St Andrews Great Ryburgh

The church is open for private prayer every day of the week.

Services this month:

Maundy Thursday, 2nd April 5.30 p.m. : Pilgrim Eucharist

Good Friday 12 noon : The Way of the Cross

Easter Day 5th April 6.15 a.m. : Sunrise Service at All Saints' ruin, Little Ryburgh

Easter Day 5th April 10.30 a.m. : Easter Eucharist

Friday, 10th April 9.30 a.m. : Informal Morning Prayer

Sunday, 26th April 10.30 a.m. : Eucharist

Please come and join us, even if you are not familiar with our services!

Readings and prayers for those unable to get to Sunday services

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St. Andrew’s stands at the entrance to the Norfolk village of Great Ryburgh, close to the bridge over the River Wensum. This round tower church with its possible Saxon origins continues to nurture a Christian community that has existed in the village since at least the 8th. Century. It remains a distinctive feature of a village that is essentially a working community with a maltings, some light industry and a shop that has been retained as a community venture.

The cruciform design of the church building is unusual, each arm of the cross being almost equal in length.The most recent reordering of the Chancel in 1912 by Sir Ninian Comper gives the building a wonderful feeling of space and light as well as a flexibility of use which the parish uses to full advantage for its services, community events and concerts.

St. Andrew's, Great Ryburgh is part of the Upper Wensum Benefice. The Revd. Robin Stapleford now divides his time between two benefices and looks after fourteen parishes with the help of curate, The Revd. Dr. Rhona McEune, and a number of retired clergy who give generously of their time.

Visitors are welcome every day of the week.

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EVENTS THIS MONTH

MAUNDY THURSDAY: 2^nd APRIL 5.30 p.m.

On Maundy Thursday we will once again be welcoming a group of student pilgrims: they will be arriving with us at the end of the afternoon for a service at 5.30 p.m. It is always so uplifting to see the pews full of Easter pilgrims and we invite members of the local community to come and join us. The service will be followed by a simple hot meal in church.

GOOD FRIDAY: 12 noon

A second group of pilgrims, starting in Oxford, will be stopping at St. Andrew’s at 10 a.m. on Good Friday and will be on their way to Walsingham by the time we meet at midday for The Way of the Cross. You may like to stay for Hot Cross buns afterwards.

EASTER DAY SUNRISE SERVICE 6.15 a.m.

On Easter morning you are welcome to join us for the 6.15 a.m. Sunrise Service at the All Saints’ ruin, Little Ryburgh. Our curate, Rhona, will be taking this service. Seeing the sun rise above the Wensum Valley gives a very special start to the key day in the Christian calendar - as does sharing a cooked breakfast at St. Andrew’s afterwards! It is advisable to dress up warm and wear sturdy shoes as the ground in the churchyard is uneven. Cars can be parked at the bottom of the lane leading up to Little Ryburgh. Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book.

EASTER DAY EUCHARIST 10.30 a.m.

Easter is the most important festival in the Church’s calendar and a very joyful one. Come and join us as we celebrate the Resurrection! The church will be decorated with flowers once again as we move from the reflective season of Lent to the exuberance of Easter.

The choir rehearses on Tuesday afternoons and the Ryburgh Ringers on Thursday evenings. New recruits always welcome!

The Friday Morning Team meets every week to keep our churchyard and field cared for, colourful and open to all. Please come and join us.

Our church building has been here for over 1,000 years and we try to ensure it is a welcoming and inspiring place for worshippers, local residents, visitors and pilgrims.

The William Martin Building with its much needed handwashing and hospitality facilities is fully in use. We wonder how we ever managed without it! We are so grateful to those who built it and to those who donated materials, labour and funds with such generosity.

JOINTING AND REPOINTING 23/24/25: The current project is the repointing of the north and west nave walls, together with repairs to the east and south walls at ground level where the walls meet the perimeter channel. Any donations would be very helpful to ensure we can complete the project on time. Not a glamorous task but a very necessary one to avoid costly bills in the future!

IF YOU NEED TO REPORT ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR OF ANY KIND, YOU CAN CONTACT THE DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING TEAM ON:

01603 882345 or safeguarding@dioceseofnorwich.org

See the SAFEGUARDING PAGE for more details.

OTHER SOURCES OF HELP

Help for young people wishing to report abusive behaviour

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Lesley Weston Tel: 07792696619

Email: lslywstn@msn.com

You can if you wish also contact Childline (childline.org.uk or telephone 0800 1111 This service offers free, confidential advice and support about whatever is worrying you.

Help for adults wishing to report abusive behaviour

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Lesley Weston Tel: 07792696619

Email: lslywstn@msn.com