Upper Wensum Benefice

Rural group of north Norfolk Church of England Parish Churches just south of Fakenham.

The Upper Wensum Benefice takes its name from the emerging River Wensum as it spirals out and heads towards our Cathedral city, Norwich. Our logo features the line of the river, the Whissonsett Saxon cross, and the Ryburgh angel.

Click on the individual Church links below for more... and welcome!

Churches in Benefice

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Horningtoft Church (St Edmund's)

Norwich

See 'About us' tab on the left for general intro' and welcome.

'Services and events' click tab / then Calendar tab. And 'All Services Schedule' tab for our local Churches group.

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[The Upper Wensum Benefice, which includes Horningtoft Church, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.]
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Whissonsett Church (St Mary's)

Norwich

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'Services and events' tab / then Calendar for Whissonsett. And 'All Services Schedule' tab for our local Churches group.

The church is mostly medieval but also features a millennium-old Saxon Cross unique to Norfolk and is featured on our Benefice logo - see upper left.

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[The Upper Wensum Benefice, which includes Whissonsett Church, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.]
3

Colkirk Church (St Mary's) with Oxwick (ruin) & Pattesley

Norwich

See 'About us' tab on the left for general intro' and welcome.

'Services and events' tab / then Calendar tab. And 'All Services Schedule' tab for our local Church group schedule.

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[The Upper Wensum Benefice, which includes Colkirk Church, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.]
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Shereford Church (St Nicholas) with Dunton Church (St Peter's)

Norwich

See 'About us' tab on the left for general intro' and welcome.

'Services and events' click tab left / then Calendar tab. And 'All Services Schedule' tab left for our local Churches group.

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[The Upper Wensum Benefice, which includes Shereford and Dunton Churches, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.]
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Gateley Church (St Helen's)

Norwich

See 'About us' tab on the left for general intro' and welcome.

'Services and events' click tab / then Calendar tab. And 'All Services Schedule' tab for our local Churches group.

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[The Upper Wensum Benefice, which includes Gateley Church, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.]
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Brisley Church ( St Bartholomew / St Bart's)

Norwich

See 'About us' tab on the left for general intro' and welcome.

'Services and events' tab / then Calendar for Brisley. And 'All Services Schedule' tab for our local Churches group.

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[The Upper Wensum Benefice, which includes Brisley Church, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.]
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Great Ryburgh Church (St Andrew's) with Testerton & Little Ryburgh

Norwich

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'Services and events' click tab / then Calendar tab. And 'All Services Schedule' tab for our local Churches group.

Dedicated Ryburgh Church website HERE

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[The Upper Wensum Benefice, which includes Ryburgh Church, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.]