaps things
stopped unless you had that rostered were better back then!
place of being a nurse, doctor, engine
driver, a power station engineer or as This is exactly what Jesus faced on
a farmer to feed the animals and so that Sabbath with a man standing
on. before him, a story from Mark 3: 1 to
6. It would be easy to say Jesus was a
In Gods ‘way’ the Sabbath, the rule breaker and in the eyes of the
seventh day of the week was to be established rulers of the law, he was.
special, a day when we were to enjoy Yet he was actually keeping more in
the spirit of the intentions of God
than those who had somehow What about social pressure and legal
forgotten what the Sabbath was sanction, where in the church do we
about. need to address dogmatic and
destructive attitudes that blind us and
The Sabbath was about celebrating those were serve from our loving God
life and resting in the reality of God’s who desires to heal and restore? And
grace. Yet the rulers of the day had how indeed can we model Sabbath as
seemingly forgotten long ago that a place of restoration, renewal and
they were Gods children with His transformation? These are big
identity to be the light to the world. questions with no easy answers. Yet
They had become a people of their ‘God is’ and therefore it is very much
own creating their own nationalistic about what we must be.
identity with all its rules and
regulations, which did Lent is approaching and
not celebrate the perhaps we can use this
wonder of rest and ‘space’ to reflect on
creation. The Sabbath those social pressures,
had become a mixture perceived legal
of social pressure and sanctions, addressing
legal sanction. And so the dogmatic and
Jesus challenges this destructive attitudes
notion. Is the Sabbath that bind us. Use the
for life or death – you choose. Jesus time well. One way would be to join
chooses to give life, which ultimately one of the small groups as we share
takes him closer to losing his own life. together Jesus’ wilderness journey
and learn from him who was supreme
This raises questions for us. Was it in his attitude to the Sabbath as a
always better back then? Nostalgia is time to be made new.
of course often something about our We pray Holy Spirit transform the
longings and not God’s. His poverty of our nature into the
intentions have always been true, newness of life. Amen
what about ours? How do we
maintain our focus as a church to be Yours ever
the opportunity to experience new
life and enable everyone to know, Paul
experience and live this life out?
Journeying together
Happy New Year Christ Church! share with you the journey I and
my family are taking, to move
My name is Emma Jarratt, and back to the UK. I hope that what
I’m looking forward to working God is teaching and showing us
with you from this summer, as as a family, will help you too on
your Families and Youth your journey this year with the
Minister. It was lovely to meet Lord.
so many of you in November.
You made me feel very We are not the only ones to
welcome. I saw what a big heart journey with the Lord, today and
you have for God’s people and throughout history.
your community.
Here in Spain we have just
I am married to Jonathan (Jon) celebrated Epiphany with the
and we have two children Fiesta of the Reyes, the three
Joseph, 9yrs and Anna 6 (7yrs on kings. This is usually an event
2nd Feb). involving 3 local men dressed up
as the Magi, either riding
My family and I have been living camels, horses, (or dumper
and ministering on the South trucks in our village) and throw
Coast of Spain around Salobrena sweets at the children in the
(1 hr East of Malaga, 45 mins streets. Then the parade ends in
south of Granada), for the last central plaza, where they give
8years. We are the local Pastors out presents to the children.
of an International Church This is still the main present
(English/Spanish Speaking). We giving time in Spain. Even
are part of Fellowship of the though western culture has
King network of Evangelical brought Santa to Spain and so
churches in Spain. The many children in Spain now
Fellowship have recently been have presents from Santa on
initiated into the International Christmas Eve and presents
Network of Kingfisher Churches. from the Kings! (I’m sure the
www.kingfisher.org.uk. children in the UK would like to
see this tradition brought in,
Over the next 4-5 months before (maybe not the parents!). We
I officially start, I wanted to have thankfully been in the UK
for most of the Christmas and precious person and moment.
New Year festivities, so our The typical nativity scene is of
children celebrate with their UK Jesus lying quietly in a manger.
family and friends. He may not have been quiet for
all the time the Magi were there.
