News and Events
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Notices
Annual Parochial Church Meetings
An advanced notice that each parish within our benefice will be holding their Annual Parochial Church Meetings (APCM) at the end of April/Early May. Dates will be published shortly and I would encourage you all to come along as these meetings are open to all.
The APCM is also a time when we elect new members to join our Parochial Church Councils. PCCs, along with the incumbent of the church, have an important role in shaping the mission and ministry of our churches so if this is something that you think God is drawing you towards, then please speak to Revd Nigel or your Churchwardens.
The lead up to our APCMs is also a time when we review our electoral roll. Again, I would encourage you all to join the electoral roll of your ‘home’ church if you have not already done so. More details of how this can be done will be included in our March newsletter.
Dates for the Annual Parochial Church Meetings
Bexwell - Wednesday 1st May, 7pm - St Mary's Church, Bexwell
Crimplesham - Sunday 28th April, 10.30am - St Mary's Church, Crimplesham
Denver - Tuesday 30th April, 7pm - St Mary's Church, Denver
Hilgay with Ten Mile Bank - Thursday 9th May, 7pm - Ten Mile Bank Village Hall
Ryston - Thursday 2nd May, 6.30pm - Ryston Hall
Southery - Tuesday 7th May, 7pm - St Mary's Church, Southery
Weekly 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.
May Events
Sight Loss Friendly Church Webinar - Thursday 9th May
Sight Loss Friendly Church is an initiative from Torch Trust, the Christian sight loss charity, to help churches to become accessible for people with sight loss.
Is this something that might be of interest to you? If so, you can join an online webinar to find out more about SLFC. This will be on Thursday, 9th May at 2pm and last for 45 minutes. Details of how to log onto the seminar will be available here in due course.
Explorers Evening - St Edmunds Church Hall - Thursday 16th May
Are you, or do you know someone who is wanting to explore Lay Ministry? Do you have questions? Do you feel that God might be calling you to serve, but you're not sure how? If so, then this event is for you!
There are so many pathways you could choose. Come along to meet the Mission and Ministry team, ask any questions you may have, and explore the possibilities.
Licensed Lay Ministers (LLM): Reader, Pastoral, Children and Families, Youth and Families, Pioneer
Authorised Lay Ministers (ALM): Preaching, Worship Leader, Pastoral Assistant, Youth & Families, Children & Families.
Chaplaincy: Anna Chaplaincy and School Lay Licensed and Lay Assistant Chaplains
The nearest session to the Ouse Valley Benefice will be on Thursday 16th May at St Edmunds Church Hall, Downham Market - 7pm. If you would like to know more, please talk to Revd Nigel.
Mailing List
We are setting up a new email mailing list for the Ouse Valley Benefice which will be used for the monthly newsletter and other regular updates. Please let Revd Nigel know if you would like to be added to the list. You can be assured that your email address will not be shared with anyone else. Once signed up, you will be able to unsubscribe at any time. You can also join the mailing list by completing the form at is.gd/ovbmailinglist.