We welcome everybody – young, old, energetic, weary or however you are feeling today! Whatever your background and whatever you’re used to in church, we want you to feel comfortable with us. Please feel free to sit wherever you like. Many of our families like to sit towards the front, so the children can see what’s going on but please find somewhere you feel comfortable.
Recent Sunday service sheets are available to view by clicking here… Sunday Service Sheets
We are delighted to welcome children and families to St Peter’s on Sunday mornings. Please be reassured that the leaders of our SPK groups have completed our safeguarding ‘Safer Recruitment’ process.
BIBLE TOTS is for all little ones who haven’t yet started Reception, meeting in the Church Lounge. SEEKERS is for those in Reception and School Year 1, meeting in the Snug. DIGGERS is for those in School Years 2 to 5, meeting in the Office. Registration for all these groups is at 10:15am, in the Church Hall (entrance off North Hill).
The SPARK group is for those in School Years 6 to 9, meeting in the Vestry (front-left of church). Their Registration is at 10:30am, and they usually join the adults in church before the end of the service.
IGNITE is our youth group, for those in School Years 10 to 13. They remain in church throughout the service, and have their own meetings on Sunday evenings.
If you have any questions about either SPK or IGNITE, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Bathrooms – There are two bathrooms at the back of church, in the north porch (one of which has baby changing facilities). There are additional bathrooms available in the Church Hall, across the churchyard to the north of the building.
Children – We are delighted to welcome children to St Peter’s Kids (SPK). Registration for the younger ones is at 10:15am in the Church Hall, and there are groups for older children as well. If it’s their first time, we will ask you to complete a registration form on their behalf. By the way, we understand that kids make noise – and that’s fine…..!
Communion – We invite to the Lord’s table all those who are, by God’s grace, in a right relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and with their neighbour. For all those coming up to receive communion, you will be invited to come up from the pew by a warden.
Disabled access – Our current provision for those needing disabled access is via the south-east porch (the front-right of the church), where a ramp leads from the church floor to the pathway onto the High Street. Please do ask any of our Welcoming Team for assistance if required.
Dress Code – We don’t have one. Some people like to come dressed smartly, others prefer to ‘dress down’. We’re just glad you’re here.
Leaders – The Vicar of St Peter’s is Rev Mark Wallace (who is married to Lizzie) and shares the leadership of the church with the two Churchwardens (John Hartwell and Trevor Froude) and the Parochial Church Council, most of whom are elected by church members at the Annual Meetings.
Parking – There are plenty of places to park in the centre of Colchester, and the St Mary’s car park is the closest. In addition, for those with very young children or with significant disability issues, parking is available at the Vicarage just over the road (please ring 01206 572641).
Refreshments – These are served after the service, and are free of charge. Do please stick around for a while, as we would love the chance to get to know you better.
Timings – We try to start on time at 10:30am, and usually finish around 11:40am. If it’s a Communion Service, it is usually slightly longer.