News & Notices

Gt. Massingham

Mary & the Angel Gabriel

"I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." Luke 2.10

10th June 1921 - 9th April 2021

Remembering His Royal Highness Prince Phillip 

Remember, O Lord, your servant Philip, who has gone before us with the sign of faith and now rests in the sleep of peace.

According to your promises, grant to him and to all who rest in Christ, refreshment, light and peace; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Tributes From Church of England Bishops can be seen here and you can leave a message and light a candle at the Church of England web site here..

St Nicholas Church, Christmas Day evening 2020 (photo. courtesy Carl Manning)                           

SOME CHURCH SERVICES ARE TAKING PLACE NOW
and OVER EASTER WEEK

AND WE WILL BE ON ZOOM throughout 2021.

Do check the calendar regularly..

And our Magazines are now back and also being delivered

Our Churches still welcome you for Private Prayer

HARPLEY, EAST WALTON, ASHWICKEN & GAYTON THORPE ARE OPEN FOR INDIVIDUAL PRAYER

EVERYDAY  IN DAYLIGHT HOURS. ST ANDREW'S, CONGHAM from 6th April will be open from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm.

AND WE ARE CONTINUING TO HOST 

LIVE WEB SERVICES USING ZOOM.

                                                      If you have Zoom on your pc, laptop, tablet, or phone you can take part in our services.

SUNDAYS 10.50 am for 11.00 start.

( Readings are shown on the Calendar page and the Communion Service sheet is here )  

                                             ALTERNATE WEDNESDAYS 3.00 pm 

If you are having trouble with the app/programme then call Steve Williamson on 01553 636413. Everything is free and all you need do is register your interest
with Steve at stephenwilliamson001@gmail.com and then click on an email link sent to you at the time of the service.

WE HAVE A NEW FEATURE ON THE WEB SITE WITH "VIDEOS". Look on the top banner.

Or click this link to watch a short video of We shall be TOGETHER again..

 and a CHRISTMAS MESSAGE from BISHOP GRAHAM for 2020.

WEDNESDAYS IN LENT on ZOOM

FEB 24th , MARCH 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th AT 3.00 PM.

Please join us for our Lent Course  Hope and a Future. 

We will be meeting by Zoom on Wednesdays in Lent, starting at 3.00pm for approx. 45 minutes,,  dates are; 24^th February, 3^rd March, 10^th March, 17^th March and 24^th March

You can join for individual sessions or for the whole course. Each session will have a presentation using slides. The Bible and prayers will form a backbone to each  week, plus additional resources.

There will  be plenty of time for discussion so we can share our thoughts. No charge involved !! But bring your own tea and choice of cakes!

Please let Steve know through email (stephenwilliamson001@gmail.com) if you are hoping to join us. All the info needed will be sent via email and the Zoom links.

Look forward to seeing you on Zoom. Sue, Rev’d Sue Martin

 Reverend Becca Rogers, of St John’s Church in The Walks, King’s Lynn,

has launched an online appeal to help those in low income countries get vaccinated.

Read more here. 

“With many in ourcountry on lockdown, it’s important that we support those

who are feeling lonely and isolated, whatever age they are."

Archbishop Justin Welby

Not everyone is able to attend Church or take part in our Zoom services. This is a FREE phoneline that you can call to listen to prayers and hymns and reflections at a time to suit you.

ST MARY'S CHURCH, GREAT MASSINGHAM

WORKING TOGETHER WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

CONGHAM COFFEE MORNINGS

CAKE CREATION CELEBRATION

Enjoy some of those famous bakes at home with recipes from Congham's star baker.

Glenis put the book together during the first Lockdown

and 'The Coffee Morning Cake Book' is now on sale to support the Church.

Copies cost £5 and are available at Grimston Stores and will be available at the Old Store in Roydon

when it reopens in December - or by contacting Glenis on 07787 912096.

CONGHAM SUMMER FETE

AND SNAIL RACING.

Very sadly the situation with the pandemic is so uncertain that it has been decided to cancel the fete ( again) for this year but back in 2022.

HARPLEY ST LAWRENCE CHURCH

On Historic England's "AT RISK" Register

Historic England continue to make the case for listed places of worship as heritage in their own right, as cultural centres for communities and as faith buildings. We support the people who look after them so they can share them with their communities and make them open as places of wellbeing for people of all faiths and none.

In usual times the 14,788 listed places of worship in England provide spaces for worship as well as social and community events, allowing people to gather for a wide range of practical and spiritual reasons. They usually provide a haven for individuals needing a quiet, safe and peaceful place to take a break from daily worries, irrespective of their own beliefs or circumstances.

They will continue to accommodate celebration and grief, shared and private experiences, art, music and sculpture, toddler groups, political hustings, and self-help and addiction support sessions. These are significant spaces in which human experience has been, and continues to be, welcome.

St Lawrence Church is in significant financial need and all help is warmly welcomed.

From the Church Registers of Baptisms,
Weddings and Funerals

An archive of this year's entries in the Church Registers is on the  "From the Church Registers" page. Follow the links for 2018/2017 and 2016..

FOR AN OVERVIEW OF NEWS THIS YEAR 2020 AND PREVIOUS YEARS CHECK "THE ARCHIVED NEWS" CLICK HERE