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Christ Church, Fulmodeston
The churches of St Peter and St Paul Fakenham and Christ Church Fulmodeston are delighted that they have appointed a new Rector. The Revd Tracy Jessop will take up the post on Tuesday, 27th September at a service held at Fakenham Parish Church.
Revd Tracy said: “I am humbled and thrilled to be given the opportunity to serve as Rector of Fakenham and Priest in Charge of Fulmodeston. This is an exciting opportunity to serve in a popular market town that supports a thriving community as well as enjoy a rural church that is the heart and hub of the village. I look forward to working together with the church leaders and congregations in mission and ministry in these parishes.”
Speaking of this new appointment, the Church Wardens said: “We are delighted to welcome Revd Tracy Jessop to be our new incumbent, ministering to the parishes of Fakenham and Fulmodeston. She makes history in being our first female Rector. She will find our churches in good heart, with hardworking and supportive members. We are confident she will take us from strength to strength as we seek to do God’s work in the town and our parishes.”
Born in London, Reverend Tracy had a career of almost 30 years in local government, first in London and Essex, and then in Norfolk since 2002. Tracy trained part-time for ministry with The Eastern Region Ministry Course whilst continuing to work in a senior leadership role for Norfolk County Council.
She was ordained in 2019 and served in curacy posts across Wroxham, Hoveton, Tunstead and Belaugh before joining the Aylsham and District Team in September 2020. Since last summer, Tracy has cared for the Bure Valley churches of Buxton, Lammas, Marsham, Brampton, Burgh and Oxnead.
Tracy and her civil partner Dee will continue their enjoyment of walking new parts of the Norfolk countryside, as well as the best of the coastal paths in their spare time.
Tracy will be instituted and installed at Fakenham Parish Church by The Rt Revd Dr Jane Steen, Bishop of Lynn later in the summer, on a date to be arranged.
Churchwarden: Andrew Lee – [email protected]
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Christ Church, Fulmodeston serves a working, rural community in North Norfolk. The building has recently been renovated and the congregation utilises it in as many ways as possible as part of its outreach. Concerts and events frequently take place as well as the regular services. Visit https://fulmodestonpc.wixsite.com/fulmodestonpc for regular updates on the activity of the civil community and the church. Please also visit: http://www.fakenhamparishchurch.org.uk where you will find a page devoted to Fulmodeston.
At Christ Church, the core services are taken from the Book of Common Prayer and a number are also in modern language from Common Worhsip and elsewhere for special occasions and family services.
The church is open daily from dawn until dusk and we welcome your visit.
Services and Events at a glance:
September
4 4.00pm Evening Prayer
11 11.00am Holy Communion
25 4.00pm Evening prayer
October
2 10.00am Fakenham Parish Church
9 3.00pm Harvest Festival - First Service of Tracy Jessop
16 10.00am Fakenham Parish Church
23 3.00pm Evening Prayer
30 11.0am Morning Prayer
November
6 3.00pm Evening Prayer
13 10.50am Remembrance
20 10.00am Fakenham Parish Church
27 3.00pm Evening Prayer
December
4 3.00pm Evening Prayer
11 11.00am Holy Communion
18 3.00pm Carol Service
25 10.30am Christmas Communion
Many thanks for your support from all at Christ Church.