Gt. Massingham
Mary & the Angel Gabriel
"I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." Luke 2.10
A NEW RECTOR HAS BEEN APPOINTED
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Revd. Josh Whitnall has been appointed as Team Rector for our Benefice
He is a Norfolk man, deeply committed to nature, the countryside and village life and especially rural ministry.
His wife is a shepherd with a flock of sheep and they have a lovely family - two young girls and another child due in the new year.
We are looking forward to the family taking up residence at Grimston Rectory in early January.
Josh is being inducted as our Rector at a special service taking place at
St Botolph’s Church, Grimston at 3.00pm on Sunday 11th January 2026.
Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy refreshments afterwards.
Thereafter, he will have a short period of paternity leave before beginning his ministry here with all our prayers and good wishes.
I am delighted to have been appointed your new Rector, and I am excited to join you early next year.
I look forward to getting to know you all and ministering together for many years to come.
I am married to Beth, who is a shepherd by trade, we have two wonderful girls, Eden (4) and Iona (2), and are expecting our third child in January.
Much of our family life revolves around the agricultural year, although Eden and I can often be found in a bird hide somewhere in Norfolk.
I must offer my thanks to all whom have already made me feel so welcome throughout the appointment process, especially the parish representatives,
church wardens and ministry team, whom I look forward to working with to continue to serve each of your communities.
With every best wish, Josh
FRIENDS of ST BOTOLPH
THE TRACTOR RUN & COUNTRY FAIR
The event is at grave risk and without more volunteers to help this fantastic village event will not take place - it’s over to you! How about it? Can you sign up?
Can you help FOSB raise funds to keep your beautiful village church in a good state of repair?
For the last 20 years Manor Farm Grimston has kindly hosted this very popular village event. But time marches on and those that run the event and man the stands etc have slowly dwindled.
Events like this are planned months in advance and many hands make light work. Roles include- helping on food and drink stalls, Tombola, parking, first aid,
If you think you can help please call Stephen on 01485 601576.
YOUR TOWER NEEDS YOU!
ST BOTOLPH CHURCH, GRIMSTON and ST MARY, GT MASSINGHAM
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 at Grimston, if this appeals to you and you would like more info and a informal chat call Mike on 07846 574230
AT ST MARY ’ S WE ARE KEEN TO GET OUR BELLS RINGING AGAIN
If you have an interest in learning to ring the bells, we would love to hear from you.
If you don ’ t feel quite up to pulling the ropes, we also have a set of handbells we would like to play once again.
For tower bells contact: Dale on 07724 890084 For hand bells contact: Anna on 07789 604097
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
SUNDAY JANUARY 11th 2026 3.00pm
OUR NEW RECTOR'S INDUCTION SERVICE
ST BOTOLPH, GRIMSTON.
This a very special service as we welcome Revd Josh Whitnall to our group of Churches and when he will be formally inducted as our new Rector. All are welcome to attend and there will be refreshments afterwards.
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