Like the Magi, we have done a I’m sure there were moments
fair bit of travelling of the past when he cried, and I’m sure
couple of months, either by Mary instinctively fed him. So
plane, car, bus or train. We are the Magi also witnessed this
blessed to be able to travel so new family emerging and were
easily, whereas the Magi would in awe of the way in which
have had a long, tiring and heaven was being birthed
probably uncomfortable literally on earth, giving hope for
journey to meet Jesus on all, through a humble family.
camels. They were willing to go Families are very important to
through all this to meet the new God. He revealed this afresh to
king. I wonder if they knew that me on our plane trip back to
they had a part to play in this Stansted in all the stress of
new thing that God was doing. travelling back on Christmas
Their role was to be ready, Eve, there was a moment in the
recognise, and respond. They passport queue, when people
are known as wise men, they from all over the world were
were in their mind and hearts, crammed together, patiently
open and ready to recognise waiting to be accepted into the
and interpret something special country. Some were quiet,
was unfolding in the universe. others a little fractious. Then a
They responded not just in their piercing wail from a tiny baby
minds, but it moved their hearts drew everyone’s attention. The
and feet to go and meet this mum calmly breastfed the infant
new king and show their in her arms in the queue.
worship to him. Maybe today Instead of it being
they would be called prophets uncomfortable it seemed like
too, as each gift they brought the most natural thing in the
was in line with Jesus’ mission. world and the place went still
and quiet. For a moment I
When they finally arrived and thought of Jesus as this infant
saw baby Jesus, I am sure they being fed and comforted by
were in awe, absorbing this Mary and was in awe that my
God would make himself knowing we are part of his
vulnerable and helpless for me. worldwide family and like the
Magi we have an important part
I would love to have more God to play in the adventure God is
moments like that, this year unfolding afresh in our
where I sense God stilling my generation.
heart and mind and revealing
himself to me afresh. I hope you May the Lord God bless and
will too. The spirit helps us to keep you in his perfect peace
see Jesus around us in the this new year.
people we meet and like the Many Blessings
Magi, let’s go away from these Emma
encounters, in awe, amazed and
Introducing our new Colchester
Episcopal Area Youth Advisor
My name is Dot and I am the new This is an
Diocesan Youth Adviser for the opportunity
Colchester Episcopal Area. I am for you to
passionate about supporting the access and
churches and organisations in the share
area with all things related to youth resources,
work and ministry (relating to young top tips, job
people aged 11-25), and I'm looking adverts or spread the word about an
forward to working with Christ event you are hosting.
Church in Colchester. I am keen to
visit, connect, pray for and encourage The best way to contact me is via
churches, projects and provisions in email:
the area. Over the past ten years I dsalmon@chelmsford.anglican.org
have worked with children & young or phone: 07972301305, Mon-Fri
people in various settings and 9am-5pm. Evening or weekend
capacities (incl. church based work, support can be arranged upon
schools outreach work, outdoor request.
education, secular youth work, Please do contact me to:
management & strategy, staff and • ask for advice & support
volunteer recruitment & training). • ask her to deliver a
session/training with your
Apart from working for the Diocese, young people, volunteers or
I'm married to Jon and enjoy running congregation
on the roads and trails around • ask for support with recruiting
Coggeshall and the beautiful Essex a youth worker and/or
countryside. I love organising Messy volunteers
Church at my local church and I get • observe your provision and
excited about cooking & eating good give feedback
food, working on a crochet project • facilitate training for your
and spending time outdoors. If you’d young leaders
like to sign up to my newsletter to link • accompany you through and
into the area network of youth facilitate times of reflection,
workers, youth champions and revision or planning
volunteers, please send me an email. • say hi!
School in Church and Church in School
A Hello from Hamilton Primary School very kind to us every year and we
finished 2017 by celebrating our
Dear Christ Church, Nativity and Carol services in the
church, using all of the new lighting
I thought it would be good to and sound equipment. We are very
introduce myself and let you know proud of our link with the church and
what is happening at Hamilton regularly see Paul and Pat coming in
Primary School. My name is Nick to school on a Monday to take an
Hutchings and I am very proud to be assembly.
the Headteacher at Hamilton Primary
School. I took up post in September We are very grateful that we appear
2016, having been the Headteacher in the parishes prayers and welcome
at St John’s CofE Primary School near your support on ensuring the children
Highwoods Country Park. We have have a super education and a brilliant
had a very busy year or so at school. link with their local church.
