At today’s morning worship we gathered to commission Revd Eleanor as Deacon at St. Faith’s, we prayed for her and for her family as they join our church family.Revd Eleanor then read out our Ecumenical Vision Statement - signed in 2024 to celebrate our 50 years of sharing as a Methodist/ Anglican partnership. Our 4 Core Values come directly from that vision: We choose to live out our Christian life together drawing closer in communion, deepening our faith, widening our pastoral care and reaching out in mission.
On Tuesday 30th our amazing team of bellringers showed our new curate Revd Eleanor and Fr Ben from All Saints West Lynn the ropes!Revd Eleanor was ordained deacon at Norwich Cathedral on Sunday 28th June and has now joined our team at St. Faith’s as Assistant Curate. Fr Ben Almond was ordained Priest at All Saints Church in King’s Lynn.We are so blessed to have these two very talented and committed ministers in our our Lynn Deanery.King’s Lynn Bellringers rang a quarter peal of Grandsire Doubles in celebration of the ordinations.We are ready to ring in this new ministry together!
This year's fair was officially opened by our very own Pioneer Priest Revd Fiona, who welcomed everyone in to have fun and raise much-needed funds to support St. Faith's. Church family and community came together to make the most of the glorious weather with the ice-creams and candy floss proving very popular!Despite being rained on at one point (Yes! Rain!) our spirits weren't dampened and the sun soon came out again. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers and stall holders who make it all possible - and a special big thank you to Jake, our youngest volunteer, who at just 7 years old stayed all day with his dad helping out.
On Monday 8th June, J Team, a new youth group for young people with SEND and neurodivergent conditions was officially opened in Gaywood Church Rooms in King’s Lynn.St. Faith’s Church Gaywood LEP had supported a group in the Gaywood Church Rooms for over 30 years, and when that group closed last November Rector Revd Kyla Sørensen asked: “Young people and their families in our community really need this – what can we do?” The need for a safe and inclusive space was clear and so people from St. Faith’s Church joined with volunteers from the local community to open J Team as a regular group in the heart of Gaywood.A name was chosen, Junior and Youth Team – J Team for short. The young people and volunteers chose the new logo – “Because they are stars!” said Tina Beale, one of the lead volunteers.J Team is open weekly on Monday evenings 6.30-8.30pm during term time as a safe and inclusive space for young people with SEND and neurodiverse conditions aged 6-16 years. The warm welcome is key to ensuring everyone feels at ease from the moment they arrive. J Team is an energetic hub where young people and their siblings can hang out regularly to grow, play, and create while developing meaningful relationships. The focus is on having lots of fun and making friends.“We are so fortunate to have Tina and Martin Beale and all of the volunteers involved in J Team.” said Revd Kyla, “Their enthusiasm is catching! They have over 3 decades of experience and a deep love and care for young people in our community.”The young people told us they love the group because it’s fun! and one member said: “I really like the games we play.” The sessions are filled with laughter and lots of positive energy. The volunteers have fun too, giving their time because they enjoy seeing the young people getting so much out of it.Tine Beale, one of the lead volunteers told us that the group is an important outreach for young people but also serves as respite for parents too, who for two hours a week can leave their children in a safe, inclusive space with experienced volunteers and then take some time for themselves.J Team is a great example of church coming together with community – building positive connections and making a difference in the neighbourhood.
