The Bishop of Thetford, The Right Reverend Ian Bishop confirmed two candidates into the Church of England at a service held at St Ethelbert, Wretham on Easter Sunday 5th April 2026. This was a moving and beautiful service and a joyous occasion. The confirmation candidates were presented with a lighted candle and a hazel sapling (a tradition of the Diocese of Norwich).The Benefice Choir sang three anthems during communion, Lead me Lord, Now the Green Blade Riseth And See, What a Morning.The organ was played by Peter Lee.
Reverend Simon Richardson has announced that he will be leaving his post as Priest in Charge of the Harling and Guiltcross Benefice in order to take up a new position as Chaplain at Bancrofts School in Essex.His last service will be the planned Benefice Service on 31st August 2025 at St Ethelberts Church Wretham at 11.00. Simon will preside over Communion and preach at that service.We wish Simon and Tyrone every happiness and success in their new life in Essex.
