Eucharist (Houghton: St Martin's Church)

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 45 mins
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
Houghton-next-Harpley: St Martin
Address
Houghton Park Houghton Kings Lynn, PE31 6TY, United Kingdom

Come and join us in the parkland of Houghton Hall in the church of St Martin at Tours for a Book of Common Prayer Communion Service. If you are new to this service or this church the service booklet will help to gently guide you through the service and the regular congregation will warmly welcome you.

East Raynham: St Mary

Welcome to St Mary’s, East Raynham

Set within the gently rolling landscape south of Fakenham, where fields and small copses form a quiet patchwork of rural Norfolk, St Mary’s, East Raynham, sits beside Raynham Hall, enveloped in the rich parkland of the Raynham estate. The Hall has long been the home of the Townshend family, and the church stands as a gracious and enduring part of that historic setting.

From the outside, the church may appear modest and restrained, but stepping inside reveals a pleasant and unexpected surprise. This is a quiet, calm, and seemly place, marked by a gentle dignity rather than architectural display.

The nave is wide and open, well lit and neatly furnished, offering a space that feels both welcoming and serene. There is none of the dramatic flourish found in some broadly contemporary rebuildings elsewhere in Norfolk; instead, St Mary’s invites stillness and attentiveness. The east windows of the aisles contain glass from the 1950s: in one, the Risen Christ on the Road to Emmaus with figures intended as Saints James and John; in the other, Christ flanked by St Margaret and the Blessed Virgin — images that speak quietly of faith, encounter, and hope.

Rooted in its estate and village setting, yet open to all, St Mary’s offers a peaceful and contemplative place for worship, prayer, and reflection, valued by those who come seeking beauty, calm, and a sense of continuity.

Whoever you are, and whatever brings you to St Mary’s, East Raynham, you are always welcome.

Get in touch

The Revd Clive Wylie, OC

The Vicarage
18 Front Street
South Creake
Norfolk

NR21 9PE
Priest-in-Charge
07970 875052
Assistant Curate
07926 086537

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Eucharist (Houghton: St Martin's Church)

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 45 mins
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
Houghton-next-Harpley: St Martin
Address
Houghton Park Houghton Kings Lynn, PE31 6TY, United Kingdom

Come and join us in the parkland of Houghton Hall in the church of St Martin at Tours for a Book of Common Prayer Communion Service. If you are new to this service or this church the service booklet will help to gently guide you through the service and the regular congregation will warmly welcome you.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Raynham is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops Code of Practice, guidance and policies. Our Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team on 01603 882345 or email [email protected].

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services