We are doing our annual Shoebox Appeal, which is again being organised by Blythswood (visit https://blythswood.org/shoeboxappeal/ for more information of the appeal and see a short video) There are leaflets in St Ed’s so you can see what items are needed in the boxes – or see the checklist attached to this newsitem. Please return all completed Shoeboxes by Sunday 1st November. There will be “Shoebox Services” at 9:30am or 11:15 am on that day. Please use your own shoebox(es) if you are happy to wrap them in Christmas paper. Alternatively, at the back of St Ed’s we have plenty of empty shoeboxes, which have been wrapped by Sue Beverley in Christmas paper (special thanks to Sue!). This year we do feel that some of you may find it difficult to fill a box yourselves. But don’t worry:- We have a donation box at the back of St Ed’s where you can leave any of the items from the list which you feel able to donate. Leave the rest to us to sort the items and make up other boxes using them. Also Taverham Library has kindly offered to be a drop off point for you to take any items for the shoeboxes. All we would ask is that, if possible, you bring any items you wish to donate into St Ed's or the Library by Tuesday 27th October as we are having a 'workshop' on Wednesday 28th October (2 til 5) to build complete shoeboxes. Everyone is welcome at the workshop (children to be accompanied by an adult). Drop in for a short while if you are able. Refreshments will be available. The shoeboxes will then be sent on the next part of their journey a day or two after the “Shoebox Service Sunday” on 1st November. Our prayer for those receiving the shoeboxes is that they know God loves them, just as he loves each of us so deeply. Thanking you in advance for your generosity in helping us with this Appeal.
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 4th October 9:30 am Harvest Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s) Sunday 4th October 11:15 am Harvest Service (at St Ed’s) Monday 5th October 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s) Tuesday 6th October 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s) includes activities for children Tuesday 6th October 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s) Wednesday 7th October 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 8th October 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 8th October 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Also Sunday 11th October 2026. At St Ed’s 8:00 am Holy Communion, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Service of the word. On-line 11:15 livestream service, At St Peter’s 10:30 Holy Communion followed by refreshments on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'. Everyone welcome. Additionally Ringland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: October 11th 10:30 am Holy Communion for Safeguarding Sunday October 25th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s) November 8th 10:30 am Remembrance Service Harvest at St Ed’s is today (Sunday 4th October). Thank you so much to everyone who decorated the church. It looks amazing. We are supporting the Norwich Foodbank. There is a Special Harvest Lunch from 12.30pm Please come along and invite your family and friends. Everyone is welcome! Older Persons Ambassador and Giving Ambassador Molly and Granville will be admitted into these roles today Administration of Holy Communion we return to the common chalice at 11.15am today – where everyone receives the wafer and then drinks from the chalice at Holy Communion, but there will be an additional chalice at the altar rail for anyone who prefers to have a wafer dipped by the priest. Shoeboxes – Shoebox Sunday will be 1st November. We have shoeboxes already covered in church. They just need to be filled! There is a very short video on the Blythswood Care website : https://blythswood.org/shoeboxappeal/ Bright Party TEC (Taverham Evangelical church) are organising a Bright Party for Saturday 31st October for children in our community. Details in the porch at St Ed’s. Foodbank donations the black bin at the back of the church is for donations to the Norwich Foodbank. Gill and David Osborne are involved with the Foodbank and make regular visits. Any donations made will be passed on to the Foodbank. If you are new…. It is great to see you today. If you are able to, please speak to a member of the ministry team. We look forward to getting to know you! St Edmund’s Taverham Registered Charity Number 1185420
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 27th September 8:00 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s) Sunday 27th September 9:30 am Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s) Sunday 27th September 11:15 am Service of the Word (at St Ed’s) Sunday 27th September 3:00 pm The Gathering@Ringland (Informal Garden Church) (at St Peter’s) Monday 28th September 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s) Tuesday 29th September 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s) includes activities for children Tuesday 29th September 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s) Wednesday 30th September 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 1st October 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 1st October 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 2nd October 6.00pm Wedding Rehearsal (at St Ed’s) Saturday 3rd October 2.00pm Wedding (at St Ed’s Also Sunday 4th October 2026. At St Ed’s 9:30 am