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
BOOKS WANTED - NOVELS ONLY
BIRCHAM MILL , SNETTISHAM ROAD, BIRCHAM PE31 6SJ
St Lawrence Church in Harpley welcomes any of your unwanted novels for their bookstall at Bircham Mill to raise funds for the church.
PARISH WALKS
WEDNESDAY 7th AUGUST 6.30 pm CONGHAM
One hour walk with refreshments at st Andrew's form 7.30 pm.
SATURDAY 24th AUGUST 3.00 pm EAST WALTON
See the re-wilding project with refreshments at Abbey Farm at 4.30 pm.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER HARVEST SUNDAY BAWSEY
A short Harvest service in the ruins of St James with a walk to follow and refreshmensts at Church Farm
SATURDAY 5th OCTOBER 2.00 pm ASHWICKEN WALK
The last of our Parish Walks for this year. We meet at the Church for a stroll around Ashwicken with tea at Ann and Andy Parker's House later. Everyone welcome.
More details of any of the walks from revd Sue Martin at revdsuemartin@gmail.com or Rosemary Mehers on 07720 971753
FRIDAY and SATURDAY 19th/20th July 10.45 - 4.30 pm
QUILT SHOW
ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, LITTLE MASSINGHAM
Photo. courtesy of James Harrow
This is the last chance to see the magnificent completed patchwork quilted “hugs” at St Andrew’s Church, Little Massingham on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th July in a free exhibition. These quilts have been made by people living throughout the whole of the U.K. After the exhibition they will be handed over to the Norfolk County Council where the young adult care leavers will be able to select a quilt of their choice.
This has been a year long project to raise funds for Little Massingham Church roof. FOSALM.org and the charity Quilts for Care Leavers have been working together during this time, their aim is to hand over the quilts to some of the young adults leaving the Norfolk County Council care system every year.
More details, photos and how to donate at FOSALM.org
SATURDAY 3rd AUGUST 10.30 - 12.00 pm
COFFEE AND CAKE
ST ANDREW, CONGHAM
TUESDAYS 6th, 13th and 20th AUGUST 1.30 - 3.30 pm
SUMMER FUN ACTIVITIES
ST MARY, GT MASSINGHAM
Come and join in an afternoon of summer fun activities. All activities including refreshments are free of charge.
Join up with friends for a cuppa as the children have fun together. Every child must be accompanied by an adult.
THURSDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 6.00 pm
"WILDEAST"
ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, LITTLE MASSINGHAM
The Friends of St Andrew’s Church Little Massingham will be holding an early evening talk highlighting one of 25 new national landscapes recovery projects. The West Norfolk Nature Network stretches across 40,000 acres and several villages including Great and Little Massingham. The talk covers how anyone can become involved through Wild East, a movement of mass participation in nature recovery.
The talk will be given by Oliver Birkbeck on Thursday, the 12th of September, arrive from 6.00 pm talk starts at 6:30 pm.
There will be a retiring collection all donations for Little Massingham Church roof More at FOSALM.org
SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER
NORFOLK CHURCHES TRUST
BIKE, RIDE and WALK
"Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the 2023 Bike Ride – it was hot but we hope you had a great day out and enjoyed visiting
our wonderful churches and we received a grand total of £129,373 in sponsorship money." The Churches Trust
You can read more about the day and register on line by clicking th is link.Bike Ride & Walk - The Norfolk Churches Trust
SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 10.30 - 12.00 pm
COFFEE AND CAKE
ST ANDREW, CONGHAM
THURSDAY 19th SEPTEMBER
COACH TRIP TO NORWICH CATHEDRAL
We have arranged a coach trip to Norwich Cathedral. costing £20 for coach travel and a tour of the Cathedral with time afterwards to enjoy a meal or shopping.
To book your place please contact Rosemarie Bowers on 01485 600485 or Joy Smith on 01485 600402.
SATURDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 7.00 pm
HARVEST SUPPER
ST MARY, GT MASSINGHAM in the VILLAGE HALL
Delicious meal with entertainment, fun and laughter. Saturday 21 September, 7pm in the village hall.
FRIDAY 27th SEPTEMBER 7.30 pm
MATTHEW BASON MUSICAL VARIETY CONCERT
ST BOTOLPH, GRIMSTON
A musical variety concert by Matthew Bason on the organ. Drink and nibbles available in the price of £10.00 per ticket.
Contact David Ellis 01553 674286 or Joy Smith 01485 600402.
SATURDAY 19th OCTOBER
FoSB AUTUMN CRAFT FAIR
ST BOTOLPH, GRIMSTON
The Friends of St Botolph are hosting an Autumn Craft Fair in Church. More details to follow.
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