Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28 : 19 - 20Readings this week Isaiah 40 : 12 – 17, 27 - end; 2 Corinthians 13 : 11 - end; Matthew 28 : 16 - 20Thought for this week Sometimes we have to go to a higher place to get a better view. For a more embracing perspective. A clearer view away from the distractions of everyday. To focus on the way ahead. Jesus takes His disciples to a high place at the end of Matthew’s Gospel, and in just a few words brings His earthly ministry together, connecting it with His heavenly mission, and involving His disciples in all He has achieved, and in the new age that has begun.This is exciting! And it involves each one of us. The disciples were still a mixed bunch. The Gospel tells us some praised Jesus, ‘but some doubted’. But Jesus sends them anyway! By living out the Gospel, sharing the love and compassion of Jesus, learning to trust in the power of the Holy Spirit, discovering more and more of the love of the Father, we grow in our faith. Jesus gathers us all together, diverse as we are, and tells us to go out into the world. Into His world. To His people. Whoever crosses our path this week, whatever words are spoken or unspoken. Whatever relationships need to be mended, each day is an opportunity and a gift. Let us ask Jesus to help us in His mission, to live out the reality of His love, and His call to everyone to believe and trust in Him Rev PaulPrayer for this weekAlmighty and everlasting God, you have given us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the Unity: keep us steadfast in this faith, that we may evermore be defended from all adversities; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AmenHoly God, faithful and unchanging: enlarge our minds with the knowledge of your truth, and draw us more deeply into the mystery of your love, that we may truly worship you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AmenWe give thanks for….. Deidre Porter who has come forward as Safeguarding Officer for the next yearFor all who came to the St Ed's plant sale and craft and arts display last week
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 31st May 9:30 am Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s)Sunday 31st May 11:15 am Holy Communion for Trinity Sunday (at St Ed’s)Monday 1st June 10.30 am Funeral (at St Ed’s)Monday 1st June 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 2nd June 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 2nd June 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 3rd June 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Wednesday 3rd June 3:00 am Standing Committee (at St Ed’s )Thursday 4th June 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 4th June 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 5th June 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. (at Trinity church)Also Sunday 7th June 2026. At St Ed’s, 8 am Holy Communion, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Service of the word 9.45am Friend in Deed Big Day of Kindness at Wensum Valley Golf Clubon-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: June 14th 10:30 am Holy Communion followed by refreshments (at St Peter’s)June 28th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s)Taverham Fair as in recent years we will be joining in with the Churches Together stall at Taverham Fair on 27th June. If you are able to come and help set up the tent, or to be present at the fair for an hour during the day, please let Rev Paul know? It promises to be another opportunity for us as the Churches Together to offer a presence and a witness at the Fair.Sad news we were very sorry to hear that Roger Morriss has died. Roger and Valerie were regular attenders of the St Ed's 8.00am service. Our prayers are with Valerie and the family at this sad time.Friend in deed – Big Day of Kindness next Sunday (7th) the charity that has been connecting older people in Care Homes with children is running a free fun day at Wensum Valley Golf Club. Posters with more details are on the noticeboards. Everyone is welcome!Cursillo Are you interested in Cursillo? A Christian discipleship weekend held in September? Details : Rev Stella 07815 089704The St Ed's driveway is finished! Many thanks to Deeba’s who worked incredibly hard in the hot weather. It needs to remain closed to allow the surface to settle.