Harvest Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Harvest Holy Communion on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'. Everyone welcome. Additionally Ringland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: September 27th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s) October 11th 10:30 am Holy Communion for Safeguarding Sunday October 25th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s) November 8th 10:30 am Remembrance Service Administration of Holy Communion we have discussed arrangements at PCC for a return to the common chalice at 11.15am – where everyone receives the wafer and then drinks from the chalice at Holy Communion, but there will be an additional chalice at the altar rail for anyone who prefers to have a wafer dipped by the priest. We’ll try this on Sunday 4th October (Harvest) and would welcome feedback. We will also make arrangements at other services. Norfolk Churches Trust Walk and Cycle Ride Thank you so much for all your support. Rev Paul and Molly together raised £915. Thank you! Shoeboxes – the leaflets have arrived! Shoebox Sunday will be 1st November. Harvest at St Ed’s will be on Sunday 4th October. We will be supporting the Norwich Foodbank this year. Donations towards flowers to decorate the church for Harvest would be gratefully received by Margaret Miller. Thank you. Special Harvest Lunch at St Ed’s we are hoping this year Harvest Lunch will be on a bigger scale. We would like as many people as possible to come along from St Ed’s and St Peter’s, and further afield. We will have jacket potatoes and various fillings, followed by fruit pies or crumbles, in church after the service (from 12.30pm) on 4th October. If anyone would like to make a pie or crumble, or some custard, please tell Sue B, or Sue E. Foodbank donations the black bin at the back of the church is for donations to the Norwich Foodbank. Gill and David Osborne are involved with the Foodbank and make regular visits. Any donations made will be passed on to the Foodbank. If you are new…. It is great to see you today. If you are able to, please speak to a member of the ministry team. We look forward to getting to know you! St Edmund’s Taverham Registered Charity Number 1185420
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 20th September 9:30 am Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s) Sunday 20th September 11:15 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s) Monday 21st September 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s) Tuesday 22nd September 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s) includes activities for children Tuesday 22nd September 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s) Wednesday 23rd September 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s ) Wednesday 23rd September 1:00 pm Interment of Ashes (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 24th September 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 24th September 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Also Sunday 27th September 2026. At St Ed’s 8:00 am Holy Communion, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Service of the word On-line 11:15 livestream service, At St Peter’s 3:00pm Gathering @Ringland St Peter’s on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'. Everyone welcome. Additionally Ringland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: September 27th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s) October 11th 10:30 am Holy Communion for Safeguarding Sunday October 25th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s) Administration of Holy Communion we have discussed arrangements at PCC for a return to the common chalice at 11.15am – where everyone receives the wafer and then drinks from the chalice at Holy Communion, but there will be an additional chalice at the altar rail for anyone who prefers to have a wafer dipped by the priest. We’ll try this on Sunday 4th October (Harvest) and would welcome feedback. We will also make arrangements at other services. Norfolk Churches Trust Walk and Cycle Ride Thank you so much for all your support. Donations can still be made to Molly or Rev Paul. Thank you! Shoeboxes – the leaflets have arrived! Shoebox Sunday will be 1st November. Harvest at St Ed’s will be on Sunday 4th October. We will be supporting the Norwich Foodbank this year. Donations towards flowers to decorate the church for Harvest would be gratefully received by Margaret Miller. Thank you. Special Harvest Lunch at St Ed’s we are hoping this year Harvest Lunch will be on a bigger scale. We would like as many people as possible to come along from St Ed’s and St Peter’s, and further afield. We will have jacket potatoes and various fillings, followed by fruit pies or crumbles, in church after the service (from 12.30pm) on 4th October. If anyone would like to make a pie or crumble, or some custard, please tell Sue B, or Sue E. Streams If you would like to join a group, please sign the sign up sheet at the back of church. Further details about joining a group, from Rev Paul Foodbank donations the black bin at the back of the church is for donations to the Norwich Foodbank. Gill and David Osborne are involved with the Foodbank and make regular visits. Any donations made will be passed on to the Foodbank. If you are new…. It is great to see you today. If you are able to, please speak to a member of the ministry team. We look forward to getting to know you! St Edmund’s Taverham Registered Charity Number 1185420