We have had an exciting time
formulating some new core values, Please do feel free to say hello if you
we have updated our website, school see us about in the local area and if
logo and school uniform. In July 2017 you would like to regularly volunteer
our Year 6 children (11 year olds and in the school by either listening to
the last year of Primary School) took children read, sharing your skills or
part in some national tests. The coming to support Paul or Pat, then
children performed brilliantly and the do contact the school office.
school was one of the top 3 in the
Colchester Area. We don’t just work Thank you for all of your support.
very hard for exams, as we have a
really exciting curriculum that we Nick Hutchings
teach the children too. In the Autumn Headteacher
Term we had a visit from the local
Firemen, our children went to Norfolk
on a weeks residential trip looking at
the local environment and history.
One of our year groups visited
Colchester Castle, the Roman Circus
and put on a wonderful play called
the Snow Queen. Christ Church is
Prayer of the month
New beginnings
Recent services have brought us the story of the birth of Jesus, the
faithfulness of Mary and Joseph, the eagerness of the shepherds, and the
determination of the magi to return home by another route. As we look
forward to new beginnings for 2018 and the season changing to spring, may
the Lord give us the will to begin anew.
Stir us up from our comfort zone. Give us a purpose and a
vision to work towards.
Pray with us and for us to be a welcoming church which
shows our love for all.
Rely on us to seek out the needs of our community and to
work on ways to encourage others to join us.
Inspire us to go out into the world and light up the lives of
all we meet.
Nurture us and our ideas and encourage us in all we do.
Make us confident to try new ventures and to step out in
faith.
Give us your grace, love and peace in our hearts to do your
will whatever and wherever that takes us here at
Christchurch.
Lord hear our prayer and we ask for your blessing.
This we ask in your name. AMEN.Stages of Grief
Dear Friends
3. Bargaining – This stage is when
As a follow up to the article I wrote in
the bereaved tries to bargain with
the December Magazine, ‘Alone at
God or themselves to make the
Christmas’, and as part of our on-
deceased reappear.
going ministry at Christchurch to
those who have been bereaved, I 4. Depression – Depression is
thought perhaps it might be of anger turned toward ourselves,
interest to think through together causes us to feel powerless and
some of the ‘stages’ of grief. I have to helpless over our grief. We can also
say that these often apply to other be fearful about what the future will
losses – of a job, a relationship, of be like without a significant person in
someone we love moving far away, our lives. When the bereaved takes
and also to say that they don’t all on the physical results of the mental
happen as the book says they might, strain from grieving, depression can
and sometimes a ‘stage’ won’t often surface. Depression is a time of
happen at all! These stages were first extreme sadness and hopelessness.
identified in studies by Elisabeth
Kubler Ross & David Kessler, and are 5. Acceptance – This stage is when
recognised as being true to humanity, the bereaved reaches the theoretical
across boundaries of race and “end” of the grieving process. We
culture. begin to realize that the loss is real,
and accept the fact that they must
1. Denial – When the bereaved move on in some way. Acceptance
denies that the loss has actually does not mean we forget or ignore
occurred. This is at the initial time of our grief and loss. Rather, we accept
loss, when we cannot believe what our situation and begin to rebuild our
has actually happened. lives.
2. Anger – The second stage is Why is it helpful to recognise these
anger, when our grief causes us to be stages? Hopefully, so that if or when
angry at the person we are grieving, we journey through them, we feel
or angry at the situation that put us less isolated in our grief, recognising
into grief. The bereaved may even that others have trod a similar path.
focus anger toward themselves. Sometimes we can find ourselves
‘stuck’ in one of the stages and it can
be helpful to recognise that grieving isa process, which can be worked support and encourage and the
through. gatherings are open to all. In fact in
next month’s magazine I hope that
As always, our Support in Loss Group we will have some ideas from that
meets every month on the first group of what has helped us to move
Friday, at 36 Inglis Road, from 10.00- through our grief process to share
11.30, for tea/coffee and cakes. Why? with you.
So that we can help one another
through this journey of grief. Some of Please do come along on Friday 2nd
us have travelled a long way along the February or 2nd March if it would be
road, others are just starting out. It of help to you.
doesn’t matter – we are here to
Gordon and Pat Rodgers ( Prestney)Pass Notes: The Licensed Lay Minister
(Clive, for example, or Sara)
Why are you writing to me about though. It describes the job better
Licensed Lay Ministers? Well, you than “Reader”.
asked.
