Gt. Massingham
Mary & the Angel Gabriel
"I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." Luke 2.10
INTERREGNUM - SEARCHING FOR THE RIGHT PERSON AS OUR NEW RECTOR.
Presently we are in that period of Interregnum when we do not have a Rector and we are hoping and praying for the rihght person to step forward.
The Diocese is advertising our Parishes Profile on line and there is also a video showcasing all that we can offer.
You can see the profile click here and the video is in our on YouTube or our video files here :Video - GGM Benefice
YOUR TOWER NEEDS YOU!
ST BOTOLPH CHURCH, GRIMSTON
Are you interested in learning the art of church bell ringing?
If you are 18 years or over and able bodied we are looking for reliable and enthusiastic persons with good sence of humour to join our team and become trainee ringers.
Tuesday evening is our regular practice night, if this appeals to you and you would like more info and a informal chat call Mike on 07846 574230
We did say a sense of humour required but it is not always like this photo opposite.
MONDAYS 9.00 - 10.00 PRAYER GROUP at GRIMSTON
meets at Orchard House, details from Rosemarie Bowers: 01485 600485
TUESDAYS 11.00 -12.30 BIBLE STUDY at GREAT MASSINGHAM
at Cobwebs, Station Road, details from Kim Frazer: 01485 520930
ST BOTOLPH, GRIMSTON, EAST WINDOW
SUNDAY 19th OCTOBER 10.30 AM
A SERVICE TO DEDICATE AND BLESS THE REFURBISHED EAST WINDOW IN CHURCH.
The East Window was sadly in need of restoration and thanks to the Friends of St Botolph for their continuing energy and dedication about £45,000 of work was able to be carried out.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 29th 11.00 - 1.00 pm
AUTUMN CHILDREN'S CRAFTS
ST BOTOLPH'S CHURCH, GRIMSTON
We have a Bug Hotel we would like our local children to complete. Join us for bug themed autumn crafts and hot chocolates,
THURSDAY 20th NOVEMBER 7.00 pm
The FoSB present "THE GOOD, THE DEAD & THE INFAMOUS"
ST BOTOLPH CHURCH, GRIMSTON
Have you ever wondered about the lives and stories behind the names you see on the gravestones in Grimston St. Botolph's churchyard? Now is your chance to find out!
With an illustrated talk by local historian Steph Hall, who along with her husband Ian, have researched the lives of these long-departed residents of our villages.
Steph’s talk will be interspersed with poems by our own Village Poet Laureate - Kev Kavanagh.
With a selection of poems featuring past characters of our villages…some of them you may well remember!
This is a great opportunity for old and new residents of Grimston and surrounding area to get to know some of our history which may have passed them by!
Tickets priced at £10 each will be available on the door. Tickets include an interval glass of wine and nibbles. A night not to be missed!
Come along and enjoy an entertaining evening in the warmth of St. Botolph's new heating system too… although you might want to bring along a cushion.
THURSDAY 27th NOVEMBER, 4th, 11th and 18th DECEMBER 7.30 pm
ADVENT COURSE
ORCHARD HOUSE, LYNN ROAD, GRIMSTON
Explore the story of The Nativity, what it means for you, for me, and the whole world.
Evening sessions over four weeks. Let’s be ready for the biggest event ever!
SATURDAY DECEMBER 13 - 29TH 10.00 - 4.00pm
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL - COFFEE MORNING 10.00-12.00 on the 13th.
ST NICHOLAS CHURCH, GAYTON
The annual Christmas Tree Festival starts on the 13th December with a coffee morning from 10.00 - 12.00 pm.
Thereafter it is everyday until the 29th December from 10.00 to 4.00 pm.
Families and Businesses are welcome to exhibit a tree. Be Creative - Think outside the box.
Book your FREE space now.
Contact christnereddish@me.com for more information.
Our Family Carol Service is on Dec 14th at 3.00pm. Do come along and enjoy the singing with refreshments.
From the Church Registers of Baptisms,Weddings and Funerals
An archive of the year's entries in the Church Registers is on the "From the Church Registers" page. Follow the links for 2018/2017 and 2016..
FOR AN OVERVIEW OF NEWS THE YEAR 2021 AND PREVIOUS YEARS CHECK "THE ARCHIVED NEWS" CLICK HERE