Little Maplestead Church Evensong (2026)
The annual Choral Evensong service was held at Little Maplestead Church on the 7th June. The weather was extremely kind to us (though maybe a little windy) and guests included:
The sermon was delivered by the Reverend Dr Paul Dempster.
Service Certificates and Medals were awarded by Jennifer Tolhurst
Little Maplestead village and the picturesque church of St John the Baptist have links to St John through the Knights Hospitaller dating back to 1185. The procession ahead of the service used to start in the village and makes its way up to the church. This annual event is unique and very special to St John in Essex.
Thanks to the Rev Beverley Vincent and to all of the team (including those at the church) who helped make the service such a success.
- His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Jennifer Tolhurst CStJ
- Lord Petre KStJ
- Mrs Valerie Morris CStJ, County President
- Jonathan McDonald, County Priory Lead for Essex
The sermon was delivered by the Reverend Dr Paul Dempster.
Service Certificates and Medals were awarded by Jennifer Tolhurst
Little Maplestead village and the picturesque church of St John the Baptist have links to St John through the Knights Hospitaller dating back to 1185. The procession ahead of the service used to start in the village and makes its way up to the church. This annual event is unique and very special to St John in Essex.
Thanks to the Rev Beverley Vincent and to all of the team (including those at the church) who helped make the service such a success.