St Andrew’s Parish Church – Shalford Essex CM7 5HH
Almost every generation has left its mark on our ancient St Andrew Parish Church which serves this small village of about 750 people. In all probability, the present building was erected on the site of an earlier Norman structure, as is evidenced by the clasping buttresses on the lower part of the Tower, indicating a 12th century origin.
June 2016 refurbishment of church organ commences >>more<<
St Andrew’s Shalford, welcomes all visitors and various leaflets about the church and contents are available within the porch
Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults
The Bishop of Chelmsford is determined that our churches should be safe places for everyone. The Church’s policies and procedures are clearly displayed in the porch of St Andrew’s and explanatory leaflets, in the form of pocket guides, are in the “Safeguarding” folder on the table inside the church.
If you have any concerns that a child or vulnerable adult attending church services or church activities may be being abused or neglected, please contact the Parish Safeguarding Representative- Ann Singleton on 01371850918 or annsingleton24@gmail.com
If you believe that the child or adult is in IMMEDIATE danger, dial the Police on 999
Memorial Book
For a very small charge a memorial book is available to record lost loved ones and is always on display inside the main entrance.
Contact Church Wardens for more information
St Andrew’s Church available for :- Christenings, Weddings, Blessings, Funerals
PCC Contacts 2020
Parish Priest: – Currently Vacant from Sept 2019
Agricultural Chaplain: – Rev Janet E Nicholls T:- 01371 851317
Captain of Bell Tower: – Michael Mason T:- 01371 850125
Church Wardens: – Mrs Dawn Wilson T:- 01371 851152
Treasurer – Miss Lizzie Craig T:- 01371 811218
Voluntary Organist – Helen Marr, Richard Web and Janet Dyson
Parochial Church Council Secetary:- Sylvia Lester, Wades Gardens, Ewen Bridge Lane, Shalford T:- 01371 850211
Safeguarding Representative: – Ann Singleton T:- 01371 850918
Members
Barbara Mavis, Helen B Willey, Mac Beanland, Johnathan K Buckley, Hilary Penny,Angela Tanner, Neil Tyler, Mike Chumbley, John H Burrow
Active Supporters
St Andrew Shalford, has an active group of supporters known as ‘Friends of St Andrew’s Church’ [FOSTAC].
FOSTAC was formed in 2006 as a non religious group to raise funds for the improvement of facilities within the church. Membership which is open to all, visit >>www.fostac.co.uk