The Ouse Valley Benefice
Bexwell + Crimplesham + Denver + Hilgay
Ryston + Southery + Ten Mile Bank
Welcome to the Ouse Valley Benefice
Welcome to the Ouse Valley Benefice - a group of Churches in West Norfolk that are part of the Diocese of Ely. The Benefice comprises seven rural villages and their churches in or close to the Norfolk fens: Bexwell, Crimplesham, Denver, Hilgay, Ryston, Southery, and Ten Mile Bank. The Benefice came into existence in January 2022 succeeding several earlier groupings to make more coherent geographical sense.
New Year 2025
As we step into a new year, it’s a time to reflect on the blessings that we have received from God as we look forward with hope and anticipation. The start of a new year offers a fresh beginning; an opportunity to refocus on Jesus and respond to the blessings we have received.
Ephesians reminds us of the spiritual blessings that we have received from God. One of the greatest blessings is the gift of God's grace - grace that is lavished upon us (Ephesians 1.8). It is because of this grace that God sent his son Jesus to be the ultimate sacrifice on the cross. The sacrifice that leads to our redemption and the forgiveness of our sins.
As we look back over the last year, we can remember where God has been present in our lives and the ways He has shown us His love and grace. Let us give thanks for those blessings and recognize that we are called to be holy and blameless before God.
Looking ahead to the New Year, let us be united in all that we do. After all, God wants to, ‘bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ’ (Ephesians 1.10). Let us also look for opportunities to share God's love with others, so that they too may experience the joy and peace that comes from knowing Him.
As we journey through this new year, may we be filled with hope, guided by faith, and strengthened by God's love. Let us embrace the blessings that God has given us and respond with a heart full of gratitude and a commitment to follow Him.
News and Events
For all our latest news and events, please see our News and Events page which is regularly updated.
You can also catch up on all the latest information in our monthly newsletter. Click the button below to see the latest edition.
Parish Giving
We are in the process of setting up Parish Giving for each of our churches. This scheme enables people to set up regular giving or make a one-off donation. The advantage of using this scheme is that gift-aid is automatically claimed on our behalf and all of the money that you donate (including the gift-aid) is passed directly onto the church. There are no administration costs involved.
Baptisms, Wedding and Funerals.
If you would like to arrange a baptism, wedding or funeral in any of our churches, please see out Life Events pages. There you will find more information about how these can be arranged. For baptisms we would like to point you in the direction of our baptism coordinator who will guide you through the process. For weddings, your first point of call would be our Vicar, the Revd Nigel Moat. Funerals would normally be arranged via your chosen funeral director - but equally, you can contact Revd Nigel directly if you would like more information.
Deepening Your Relationship with Jesus
You will find some links below to various resources that you might use to deepen your relationship with Jesus. If you would like to suggest some other resources please let us know!
A free bible app that is available online and on your smart phone.
Pray consistently for the people and causes you care about.
The daily prayer app from the Church of England.
Connect with God with the new Everyday Faith app. Journey daily with reflections to inspire, equip and encourage you in your everyday faith.
A free daily devotional with Bible teachings.
If you would like a copy of the Our Daily Bread bible notes, please complete this form.
Weekly Church of England Online Service
Do you know someone who is unable to get to church?
If so, why not point them in the direction of the weekly online service from the Church of England. They can sign up to a weekly mailing with details of the service and watch each of the services online. Click the button below for more details and to sign up.
Bexwell Online Services
Some of our services from Bexwell can be found online. Everyone is more than welcome to join us. Please see the calendar for the online services - the zoom link and Meeting ID's can be found in the calendar entries for each. If you have any problems accessing the zoom service please drop as a line by contacting is using this online form.
Daily Prayer from the Church of England
You can catch up with the Church of England daily prayer here.