St Mary the Virgin, Martham
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Martham St. Mary the Virgin is a mediaeval church* with a 98ft tower and a ring of 6 bells**, the present building being finished around 1450. There are magnificent views over the eastern Norfolk Broads and North Sea coast from the tower, open during special events.
It is the largest church in the westernmost benefice in the Flegg Group of the Deanery of Great Yarmouth.
The other three churches in the Benefice*** are (see pages & links right.):
Repps & Bastwick, St.Peter & St.Paul; Thurne with Ashby & Oby, St. Edmund; Clippesby, St.Peter.
Martham is part of NETWORK YARMOUTH and a GATEWAY CHURCH. See pages & links right.
* For more on the BRIEF HISTORY of the church, see pages & links right.
** For more on BELLS & BELLRINGING, see pages & links right.
*** See BENEFICE SERVICES THIS MONTH, in News to the right.
It is the largest church in the westernmost benefice in the Flegg Group of the Deanery of Great Yarmouth.
The other three churches in the Benefice*** are (see pages & links right.):
Repps & Bastwick, St.Peter & St.Paul; Thurne with Ashby & Oby, St. Edmund; Clippesby, St.Peter.
Martham is part of NETWORK YARMOUTH and a GATEWAY CHURCH. See pages & links right.
* For more on the BRIEF HISTORY of the church, see pages & links right.
** For more on BELLS & BELLRINGING, see pages & links right.
*** See BENEFICE SERVICES THIS MONTH, in News to the right.
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Rev. Jeanette Crafer
St. Marys Rectory, Black St, Martham, Great Yarmouth, NR29 4PR
Tel: 01493 740240
- Regular Services and Events
Sunday
Holy Communion
Every first second third and fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Every first second third and fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Holy Communion
Service moves around the Benefice every fifth Sunday (IF THERE IS ONE!) - see notice in porch for location.
Every fifth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Service moves around the Benefice every fifth Sunday (IF THERE IS ONE!) - see notice in porch for location.
Every fifth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Tuesday
Tuesday Morning Prayer
A weekly morning prayer around the Benefice of Clippesby, Martham, Repps & Thurne. (in that order - same place as Friday Prayers that week)
Tuesday at 9:00 AM for ½ hour
A weekly morning prayer around the Benefice of Clippesby, Martham, Repps & Thurne. (in that order - same place as Friday Prayers that week)
Tuesday at 9:00 AM for ½ hour
Mothers Union Evening Meeting (EMU)
Contact Beryl Laxton on 740093
Monthly every Tuesday at 7:30 PM
Contact Beryl Laxton on 740093
Monthly every Tuesday at 7:30 PM
Wednesday
Mid-week Communion
A quiet spoken service of Holy Communion without hymns or sermon. Very nearly every week, usually with coffee to follow. Come and join us - everyone welcome - you will be glad you did!
Every Wednesday at 9:00 AM for ½ hour
A quiet spoken service of Holy Communion without hymns or sermon. Very nearly every week, usually with coffee to follow. Come and join us - everyone welcome - you will be glad you did!
Every Wednesday at 9:00 AM for ½ hour
Mothers Union afternoon meeting
At 2 Cedar Close. Contact Ann Meakin on 740379
Monthly every Wednesday at 2:30 PM for 1 hour
At 2 Cedar Close. Contact Ann Meakin on 740379
Monthly every Wednesday at 2:30 PM for 1 hour
Bell Ringing Practice
New ringers or beginners always welcome. Please contact Chris Harrison of 6 Pine Close, Martham or ring him on 01493 748372
Every Wednesday at 7:30 PM
New ringers or beginners always welcome. Please contact Chris Harrison of 6 Pine Close, Martham or ring him on 01493 748372
Every Wednesday at 7:30 PM
Thursday
The Prayer for Healing Group
The local Prayer for Healing Group meets regularly, usually the Thursday before the 2nd Sunday of the month. Parishioners from the Benefice and visitors are welcome to place their requests in the box in the St.Blyth Prayer Chapel, Martham or contact Jill, Jeanette, Beryl, Joyce or Mary C. We pray for those who are sick in body, mind or spirit and who have asked (or someone has asked on their behalf) for prayers.
Thursday at 4:00 PM
The local Prayer for Healing Group meets regularly, usually the Thursday before the 2nd Sunday of the month. Parishioners from the Benefice and visitors are welcome to place their requests in the box in the St.Blyth Prayer Chapel, Martham or contact Jill, Jeanette, Beryl, Joyce or Mary C. We pray for those who are sick in body, mind or spirit and who have asked (or someone has asked on their behalf) for prayers.
Thursday at 4:00 PM
Friday
Friday Prayer for the Villages
A weekly prayer around the Benefice of Clippesby, Martham, Repps & Thurne. (in that order - same place as Tuesday Prayers that week)
Friday at 9:00 AM for 20 minutes
A weekly prayer around the Benefice of Clippesby, Martham, Repps & Thurne. (in that order - same place as Tuesday Prayers that week)
Friday at 9:00 AM for 20 minutes
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 2783
Built: c1377
Style of worship: Central
Our Patron: Norwich Cathedral Dene & Chapter
Built: c1377
Style of worship: Central
Our Patron: Norwich Cathedral Dene & Chapter
Archdeaconry: NORFOLK (262)
Deanery: GREAT YARMOUTH (26209)
Benefice: Martham and Repps w Bastwick and Thurne w Clippesby (26/271CX)
Parish Legal Name: MARTHAM (260048)
Basic Parish information (26/48)