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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
Reepham Christmas Stockings
Advent Courses And Discussion Groups For 2021

Advent Courses and Discussion Groups for 2021

As we prepare for Advent, we will be several groups and courses across the Benefice. This year we are looking at prayer. Everyone is…

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We Love Our Natural World Display ….. We Need Your Help!

We Love our Natural World Display ….. we need your help!

As part of our commitment to becoming an Eco church and Benefice, we will be creating a poster to coincide with the COP26 talks…

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Harvest Festival to raise funds for Tearfund Toilet Twinning

2 billion people in the world do not have somewhere safe and hygienic to go to the toilet. Reepham PCC has pledged to donate…

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Bircham Centre Walled Garden Talks

Bircham Centre Walled Garden Talks

Rev'd Helen will be speaking on Tuesday 3rd August at 12noon in the walled garden at the Bircham Centre, Reepham. This is part of…

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Sponsored Virtual Pilgrimage From Reepham To Canterbury Cathedral

Sponsored Virtual Pilgrimage from Reepham To Canterbury Cathedral

Pilgrimages have been carried out for centuries. Journeying steadily by foot, whether alone or with others who share your faith, to a place of spiritual significance gives time…

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Festival Players International Present Shakespeare’s Henry V At Bylaugh Hall
Rev’d Helen’s Letter (June 2021)

Rev’d Helen’s Letter (June 2021)

June is a time when we think about weddings and celebrations. Last year this was very difficult to organise.. this year we are very…

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Rev’d Helen’s Letter (May 2021)

Rev’d Helen’s Letter (May 2021)

Writing this article on the eve of lockdown restrictions beginning to be lifted. It feels like we need a new way of being in…

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Good Friday: The Stations Of The Cross

Good Friday: The Stations of the Cross

This Good Friday we joined together on Zoom for the Stations of the Cross and reflected not only on journey of Jesus to the…

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Rev’d Keith’s Letter: April 2021 Happy Easter

Rev’d Keith’s Letter: April 2021 Happy Easter

The great Christian Feast of Easter is about new life. Specifically, the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. In the northern hemisphere Easter very…

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Schoolgirl’s Run Raises £200 For Repairs

Schoolgirl’s Run Raises £200 For Repairs

Bluebell has raised a terrific £200 by running around Elsing village 4 times! The funds have gone towards repairing windows in St Mary's Church,…

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Rev’d Becca Rogers Of Kings Lynn Is Raising Money To Help People In Low-income Countries Access The COVID-19 Vaccine

Rev’d Becca Rogers of Kings Lynn is raising money to help people in low-income countries access the COVID-19 vaccine

Rev'd Becca Rogers of St John - Kings Lynn Group of churches has set up a JustGiving page allowing people to donate the cost…

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Resources For Lent

Resources for Lent

People from across our benefice have sent in their suggestions for resources which they have found useful during Lent. Click here: Lent Resources 2021…

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A New Year Message From Rev’d Helen – January 2021

A New Year Message from Rev’d Helen – January 2021

I think I am writing this article on the coldest day of 2020. The temperature hasn't risen above freezing and we saw the sun…

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A Letter From Rev’d Keith For December 2020

A Letter from Rev’d Keith for December 2020

Of all the articles I’ve written for the Christmas/New Year season, I have never written one in such strange and anxious times. The New…

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Alpha Course: Starting 13th January 2021

Alpha Course: Starting 13th January 2021

The Alpha Course: Discover and Debate Christianity for those with curious minds and wandering hearts! We are planning to hold a 10 week Alpha…

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Foodbanks – Spreading Hope And Christmas Cheer

Foodbanks – Spreading Hope and Christmas Cheer

Dancing carrots, singing hedgehogs, ballerinas on roof tops and magical sisters..... it can only mean one thing; the Christmas adverts have arrived! Whilst in…

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