Built in 1835 next to the ruins of St Botolphs Priory, the present church is one of two town centre Parish Churches under the incumbancy of Rev'd. Fred Woods. Fred's second Church is St Peters . At St. Botolphs Fred is assisted by
Rev'd. Alison Finch
who has a part time post as assistant priest and a further part time post as Industrial Chaplain to Colchester.
St Botolph's has a covenant with Castle Methodist Church which the members value greatly. Further details can be found on the Castle Methodist Church site.
St. Botolph's has a strong musical tradition and having an excellent accoustic and considerable flexibility, is often used for concerts.
CONCERTS COMING UP in 2010 AT ST. BOTOLPH’S INCLUDE
January
Saturday, 2nd at 7.30pm, Essex Youth Orchestra
Saturday, 18th at 7.30pm, Classic FM Music Makers Charity concert with John Brunning.
Saturday, 23rd at 7.30pm. Colchester Symphony Orchestra, conductor Chris Phelps
February
Saturday, 20th at 7.30pm, Saint Botolph's Music Society Orchestra, Conductors Jonathan Abbot and Colin Nicholson
Saturday, 27th at 7.30pm, Colchester Bach Choir, conductor Patrick McCarthy (Mayor's charity concert)
March
Saturday 13th, at 7.30pm, Colchester Choral Society, conductor Ian Ray
Saturday 20th, at 7.30pm, Rotary Club Concert
Saturday 27th, at 7.30pm, St Botolph's Music Society, conductor Colin Nicholson. Music by Mozart and Dvorak.
