Welcome to Friends of Essex Churches Trust
We revitalise buildings that make communities proud.
We raise money to award grants to preserve and improve Christian places of worship of all denominations in the historic county of Essex (including the unitary authorities of Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock together with the five London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest)
Our Projects
Wethersfield, St. Mary Magdalene
Roof repairs and internal decoration
Our church, St Mary Magdalene, sits in a central spot within the North Essex village of Wethersfield. It also plays a central role in the life of the village; we are open daily, and have at least two services a...
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Hundreds of people take part in Our Ride+Stride fundraising adventure – a sponsored bike ride or walk, every year.
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Events
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2026 Christmas Card
Monday 19th October 2026
Order our 2026 Christmas card featuring a detail from the Adoration of the Magi stained glass window from the studio of Bell & Beckham, 1890 at Ardeligh (St Mary the Virgin). Cards come in packs of 10 at £7.50 per pack. Postage... Read More