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Church Sites

The C of E is the established church in England. The church has had a continuous presence in Britain since Roman times. In the 16^th century it reformed itself as a church that was scriptural, traditional and national.

Ø The Diocese of Chelmsford

The C of E is divided into various diocese under the jurisdiction of a bishop. Chelmsford diocese ministers to the County of Essex and the five London Boroughs east of the river Lea.

Ø Churches Together in Britain & Ireland

CTBI is a council of churches to which all major Christian denominations within the British Isles belong.

Ø The Methodist Church of Great Britain

Ø The Congregational Federation

Ø Catholic Church in England and Wales

The Methodists, Congregationalists and Roman Catholics are our partners in Churches together in South Chingford and Chapel End.

Ø The Parish of Chingford

This is the website for the parish covering North Chingford and served by the Parish Church of St Peter and Paul and Chingford Old Church (All Saints).

Ø South Chingford Congregational Church

This is the website for our Congregational partners in Churches Together in South Chingford and Chapel End.

Ø World Council of Churches

The WCC is an international fellowship of Christian Churches advancing the ecumenical movement.

Ø World Congress of Faiths

WCF works to develop better understanding, cooperation and respect between people of different faiths.

Ø Church Times

The Church Times is a Church of England weekly national newspaper. This website provides articles and updates on news of the national church.

Ø Modern Churchpeople's Union

MCU is a theologically liberal organisation within the Church of England.

Ø The Royal School of Church Music

RSCM is an educational charity dedicated to raising standards and promoting church music.

Ø The Ecclesiological Society

This is a society for those with an interest on the architecture, forms and traditions of the church.

Ø Christian Aid

This Aid Agency works across the world wherever the need is greatest irrespective of religion and is strongly supported by St Edmund’s.

Ø USPG

This Anglican Mission Agency works alongside churches and communities around the world providing the resources to meet local needs and is also supported by St Edmund’s.

Ø Church links throughout Britain

This website enables you to search churches in Britain with websites.

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Resource Sites

Ø The Church’s Service Books

This site contains the texts of all of the C of E Prayer books from the original 1549 book to the current Common Worship published in 2000.

Ø Guide to Early Church Documents

This site contains the texts of early church documents outside of the New Testament, including the creeds of the church.

Ø Measures of the General Synod of the Church of England

Measures are Acts of the General Synod that are approved by Parliament and form part of the UK’s Legislation.

Ø The Martyrdom of St Edmund

This site contains the text of an Anglo-Saxon version of the life of St Edmund by St Abbo of Fleury.

Ø The Lives of Ss Edmund and Fremund

This site contains the text of a poem in the Canon of John Lydgate from the 15^th century.

Ø Medieval paintings of The Saints in the English Parish church

This site includes a number of wall paintings featuring Edmund.

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Local Community Sites

Ø London Borough of Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest was created in 1965 as a result of the merger of the boroughs of Chingford, Leyton and Walthamstow.

Ø Redbridge & Waltham Forest Health Authority

A useful site on the local health authority and the GP’s working with the two London boroughs.

Ø Greater London Authority

This is the official website for the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority.

Ø Chingford Mount town centre

This site provides basic details of population and financial turnover.

Ø Lee Valley Regional Park

Lee Valley provides leisure activities for all ages. It comprises 10,000 acres stretching along 23 miles of the river Lea.

Ø Epping Forest

This is a site on Epping Forest itself and the towns and communities surrounding it.

Ø The Guide Association

Guides, Brownie and Rainbow packs are all linked with St Edmund’s.

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Advice & Support Organisations

Ø Age Concern

Age Concern provides information and advice to help the elderly take charge of their lives.

Ø Asylum Aid

Asylum Aid provides free legal advice and representation to refugees and asylum seekers.

Ø ChildLine

ChildLine is the UK's free, 24-hour help line for children and young people in trouble or danger.

Ø Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse offers free information and advice (including counselling and education) for those affected by a death.

Ø Mind

Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales.

Ø National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux

This site gives general advice on the CAB and how to find the local office.

Ø Commission for Racial Equality

THE CRE tackles racial discrimination and promotes racial equality; it provides a number of useful links for all groups in society that experience discrimination.

Ø Relate

Relate provides counselling for couples and families experience difficulties in their relationship.

Ø The Samaritans

The Samaritans provides confidential emotional support for any person who is suicidal or despairing.

Ø Victim Support

Victim Support helps people cope with crime.

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