St Andrew’s

St Mary the Virgin

Welcome to St Mary's Church, Beachamwell, We are a very small Norfolk village of some 300 residents and are blessed with a beautiful thatched Saxo-Norman church that is over 1,000 years old. Situated on the west end of the village green the Church is very much the centre of the village and community. Currently the church is undergoing a major restoration after a devastating fire in February 2022 that effectively destroyed everything except the walls and tower, and a few of the artefacts in the church. As a result the church is closed but we do have a service once a month on the first Saturday, either on the village green or in the village hall (subject to weather). We would invite any and all to come to those services should you wish. During the week, Mon - Fri, while work on the church is ongoing, visitors to the site are welcome and should you wish to enter and see the work please contact Peter Berendt, the Churchwarden, who will be happy to provide a short tour and brief.

St Andrew's West Dereham

We are part of the Wissey Valley Benefice

We are a warm, friendly, group seeking to bring the love of God to our community.

The church is open daily from 10am to 4pm

There is also an online service every Sunday at 6.30pm.

Please contact us for the Zoom link

We run a variety of courses for those exploring the Christian faith.

"The parish of West Dereham 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 Ely’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."

Christ-Church

We welcome you to join us at Christ-Church, Whittington. We are a friendly congregation from local villages.

Christ-Church is the parish church of Whittington, a village on the River Wissey of less than 500 residents. Our Grade II listed building, dedicated to the memory of Reverend Charles Norman, has celebrated its 150th year with activities to involve the community. The church is open daily and has a kitchen and toilet.

We are the only public building in the village. The building is used by Northwold and Whittington Parish Council for meetings. We hold an annual "Songs of Praise" service, down by the river, which usually has over 50 people singing God's praise from under a gazebo, more than twice our average congregation.

We actively support the local foodbank, toilet twinning and the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal. We have a breakfast service every other month which has interested a few curious residents and we are happy to share services within the benefice.

St George

All Saints Wretton with Stoke Ferry

We welcome you to All Saints Church, Wretton with Stoke Ferry. We are proud to be part of the Wissey Valley Benefice, working in partnership with Grimshoe benefice.

Who to contact

For weddings, baptisms, funerals, home communion or pastoral visits, contact the Benefice Administrator, Fiona Hearn on [email protected]

Our Churchwardens are Anita Horgan 07815 593065 and Elaine Taylor 07770 896607

St Margaret of Antioch

Welcome to St Margaret’s, Wereham

St Margaret’s is a warm, friendly and welcoming church where everyone is invited to feel at home, whether you’re exploring faith, visiting the village or returning to church life. We’re an open and relaxed community, and dogs are welcome too.

Who we are

St Margaret’s is a much-loved village church at the heart of Wereham and part of the Benefice of Wissey Valley / Grimshoe. We aim to be a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can belong, find peace and connect with others.

Our Services

We gather for Evensong on the first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. This is a calm and reflective service with traditional hymns.

We also meet on the third Sunday at 11 a.m. for Holy Communion, a welcoming service that lasts around an hour and includes hymns.

After our Holy Communion service, and at many of our special services, we offer hospitality. It’s a lovely chance to stay for refreshments, enjoy conversation and spend time together as a community.

Why visit?

St Margaret’s is a place of peace, community and genuine welcome. Whether you come for worship, to enjoy the quiet of the church and churchyard or simply to meet friendly faces, we hope you will feel comfortable and at home.

Location

We are on Church Road in the centre of Wereham. You are always welcome to come in, look around or join us for a service.

All Saints

Boughton All Saints is a friendly church in a small village. Services include Breakfast Church monthly, and Holy Communion on a Thursday morning once a month, followed by coffee.