Norwich Refugee Week begins on 15th June with events across the city with art, music, storytelling, food, learning, and shared experiences. This year’ s theme, Courage, recognises the bravery it takes to begin again, to speak up, to reach out, and to stand alongside one another in solidarity. Further details : https://newroutes.org.uk/news-3/refugee-week-norwich-2026/Taverham Fair as in recent years we will be joining in with the Churches Together stall at Taverham Fair on 27th June. If you are able to come and help set up the tent, or to be present at the fair for an hour during the day, please tell Rev PaulDeanery Synod Social – a visit to the Julian Shrine on Wednesday 8th July 6.00pm. Details from Rev PaulRoger Morriss Roger’s funeral service will be on Friday 26th June 10.30am at St Ed’s. We continue to pray for Valerie and the family at this sad timeCursillo Are you interested in Cursillo? A Christian discipleship weekend held in September? Details : Rev Stella 07815 089704St Ed’s needs…a new Treasurer. Please pray for the Lord to bring the right person Details from our Churchwardens David and SueAt St Edmund's:Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Mustard Tree Church Sunday 11.15am informal service in St Ed's led by the livestream teamMonday 5.00pm Prayers Tuesday 10.00am Tuesdays at St Ed’s 6.00pm RspaceWednesday 10.30pm Holy CommunionThursday 9.00am Caretaking team 12.15pm Prayer Spaces at the Junior SchoolThursday 7.00pm Compline Sunday 9.30am Mustard Tree Church 11.15am Holy Communion At St Peter's, RinglandSunday 14th June 10.30am at St Peter’sSunday 28th June The Gathering 3.00pm Sunday 12th July 10.30am at St Peter’sThought for this week In our Gospel reading Jesus is moving from place to place, speaking of the Kingdom and the Good News, healing people and drawing disciples to Him. This is the love of our heavenly Father who sent Jesus into our broken and hurting world, the bringer of Good News, of healing, forgiveness and peace.As Jesus gathers His disciples, He hands the mission and ministry to us. To proclaim Jesus as Saviour and Lord, to be His workers amongst the harvest, to bring His healing and hope to those who are ‘like sheep without a shepherd’.This week is Norwich refugee Week. Our city has a long history of welcoming the stranger, of reaching out to those who have become displaced, having to start again. Those who have been forced to make difficult journeys, and whose lives have become ones of uncertainty, challenges and fear.For each of us we share in Jesus’ mission to bring the Good News to those who are hurting, even our neighbours and friends, even those who are on our own doorstep, or who we meet on our own streets. Those from whatever background. We all need the love of Jesus, our Good Shepherd. Paul
‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.’ Matthew 9 : 12 - 13Readings this week Hosea 5 : 15 – 6 : 6; Romans 4 : 13 - end; Matthew 9 : 9 – 13, 18 – 26Thought for this week In our Gospel reading Jesus brings healing at many different levels. There is the healing of forgiveness for our sins. Our greatest need. The healing which brings us restoration and wholeness. New life and a new beginning. The healing Jesus gave His life for.Then there is the healing given to those who are excluded. The ones trampled on by society and systems. The ones unvalued, displaced.Then physical healing of illnesses, but alongside this emotional healing of trauma, despair, even grief.Then further the healing of loneliness, isolation, rejection. Jesus heals by bringing inclusion, welcome, embrace.So much healing in so many different ways, often together.We all need healing, in different ways. The miracle is Jesus meets us with His healing and peace, not always in the ways we want or expect, but always in powerful ways and in His timing.What do you want to ask Jesus for today? For yourself, or for another? The Bible shows us how Jesus always hears, and will answer. Rev PaulPrayer - from Catherine’s prayers in last week’s St Ed's service:A Petition Be Thou a smooth way before me, Be Thou a guiding star above me, Be Thou a keen eye behind me, This day, this night, for ever. I am weary, and I am forlorn, Lead Thou me to the land of the angels; Methinks it were time I went for a space To the court of Christ to the peace of the heavens. If only Thou, O God of my life, Be at peace with me, be my support, Be to me as a star, be to me as a helm, From my lying down in peace to my rising anew.From : Celtic Blessings by Laurence WareingWe give thanks for….. For the new members of our PCCFor Deidre becoming our Parish Safeguarding Officer
