Claxton Village, Norfolk

  • Epiphany Service video

    Good morning,

    Helen has made a video Epiphany service from the Barn, which you can watch here
    best wishes,
    Nick

  • This week’s services, Blessing the Waters, Warm Welcome and Art Cafe

    Dear All,

    This Sunday (Jan 8th) awe’re celebrating the Feast of the Baptism of Christ, which marks the beginning of his adult ministry. There will be Communion at Surlingham, 9.30am and Rockland at 11am. At 2pm we’re gathering on Bramerton Common to Bless the Waters.
    Why are we blessing the waters? There is an ancient Church tradition that by being baptised in the River Jordan, Jesus blessed the waters with his presence. In our service we will recall this and ask God to bless the waters that flow past our parishes, for the enrichment of the natural life they contain and the safety of all who cross them.
    Warm Welcome at the Barn re-opens on Monday (9th) with its new opening hours of 11am.  We look forward to seeing old friends and new.
    Celtic prayer starts up again on Tuesday (10th), 10am at Surlingham.
    Art Cafe in the Barn re-opens on Wednesday (11th) between 10.30am and 12 Noon for fresh coffee, cakes and some art! Later on, Group Council will meet in the Barn at 7pm.
    Looking ahead to next weekend, there will be Morning Worship at 9.30am and 11am Communion at Kirby Bedon on Sunday Jan 15th.
    Best wishes,
    Nick

  • New Year services and events

    Dear All,

    As our Christmas celebrations enter the New Year, here’s some news about services and events in the next couple of weeks.  I’ve attached the January services poster for your information.  It can be read by clicking here.
    We begin New Year’s Day as a benefice with a shared Communion at Claxton, 10am.
    Helen has also filmed a video New Year’s service that you can watch here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysT_mrnv8UU&t=592s  and also follow in the attached booklet, clicking here.
    Epiphany Eve falls on Thursday (Jan 5th).  We’re celebrating the coming of the Magi at the Barn. 6.30pm Communion is followed by an
    Epiphany Party.  It would be helpful to know numbers ahead of the day, and also if you could kindly bring a plate of nibbles!
    Sunday Jan 8th is the feast of the Baptism of Christ. We mark the beginning of Jesus’ adult ministry with Communion at Surlingham (9.30am) and Rockland St. Mary (11am), and at 2pm we gather on Bramerton Common to Bless the Waters that flow past our parishes.
    Looking further ahead, Warm Welcome at the Barn starts up again on Jan 9th, 11am – 4pm, following its successful first season.  I’m most grateful to our hardworking team of volunteers for making its ministry of welcome, good food and company possible.
    The next Eleven Says deadline falls on Jan 10th.
    Art Cafe in the Barn re-opens on Jan 11th at 10.30am.
    With all good wishes for the New Year,
    Nick and Helen

  • Today’s events (Dec 18th), video carols, the week ahead and Christmas in Rockland Benefice

    Dear all,

    This morning (18th) sees Carleton St. Peter’s Carol Service at 11am, with Claxton’s Wassail beginning at 2pm. We’ve also made a video carol service that you can watch here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Q0Jee1g0E

    We finish the first season of Warm Welcome at the Barn with our Christmas Lunch on Monday 19th, 10am to 4pm. Come along for good company, delicious homemade soup, posh sandwiches and maybe a carol or two!

    On Christmas Eve, Rockland’s Crib Service makes a welcome return at 6pm. You can come dressed as a nativity character, if you wish! Midnight Mass will be celebrated at Rockland at 11.30pm.

    Christmas Day sees Family Services at 10am in Claxton and Surlingham and Communion at 9.30am in Bramerton and 11am in Kirby Bedon.

    Looking further ahead, on New Year’s Day there will be Communion at Claxton for the whole benefice at 10am, as we continue to celebrate Christmas and ask God’s blessing for the year ahead.

    If you or someone you know would like communion during the Christmas period but are unable to come to church, please feel free to contact me.

    With all good wishes,

    Nick

  • This week’s services and events

    Dear All,

    I’ve just come back from the Rockland St. Mary Christmas Tree Festival, which is well worth a visit!  It will be open again in the morning (Sunday Dec 4th) with refreshments and stalls in the Barn from 10am to 4pm.

