St Nicholas
Great Wakering
Brief History of the Church
St Nicholas Church sits in the part of Great Wakering that is known locally as "New Town". It is likely that the present site of the church building was used for worship even before the present Norman building was constructed in around 1100A.D. In Saxon times, probably c.400-500A.D. the area of Great Wakering was settled by the people of Waeccer and the area is mentioned in the Doomsday Book. There is a legend of the reinterment behind the High Altar at the Monastery of Wakering, (Monasterium Warnense) in the latter part of the 7th C of the murdered Saxon Princes Ethelbert and Ethelred, indicating that a place of worship has stood on the grounds of the church since then.
The building lies only 18ft above sea level but this was enough to protect it from the 1953 devastating floods. There has been considerable modifications to the present building in the 13th, 15th and 19th centuries.
Warden
Theresa Webster
I like being part of a team, meeting up with friendly faces, but knowing that the smile works both ways and hopefully I am a welcoming face in church. The responsibility doesn’t stop at the church door, and I am often contacted with a query or two, by phone, e-mail and social media. Being Church Warden has given me a confidence to take on roles I never thought possible, for instance leading worship as an Authorised Local Preacher.
Contact details:
01702 294029
theresa.webster@blueyonder.co.uk
Warden
Carol Chaplin
Being a church warden is a new role for me but I feel very privileged to be able to encourage, care and support the leaders and the congregation of St Nicholas Church. It is a real honour to be involved with such a beautiful and friendly church.
Contact details:
01702 219587
Come And Meet Each Other
Every Wednesday at 12 midday till 2pm in the Church Hall opposite the church .
Meet friends and make new ones over a light lunch followed by cake and coffee or tea.
There is no charge, donations are welcome.
All ages welcome
MESSY CHURCH
Messy Church is every second Thursday of the month starting at 4pm in the Church Hall opposite the church. All are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult, who are free to cut and stick if they would like too, we look forward to seeing you.
St Nicholas Church are supporting SHOEBURY ARK our local food bank. Shoebury ark provide food and essentials as well as hot meals on a Tuesday. Supporting Shoebury and Wakering families. Donations ( food, tins, packets, toiletries even part used, cleaning materials, or out of date tinned food) can be brought to the church on a Sunday or when we’re open midweek or Monday between 10 am and 12, Shoebury Ark have asked us to pass on their thanks for donations already received. They have over 800 families on their books, and weekly provide food and hot meals for over 100 families.
Pre Loved School Uniform Bin
Repurpose school uniforms no longer required. Place outgrown, or no longer needed school uniforms in the brown bin in front of St Nicholas Church Hall. They will be cleaned and repaired if required and passed on to families instead of ending up in land fill.
Find us and contact Us.
St Nicholas Church
New Road
Great Wakering
Essex
SS3 0AH
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St Nicholas