Can we shorten it to LLM? Saves
No, I didn’t! OK, well some people paper… Yes, fine by me.
did. They asked in the Worship
Questionnaire we completed last So, how can I spot an LLM? Well,
Autumn. they’re easy to spot in their Sunday
plumage. They might be at the front
Did they now? Well, since you’ve of the Church, leading the Service, or
started… Oh, so are you interested preaching. They wear plain blue
now? preaching scarves (if it’s not a Holy
Communion Service). If it is, they
I might be. Try me. What is one wear the plain white robe (called a
anyway? A Licensed Lay Minister? cassock alb) and no scarf at all. Or
Well, he or she is a person who is normal clothes on a Café Sunday.
“licensed”…
And on other days? Simple! They’re
Ah! Like the licensee at the Hospital just the very nicest people you come
Arms! I said I was interested… No, not across; no special dress, no clerical
licensed quite like that – licensed by collar, just sweetness and light.
the Bishop, to preach (that’s the
“Licensed” bit) and a Lay (not And who are you exactly? Er, well,
ordained, as a priest is) and a Minister since you ask, I’m an LLM… but
(because they are trained in theology honestly, we’re all such a nice bunch.
and ministry, for leading worship, Promise.
preaching and teaching).
Hmm. And so what do you do, other
Oh. Sounds like a Lay Reader to me. than wear blue scarves on odd Sunday
No coincidence there. The title of mornings, and spread goodwill? Well,
“Reader” is pretty much if you’d been paying attention – that’s
interchangeable with “Licensed Lay to say – let me help you with your
Minister”. The newer title of Licensed excellent question… an LLM is (as the
Lay Minister is being used now, label says) a Lay Minister. So he orshe will prepare and lead worship. meet someone keen to hear from me!
Any of the services we hold; Morning Well, no, probably not. Although
Worship, Café Worship, Holy none of us knows what God will call
Communion, Evening Worship, a us to do next. Being an LLM is a
Baptism or a Funeral. And as the LLM vocation in itself; all of us – yes, you
is licensed to preach, he or she may too - find ourselves called to serve
also preach the sermon or give the God and enjoy him in ways that are
talk, whatever you like to call it. different from each other. And being
an LLM is just one of those ways. But
Are you out to take over from the fair point, there are a good number of
Rector? No, not at all! The Rector ordained priests who previously were
(Paul) and our Associate Priest (Pat) LLMs. (Or “Readers”, in times past.)
are ordained ministers (not lay
ministers). The joy and privilege of Well well. I must say I’m beginning to
celebrating Holy Communion and of get seriously interested. That’s great!
baptising and celebrating the other So glad! Unfortunately this is the end
sacraments are reserved to ordained of this article though. Let’s continue
ministers. And Paul is the leader of the conversation…
the Church. We’re in his team, not in
opposition! …down the Hospital Arms? Fine by
me. The pub is a great place for the
So, will you grow up… Come again?! Gospel, and for discovering vocations.
…will you grow up to be a Rector, a
priest? Er, without being ageist, I’m
already somewhat grown up. But, These Pass Notes were brought to you
will I go on to be ordained, perhaps by your Christ Church LLMs, Clive and
you mean? Sara.
Yes, yes, answer the question! OK,
hold your horses. Always nice toCarol Singing
This year we visited five residential join us – she brought out lots of
homes/sheltered housing venues smiles among us all.
and The Hospital Arms to share the This was a wonderful outreach into
Christmas message and sing carols. our community - many thanks to
Our visits were much appreciated, everyone involved – leaders, readers,
and it was lovely that baby Bethany musicians and singers – your input
(along with her Mum!) was able to made it all possible.
Service GroupBob Joyce
1926 – 2017
There will be a celebration of Bob’s life at Christ
Church on Friday 9 February at 12.30pm, followed
by light refreshments.
We would all be pleased to see you if you are able
to come.
Clive and family
COULD YOU OFFER A LIFT?
A good few of us need a lift to Church wheelchair or walking up and down
on a Sunday. Happily, others of us steps or other exertion! All offers
have cars and don't mind getting most welcome!
them out occasionally to offer a lift
(maybe we use a car to get to Church To find out more, or to offer to help,
anyway). We could do with a few please speak to Sheila Godwin,
more cars with drivers please! Pastoral Assistant (tel 578403)
If you could offer a lift, once a month,
or once every two months, or to be an
occasional "fill-in" when someone's
away or ill, that would be a kind
service and a real blessing to our
Church family.
