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Rayne (UK) is a pleasant village of three thousand residents, located in the Braintree District of rural North West Essex. It is to be found situated along the old Roman Stane Street from Colchester to Braughing (near Buntingford) and now by-passed by the new A120. Approximately three miles to the east is the historic market town of Braintree. The transport system provides easy access to Colchester, Chelmsford, Cambridge and London and access to international destinations via Stansted airport, some 16 miles distant. The village is rich in history with several farms listed in the Doomsday Book. All Saints Church, with its Tudor tower, built in 1510 by a member of the Capel family, is a fine example of Tudor brickwork with an original wooden clock face hidden behind the present one. Rayne was Calor Essex Village of the Year 2006, and in 2007 won the Regional and then the National Calor Village of the Year Award ICT Category. Many community groups organise activities for all age groups, further details are to be found on the Rayne Village web site.

Who knew we have a great festive extravaganza on our doorstep 🫣🎉🎄🎅🏻https://www.facebook.com/share/1A7roujjQb/?mibextid=w...
05/11/2026

Who knew we have a great festive extravaganza on our doorstep 🫣🎉🎄🎅🏻
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Our annual Charity Christmas Lights return for 2026! 🎄

Too many lights to count sparkling on Medley Road, Rayne, CM77 6TQ raising money for the British Heart Foundation in loving memory of Grandad Charlie.

Have yourself a very Medley Christmas! 🎅✨❤️

02/11/2026

🌿 This week at All Saints Church, Rayne 🌿

A new week begins at All Saints, with plenty of opportunities to come together throughout the week and, on Sunday, to pause as a community for Remembrance.

Wednesday
🙏 Morning Prayer, 9:00am
🍞 Midweek Holy Communion, 10:00am
👶 Bambinos Baby & Toddler Group, 10:00am to 12:00pm, Old School Rooms
🔔 Bell Ringing Practice, 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Thursday
🍽️ Soup & Sandwiches in the Old School Room, with board games afterwards. No need to book, simply come along!

Saturday
🥓 Breakfast Club, 8:30am, Old School Rooms

Please contact Graham at [email protected] to book, or message us, so we know how many sausages, eggs and bacon we need!

Sunday
🕊️ Remembrance Sunday All Age Service, 10:00am followed by a dedication at the war memorial for the two minute silence at 11:00am.

On Sunday we’ll come together as a church and community to remember all those who have served and sacrificed, and to pray for peace.

Our service is for all ages, and families and children are very welcome to join us as we mark this important day together.

We will remember them.

The church is also open every day from 8:00am to 4:00pm for a quiet moment, prayer, or simply a bit of peace.

Please message us with any questions or for more details about anything happening this week.

All Saints is here for the whole community. 🙂



Diocese of Chelmsford

01/11/2026

🎆✨ FREE VILLAGE FIREWORKS & MOVIE NIGHT! ✨🎆

🦢 THE SWAN, RAYNE 🦢

📅 Saturday 7th November
⏰ From 6PM
🎟️ COMPLETELY FREE – EVERYONE WELCOME!

❤️ We’re bringing our lovely village together for a magical evening of fireworks, hot chocolates and a family movie under the stars! ✨

🎇 CHILDREN’S FIREWORK DISPLAY! 🎇

A small but beautiful firework display especially for the little ones to enjoy! 🎆❤️

🎬🍿 MOVIE UNDER THE STARS! 🍿🎬

🎩✨ THE GREATEST SHOWMAN! ✨🎩

Join us for this fantastic family favourite on our BIG SCREEN! Sing along, snuggle up and enjoy a magical movie night with family and friends! 🎶❤️

☕🍫 HOT CHOCOLATE & MARSHMALLOWS!

There’s nothing better on a chilly November evening than a delicious hot chocolate topped with fluffy marshmallows! 😍

🥃 And for the grown-ups… why not treat yourself to a cheeky Baileys hot chocolate! 😉

🧣 DON’T FORGET!
🧸 Bring your blankets!
🧤 Wrap up nice and warm!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family!

🎟️ NO TICKETS NEEDED – JUST TURN UP!

This is our little way of giving something back to our wonderful village and saying thank you for all your continued love and support! ❤️

Come along, make some memories and enjoy a lovely evening full of sparkle, laughter and community spirit! 🥰

🦢 THE SWAN, RAYNE – AT THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE! 🦢

Fireworks subject to weather and safety conditions.

31/10/2026

🌿 All Saints’ Day 🌿

Tomorrow we come together to celebrate All Saints’ Day, a special day in the Church calendar when we remember and give thanks for the saints who have gone before us and the example of faith they have left behind.

All Saints’ Day also reminds us that we are all part of something greater, a community of faith that stretches across generations, united in Christ.

We warmly invite you to join us tomorrow morning for Holy Communion with Choir, as we gather in worship, prayer and thanksgiving.

⛪ All Saints Church, Rayne
🕤 Sunday, 9:30am

Whether you’re a familiar face, haven’t visited for a while, or are simply curious about faith, we’d love to welcome you.

Come just as you are. Everyone is welcome. 💚



Diocese of Chelmsford

🎨 Artwork: The Forerunners of Christ with Saints and Martyrs (c. 1423–1424), Fra Angelico. Collection of The National Gallery, London.

30/10/2026

🌿 Eco Church Friday: Small Changes, Big Difference 🍂

As autumn leaves begin to fall, here’s one small way we can help care for God’s creation.

🍁 Why not leave a few leaves in your garden?

Fallen leaves provide shelter for insects and other small creatures, while gradually breaking down and returning nutrients to the soil.

We don’t need to leave our gardens completely untidy. Simply keeping a few leaves beneath hedges or in quiet corners can help support wildlife through the colder months.

Small changes in our everyday lives can make a big difference when we make them together.

💚 Will you be leaving a little corner of your garden for nature this autumn?



Diocese of Chelmsford
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