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Hear for Norfolk

Hear for Norfolk have asked us to share more details of the services they provide to residents in Norfolk. They run community based and mobile clinics, as well as domiciliary and care home visits for patients who are housebound. They provide: Hearing Support, Aural Care, Audiology, Hearing Loss Awareness Training and Cuppa Care Services. You can find out more by emailing NDA@hearfornorfolk.org.uk or calling them on 01603 404440.

April Events

Exploring Lay Ministry - Wed 30th April

Could Lay Ministry be for you? Come along to one of our Explorers evenings to find out more about the range of lay ministry roles available across the benefice, as well as the discernment process, training and support available. The next session is on Wednesday 30th April at 7pm. This is an online session, but if you want to attend in person as part of a group, please let Revd Nigel know.

May Events

Annual Parochial Church Meetings

Looking ahead, we eagerly anticipate our Annual Parochial General Meetings (APCMs). These important gatherings provide an opportunity for everyone involved in our churches to come together and actively participate in shaping the future of our mission and ministry. We encourage all members of our church community to attend, share their thoughts, and contribute to the life of our churches. They will be held after the Sunday Morning Service or in Bexwell’s case, before the evening service.

Ryston - Thursday 1st May, 6.30pm
Southery - Sunday 11th May, 10.30am at Southery Church.
Denver - Sunday 18th May, 12noon at Denver Church.
Bexwell - Sunday 18th May, 5.00pm at Bexwell Church.
Crimplesham - Sunday 25th May, 10.30am at Crimplesham Church.

Southery VE Day Flower Tribute and VE Day Service

Everyone is invited to see the flower tributes and memorabilia to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at St Mary’s Church, Southery on May 3rd, 4th & 5th - 11am until 4pm. Tea, coffee and cake will be available.

St Mary’s, Southery is also holding a VE Day Service of Thanksgiving on Thursday 8th May at 6.30pm.

Everyone is welcome to join us.

Songs of Praise - Sunday 25th May

As part of the Downham Market Festival, Churches Together are hosting a Songs of Praise service in the Town Hall on Sunday 25th May at 6.30pm.

Everyone is welcome to come along and join us. Why not invite your friends and family.

Denver Afternoon Tea - Saturday May 31st, 2-4pm

St Mary's Church, Denver is hosting an Afternoon Tea on Saturday 21st May.

Scones, cream and jam and a selection of cakes will be served between 2 and 4pm.

Everyone is welcome!

June Events

Thy Kingdom Come - 29th May to 8th June

We would like to encourage you to set aside time during the Thy Kingdom Come week to pray for some of your friends and family to come to faith. You can find out more and download resources about this worldwide ecumenical prayer movement here. If anyone would like to host a prayer meeting in one of our churches during this week, please talk to your churchwardens or Revd Nigel. The Denver Prayer and Praise Service on Sunday 1st June will be focusing on Thy Kingdom Come.

Express and Interest in Thy Kingdom Come

Caring For God’s Acre - 7th to 15th June

Join us in exploring the plant and animal life living within our churchyards. Caring for God’s Acre encourages churches to join together and record the species that you encounter in our churchyards and to add them to a public database accessible to all. If you would like to get involved you can find more details by clicking the button below.

Nature Count

Quiz Night - Southery Village Hall - Saturday 14th June - 7pm prompt

The Quiz Night, originally scheduled for last month at Southery Village Hall, was cancelled due to the hall's temporary closure. It has now been tentatively rescheduled for Saturday, June 14th, at 7pm (please arrive by 6:45pm). The entrance fee is £7.50 per person, which includes supper. Teams should consist of 4 to 6 people. For more information, please speak to Revd Nigel, your churchwarden, or complete the online form.