It's fine to be "just a driver" - offering
a lift that doesn't involve handling aFairtrade Fortnight
As Fairtrade Fortnight approaches, let
Coobana, a Fairtrade Cooperative in
is hear how fairtrade can help people
Panama producing bananas that are
live better lives.
sold in UK supermarkets. Coobana is
made up of approximately 550
members and workers who work
cooperatively [together]. I have 4
children and 3 grandchildren – 2 of
my children and 2 grandchildren live
with me. I’ve been working here on
the banana farms since 1983. Back
then [before we formed Coobana] we
were part of a state-owned company
growing bananas to sell on to a large
multinational company.
Meet Florentina, our Fairtrade
Neighbour a banana farmer from the
Bocas Del Toro region of Panama
Florentina: My name is Florentina
Beitia, and I am a member of
Why are you our neighbour if you live
in Panama?
Florentina: At Coobana we produce
4,000 boxes of bananas per weekwhich are sold in The Coop, Waitrose say over the price, and it wasn’t
and Sainsbury’s in the UK. enough to cover our costs.
It was very difficult with my children.
Bananas have been growing here for I did not earn enough to be able to
over 100 years because the hot give them everything that was
tropical climate is ideal for them to necessary. There were times when
grow. Growing bananas is the main the truth was that we did not have
economic activity for the region, and enough to eat.
many livelihoods depend on them. I will always remember, and I think
Working on a banana farm is hard, that I will never forget, that there was
hard work. There are no machines one day when my eldest son said to
that can grow and harvest bananas so me, “Mama, there’s nothing more to
each stage of the process relies on eat.” It hurt me so much because
human labour. It takes 9 months for there wasn’t anything.
a banana plant to grow, and produce The biggest problem we had then
a bunch of 80-120 bananas. We care was communal toilets that 4-5
for each banana plant for those 9 families would have to share and we
months, weeding, protecting the wanted to get rid of. They would all
fruits from insects and extreme share one basic toilet and bathroom.
weather like hurricanes, before We also had an unreliable water
harvesting and packaging them with source. The children especially
care so that high quality fruit arrives suffered a lot from diarrhoea and
in perfect condition on UK from illnesses because of it.
supermarket shelves. For 17 years the price didn’t change,
and our costs kept going up.
What was life like before Fairtrade [Then] we were introduced to [a UK
Florentina: Before joining Fairtrade supermarket working with Fairtrade].
the situation was very difficult. As Three of us came to the UK to meet
there was only one company we with [the supermarket]. It was
could sell our bananas too, we had no honestly unimaginable because we
had never been out to a meeting,
never before had we known where
our fruit went to or who was going to
buy it.
They agreed to buy our bananas and
we were finally able to sell our first
bananas as Fairtrade in 2011.What difference does Fairtrade box too, which has enabled us to
make? achieve a lot.
Florentina: If it weren’t for Fairtrade, The majority of the houses here were
[our farmer’s organisation] Coobana small, cramped and lacked privacy
wouldn’t have survived. It would be and security. Many families would
very difficult. share one room to sleep, cook and
As soon as we started selling as live in, and had to share toilets
Fairtrade the price improved to $9.75 outside.
per box, and we received an extra From then till now things changed.
dollar [the Fairtrade Premium] per We give grants to workers and Co-op
members to build new homes or
improve what they have. Hundreds of
families now have a new, safe and
more comfortable home with privacy.
I have improved and extended my
home, adding a kitchen and
bathroom so that we no longer need
to use the communal latrine.
The better price we receive now
through Fairtrade also means that we
are in a better position to plan our
business and provide secure
employment to all our workers. The
Fairtrade premium has also been
invested in our farms and business.