    Our services on Sunday Dec 4th are 9.30am Communion at Claxton, 10.30am-12 Cafe Church in Rockland Parish Room and 11am Morning Prayer at Surlingham.

    As the temperature continues to drop, why not drop in to Warm Welcome at the Barn?  It’s open on Monday for refreshments, between 10am and 5pm.

    On Wednesday (7th) Claxton Community Cafe will hold its Christmas celebration in Claxton Village Hall, continuing until the later time of 1pm.

    Still at the Barn at 7.30pm looks at the theme of ‘angels’ as we continue on our spiritual journey through Advent. You’re welcome to join us in the Barn or on Zoom, using this link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81665462126?pwd=MU0rUFp2RjlhcWZNc2F3VWlPT21Tdz09

    Meeting ID: 816 6546 2126
    Passcode: 893048
    On the following Sunday (Dec 11th), there will be an 11am Communion at Rockland before we begin the first of our Carol Services at Bramerton (3.30pm), Surlingham (4pm) and Kirby Bedon (5pm)

    NB Rockland’s Candlelit Carol Service will be on Saturday Dec 17th at 5pm.

    With all good wishes,

    Nick

  • Christmas Wassail, Sunday 18 December, 2pm

  • ElevenSays December 2022 – January 2023

    The December-January edition of ElevenSays can be viewed by clicking here DEC 22-JAN 2023. 

  • What’s on this week in our churches and the Barn

    Dear All,

    I hope you’re keeping well. Here’s some news for the week ahead:

    Advent Sunday services (Nov 27th):

    11am Communion at Surlingham
    3.30pm Tree of Light Service at Rockland St Mary.  There will be stars and candles available at the service if you wish to remember a loved one.   The tree can be visited throughout Advent and Christmas if you wish to add a star on another occasion.

    Warm Welcome at the Barn has proved a great success and will continue every Monday 10am-5pm until December 19th.  It’s been good to introduce so many new people to the Barn and enjoy their company.  We are looking at the feasibility of resuming on January 9th until the end of March and will keep you posted.

    Art Cafe Online looks at the work of American realist artist Janet Fish (1938- ), who has taken still life painting to new places. Please join us at 10.30am on Wednesday Nov 30th to find out more. Your invitation is here

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84276137423?pwd=R2xicGVhaXhtbVZCSko2MEp6VVVJUT09
    Meeting ID: 842 7613 7423
    Passcode: 017121

    Still at the Barn begins on November 30th from 7.30pm to 9pm and will continue every Wednesday evening for the four weeks of Advent. This week’s theme is ‘Awe and Abundance’. Helen will lead us through scripture, music, silence and imagery to a place of stillness and reflection. You’re welcome to come to the Barn or join on Zoom using this link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81665462126?pwd=MU0rUFp2RjlhcWZNc2F3VWlPT21Tdz09

    Meeting ID: 816 6546 2126
    Passcode: 893048

    Christmas Tree Festival at Rockland Church December 3rd-18th. Come and see the imaginative festive creations! There will be refreshments served in the Barn on the opening weekend (Dec 3rd-4th). All proceeds to St. Mary’s Church.

    Sunday December 4th Services:

    9.30am Communion at Claxton
    10.30am -12 Noon Cafe Church in Rockland Parish Room
    11am Communion at Surlingham

    Wishing you a good Advent,

    Nick

     

  • Sunday’s Service (20th) and the week ahead

    Dear All,

    November weather has arrived!  I hope you’re keeping warm and well.

    On Sunday (20th) the Church marks the end of its calendar year by celebrating the Feast of Christ the King.  At 9.30am there will be a Benefice Communion at Claxton.  Please note that the 11am service at Kirby Bedon has been cancelled.

    This Monday sees the third Warm Welcome at the Barn.  Please feel free to drop in between 10am and 5pm for refreshments, lunches and good company.

    The Church’s year begins again the following weekend.  On Advent Sunday (27th) there’s 11am Communion at Surlingham and 3.30pm Tree of Light at Rockland.  As Christmas approaches, you are warmly invited to join us in remembering a loved one and lighting up our Christmas tree.  If you are unable to attend but would like the name of a loved one to be written on star and added to the tree, please contact me or Helen.

    Best wishes, Nick

  • Video service for this week

    Here’s a video morning service that we made this week in the Barn
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXPwZci8ixE (link to external website).

    Best wishes,

    Nick and Helen

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