Orchard Baptist Church, Colchester


2026 Focus Verse: Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2


Notices for the month of July


In our July services we will be looking at the theme of worship, including a Songs of Praise style service on the 26th July. We start at 10.30am each week and we often have guest speakers; we will share Communion on 5th July.

Our readings for each week are as follows:

July 5th – Romans 12:1-2; 12th – Revelation 4:11; 19th – Mark 7:1-9

Deacon's Meeting: Please be in prayer for the Deacon's Meeting on Tuesday 7th July at 9.30am.

Bring and Share Lunch: Sunday 26th July after the church service. 

Prayer Meeting: Wednesday 8th July at 7.30pm.

Dates for your diary:

  • Prayer meeting Wednesday 12th August at 7.30pm


Our regular activities:

  • Craft & Crochet Club, Mondays 1.30-3.30pm at the church; contact Hilary for more details.

  • Discoverers, Tuesdays 1pm at the church; contact Jennifer for more details.

  • Tuesday Homegroup, 7.30pm in Abberton; contact Paul or Linda R for more details.

  • Wednesday Homegroup, 7.30pm at the church; contact Hilary for more details.

  • Little Pips Toddler Group, Thursdays 9.30-11am; contact Julie for more details.

  • Table Tennis Group meet weekly on a choice of evenings, contact Paul B for more details.

  • Cake & Cuppa meet Fridays at the church 1.30-3.30pm, contact Annette for more details.


Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request, please phone the Church mobile: 07354 450399 or email prayer@orchardbaptist.co.uk


Pastoral matters: Please leave a voice message or text on the church mobile 07354 450399 which is checked daily. For urgent matters, please phone one of the Deacons.


July Notices: If you have any notices for the month of July, please email notices@orchardbaptist.co.uk by 29th July.


If you would like the notices emailed to you, please see Jan.