The St Ed’s Annual report for 2025 is attached. The document includes the Officers’ Reports to the 2026 Annual Parochial Church Meeting which is to be held at 7pm on Monday 19th May 2025.From 8.00pm we will have a speaker on Eco Church. A few words, below, from Rev Paul to set the context for the report.We always write these reports in the weeks leading to Holy Week and Easter. As we come to reflect again on Jesus’ sacrifice for us, and the most testing as well as the most triumphant time of Jesus’ complete faithfulness to us, these reports come in a time of ever increasing turmoil in the world. The Lord is so good to us, even if we are surrounded by confusion. Even when turmoil, the unexpected and the unknown becomes part of our daily lives. The Lord’s love is steadfast.In Isaiah 43 : 19 the Lord says, “I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” Jesus Resurrection is the fulfilment of these words, overcoming the slavery of sin and the finality of death. Jesus has the victory through love. Through His sheer commitment to us. Through His incredible grace. The Lord’s words are echoed in Revelation 21 : 5, “Behold I am making all things new”. Fulfilled in Jesus. Our Saviour. Our redeemer. Our hope and our Friend.As we go forward, I believe we should be encouraged. I also believe we should hold each other up in prayer and encourage one another.
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 3rd May 9:30 am Mustard Tree – Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 3rd May 11:15 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s) Sunday 3rd May 12:30 pm Setting up for May Fair (at St Ed’s) Monday 4th May 11.00 am til 4:00 pm St Ed’s May Fair (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 5th May 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 5th May 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 6th May 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Wednesday 6th May 7:30 pm Baptism (at St Ed’s )Thursday 7th May 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 7th May 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 8th 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)Also Sunday 10th May 2026. At St Ed’s 8:00 am Holy Communion, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Service of the word. On-line 11:15 livestream serviceAt St Peter’s 10:30 Holy communion followed by refreshments 12:30 pm Annual Meeting (APCM)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 10th 10:30 am Holy Communion followed by refreshments (at St Peter’s)May 10th 12:15 pm Annual Meetings (APCM) (at St Peter’s)May 24th 3pm The Gathering @ RinglandSean and Charlotte are being married at St Ed’s on Wednesday 13th May at 12.00pm. They would be delighted if you would like to join them for the service and support them as they are married.Norwich North Deanery Ascension Service with Archdeacon of Norwich Keith James Thurs. 14th May 7pm St. Mary & St. Andrew’s Church, Church St, Horsham St Faith, NR10 3JJThe Inaugural Recital of the restored organ will be held on Saturday 16th May 2026 - at 3pm In St Edmund's Church. Given by Richard Bower - organist and organ builder Followed by a light afternoon tea. Tickets-£10 each (cash only) from 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!Charitable giving each year we donate 10% of our income to specific causes locally, nationally and internationally, in the region of £6K. Please let Rev Paul know if you have any suggestions of charities. May Fair 4th May 11am-4pm – The usual fun-filled day outside and in the church. We need items for the Raffle, Tombola, Bottle Tombola, bric-a-brac and, nearer the day, cakes etc. All help setting up after church on 3rd May and on the day, or any other help on the day, gratefully received!Plant sale and display of our local talents in church – 23rd – 25th May.Foodbank 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
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 26th April 8:00 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 26th April 9:30 am Mustard Tree – Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 26th April 11:15 am Service of the Word (at St Ed’s) Sunday 26th April 11:15 am Online Sunday service (livestream) Sunday 26th April 3:00 pm The Gathering@Ringland (Informal Garden Church) (at St Peter’s)Monday 27th April 8.30 am Langley Prayers (at St Ed’s)Monday 27th April 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 28th April 10:00 am til 12 noon Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) Community Café (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 28th April 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 29th April 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Thursday 30th April 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 30th April 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 1st 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 2nd May 9.00 am May Fair Preparations (at St Ed’s) Also Sunday 3rd May 2026. At St Ed’s 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Holy Communion. Monday 4th May 11.00 am til 4:00 pm May Fair (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: April 26th 3:00 pm The Gathering@Ringland (at St Peter’s)May 10th 10:30 am Holy Communion followed by refreshments (at St Peter’s)May 10th 12:15 pm Annual Meetings (APCM) (at St Peter’s)Sean and Charlotte are being married at St Ed’s on Wednesday 13th May at 12.00pm. They would be delighted if you would like to join them for the service and support them as they are married.The Inaugural Recital of the restored organ will be held on Saturday 16th May 2026 - at 3pm In St Edmund's Church. Given by Richard Bower - organist and organ builder Followed by a light afternoon tea. Tickets-£10 each (cash only) from Gwendolyn or MaggieAPCM our Annual meeting will be held on Monday 18th May at St Ed’s at 7pm. Nominations for PCC (our Church Council) would be gratefully received!Charitable giving each year we donate 10% of our income to specific causes locally, nationally and internationally, in the region of £6K. Please let Rev Paul know if you have any suggestions of charities. May Fair 4th May 11am-4pm – The usual fun-filled day outside and in the church. We need items for the Raffle, Tombola, Bottle Tombola, bric-a-brac and, nearer the day, cakes etc. Please sign up to help setting up after church on 3rd May and on the day. Plant sale and display of our local talents in church – 23rd – 25th May.Foodbank 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
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 19th April 9:30 am Mustard Tree – Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 19th April 11:15 am Communion Service with Baptism (at St Ed’s) Monday 20th April 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 21st April 10:00 am til 12 noon Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) Community Café (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 21st April 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 22nd April 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Thursday 23rd April 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 23rd April 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 24th April 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 26th April 2026. At St Ed’s 8.00 am Holy Communion, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Service of the word. On-line 11:15 livestream serviceAt St Peter’s 3.00 pm The Gatheringon-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: April 26th 3:00 pm The Gathering@Ringland (at St Peter’s)May 10th 10:30 am Holy Communion followed by refreshments (at St Peter’s)May 10th 12:15 pm Annual Meetings (APCM) (at St Peter’s)Baptism in the 11.15am service today (on 19th April) Leon and Maria are bringing Eve to be baptised at the 11.15am service. We look forward to supporting themSean and Charlotte are being married at St Ed’s on Wednesday 13th May at 12.00pm. They would be delighted if you would like to join them for the service and support them as they are married.The Inaugural Recital of the restored organ will be held on Saturday 16th May 2026 - at 3pm In St Edmund's Church. Given by Richard Bower - organist and organ builder Followed by a light afternoon tea. Tickets-£10 each from Gwendolyn or MaggieAPCM our Annual meeting will be held on Monday 18th May at St Ed’s at 7pm. Nominations for PCC (our Church Council) would be gratefully received!Charitable giving each year we donate 10% of our income to specific causes locally, nationally and internationally, in the region of £6K. Please let Rev Paul know if you have any suggestions of charities. May Fair 4th May 11am-4pm – The usual fun-filled day outside and in the church. We need items for the Raffle, Tombola, Bottle Tombola, bric-a-brac and, nearer the day, cakes etc. Please sign up to help setting up after church on 3rd May and on the day. Plant sale and display of our local talents in church – 23rd – 25th May.Foodbank 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
