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Reepham Life Calendar 2023

Reepham Life Calendar 2023

REEPHAM LIFE CALENDAR 2023 Cost £8.00 (£4.00 goes to St Mary's and St Michael's Church fund) Available from the Reepham Church on Sunday Services…

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Rev’d Richard’s Letter (October 2022)

Rev’d Richard’s Letter (October 2022)

Last month, Reverend Helen reflected on a book that clergy throughout the diocese were given about village churches thriving. One of the sections in…

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Rev’d Helen’s Letter (September 2022)

Rev’d Helen’s Letter (September 2022)

Us vicars have all been given a book called “How Village Churches Thrive” here are the key points. What do you think, does it…

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Lammastide In Wood Dalling

Lammastide in Wood Dalling

On 31st July, a congregation of around 40 people joined together to celebrate Lammastide (the gathering of the wheat harvest and first bread) at…

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Rev’d Judith’s Letter (August 2022)

Rev’d Judith’s Letter (August 2022)

I recently heard someone describing a piece of music which had moved her. She described it as “quite spiritual” hastily adding “but not necessarily…

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Saturday Coffee With A Side Of Church Bells!

Saturday Coffee with a Side of Church Bells!

Visitors to Saturday Coffee in St Michael's, Reepham were treated to a visiting group of cycling bell ringers. Coffee (and tea!) is served on…

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Rev’d Richard’s Ordination

  We have been blessed to have Rev'd Richard with us as Curate over the past 12 months. On the 25th June 2022, Richard…

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Rev’d Helen’s Letter (July 2022)

Rev’d Helen’s Letter (July 2022)

Preparing for holidays, preparing for exam results, preparing for test results preparing for the next season in life. July is a time to rest,…

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Here Lyeth Sir Hugh Hastings – A Talk
Concert At Salle Church – Saturday 18th June

Concert at Salle Church – Saturday 18th June

Don't forget to pack your picnic to enjoy around the cricket field before or after the concert!

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Rev’d Richard’s Letter (June2022)

Rev’d Richard’s Letter (June2022)

As I write this month’s article two big things lie ahead of me. The first is the Platinum Jubilee weekend, and the second is…

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Jubilee Celebrations Across The Benefice

Jubilee Celebrations across the Benefice

Parishes across the Benefice were out in force to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee across the bank holiday weekend (2nd to 5th June).  Beacons…

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Rev’d Helen’s Letter (May 2022)

Rev’d Helen’s Letter (May 2022)

  Easter Season runs through May ending with Ascension this used to be a day off for school children, a holyday (where we get…

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Spring Lectures In Swannington Are Returning For 2022!

Spring Lectures in Swannington are returning for 2022!

The Spring Lectures are returning to St Margaret's, Swannington this May after a lockdown induced hiatus of 2 years! This popular event will see…

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Quiet Afternoons In Lent – Biking, Bells And Prayers

Quiet Afternoons in Lent – Biking, Bells and Prayers

Our Quiet Afternoon this week was led by Rev'd Richard and Dave, who told us how they find peace with two pass times which…

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“Peace Is More Than A Word…” By Rev’d Helen

“Peace is more than a word…” by Rev’d Helen

I wrote this prose in 2018 for a concert after hearing vivid stories of the cost of war. I offer it to you as…

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Quiet Afternoons In Lent – New Sessions In Reepham Offer Space For Peace, Prayer And Reflection.
Rev’d Richard’s Letter (March 2022)

Rev’d Richard’s Letter (March 2022)

As I write this, I’m coming to the end of ten days of Covid isolation. To start with, I was frustrated that my placement…

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Rev’d Helen’s Letter (February 2022)

Rev’d Helen’s Letter (February 2022)

Sometimes I just want to scream, things are out of sorts and it doesn’t feel right. Right angry is important because it gives us…

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Rev’d Richard’s Letter (January 2022)

Rev’d Richard’s Letter (January 2022)

In recent years I’ve heard people talking about the January blues. The idea is that, after the build up and excitement of Christmas, January…

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Reepham Lions Christmas Tree Festival Delights Community

Reepham Lions Christmas Tree Festival Delights Community

St Mary's played host to Reepham's first Christmas Tree Festival, which was organised by Reepham Lions. Over 500 people flocked to see 22 trees,…

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Repair and Restoration Work

St Mary's Sparham is undergoing window repairs, whilst in Great Witchingham the monument in St Mary's has been restored. Thanks to all those who…

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An Advent Message From Bishop Graham Of Norwich

An Advent Message from Bishop Graham of Norwich

Please click here to read Bishop Graham of Norwich's letter to us all this Advent

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Concert At St Mary’s Sparham – Thursday 25th November