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 24th May 8:00 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 24th May 9:30 am Mustard Tree – Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 24th May 11:15 am Service of the Word (at St Ed’s)Sunday 24th May 13:00 pm Plant sale and crafts display continues (at St Ed’s)Sunday 24th May 3:00 pm The Gathering@Ringland (Informal Garden Church) (at St Peter’s)Monday 25th May 10.00 am to 4 pm Plant sale and crafts display (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 26th May 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s)Note: work on the church driveaway begins on May 26th – please use the Glebe while the work is undertakenWednesday 27th May 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Wednesday 27th May 6:00 pm Ringland PCC (at St Peter’s)Thursday 28th May 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 28th May 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 29th May 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. (at Trinity church)Saturday 30th May 2026 11:00 am Cursillo meeting (at St Peter’s)Also Sunday 31st May 2026. At St Ed’s, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Holy Communion on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: May 24th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s)May 27th 6pm PCC meeting (at St Peter’s)May 30th 11am Cursillo Meeting (at St Peter’s)June 14th 10:30 am Holy Communion followed by refreshments (at St Peter’s)Baptism of Sam Frisby congratulations to Sam who was baptised last Sunday in the river at Ringland. Photos are available on our church Facebook pagesChristian Aid Week Envelopes are still available in church and we will continue to gather these to support the 2026 appeal.Plant Sale and Display of Crafts 23rd – 25th May for Christian Aid - 10.30am to 4.00pm each day. Refreshments are available. Please bring your friends!Taverham Fair as in recent years we will be joining in with the Churches Together stall at Taverham Fair on 27th June. If you are able to come and help set up the tent, or to be present at the fair for an hour during the day, please let Rev Paul know? It promises to be another opportunity for us as the Churches Together to offer a presence and a witness at the Fair.Cursillo Are you interested in Cursillo? A Christian discipleship weekend held in September? Cursillo are having a meeting and service at ST Peter’s Church Ringland on Saturday 30th May at 11.00am, with a shared lunch. Come along and find out more! Details : Rev Stella 07815 089704Foodbank The Foodbank bin is back at St Ed’s, and donations will be taken to the Norwich foodbank each week. Further information about the Foodbank is available, including agencies that can help people out of needing Foodbanks. If you would like to place items in this these will then be available for anyone who comes into church seeking food.If you are new…. It is great to see you today. If you are able to, please speak to a member of the ministry team. We look forward to getting to know you!St Ed’s needs…a new Treasurer and a Safeguarding officer. Please pray that the Lord will call people for these roles. (could it be you?) Further details from the Churchwardens.St Edmund’s Taverham Registered Charity Number 1185420
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 17th May 9:30 am Mustard Tree – Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 17th May 11:15 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Monday 18th May 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Monday 18th May 7.00 pm Annual meetings (Parishioners’ and APCM) (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 19th May 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 19th May 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 20th May 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Wednesday 20th May 1:00 pm Burial of Ashes (at St Ed’s )Thursday 21st May 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 21st May 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 22nd May 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. (at Trinity church)Saturday 23rd May 10:30 am Plant sale and crafts display (at St Ed’s )Also Sunday 24th May 2026. At St Ed’s 8:00 am Holy Communion, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Service of the word 1 pm Plant sale and craft display continues.On-line 11:15 livestream serviceAt St Peter’s 3.00 pm The GatheringPlus Monday 25th May 10:30 am Plant sale and crafts display (at St Ed’s )on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: May 17th Baptism in the River at RinglandMay 24th 3pm The Gathering @ RinglandJune 14th 10:30 am Holy Communion followed by refreshments (at St Peter’s)Baptism of Sam Frisby will be today (17th) at the river in Ringland. Please pray for Sam as she makes this exciting step of faith In JesusChristian Aid Week ends today (17th). Please pray for the work of Christian Aid. This year’s focus is on helping people to establish mini – farms in areas of urban poverty. Envelopes are available in church and we will continue to gather these this week.Organ recital many thanks to all those involved in the recital. Particular thanks to Richard Bower and Gwendolyn. APCM our Annual meeting will be held on Monday 18th May at St Ed’s at 7pm. From 8.00pm we will have a speaker on Eco Church. Nominations for PCC (our Church Council) would be gratefully received! All Welcome!Plant Sale and Display of Crafts 23rd – 25th May for Christian Aid - Please bring any plants for sale to church on Thursday morning 21st May, Friday afternoon 22nd May or from 9am on Saturday 23rd. We will be setting up church for the craft displays on Friday afternoon so you can bring yours then or on the Saturday morning. All offers of your crafting, big or small, are welcome so we can celebrate local talent! Any queries, ask Sue E or Sue BFoodbank The Foodbank bin is back at St Ed’s, and donations will be taken to the Norwich foodbank each week. Further information about the Foodbank is available, including agencies that can help people out of needing Foodbanks.We also have a box at the back of church for emergency supplies. If you would like to place items in this these will then be available for anyone who comes into church seeking food.If you are new…. It is great to see you today. If you are able to, please speak to a member of the ministry team. We look forward to getting to know you!St Ed’s needs…a new Treasurer and a Safeguarding officer. Please pray that the Lord will call people for these roles. (could it be you?) Further details from the Churchwardens.St Edmund’s Taverham Registered Charity Number 1185420