This is very important to maintain our
competitiveness as a small,
independent producer.Last year was a successful year. And that pupils can eat a decent meal at this year, if God allows it, we are also school as well as learn about where going to do many more things. food comes from. What are your hopes for the future? Many thanks to Coobana I have been Florentina: I would ask people in the able to educate my children. The UK to carry on buying Fairtrade fruit. youngest one is now a policeman, my Because there are a lot of people, daughter is also a graduate and this is men and women, who work very hard what I want for my granddaughter. in the hope that over there, the We are working, fighting for [our market buys our fruit. children] to have a better future so [The Fairtrade Premium] which we that they can they can have a receive has enabled different life to us to achieve a lot. what I had and to Especially in how I suffered. education for the Because working on children, because if a banana farm is there’s no money, hard. And they can there’s no have an education. opportunity to do Education here is something else and very expensive. We to have a better life, provide grants to and to not have the children of Coobana problems which I members to attend had but instead to school and have their children university, as well as in good housing, investing in projects, eating well, but we like vegetable need the support patches and chicken coops at schools so This Fairtrade Fortnight look out for Clare Lankshear will have the new the Fairtrade alternatives to your Traidcraft Spring Catalogue – see her supermarket shopping. for a copy to order some Fairtrade makes such a beautiful cards and presents difference to people like and great range of food and Florentina and her family. household items.
Fairtrade Espresso Cupcakes Ingredients •240ml (8 ½ floz) milk •20g (3/4oz) Fairtrade espresso powder •80g (3oz) unsalted butter, softened •280g (10oz) caster sugar •240g (8 ½ oz) plain flour •1 tbsp baking powder •¼ tsp salt •2 large organic free range eggs Frosting •50ml (1 ¾ oz) whole milk •16g ( ½ oz) Fairtrade espresso powder •500g (1lb 2oz) icing sugar •160g (5 ½ oz) unsalted butter, soften Method: • Pre-heat oven 190C/375F/gas mark 5. Prepare your muffin tin with cases. • Lightly warm the milk, without boiling, and dissolve the espresso powder in to it. • Beat the butter, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt on a low speed until the consistency resembles fine breadcrumbs. • Whisk the milk mixture and eggs together. • Pour three quarters of the mixture into the dry ingredients combine on a low speed. • Increase speed to medium until smooth and thick, pour in the rest of the milk mixture and mix until smooth. • Fill the muffin cases ¾ full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Frosting • Like before, slightly warm the milk and dissolve the Fairtrade espresso powder. Then set aside to cool completely. • Using an electric whisk or freestanding mixer with the paddle attachment on a low speed combine the icing sugar and butter until sandy in consistency. • Slowly start to add the milk mixture, once it’s all mixed together increase speed to high until light and fluffy. • Spread or pipe your icing onto your cooled cupcakes and decorate as you wish with chocolate-coated coffee beans
February 2018 Diary
Sunday 4th February Wednesday 21st
8.00 am Holy Communion in 10.00 am Holy Communion
St Mary’s Chapel Thursday 22nd
9.30 am Morning Worship 9.00 am Breakfast Café
rd
4.30 pm Messy Church Friday 23
Monday 5 th 8.00 pm Youth Group
th
10.00 am Coffee + Sunday 25
Tuesday 6th 9.30 am Holy Communion
th
9.00 am Morning prayer Monday 26
10.00 am Time Together 10.00 am Coffee +
3.15 pm Messy Crafts Tuesday 27th
Wednesday 7th h 9.00 am Morning prayer
10.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Time Together
Friday 9th 3.15 pm Messy Crafts
8.00 pm Splodgy Youth Wednesday 28th
Sunday 11 th 10.00 am Holy Communion
9.30 am Holy Communion Thursday 1st March
Traidcraft 9.00 am Breakfast Café
nd
6.30 pm Spirit Space Friday 2
Monday 12 thh 10.00 am Support in Loss Group
10.00 am Coffee + 8.00 pm Youth Group
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Tuesday 13th Sunday 4
9.00 am Morning prayer 8.00 am Holy Communion in
Wednesday 14th Ash Wednesday St Mary’s Chapel
10.00 am Holy Communion with 9.30 am Morning Worship
Ashing 4.30 pm Messy Church
8.00 pm Holy Communion with
Ashing
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Thursday 15
9.00 am Breakfast Café
Sunday 18th
9.30 am Café Church
6.30 pm Holy Communion
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Monday 19
10.00 am Coffee +
Tuesday 20th
9.00 am Morning prayer
10.00 am Time Together
3.15 pm Messy Craftswww.colchesterchristchurch.org.uk
01206 542307
christ-church-vestry@btconnect.com
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Rector: Associate Priest:
Revd Canon Paul Norrington Revd Canon Pat Prestney
(01206) 563478 07825 222780
Church Wardens: Church Treasurer:
Rod Green Brian Taylor
(01206) 768242 (01206) 827207
Judith Cronshaw Church Office:
(01206) 543178 Liz Bird
(01206) 542307
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