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20th Dec 24
Thank you St Edward's - letters of thanks received
We dropped the gifts to Tropical ward and then created a display board of some letters written by people in the community who sent good wishes to children who are in hospital. Please see the email below from Emily thanking you all for the gifts. I also attach some photographs. Charlotte and I, plus all the team at Lennox, are so grateful for all the support you and everyone at St Edwards have given to us this year and hope to continue this into 2025. We all wish you a wonderful Christmas and all the best for the New Year. Warmest regards, Fiona Fraser, Community Engagement Officer
Thank you again for your visit, we enjoyed welcoming you, the display looks fantastic. Please pass our thanks on the St Edwards C of E church for their kind donations they will be enjoyed so much by our children and young people. Wishing you and the team a merry Christmas. Emily Bell, Head of Nursing, Childrens Directorate
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
10th Dec 2024
Well done St Edward’s – Outstanding Ofsted Inspection
Dear friends and colleagues,Following our Ofsted inspection on 22nd and 23rd October, we are delighted to be able to share our report with the school community today. The overall outcome of the inspection is that St Edward's has been graded as a school that is Outstanding in all areas.We are so proud of our staff and children, and this report is just a milestone in the journey of improve-ment we have been, and continue to be, on. We are particularly proud that the report highlights our commitment to inclusion, excellent teaching and learning and our Christian values that underpin all that we do.If you would like to read the full report, it can be found here: https://shorturl.at/ecdTGThank you for the part you have played on our school journey.
Kind regards
Chris Speller
Head Teacher
Despite the Weather - Christmas Fayre is a roaring success!
10th Dec 2024
Yellow weather warnings will not stop us!
A massive thank you to everyone who came along to our Bazaar on Saturday and enjoyed, some fabulous cake, and a small tipple of mulled wine. Thank you to our helpers, and the Romford Community who came and donated some money. We raised just short of £2000. Amazing!
Live Streaming update
10th Dec 2024
If you are a regular attendee of our live stream, you will see we have made some exciting changes! If you log in early enough you will see some updates and news for St Edward’s Church. We also now have the words displayed for the readings and the hymns. Please do sing along at home with us! We hope that this makes you feel even more connected and involved in our service!
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
5th Dec 2024
Well, this is not something you see every day. Last week our beautiful church was being used in filming for a programme due to air later on in the year!
Here's a photo taken when the lights were in place and on, it looked stunning!
Progress on Poppy Display
October 12 2024
Working together as a community, amazing things happen. Please watch the video of our latest poppy attaching day on 12th October. We only have 2 more "attaching days" to go before we go live on 2nd November! Saturday 19th from 9am until 4pm and Saturday 26th 9am until 4pm. Please feel free to pop in at anytime, you don't have to stay all day!
Proud to host the Ordination of 5 new Priests
Sept 30th 2024
St Edward's Church, Market Place, Romford hosted the ordinations of 5 new priests.
Say ‘hello’ to our #ChelmsDioNewPriests from the Barking Area who were ordained by Bishop Lynne at St Edward’s, Romford at Saturday 28th September. Kat Bennett serving at St Lukes E16
Jacintha Danaswamy serving at St. Mary's Church, Walthamstow , St Gabriel's Walthamstow, & St Luke's E17
Naomi Snelling serving at St James St Johns Collier Row & Havering-atte-Bower
Rachel Summers serving in the West Roding Mission Partnership - St Mary's Church Woodford , Wanstead Parish - St Mary with Christ Church , St Gabriel's Church Aldersbrook and St Peter's-in-the-Forest
Bernard Eaton serving at St Peter's-in-the-Forest
Find out more about the priest ordinations at https://buff.ly/465DX0M
Please pray for all our new Priests as they embark on their new ministry 🙏
Second Poppy Day is a roaring success!
Sept 12th 2024
This weekend St Edward's Church, Market Place, Romford ran their second Poppy Event. As you know we are all working hard to bring together some fabulous poppy displays for November. With the support of the Romford community - we are doing well. If you want to join in please see our News Sheet for further details.
A number of parishioners and members of the community have asked if they can have a poppy named in the display for a loved one. For a small donation you are welcome to contact the Parish Office and we will make the the arrangements for you. Details of our office are on the about us page.
Sept 12th 2024
POPPY SEWING DAY - Saturday 21st September
In preparation of our 3rd Poppy sewing event we have shared a montage of the last session with this video. Enjoy and share.
Sept 1st 2024
POPPY SEWING DAY SUCCESS
What can happen in a few hours when a community comes together.Thank you to everyone in Romford, particularly St Edwards Church Romford community and RM1 WI who supported us in starting the build for our Poppy decorations at St Edward’s in the Market Place. Have a look at our video reel for why we are doing this on Facebook and follow us for any further updates!We still need poppies so if you are able to help out we would love to hear from you! More dates will be advertised. Thank you Romford!#yourchurch #wewillrememberthem
Sep 11th 2024
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Success in Romford
The Church of St Edward the Confessor, Romford recently entered four trebles for the RSCM exams (two bronze and two gold} and all were successful. A presentation ceremony took place at the church, at which the choiristers were presented with their medals by the Archdeacon of Barking. The trebles trainer, Claire Morrison, and the whole churchare very proud of their achievements