Hundreds of people came to the Earls Colne village carol service, carrying torches and glow sticks between St Andrews and ECBC. Rev Peter Allen kicked of proceedings at the Anglican church before the congregation marched down the high street to the baptist church for more carols, readings and a performance by the Earls Colne Primary School choir. Seven shared a short message entitled, God is very near and He loves you before mince pies and mulled wine at the Village hall rounded off the evening.