Gt. Massingham
Mary & the Angel Gabriel
"I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." Luke 2.10
INTERREGNUM - SEARCHING FOR THE RIGHT PERSON AS OUR NEW RECTOR.
Presently we are in that period of Interregnum when we do not have a Rector and we are hoping and praying for the rihght person to step forward.
The Diocese is advertising our Parishes Profile on line and there is also a video showcasing all that we can offer.
You can see the profile click here and the video is in our on YouTube or our video files here :Video - GGM Benefice
BOOKS WANTED - NOVELS ONLY
BIRCHAM MILL , SNETTISHAM ROAD, BIRCHAM PE31 6SJ
St Lawrence Church in Harpley welcomes any of your unwanted novels for their bookstall at Bircham Mill to raise funds for the church.
PARISH WALKS
WEDNESDAY 7th AUGUST 6.30 pm CONGHAM
One hour walk with refreshments at st Andrew's form 7.30 pm.
SATURDAY 24th AUGUST 3.00 pm EAST WALTON
See the re-wilding project with refreshments at Abbey Farm at 4.30 pm.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER HARVEST SUNDAY BAWSEY
A short Harvest service in the ruins of St James with a walk to follow and refreshmensts at Church Farm
SATURDAY 5th OCTOBER 2.00 pm ASHWICKEN WALK
The last of our Parish Walks for this year. We meet at the Church for a stroll around Ashwicken with tea at Ann and Andy Parker's House later. Everyone welcome.
More details of any of the walks from revd Sue Martin at revdsuemartin@gmail.com or Rosemary Mehers on 07720 971753
THURSDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 6.00 pm
"WILDEAST"
ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, LITTLE MASSINGHAM
The Friends of St Andrew’s Church Little Massingham will be holding an early evening talk highlighting one of 25 new national landscapes recovery projects. The West Norfolk Nature Network stretches across 40,000 acres and several villages including Great and Little Massingham. The talk covers how anyone can become involved through Wild East, a movement of mass participation in nature recovery.
The talk will be given by Oliver Birkbeck on Thursday, the 12th of September, arrive from 6.00 pm talk starts at 6:30 pm.
There will be a retiring collection all donations for Little Massingham Church roof More at FOSALM.org
SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER
NORFOLK CHURCHES TRUST
BIKE, RIDE and WALK
"Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the 2023 Bike Ride – it was hot but we hope you had a great day out and enjoyed visiting
our wonderful churches and we received a grand total of £129,373 in sponsorship money." The Churches Trust
You can read more about the day and register on line by clicking th is link.Bike Ride & Walk - The Norfolk Churches Trust
SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 10.30 - 12.00 pm
COFFEE AND CAKE
ST ANDREW, CONGHAM
SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER
COFFEE & CAKE & RAFFLE
ST LAWRENCE, HARPLEY
Join us for coffee and the Harvest Raffle. Prizes include - £50.00, entry for 2 at Fakenham Races, Meal at the Crow, East Rudham, Congham Wines, Hook Norton Ales. Tickets available at the Rose & Crown, Lucy on 07787 386448 or Rosemary 01485 521866.
THURSDAY 19th SEPTEMBER
COACH TRIP TO NORWICH CATHEDRAL
We have arranged a coach trip to Norwich Cathedral. costing £20 for coach travel and a tour of the Cathedral with time afterwards to enjoy a meal or shopping.
To book your place please contact Rosemarie Bowers on 01485 600485 or Joy Smith on 01485 600402.
SUNDAY 22 nd SEPTEMBER 7.00 pm
HARVEST SUPPER
ST MARY, GT MASSINGHAM in the DABBLING DUCK
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS HAS TO BE CHANGED FROM THE INITIALLY ADVERTISED DATE ON SATURDAY 21st
Delicious meal with music from Fakenham Ukes, fun and laughter.
Tickets £10 adults, £5 promary age children. Please order tickets by 14th September to help with catering numbers.
Contact Anna 0789 6040971, Margaret 0786 7550976 or Judy Haslam.
FRIDAY 27th SEPTEMBER 7.30 pm
MATTHEW BASON MUSICAL VARIETY CONCERT
ST BOTOLPH, GRIMSTON
A musical variety concert by Matthew Bason on the organ. Drink and nibbles available in the price of £10.00 per ticket.
Contact David Ellis 01553 674286 or Joy Smith 01485 600402.
SUNDAY 29th SEPTEMBER 10.30 am
GROUP HARVEST CELEBRATION
ST BOTOLPH, GRIMSTON
We are having a group Harvest Celebration for our Benefice at 10.30am at St Botolphs,Grimston.
Do come along and join with us and any donations of fruit, veg or food would be gratefully received, as the proceeds from this service and the concert on the 27th will be going to help fund the Food Bank.
WEDNESDAY 2nd OCTOBER 7.00pm
TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP
ST BOTOLPH, GRIMSTON
Revd Sue Martin is presenting a talk with slides of her epic long walk. £5.00 a ticket to include wine/soft drink & nibbles.
Proceeds to St Botolph's Church.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 5th 10.00 - 12.00pm
COFFEE & CAKE
ST LAWRENCE, HARPLEY
SATURDAY 12th OCTOBER from 10.00 am
COFFEE & CRAFTS
ST LAWRENCE, HARPLEY
Raising funds for the King's Lynn Night Shelter. Come along to Chill Our and Chat with Coffee and Cake.
For sale there will be cards, mosaics, and other works of art by local artists. Framed pictures and other items.
If you have good items that you would like to offer for sale on a 50/50 basis then please call Rosemary on 01485 521866.
SATURDAY 19th OCTOBER
FoSB AUTUMN CRAFT FAIR
ST BOTOLPH, GRIMSTON
The Friends of St Botolph are hosting an Autumn Craft Fair in Church. More details to follow.
SATURDAY 7th - SATURDAY 28th DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
ST NICHOLAS, GAYTON
Calling all organisations or families in Gayton and Gayton Thorpe celebrate Christmas at Church and decorate a tree in your own style.
You need to provide your own tree, real or artificial with battery lights only and a max height of 150 cms or 5 ft.
For more details and to apply please contact Revd Sue Martin at revdsuemartin@gmail.com with "xmas tree fest" as your subject line.
The Church will be open every day and always looks splendid in the run up to Christmas and particularly for the Carol Service on Saturday 15th December.
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