For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1 : 16 - 17Readings this week Isaiah 55.12−end; Psalm 96; Colossians 1.15−20; John 1.1−14; or Matthew 8.23–27Festival of Creation in Christ – from the Church of England“We live at a time when the beauty, abundance and interdependence of the world are both more visible to us and more threatened by us. But a Christian understanding of how to react to the challenges of our age must begin with praise for what God has done in creation, and in the new creation in Christ. The new Festival invites the Church to recover the doctrine of creation as a living source of worship. Creation is the gracious act by which God gives being to all things, the continuing generosity by which God sustains all things, and the theatre in which the mystery of Christ is revealed. The Father is maker of heaven and earth; the eternal Word is the one through whom all things were made; the Holy Spirit is the giver of life. When the Church celebrates creation in Christ, it is drawn into the praise of the Holy Trinity. In the risen Christ the new creation has already begun: our broken world is being renewed, and creation itself waits with eager longing for the glorious liberty of the children of God. The Church looks back to the beginning, beholds the world held together in Christ, and looks forward to the renewal of all things in him. Without that last intention, care for creation can become anxious, burdensome or moralistic. With it, such care becomes an act of hope, a sign of reconciliation, and a participation in the renewing work of God”. Prayer for this weekHoly and eternal God, you are the Maker of heaven and earth, you are the Word through whom all things were made, and you are the Spirit, the giver of life: draw us into the mystery of your love, that with all creation we may proclaim your praise, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AmenO God and Father of all that was, is and ever shall be, help us to be thankful for all that is made at the hands of your Son and through the wisdom of your Spirit, that we may care in heart and in deed for the life of our world, to the praise and glory of your holy name. AmenWe give thanks for…..Those being married at this timeOur PCC’s meeting at both churchesThe Resurrection of Jesus, and the new creation
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 6th September 9:30 am Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s) Sunday 6th September 11:15 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s) Monday 7th September 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s) Tuesday 8th September 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s) includes activities for children Tuesday 8th September 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s) Wednesday 9th September 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 10th September 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 10th September 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Saturday 12th September from 9.00 am Norfolk Churches Trust Walk and Cycle Ride (at St Ed’s and St Peter’s) Also Sunday 13th 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 10:30 All age Harvest Service 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: September 13th 10:30 am All age Harvest, followed by refreshments (at St Peter’s). Donations of food items/money will be for Norwich Foodbank. September 27th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s) Norfolk Churches Trust Walk and Cycle Ride is on Saturday 12th September from 9.00am to support Norfolk’s churches, and in particular our own churches of St Peter’s and St Ed’s. If anyone would like to join the walks or cycle rides this year please let Rev Paul know. Sponsorship forms are in both our churches. 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. Harvest at St Peter’s will be on Sunday 13th September At all harvest services we will be collecting items for the Norwich Foodbank. 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 Cursillo Are you interested in Cursillo? A Christian discipleship weekend starting on 9th September details :Rev Stella 07815 089704
He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’ …. Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah. Matthew 16 : 15 – 16, 20Readings this week Isaiah 51 : 1 - 6; Romans 12 : 1 - 8; Matthew 16 : 13 - 20Thought for this weekYou may have watched the BBC TV series “Who do you think you are?”.Having not actually seen the programme I assume that the answer produced - a surprising or unexpected outcome.This can be a welcome or disturbing occasion and change your whole view of yourself and the influences that made you who you are. Possible even changing your feeling of self-worth for the better, hopefully.When it comes to hope Jesus was the expert. Turning people’s expectations on their heads. But first folk had to understand who he was.So that is why the answer to the question “who do people say the Son of Man is?” would be life - changing for all the disciples, especially Peter. Once we realise that Jesus is the Son of God it can be life changing for us. When we trust Him as our Saviour we join Jesus family - that is life changing! GranvillePrayer for this weekAlmighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray and to give more than either we desire or deserve: pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, AmenGod of constant mercy, who sent your Son to save us: remind us of your goodness, increase your grace within us, that our thankfulness may grow, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AmenWe give thanks for…..The groups meeting for Streams and the opportunities to share our faithFor Rev Canon Stella’s faithful and dedicated ministry amongst usFor those being married over the summer
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 23rd August 8:00 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s) Sunday 23rd August 9:30 am Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s) Sunday 23rd August 11:15 am Service of the Word (at St Ed’s) Please note: there is no online service or Gathering @Ringland on the 23rd August Monday 24th August 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s) Tuesday 25th August 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s) includes activities for children Wednesday 26th August 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 27th August 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 27th August 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Sunday 30th August 9:30 am Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s) Sunday 30th August 11:15 am Celtic Communion (at St Ed’s) Sunday 30th August 2:00 pm Wedding (at St Ed’s) Monday 31st August 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s) Tuesday 1st September 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s) includes activities for children Tuesday 1st September 6:00 pm Ringland PCC (at St Peter’s) Wednesday 2nd September 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 3rd September 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 3rd September 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Also Sunday 6th September 2026. At St Ed’s 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am 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 13th 10:30 am All age Harvest, followed by refreshments (at St Peter’s). Donations of food items/money will be for Norwich Foodbank. September 13th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s) Tuesday mornings at St Ed’s are for all ages and meets over the summer with toys and games for children and their carers, and tea, coffee and pastries. All welcome! 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 Norfolk Churches Trust Walk and Cycle Ride is on Saturday 12th September from 9.00am to support Norfolk’s churches, and in particular our own churches of St Peter’s and St Ed’s. If anyone would like to join the walks or cycle rides this year please let Rev Paul know. Sponsorship forms will appear in our churches soon. 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. Harvest at St Peter’s will be on Sunday 13th September At all harvest services we will be collecting items for the Norwich Foodbank. Congratulations to Rev Canon Stella Green who has been appointed part-time Associate Priest at Great Ellingham, in the Hingham benefice. Stella will still be very much attached to her church family in Taverham and Ringland, but will be involved on Sundays in her new post. Our prayers and best wishes go with her in her new ministry. Cursillo Are you interested in Cursillo? A Christian discipleship weekend held in September? Rev Stella 07815 089704
