An informal and relaxed service for all the family. We have some singing, a talk and interactive discussion, with readings and prayers. You can join in with as much as you choose, and no one makes you do anything you don't want to!#This is a lovely way to come and see church if you're curious and want to explore about faith and spirituality.We have refreshments afterwards and we love meeting new people!
Time is not supposed to stand still, but if you look up at the clock on the tower of Fakenham Parish Church from early January 2023 you will notice that time is indeed, “standing still”. This is because extensive improvement works are being carried out on the clock made by Cookes of Yorke in the 1860s. To keep the clock running smoothly and to time, the three current clock winders – Chris, Ian and Kevin – take it in turns to climb the 70 steps up the tower to the ringing chamber where the clock is situated. Once there, and having got their breath back, they manually wind the clock, check that all is in order then return to ground level. This must be done twice a week. The Rector, The Revd Tracy Jessop said: ‘We are pleased that this stunning example of Victorian mechanical engineering is being improved by having the winding system automated. With all the required permissions in place, the Norwich company of S. Michlmayr and Co Ltd are commencing work on 9 January. We could not have started the work will without a generous legacy left for Fakenham Church by the late Raymonde Nelson specifically for work on the clock. We are immensely grateful for her kindness. The accuracy of the clock is the sort of thing people only notice if something is awry, and then people are very keen to contact us!” So time will stand still temporarily when the clock mechanism will be lowered from its current position and taken to the Norwich workshop. The chiming bells will cease and fall silent. It is expected the clock will be away for about two months for the work to be completed. The church is deeply grateful to the winders, past and present, for their dedication in keeping the clock going over many years. If you would like to show your appreciation for the clock and would like to donate for its future upkeep, servicing and maintenance, details are on the church website www.fakenhamparishchurch.org.uk
Preloved babies and children's clothes are being offered for swapping in this new venture at Fakenham Parish Church. Parents and carers can choose from our supply of good quality clothes from 0-6 years and take these away for free, in exchange for a donation of clothes their children have outgrown or no longer need. Where people may not have something to donate, we ask them to drop an item back to us at a later date.The clothes rails are available on Mondays from 930-11am and Thursdays from 10am-1230pm.
It was an absolute joy for all of us to officially welcome our new Rector, The Revd Tracy Jessop and her partner Dee, to Fakenham Parish Church, Norfolk.At a fab service, led by The Bishop of Lynn, The Right Revd Jane Steen, The Archdeacon of Lynn, The Ven Sally Theakston, and our Rural Dean, Revd Clive Wylie, Tracy was officially instituted, inducted and installed as Rector of Fakenham and Priest in Charge of Christ Church, Fulmodeston.Tracy is third from the left in the photo. (Photo credit: Keith Osborn Photography)
