Wednesdays: 10:30am, Holy Communion at Foulsham Holy Innocents’.
The Revd Richard Turk will be licensed for his new ministry as Incumbent of Bawdeswell, Bylaugh, Elsing, Foulsham, Foxley, Lyng, Sparham and Themelthorpe on Saturday 1st February, 3.30pm, at St Mary’s Church, Elsing. All welcome – wrap up warm!
Hope Explored
Hope Explored is an informal and relaxed three-week course. It’s for anyone who wants to find hope, peace and purpose in life. It’s run by ordinary Christian people local to you and is completely free. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible, and you won’t be asked to pray or sing. You can ask any question you like, or you can just sit and listen.
Whoever you are, whatever you’re thinking, Hope Explored is a place for you to discover the hope of a future that is better than you could ever imagine.
Refreshments will be provided.
Saturdays 8th, 15th& 22nd February 2025, 10:30–12:30, at The Eastgate Centre, North Elmham
To book: visit tinyurl.com/HopeFeb25 or email heartofnorfolkchurches@gmail.com or phone 01362 668850
The Bishop of Norwich's Certificate in Christian Learning
A NEW course in the Diocese of Norwich.
Do you feel ready to embark on a spiritual journey which could deepen your Christian faith?
A new course to explore, learn and discuss Christianity is now open to anyone over 18 within the Diocese of Norwich. The Bishop's Certificate in Christian learning is an opportunity to feel refreshed and inspired, or simply to learn more about the Christian faith.
The Very Revd Dr Andrew Braddock, Dean of Norwich Cathedral says;
"The new Bishop’s Certificate is a brilliant opportunity to explore the riches of Christianity. It will nourish, stretch and deepen the faith of course participants, opening up fresh perspectives on how God in Christ is reconciling the world to himself."
There are 5 subject area blocks: Old Testament; New Testament; Prayer; Mission and the Christian Life. These can be taken individually, but the Certificate will only be awarded to people who complete all five. The course begins on Saturday 18 January 2025 (Norwich Cathedral Close). To find out more and how to apply, see here.
The Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2025
The Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2025 aims to raise money for YANA to help fund its telephone helpline. YANA provides rural mental health support for those involved in agriculture and other rural businesses affected by stress and depression. YANA’s mission is to improve mental health in agriculture and rural businesses in East Anglia.
YANA means ‘You Are Not Alone’. The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher says:
“YANA is doing vital work by being alongside people working in farming and rural businesses and offering help and hope to those struggling with stress or depression. Those living and working in rural areas are often facing increasing challenges and I have been very impressed by all YANA does to care for people.”
As well as a confidential helpline, YANA is also investing in mental health training and suicide prevention. In 2023 YANA had a 20% increase in the requests for help made to the helpline.
Any money raised from the Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2025 will go towards funding YANA’s telephone helpline, offering confidential support to those in need. Find out more about YANA: www.yanahelp.org
A Winter Warmer!
Chase away the Winter blues at this Singing Workshop in Hoe Village Hall – Saturday 18th January, 10am-1pm.
Children, Youth & Families Events 2025
At Home with God: Saturday 26th April – Experiencing faith in families. Worship, pray and play together. Join us at Norwich Cathedral for an amazing day with your family and other families from across the Diocese of Norwich.
Rooted: Saturday 3rd May, 9.30am-9.30pm, Norwich. A 12 hour pilgrimage day for young people (Years 7 to 13) who have recently been baptised, confirmed or just want to deepen their walk of faith with Jesus.
Soul-Shaper: 14-16th November 2025 – A residential activity and discipleship weekend for 7-13 year-olds at The Horstead Centre.
Cine-Pew – the screen at All Saints Church, Wood Norton – presents The Death of Stalin, ‘a comedy of terrors’. This film combines political satire and black comedy to image the events that surrounded the dictator’s demise in 1953. A sumptuous cast play members of the politburo amongst whom there is a frantic struggle to succeed – at all costs. An insight into the world of the Soviet scheming and secrecy? Has anything changed? Come and see for yourself – but be prepared for some forceful language!
Doors open at 7.00. Light refreshments. Bring your own cushions. There is no charge for this event. Running Time 102 mins
Wood Norton: Words & Music – Friday 7th February, 10.30am
All are welcome to come along and participate by bringing (or requesting, via Jenny, 01362 684101 or Neil, 01362 684357), a favourite piece of music, or a reading of your choice. If you prefer, just come and enjoy the interesting miscellany that the event always produces. Doors open for cake and coffee – and conversation! - at 10.30.
Foulsham: Tuesday 11th February – coffee morning, from 10am
The monthly Foulsham coffee morning is on Tuesday, 11th February at High House, Gunn Street (David & Claire Harvey’s home). Do drop in for a chat, a cuppa and a piece of cake!
North Elmham: T@2 – Wednesday 12th February
Bring yourself, a friend and a neighbour for cake, sandwiches, savouries and music! At the North Elmham Institute, 12th February, 2-4pm.
Wood Norton: Café Pew and Pew Mart – Friday 14th February, 12.30-2pm
Come and join us between 12.30 and 2pm for a light informal lunch in the church with a welcoming mixture of company! If you have surplus garden produce, Pew Mart offers the opportunity to buy or exchange fruit and vegetables.
Cine Pew – the screen at All Saints Church, Wood Norton, presents Glorious 39, a tense psychological thriller directed by Stephen Poliakoff, set against an idyllic backdrop of the warm and sunny Norfolk countryside as WW2 is looming.
Doors open at 7pm. Light refreshments. Bring your own cushions. There is no charge for this event. Running Time123 mins
Prayer Calendar: 19th January – 2nd Sunday of Epiphany
Sunday petitions from the Diocese of Norwich prayer diary are included with the HON prayer calendar.
One of the Heart of Norfolk parishes is included each week.
Church
HON Group: Guist
The Revd Richard Turk and the parishes of Bawdeswell, Bylaugh, Elsing, Foulsham, Foxley, Lyng, Sparham and Themelthorpe. Richard’s licensing for his new ministry on 1st February at Elsing St Mary.
Eternal Lord,
our beginning and our end:
bring us with the whole creation
to your glory, hidden through past ages
and made known
in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
World
The Middle East: the people of Palestine, Israel and Syria.
Ukraine.
The people of Los Angeles, California.
Community
Sick
Departed
John Cheesley
Interment of Ashes, Thursday 16th January, 11am, Bintree St Swithun
Heart of Norfolk Churches
01362 668850
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