Norwich Refugee Week begins on 15th June with events across the city with art, music, storytelling, food, learning, and shared experiences. This year’ s theme, Courage, recognises the bravery it takes to begin again, to speak up, to reach out, and to stand alongside one another in solidarity. Further details : https://newroutes.org.uk/news-3/refugee-week-norwich-2026/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 tell Rev PaulDeanery Synod Social – a visit to the Julian Shrine on Wednesday 8th July 6.00pm. Details from Rev PaulRoger Morriss Roger’s funeral service will be on Friday 26th June 10.30am at St Ed’s. We continue to pray for Valerie and the family at this sad timeCursillo Are you interested in Cursillo? A Christian discipleship weekend held in September? Details : Rev Stella 07815 089704St Ed’s needs…a new Treasurer. Please pray for the Lord to bring the right person Details from our Churchwardens David and SueSunday 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Mustard Tree Church Sunday 11.15am informal service in St Ed's led by the livestream teamMonday 5.00pm Prayers Tuesday 10.00am Tuesdays at St Ed’s 6.00pm RspaceWednesday 10.30pm Holy CommunionThursday 9.00am Caretaking team 12.15pm Prayer Spaces at the Junior SchoolThursday 7.00pm Compline Sunday 9.30am Mustard Tree Church 11.15am Holy Communion Thought for this week In our Gospel reading Jesus is moving from place to place, speaking of the Kingdom and the Good News, healing people and drawing disciples to Him. This is the love of our heavenly Father who sent Jesus into our broken and hurting world, the bringer of Good News, of healing, forgiveness and peace.As Jesus gathers His disciples, He hands the mission and ministry to us. To proclaim Jesus as Saviour and Lord, to be His workers amongst the harvest, to bring His healing and hope to those who are ‘like sheep without a shepherd’.This week is Norwich refugee Week. Our city has a long history of welcoming the stranger, of reaching out to those who have become displaced, having to start again. Those who have been forced to make difficult journeys, and whose lives have become ones of uncertainty, challenges and fear.For each of us we share in Jesus’ mission to bring the Good News to those who are hurting, even our neighbours and friends, even those who are on our own doorstep, or who we meet on our own streets. Those from whatever background. We all need the love of Jesus, our Good Shepherd. Paul
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 7th June 9:30 am Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s)Sunday 7th June 11:15 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Monday 8th June 8.30 am Langley Prayers (at St Ed’s)Monday 8th June 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Monday 8th June 7.30 pm PCC (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 9th June 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 9th June 4:15 pm Pilgrim visit (at St Peter’s)Tuesday 9th June 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 10th June 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Thursday 11th June 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 11th June 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 12th 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 14th June 2026. At St Ed’s, 8 am Holy Communion, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Service of the word 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: June 9th 4.15pm Pilgrim visit (at 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.Thank you to everyone who contributed to our plant stall and arts display recentlyRoger Morriss Roger’s funeral service will be on Friday 26th June 10.30am at St Ed’s. We continue to pray for Valerie and the family at this sad timeFriend in deed – Big Day of Kindness today (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 089704PCC meeting for St Ed’s will be on Monday 8th June at 7.30pm at St Ed’sFoodbank 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. Please pray that the Lord will call the right person for this role. (could it be you?) Further details from the Churchwardens.St Edmund’s Taverham Registered Charity Number 1185420
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.
