GOOD NEWS!

On Sunday 20th April 2008, we were able to announce at our services that the Reverend Peter James Low will be instituted to the Benefice of Heybridge with Langford by the Lord Bishop of Chelmsford on Tuesday 1st July, at St Andrew's Church.

We look forward to welcoming Revd Peter to the Benefice and hold the congregations of the North Devonport Team Ministry in our prayers as they prepare to say farewell to him and to enter a vacancy.

Heybridge Parish
Common Purpose Statement

"Through worship, prayer and loving action we will help all the community to discover Jesus and develop their faith"

Read our 2007 Annual Report here

Our parish includes the communities of Heybridge and Heybridge Basin,
north east of the town of Maldon in mid Essex, and is part of the United
Benefice of Heybridge and Langford.

One parish, two churches:

St Andrew's Church in Heybridge Street stands on an ancient site of worship. The church building was completed in the 12th century. Somewhere around 1450 flooding caused the tower to collapse and the 'ruins' were restored to more or less the present form later in the 15th century. Within the building there is seating for 200 people, including the choir. The organ is at the back of the church in the gallery and the musical style is largely traditional, supplemented by modern hymns and choruses where appropriate. The services are mainstream Church of England. We are glad to see families in church - there are books and toys available, and toilets in the Waring room. There is level access for wheel chairs and a loop system for hearing aid users. Map Services History Top

St George's Church in Basin Road is a wooden building which dates from the first world war. It was given to the village to serve as a mission church in 1920. The chancel was refurbished during 1998. Seating 70, St George's has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and, in addition to worship, provides a venue for village meetings. There is a village carpark and toilets about 200 yards away and limited parking space on the road near the church. A ramp is available for wheelchair access. A loop system has been installed for hearing aid users. Toys and books are available for young children. Map Services History Top

United Benefice Along with St Giles' Church, Langford, the churches of St Andrew and St George belong to the United Benefice of Heybridge and Langford; sharing worship on the fourth Sunday of each month in a United Benefice Service which is rotated between the three churches. St Giles' Web Site UB Service Top

The Waring Room St. Andrews In Memoriam Schools, opposite St Andrew's Church, were built in 1869 in memory of Francis John Waring M.A. who was Vicar of Heybridge from 1798 until 1833. The schools continued to serve the Parish until the building of what is now known as the "Old" Heybridge school opposite Bentall’s shopping complex. The St Andrew’s schools closed in 1900. The Church has used the building as its meeting rooms ever since, although it is still covered by a Trust which limits its use to educational activities and the Church cannot rent it out on a commercial basis. However use may be arranged for a donation to cover costs. Please contact the Waring Room Hon. Secretary History