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Rev’d Helen’s Letter (December 2022)
Christmas begins on 24th Dec at midnight and then we have a time of feasting and celebration for 12 days. BUT I hear you cry,…
A Weekend of Celebrations!
We had a wonderful weekend in our Benefice with Jane McLarty becoming a Licensed Lay Minister on Saturday 26th November at Norwich Cathedral and…
Rev’d Keith’s Letter (November 2022)
Rev'd Keith recently had a three-month sabbatical. Here are his reflections on this time: "I spent the first 2 weeks being in the Cathedral…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…