Sunday 20th February 9:30am Mustard Tree Church – informal service for families and children. (at St Ed’s)
Sunday 20th February 11:15 am Traditional Sunday Service, Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)
Sunday 20th February 11:15 am on-line Sunday Service (livestream)
Sunday 20th February 6:30 pm Sunday Club (livestream)
Monday 21st February 5.00pm Monday prayers (at St Ed’s)
Tuesday 22nd February 10:00 am Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) (at St Ed’s), refreshments10am til12 noon
Tuesday 22nd February 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)
Wednesday 23rd February 9:00 am Melting Moments (livestream)
Wednesday 23rd February 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)
Thursday 24th February 7.00pm Reflection in church with Compline (at St Ed’s to be livestreamed each week.)
Friday 25th February 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. Cost £3. (at Trinity Church building)
Also Sunday 27th February: at St Ed’s 8am Holy Communion, 9.30am Mustard Tree and 11.15am Holy Communion with online 11:15am Informal Service and 6pm Sunday Club.
Additionally at 8am daily (daily except Wednesday and Sunday) we will be posting a ‘Daily bitesize prayer’ on the St Ed's Facebook page
For on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.
Everyone welcome.
Additionally
Ringland: future services at St Peter’s:
Due to very low numbers the Ringland monthly services have been suspended. However we are planning a weekly Lent Bible study at Ringland. Details to be announced.
Sunday 17th April, Easter Sunday 11:00am Holy Communion (at St Peter’s and livestream)
World Day of Prayer 4th March 2022 This year’s service will be at 1.30pm at St. Margaret’s, Drayton. The service has been written by the women of England, Wales and Northern Ireland on the theme of ‘I Know the Plans I Have for You’. All are welcome to the service.
Duke of Edinburgh cakes! we have two youngsters, Ben and Tom, working with us at the moment towards their DofE awards. They are organising an afternoon tea. They are making some cakes themselves, but would be very grateful if anyone could help with a few more. There is a list at the back of St Ed’s if you are able to help. Thank you!
Intercessions training Rev Stella and Rev Phil will be leading a training morning on Saturday 19th March for all those who lead intercessions in church or who would like to know more. Please sign up at the back of St Ed’s if you would like to come along.
Hexachordia returns! They will be playing at St Peter’s Ringland on Saturday 30th July. Tickets will be on sale soon. We are delighted they will be returning.
Embrace the Middle East (formerly Bible Lands) have produced a document ‘We Choose Abundant Life’ setting out the key perspectives of the remaining Christian church in the Holy Land. One of the main themes is co-operation between the main denominations and a Spirit – led witness across the region. This document can be downloaded from the Embrace website. Also a summary is at the back of St Ed’s church. This is such an important issue for our time, particularly as we consider church unity.
The Norwich passion Play is happening on Saturday 16th April in Norwich – a collaboration across the city from many churches. More details are at the back of church, including how to volunteer!
Christian Aid Week is 15th to 21st May. We have adopted new envelopes that no longer involve collecting them, but delivering them across Taverham and inviting people to return them (much less hard work and awkwardness!!). If you are interested in delivering these, please let Paul Scarff or Rev Paul know.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday 2nd March. The Diocese are offering ‘40 Prayers for 40 days’. Following the success of 40 Words for 40 days last Lent, Rev Canon Susanna Gunner offers a daily e mail with daily prayers and reflections. You can sign up through the Diocesan website : https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/
Lent Prayer morning at St Ed’s on Saturday 5th March 10:00am to 12:30pm, led by Rachel.
The Bishop’s Lent Appeal
This year as a Diocese we will be raising money to support the purchase of beds for Sag Sag Health Centre in Papua New Guinea. For now details visit https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/news/lent-appeal/
Norwich homeless during the cold weather as in previous years we will receive donations of hats, gloves for those on the streets of Norwich. If you would like to donate these items please leave them at the back of St Ed’s marked ‘Homeless’.