Beyond the Pigpen: From Rebellion to Reconciliation
Fr Clive will lead a Day Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham on Saturday, 13th September. The programme will commence at 9.30am with an address in the Barn Chapel and will include Mass and Sprinkling in the Shrine Church before ending with a short time of prayer and reflection at 4pm. Everyone is welcome. Please invite your friends and any who may be interested. A detailed programme will be available in due course.
Come Enjoy the South Creake Strings!
The staff and pupils from South Creake Strings will be performing a concert on Wednesday, 27th August at 7.30pm in The Church of Our Lady Saint Mary, South Creake. This concert is a firm favourite each year, with a varied programme and excellent musicians. There will be a retiring collection in aid of church funds. Everyone is welcome!
New Dates for the Contemplative Prayer Group
For over a year, a group from across the Creakes Benefice and beyond it have been meeting at The Church of Saint Mary Syderstone for contemplative prayer. Contemplative prayer is a form of silent prayer that is focused on experiencing God’s loving kindness through quiet, gentle attention. This form of prayer has a deep and rich tradition within Christianity. Meetings are at 4pm on the second Tuesday of the month. Coffee, cake, and fellowship follow.
Believing with the Body — A Talk by Fr. George Guiver
Building on the excellent lectures of previous years we are delighted to have Fr George Guiver CR as our speaker this October. Fr George is a monk with The Community of the Resurrection in Mirfield and the author of several books. His latest book is 'All Christians are Monks: The Monastery, the Parish and the Renewal of the Church'. This is a talk not to be missed and everyone is encouraged to attend, especially PCC members and those who will be involved
Come along to the North Norfolk Music Festival!
Our Lady Saint Mary South Creake is hosting the North Norfolk Music Festival once again this year. Come along to hear an amazing variety of world-class musicians play in a church renown for its acoustics. There is a wide range of musicians performing a wonderful programme of music. Cushions are available on the door, with the cost going to support the church, enabling it to host events like this one. To book tickets visit: https://www.northnorfolkmusicfestival.com/
Come along to the National Garden Scheme Open Day fundraiser!
The Church of Our Lady Saint Mary Syderstone team will once again be manning a cake, sandwich and hot beverages stand at the National Garden Scheme open day at the Old Rectory Syderstone, on Sunday 22 June, 11am to 5pm. Come along to see the gardens, and then stop and have some refreshments in beautiful surroundings. All profits from the food stall go towards the Church of Our Lady Saint Mary Syderstone.
Come along to the Benefice Bring and Share Brunch
Come along to the Benefice-wide Bring and Share Brunch at the Church of Our Lady Saint Mary South Creake on Sunday 29 June at 11:30. Bring a plate of food and join us as we meet together as a benefice. Tea and coffee are available.
Happy Christmas from the Creakes Benefice
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas!
Christmas Servives Across the Creakes Benefice
Information about services across the Creakes Benefice for Christmas 2024
Contemplative Prayer Group to Continue in 2025
New dates for the Benefice Contemplative Prayer Group have been published. The group meets once a month for silent prayer at the Church of Saint Mary Syderstone. Usually Fr. Clive starts with a brief talk or reading to help the group settle and find a focus. Then there is 20 minutes of silent prayer. After a short discussion or wrap up by Fr. Clive, there is coffee, cake, and fellowship at the back of the church. All are welcome to
