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

Listen to Revd. Judith read out a New Prayer for the Benefice

A Prayer for New Beginnings

Heavenly Father we turn to you in time of change. Lead us we pray, to a future full of hope, joy and love

Help us to recognize and grasp new opportunities, as we face the future with faith and courage. Amen

PRAY for UKRAINE

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell have condemned

the Russian attack on Ukraine as “an act of great evil”.

They are urging Christians to pray for Ukraine, Russia and for peace. 

A special prayer is here : https://www.24-7prayer.com/a-prayer-for-the-crisis-in-ukraine/

The Rt Revd Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich’s Prayer for the Jubilee.

Christ our King, we come in gratitude for our Queen whose long, extraordinary reign has deliberately mirrored your service through a life of visible self-giving.

As we thank you for Elizabeth, - our beloved Servant Queen - we acknowledge her tireless devotion to country and to Commonwealth, while rejoicing at the special place which Norfolk has in her heart.

Thank you for her calm and constancy, her humour and humanity, her steadying words and unifying signs, her grace and strength and resilience.

Protect her, we pray, O Christ, and enfold her with your enduring love for, prized above the rubies in her crown, she is more precious to us than platinum itself. Amen.

THURSDAY JUNE 2nd 7.00 pm

JUBILEE CONCERT & BEACON LIGHTING

ST BOTOLPH, GRIMSTON

There will be a concert in St Botolph's Church (as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations) given by the Kavolini String Quartet.

The concert will comprise a programme of popular classical and modern music, with an interval during which drinks and canapes will be available.

This should end around 9.15 pm followed by Beacon Lighting at 9.45pm in the churchyard

Tickets £12, discounted £10 for FOSB members. 

Tickets can be reserved by leaving a message on 01485 600088and will be on sale on the door on the night.

SATURDAY 2nd JULY 10.30 - 12.00 pm

COFFEE MORNING

ST ANDREW'S, CONGHAM

The Coffee Morning held at St Andrew's Congham on May 7th raised £112.50 for church funds. 

Many thanks to all those who came along.

No Coffee and cake morning in June because we will be celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. 

St Lawrence Church, Harpley

Books needed – Can you help???

Bircham Mill will be having a book stall this summer, with proceeds going to St Lawrence’s Church, Harpley.

If you have any books you would like to donate, either take them to The Mill or leave them with Gina at 22 Back Street, Harpley.

THURSDAY SEPT 8th 2022

DAY TRIP TO BURY ST EDMUNDS

MARK THE DATE IN YOUR CALENDAR - MORE DETAILS WILL FOLLOW.

From the Church Registers of Baptisms,Weddings and Funerals

An archive of the 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 THE YEAR 2021 AND PREVIOUS YEARS CHECK "THE ARCHIVED NEWS" CLICK HERE