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

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/

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2022

All our Carols and Christingle Services can now be seen on the Calendar.

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE from BISHOP GRAHAM

Click here to view in our videos.

JUBILEE HALL FRIDAY'S 1- 3.00 pm

GAYTON FOOD BANK

Now open in Gayton. (There is also a Food Bank at St Mary's Church Gt Massingham.)

Supporting people in our village and a joint venture with the Church and the Jubilee Hall.

We are asking for donations of non-perishable foods and toiletries. They can be left in Churchor Jubillee hall or the garage shop or Jubillee hall or the garage shop.  To receive a bag of supplies, visit Jubilee Hall between 1 - 3.00 pm on Fridays.

WEDNESDAYS from NOVEMBER 2nd 13.30 - 15.00

WARM WEDNESDAYS

ST MARY, GT MASSINGHAM in the VILLAGE HALL

Gt Massingham Village Hall have kindly offered the bar area as a warm space

where the Church Wednesday Volunteers will be serving tea, coffe and cakes.

Starting on Wednesday 2nd November there will be a warm space and a warm welcome for everyone.

TUESDAYS 22nd, 29th NOV. and 6th, 13th DECEMBER 11.00 - 12.30 pm

Kim & Alan Frazer's at Cobwebs, Gt Massingham

THURSDAYS 1,8,15,22nd DECEMBER 7 - 8.30 PM

ADVENT COURSE

DICKIE & ROSEMARIE BOWERS', CONGHAM

Revd. Judith hosts an advent course based on a book by the Archbishop's previous advisor on the environment.

Call Revd Judith on 01485 601251

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Explore the story of the Nativity - what it means for you, for me, and the whole world. There are 4 evening sessions and you are welcome to drop into any or all evenings. Let's be ready for the biggest event ever! We meet at Dickie & Rosemarie Bower's house:Orchard House, Lynn Road, Grimston. Opposite Congham Hall with a white barred gate at the front. More from revdsuemartin@gmail.com 07801701677 joysmith61@btinternet.com 07900893891

SATURDAY 10th DECEMBER - JAN 6th 10 - 4.00pm

"WALK IN THE LIGHT"

ST LAWRENCE, HARPLEY

In recent years Covid precautions meant that an illuminated Nativity Scene was restricted to the porch in Church. This year, we are so pleased that we can move back into the Church and expand to occupy different parts of the Church and highlight parts of the Christmas Story.

Check the Calendar for many more events in Harpley - including "Birthday Cakes for Jesus" - Christmas Crochet Tree lights switch on - Harpley School Play "Nativity Rocks" - Christingle service - Carol Service - Coffee morning - Cristmas Fair at the Rose & Crown with Carols - Christmas day service - and the Grand Raffle.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 17th 10.00 - 12.00 PM

COFFEE MORNING

ST MARY, GT MASSINGHAM

SUNDAY DEC 18th - WED 28th 10 - 4.00 pm

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

ST NICHOLAS, GAYTON

SPECIAL OPENING EVENING WITH MULLED WINE & NIBBLES DEC 18th 2.00 - 4.00 pm

Come along and view all the Christmas Trees on display. Many thanks to everyone who is providing and decorating a tree.

MONDAY 19th DECEMBER 11-00 - 1.00pm

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOP

ST BOTOLPH'S CHURCH, GRIMSTON

JANUARY 2023 - JUNE 2023

MAJOR BUILDING WORKED - CHURCH CLOSED

ST ANDREW'S, CONGHAM

Major work will be starting on the church building in January 2023.  Essential repairs are being carried out on the roof and tower and the roof will be re-tiled. There will also be improvements to the electrical wiring, heating and lighting.  All of this work is needed to ensure that our much loved historic church building is preserved for the future as a place of worship and a resource for all the community.

Unfortunately the building will be closed while this work takes place.  Arrangements are being made for services to take place elsewhere in the benefice.

Access to the churchyard via Church Walk and from the car park off Church Hill will still be open.

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