Acle: St Edmund King and Martyr, Acle
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Located in the centre of this ancient market village, this lovely old church is now about 1100 years old. Its round tower (thought to be Saxon and to date from between 850 and 950 AD)was modified in the 13th century and again in 1472 (when battlements were added at a cost - then - of £16). The tower houses six bells, dating back to 1623. Built mainly of flint with brick and rubble, the church has a beautiful thatched and slate roof. Internally, it is kept is superb condition and has a stone font (dated 1410), ornate 15th century rood screen and many other interesting features not least of which is a 15th century inscription, written directly onto the wall plaster which relates to one of the plagues that periodically swept the country in those days. Discovered in 1912, this was professionally restored and stabilised in 1983. The church is open every day and we are always pleased to welcome holiday makers (the village is about half a mile from the river Bure)
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Rev'd Martin Greenland
The Rectory
Norwich Road
Acle
Tel: (01493) 750393
- Regular Services
Sunday
Said service from the Book of Common Prayer
Every first second fourth and fifth Sunday at 8:00 AM for 40 minutes
Mass is celebrated every Sunday: contact the Revd Peter Glanville on 01493 701341 for details
Every Sunday at 9:15 AM for 1 hour
Family service of worship (Common Worship) with traditional and modern hymns. Childrens play area available.
The usual service at 11am every first second third and fifth Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Sung Common Worship Morning Prayer
Usually every fourth Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
All Age Worship led by the Worship Team and Rector.
See magazine (The Lantern) for details: occasionally on Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Monday
Morning prayer read by the Rector
Every Monday at 9:00 AM
Evening Prayer read by the Rector
Every Monday at 5:00 PM for ½ hour
Tuesday
Evening Prayer read by the Rector
Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM for ½ hour
Thursday
Morning prayer (Book of Common Prayer)
Every Thursday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
A short service of Holy Communion
Usually every first Thursday at 10:00 AM for ½ hour
Evening Prayer read by the Rector
Every Thursday at 5:00 PM for ½ hour
Friday
Morning prayer read by the Rector
Every Friday at 9:00 AM
Evening Prayer read by the Rector
Every Friday at 5:00 PM for ½ hour
Saturday
Farmers' Market, accredited by FARMA, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month in the surrounds of the church.
Second Saturday morning each month every second Saturday at 9:00 AM for 3 hours
Evening Prayer read by the Rector
Every Saturday at 5:00 PM for ½ hour