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 7th June 9:30 am Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s)Sunday 7th June 11:15 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Monday 8th June 8.30 am Langley Prayers (at St Ed’s)Monday 8th June 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Monday 8th June 7.30 pm PCC (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 9th June 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 9th June 4:15 pm Pilgrim visit (at St Peter’s)Tuesday 9th June 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 10th June 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Thursday 11th June 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 11th June 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 12th June 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. (at Trinity church)Also Sunday 14th June 2026. At St Ed’s, 8 am Holy Communion, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Service of the word on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: June 9th 4.15pm Pilgrim visit (at St Peter’s )June 14th 10:30 am Holy Communion followed by refreshments (at St Peter’s)June 28th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s)Taverham Fair as in recent years we will be joining in with the Churches Together stall at Taverham Fair on 27th June. If you are able to come and help set up the tent, or to be present at the fair for an hour during the day, please let Rev Paul know? It promises to be another opportunity for us as the Churches Together to offer a presence and a witness at the Fair.Thank you to everyone who contributed to our plant stall and arts display recentlyRoger Morriss Roger’s funeral service will be on Friday 26th June 10.30am at St Ed’s. We continue to pray for Valerie and the family at this sad timeFriend in deed – Big Day of Kindness today (7th) the charity that has been connecting older people in Care Homes with children is running a free fun day at Wensum Valley Golf Club. Posters with more details are on the noticeboards. Everyone is welcome!Cursillo Are you interested in Cursillo? A Christian discipleship weekend held in September? Details : Rev Stella 07815 089704
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 31st May 9:30 am Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s)Sunday 31st May 11:15 am Holy Communion for Trinity Sunday (at St Ed’s)Monday 1st June 10.30 am Funeral (at St Ed’s)Monday 1st June 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 2nd June 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 2nd June 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 3rd June 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Wednesday 3rd June 3:00 am Standing Committee (at St Ed’s )Thursday 4th June 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 4th June 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 5th June 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. (at Trinity church)Also Sunday 7th June 2026. At St Ed’s, 8 am Holy Communion, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Service of the word 9.45am Friend in Deed Big Day of Kindness at Wensum Valley Golf Clubon-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: June 14th 10:30 am Holy Communion followed by refreshments (at St Peter’s)June 28th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s)Taverham Fair as in recent years we will be joining in with the Churches Together stall at Taverham Fair on 27th June. If you are able to come and help set up the tent, or to be present at the fair for an hour during the day, please let Rev Paul know? It promises to be another opportunity for us as the Churches Together to offer a presence and a witness at the Fair.Sad news we were very sorry to hear that Roger Morriss has died. Roger and Valerie were regular attenders of the 8.00am service. Our prayers are with Valerie and the family at this sad time.Friend in deed – Big Day of Kindness next Sunday (7th) the charity that has been connecting older people in Care Homes with children is running a free fun day at Wensum Valley Golf Club. Posters with more details are on the noticeboards. Everyone is welcome!Cursillo Are you interested in Cursillo? A Christian discipleship weekend held in September? Details : Rev Stella 07815 089704PCC meeting for St Ed’s will be on Monday 8th June at 7.30pm at St Ed’sThe driveway is finished! Many thanks to Deeba’s who worked incredibly hard in the hot weather. It needs to remain closed to allow the surface to settle.Charitable giving Please let Rev Paul have any suggestions of charities. Foodbank The Foodbank bin is back at St Ed’s, and donations will be taken to the Norwich foodbank each week. Further information about the Foodbank is available, including agencies that can help people out of needing Foodbanks. If you would like to place items in this these will then be available for anyone who comes into church seeking food.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 Ed’s needs…a new Treasurer and a Safeguarding officer. Please pray that the Lord will call people for these roles. (could it be you?) Further details from the Churchwardens.St Edmund’s Taverham Registered Charity Number 1185420
