A CHAPEL that has served villagers for 150 years will host a year-long programme of celebratory events.
Churchgoers at Epping Green Chapel will kick off festivities tomorrow (October 7) at 5pm with a meal and thanksgiving service.
Deputy Lieutenant for Essex Michael Chapman will unveil a specially commissioned stained glass window and Peter Kerridge, chief executive of Premier Christian Radio, will be speaker.
Church minister Reverend Paul Walker, 55, said: “Almost 200 years ago a local couple were so concerned there was no place of worship in the village they felt God calling them to be involved in founding one.
"In the 1820s a cottage chapel was opened and then in 1862 the new church was built.
"With the commissioning of the colourful new window we hope it will be a bright landmark and sign of welcome for another 150 years.”
The chapel's next event will be a free one-day exhibition on Saturday (October 13), featuring works from five local artists.
For more details of events at the chapel, visit www.eppinggreenchapel.co.uk or eppinggreenchapel.blogspot.co.uk.
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