Serving Jesus by serving the local community in the Stansted area
The Five Churches
Welcome to Our Website
We are a group of five Church of England churches comprising
St John’s Church, Stansted Mountfitchet
St Mary the Virgin Church, Birchanger
St Mary the Virgin Church, Farnham
Holy Trinity Church, Takeley with All Saints Church, Little Canfield.
Some highlights for April 2025
Sunday services
St John’s, Stansted – 9.30am
St Mary’s, Birchanger – 11.15am
St Mary’s, Farnham – 11.15am
Holy Trinity, Takeley and All Saints, Little Canfield – 9.30am.
Sunday services will be held at Holy Trinity on the 13th and 27th of April, and at All Saints on the 6th and 20th of April. There will also be a simple Holy Communion service on 15th April at 12.30pm at Holy Trinity.
13th April – Palm Sunday services, at the normal times.
17th April – The Five Churches Maundy Thursday service, St John’s Church, 6.00pm. There will be a bring-and-share meal in the church hall afterwards, so bring some quiche!
18th April – The Way of the Cross service, St John’s Church, 10.00am. A choral service of words and music.
18th April – Good Friday Prayers, Farnham Church, 12.00pm
18th April – Good Friday Family Crafts, St John’s Church, 3.30pm. A simple service with crafts for children.
18th April – The Five Churches hour at the Cross, Holy Trinity Church, Takeley, 2.00pm
19th April – The Five Churches Easter Vigil, Farnham Church, 6.00pm
20th April – Easter Day communion services at the normal times
There is further information about weekly events on our bulletin page.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. The PCCs of the four parishes have adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding, which may be found on the Church of England’s website here. Click on the links to email our Parish Safeguarding Officers at Stansted, Birchanger, Farnham, and Takeley with Little Canfield.