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
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
THURSDAY 13 th MARCH 7.00 pm and then the 20th, 27th March and the 3rd ,10th APRIL
LENT STUDY COURSE - TOWARDS THE SUNRISE
ORCHARD HOUSE, GRIMSTON
We follow the disciples as they gradually become aware of the reality of the resurrection and what it meant for them.
It starts tonight and continues on the following 4 Thursday - 20 and 27th March and the 3 and 10th April. A warm welcome for all at the home of Dickie and Rosemarie Bowers, Orchard House, Grimston.
SUNDAY 30th MARCH 10.30 am
GROUP SERVICE FOR MOTHERING SUNDAY
ST MARY, GREAT MASSINGHAM
WEDNESDAY APRIL 2nd 7.00 pm
GROUP BENEFICE MEETING
ABBEY FARM, EAST WALTON
Weds 2nd April at 7pm Benefice Group Meeting at Abbey Farm, EastWalton, the home of Bill and Rachel Lewis.
All welcome, this is a chance to meet together and share in all that is happening in our parishes and to find out any next steps in our ‘Vacancy Journey’
SATURDAY APRIL 5 th 10.30 - 12.00 pm
COFFEE AND CAKE
ST ANDREW, CONGHAM
WEDNESDAY 9th APRIL 11.00 - 1.00 pm
CHILDREN'S EASTER CRAFTS
ST BOTOLPH CHURCH, GRIMSTON
All children welcome to join in with fun craft activities and including Hot Cross Buns and an Easter Egg Hunt. All FREE.
WEDNESDAY 9th APRIL 7.00pm
ADVENTURE FROM VANCOUVER TO ALASKA - TIDEWATER GLACIERS BUT NO BEARS
ST BOTOLPH, GRIMSTON
Revd Sue Martin tells of her Adventure. £5.00 includes a glass of wine/soft drink and nibbles.
Proceeds to St Botolph's Church.
SUNDAY 13th APRIL 10.15 am
PALM SUNDAY SERVICE
ST MARY, GREAT MASSINGHAM
A special service featuring Rodney the miniature donkey.
ST MARY, EAST WALTON 3.00pm
Join Jimmy and Timmy as they also join in with our Palm Sunday service at East Walton
TUESDAY 15th APRIL 10.00 - 12.00 PM
FOOD BANK OPEN MORNING
ST MARY, GT MASSINGHAM
You are warmly invited to the Food Bank Open Morning when supporters and sceptics alike can see how it all works. Coffee and cake served..
We have also had donated some lovely Easter Egg parcels. These will be raffled off with tickets a£1.00 each and all proceeds to the Food Bank.
MAUNDY THURSDAY 17th APRIL
ST MARY, GT MASSINGHAM 10.30 HOLY COMMUNION
ST NICHOLAS, GAYTON 6.30 pm A SERVICE OF MEDITATION WITH AN AGAPE MEAL
An Agape meal is a Christian fellowship recalling the meal Jesus shared with his disciples during his ministry and expressing the Koinonia (community, sharing, fellowship) enjoyed by the family of Christ.
GOOD FRIDAY 18th APRIL
ST BOTOLPH, GRIMSTON 10.30 am A service with the Cross.
ST ANDREW, LITTLE MASSINGHAM 2.000pm Liturgy of the Cross
SATURDAY APRIL 26th 10.00 - 1.00 pm
PLANT FAIR
ST NICHOLAS CHURCH, GAYTON
All reasonably priced plants, shribs and house plants - plus refreshments in Church.
Please leave donated plants in the Church Porch or bring along at 9.30 am. Thank You. All profits are split with the Church and local good causes
SUNDAY APRIL 27th 3.00pm
PARISH WALKS 2025
BAWSEY
As it was too wet and chilly to walk after the Harvest Service at Bawsey last September it was decided to kick off this year’s diary of walks with a Spring Walk at Church Farm, Bawsey PE32 1EU.
We hope to see some bluebells in the woods!
For more details contact revdsuemartin@gmail.com or rosemarymehers@hotmail.com .
SATURDAY 7th to SUNDAY 15th JUNE
A THOUSAND BIRDS OF HOPE
ST LAWRENCE CHURCH, HARPLEY
"A Thousand Birds of Hope" is a community project led by artist Patricia Stewart in partnership with St Lawrence Church, Harpley.
Visit the Church between 7th and 15th June to see the artwork, to listen to the music and speakers inspired by birds and flight and enjoy some refreshments.
This is a fundraising event to maintain our beautiful and ancient building.
FEBRUARY 22nd and MARCH 15th 3.00 - 5.00 pm
WORKSHOPS
THE OLD VICARAGE, NETHERGATE STREET, HARPLEY
All are welcome. Children must be accompanied. Tea and cake provided.
SUNDAY JUNE 8th 4.00 pm
ORGAN CONCERT
ST ANDREW, LITTLE MASSINGHAM
Hilary Davan Wetton, a highly accomplished conductor and organist, will be giving an hour long concert playing an eclectic mixyure of organ music. Prosecco and nibbles will be served.
Hilary Davan Wetton is one of Britain's most versatile and dynamic conductors. Both choral and orchestral repertoire has featured in his wide-ranging career, and Hilary is particularly admired for his interpretations of Haydn and Mendelssohn, as well as English music of the 20th century.
Acclaimed recordings include those with the City of London Choir, Guildford Choral Society, Holst Singers, London Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras. Excerpts are available on this site.
​A regular guest conductor with choirs and orchestras both in Britain and overseas, Hilary can be regularly heard on Radio 3 and Classic FM. Visit his web site at :Conductor | Hilary Davan Wetton
THURSDAY 25th SEPTEMBER
BENEFICE TRIP TO LINCOLN CATHEDRAL
Cost £30 for Coach journey and guided tour of the Cathedral
The afternoon is free to enjoy the lovely city of Lincoln
Coach leaves Hudsons Fen promptly at 8.30am, and leaves Lincoln 4pm to arrive back at 6pm
To reserve a place contact
Rosemarie Bowers on 01485 600485 or Joy Smith on 01485 600402
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