Churches for Littlebury Parish
Three churches serve the parish of Littlebury: Holy Trinity in Littlebury and St Peter’s Church and Community Hub in Littlebury Green while Catmere End, although part of the civil parish of Littlebury falls within the ecclesiastical parish of the Icknield Way and is served by St Mary The Virgin Church, Strethall.
Littlebury is a parish in its own right with St. Peter’s at Littlebury Green being its daughter church. We form part of the Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry with Revd. Jeremy Trew as Team Rector and a Team Vicar for Littlebury, Littlebury Green, Wendens Ambo and the Chesterfords. See camvillages.org.uk or email. website.camvillages@gmail.com
The post of Team Vicar is currently covered by a member of the Team Ministry,Revd Ella Harris revellaharris@gmail.com (day of rest Friday).
Our parish magazine, Village Views, is shared with neighbouring Wendens Ambo. Wendens Ambo’s church is St. Mary the Virgin.
Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals
For Baptisms and Funerals please contact the Saffron Walden Parish Office which is open on Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 12 noon. When the office is closed an answer machine is available – 01799 506 024 – office@stmaryssaffronwalden.org or parishofficesaffronwalden@gmail.com
For Weddings please contact stmaryssaffronwalden@outlook.com
Littlebury Parochial Church Council Electoral Roll
The Church Electoral Roll (as opposed to the local electoral roll used for elections) is a list of church members. It is necessary to be on the roll in order to vote at the AGM or be elected to the Parochial Church Council. The Electoral Roll Officer is Claire Durrant t. 01799 510728.
Holy Trinity Church, Littlebury
For all contacts: see foot of the page
Holy Trinity Church has been part of the village of Littlebury for over 800 years and is Grade 1 listed. Thanks to volunteers the church is open daily. It is situated on the B1383 and there is parking in Mill Lane immediately to its South.
See also the Holy Trinity Church Facebook page.
Church Finance
At Littlebury, the maintenance of our historic church building and the cost of our regular church work is a considerable financial commitment and the gap is growing rapidly between our income and outgoings.
If you wish to support, do please contact the Church Treasurer (jayneloughran@hotmail.co.uk) or use the Parish Giving Scheme.
St. Peter’s Church and Community Hub, Littlebury Green
St Peter’s Church at Littlebury Green was built in 1885 as a tin tabernacle with a wood-lined interior. The chapel is a daughter church of Holy Trinity built as a chapel of ease (to save villagers the trek to Littlebury). It is open daily.
Recently a fully functioning kitchen area has been installed and an inside toilet. Some pews have been removed to enable it to be used as a community hub for exhibitions and celebrations.
Contact for ecclesiastical matters : Paul Gray 07711 571309
Contact for Community Hub : Mike Scott 07852 688232
Email enquiries, including hub bookings st.peterslittleburygreen@gmail.com
St Mary’s Church, Strethall
The Grade I listed building can be dated back to c.1010 and stands alongside a farmyard with only a footpath leading up to its porch. It has retained a simple form without side aisles and has pew seating for a congregation of less than forty.
The Rector is Revd Dr. James Webster email iwp.parishrector@gmail.com – 07840 329279. The Church Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings email iwp.parishoffice@gmail.com – 01763 837272.
St Mary’s Church, Strethall, serves Catmere End which, although part of the civil parish of Littlebury, falls within the ecclesiastical Parish of the Icknield Way Villages (7 churches). There is a traditional service of Holy Communion at 9.00 am on a 4th Sunday. For other services in the Icknield Way Parish see https://icknieldwayparish.blogspot.com/
Churchwardens: Mrs Liz Stott – 01799 521217
Nick Romyn – 01799 522933
STRETHALL DISTRICT CHURCH COUNCIL
Treasurer: Bob Rust – 01799 521312
Electoral Roll Officer: Mrs Emma Folland – 01799 529751
The Icknield Way Parish Office in Chrishall is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings – e iwp.parishoffice@gmail.com – 01763 837272.
Sunday Services at Holy Trinity and St Peter’s
| Sunday | Church | Time | Service | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Sunday | Holy Trinity, Littlebury | 10.15 for 10.30 am | Cafe Church | Breakfast, Children’s activities, hymns and prayers. see note * |
| First Sunday | St Peters, Littlebury Green | 10.30 am | Holy Communion | |
| Second Sunday | Rotates between Littlebury, Wendens Ambo and Great Chesterford | 10.30 am | Cam Villages Churches Together Service | |
| Third Sunday | Holy Trinity, Littlebury | 10.30 am | Informal Service | An informal service with the opportunity to take Holy Communion. Coffee after the service. |
| Fourth Sunday | St Peters, Littlebury Green | 10.30 am | Informal Service | An informal service of Sunday Worship |
| Fifth Sunday | St. Mary’s Saffron Walden | 10.30 am | Saffron Walden and Villages Service | |
| Fifth Sunday* | Holy Trinity, Littlebury or St Peters Littlebury Green | 4.00 pm | Lay led Service | * Sometimes a lay led Service with a difference either at Littlebury or Littlebury Green. |
Other Littlebury Groups
Monthly ‘Reflection over a coffee’: An hour’s informal get together for anyone who wishes to explore the history and stories of the bible, usually on the first Monday of the month at 10.30 at Cam House, Roman Way, Littlebury. For information contact janicerust@btinternet.com.
Pop Up Coffee Shop in the church from 10.00 – 11.30 where you’ll be treated to home made cakes, freshly brewed coffee and a warm welcome. The dates are shown on the calendar.
Friends of Holy Trinity Littlebury: We are very fortunate to have an active group who raise funds to help maintain our fine historic building and churchyard. Follow this link to find out about the Friends and to register via the online form if you wish to become a “Friend”.
Contacts
Team Vicar Post currently covered by a member of the Saffron Walden & Villages Team
Revd Ella Harris revellaharris@gmail.com (day of rest Friday)
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, LITTLEBURY
Churchwardens: currently two vacancies. This post might suit you if you are a churchgoer and have a desire to work alongside the Vicar to lead the church locally for the benefit of the community. . Contact janicerust@btinternet.com – 01799 521 if you’d like to know more.
Treasurer:
Mrs Jayne Loughran t. 07854 702297 e. jayneloughran@hotmail.co.uk
Fabric Officer
Mrs Camilla Lethbridge t 01799 522191 e. camilla.lethbridge@btinternet.com
ST PETER’S CHURCH AND COMMUNITY HUB
Pro Warden in vacancy
Treasurer and Ecclesiastical : Paul Gray t. 07711 571309 e. paul.gray02@outlook.com
Email enquiries, including hub bookings st.peterslittleburygreen@gmail.com
LITTLEBURY PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
Treasurer: Mrs Jayne Loughran, 13 Spencer Rd, Gt. Chesterford, CB10 1PZ t. 07854 702297 e. jayneloughran@hotmail.co.uk
Safeguarding Officer: Paul Gray t. 07711 571309 e. paul.gray02@outlook.com
Secretary: Mrs Janice Lambeth e. 5janicelambeth@gmail.com
SAFFRON WALDEN PARISH OFFICE, Church Path, Saffron Walden, CB10 1JP. Open Monday-Friday 9.30am – noon. t. 01799 506024 e. office@stmaryssaffronwalden.org or parishofficesaffronwalden@gmail.com