Thought for this weekIt is so lovely to see the East Window at St Ed’s back where it belongs. We praise the Lord that this has been possible. If you have spent some time looking closely at it you may well have commented on how bright the colours are. We are seeing new shades and tones that were previously covered by dirt and now are exposed in all their glory. In our gospel reading we are again with Jesus in the Upper Room as he and the disciples share their last meal together before he dies. Jesus, in prayer for the disciples, prays that the clarity and brightness of God’s love, both for him and the disciples may shine through them and in them, holding them together in unity. Like the window, full of different colours so each of them were different but made up a whole. Today, in our diversity, we reveal God’s glory. May we rejoice in our diversity and also in our oneness in Christ that we and all the world may become ever more aware of God in Christ’s presence with us and all people. Rachel.I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— 23 I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. John 17 : 20 - 23Prayer for this weekO God the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: we beseech you, leave us not comfortless, but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us and exalt us to the place where our Saviour Christ is gone before, Amen Risen, ascended Lord, as we rejoice at your triumph, fill your Church on earth with power and compassion, that all who are estranged by sin may find forgiveness and know your peace, to the glory of God the Father.Readings this weekActs 16 : 16 - 34Revelation 22 : 12 – 14, 16 – 17, 20 - endJohn 17 : 20 end
Service list and notices for w/c 1st June 2025The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 1st June 9.30am Mustard Tree Church (at St Ed's)Sunday 1st June 11.15am Holy Communion (at St Ed's)Monday 2nd June 2.00pm Funeral of Michael Furness (at St Ed's)Monday 2nd June 5.00pm Prayers (at St Ed's) Monday 2nd June 7.30pm PCC meeting (at St Ed's) Tuesday 3rd June 10.00am Tuesdays at St Ed’sTuesday 3rd June 6.00pm Rspace (at St Ed's) Wednesday 4th June 10.30am Holy Communion (at St Ed's) Thursday 5th June 9.00am Caretaking team in church (at St Ed's)Thursday 5th June 7.00pm Compline at St Ed’s Friday 6th June 9.30am Arts Group at TrinitySunday 8th June 8.00am Holy Communion (at St Ed's)Sunday 8th June 9.30am Mustard Tree Church (at St Ed's)Sunday 8th June 11.15am Livestream service from St Ed’sFor on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.Notices.Welcome to Rev Tim Yau, our Rural Dean today, who is joining us for our services and preaching at 11.15amOur Plant Sale at St Ed's has started! Please bring along your surplus plants for sale and come to buy some more for yourself. The Sale will go on as long as the plants last. Donations towards Christian Aid Thank you. Sue B. Next week Sunday 8th June Pentecost Sunday Teen challenge will be giving their testimonies at 11.15am in church Val’s Licensing as Associate Priest for Taverham with Ringland will be on Sunday 15th June at St Ed’s at 11.15am. Archdeacon Keith will be preaching. We will be having a Bring and Share Lunch after the service. There is a sign up sheet at the back of church.Organ Recitals Richard Cockaday, who has supported St Ed’s for many years, will be giving a recital at Holy Trinity Church in the city on Saturday June 7th at 2.30pm. details from Rev Paul. Also Richard Bower who is renovating our organ will be playing at St Nicholas’ Dereham on Friday 20th June at 1.00pmOur organ restoration is nearly complete! It will start to be re-installed from Monday 16th June onwards. Praise the Lord for His provision!St Peter's, RinglandSunday 8th June 10.30am Service at St Peter’sSunday 22nd June The Gathering, 3.00pm to 5.00pmSunday 13th July 10.30am Service at St Peter’s
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid”. John 14 : 27Thought for this weekDo you remember telephones in the old days – how sometimes you would pick up the receiver and there would be a conversation on the line? It was always a challenge to put the phone down and not listen for a few moments!In our Gospel reading Jesus is speaking to His disciples. Assuring them, comforting them, and preparing them for when He is no longer physically with them, but sending the Holy Spirit.It is humbling and moving to hear such words from Jesus of such compassion and hope amidst all the disciples will need to endure through their faith in Jesus.These are words spoken at the Last Supper for Jesus’ friends, except that we are meant to be part. We are included. They are words meant for us as well.In these words Jesus gives us the most wonderful promise. ‘Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you’. In some ways this sums up the whole of Jesus’ ministry to us. He has won peace for us through the Cross, peace with God through forgiveness of our sins, peace with others, and peace within ourselves. Each day is a gift, because the love of Jesus for us is the greatest gift. PaulDiocesan Vision Prayer for our Life Together, by Susanna GunnerChrist of transformation, sow deep into the soil of our hearts and parishes, your seeds of prayerful listening, conversation and discernment: then nurture their growth, we pray, with the gentle rains of your Spirit that they may flower and fruit into new ways of revealing the abundant life you offer and long for us to share. AmenGod our redeemer, you have delivered us from the power of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of your Son: grant, that as by his death he has recalled us to life, so by his continual presence in us he may raise us to eternal joy; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, AmenReadings this weekActs 16 : 9 - 15Revelation 21 : 10, 22 – 22 : 5John 14 : 23 – 29Our PrayersFor our mission and outreachFor everyone on half termFor Christians persecuted for their faith
Sunday 25th May 8:00 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 25th May 9:30 am Mustard Tree – informal service for families and children. (at St Ed’s)Sunday 25th May 11:15 am Service of the Word (at St Ed’s)Sunday 25th May 11:15 am Online Sunday service (livestream)Sunday 25th May 3:00 - 5:00 pm The Gathering (St Peter’s)Tuesday 27th May 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café with activities for tots (at St Ed’s),Tuesday 27th May 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 28th May 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Thursday 29th May 9.00 am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 29th May 7:00 pm Compline (at St Ed’s)Friday 30th May 9:30 am Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. (at Trinity church)Also Sunday 1st June 2025, At St Ed’s, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Holy CommunionPlus livestream 11:15 serviceFor on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.Notices:Deanery Ascension Day Service is at 7.00pm on Thursday 29th May at St Mary and St Margaret’s Church Sprowston NR7 8AU. Everyone welcomePlant Sale Starting Saturday 31st May from 10am. Scones, cake, tea, coffee will be available. The Sale will go on as long as the plants last. Donations towards Christian Aid Thank you. Sue B.Rural Dean Sunday 1st June Rev Tim Yau, our Rural Dean, will be joining us.Sunday 8th June Pentecost SundayTeen challenge will be giving their testimonies at 11.15aam in churchVal’s Licensing as Associate Priest for Taverham with Ringland will be on Sunday 15th June at St Ed’s at 11.15am. Archdeacon Keith will be preachingOrgan Recitals Richard Cockaday, who has supported St Ed’s for many years, will be giving a recital at Holy Trinity Church in the city on Saturday June 7th at 2.30pm. details from Rev Paul. Also Richard Bower who is renovating our organ will be playing at St Nicholas’ Dereham on Friday 20th June at 1.00pmCongratulations! Molly and Polly are at the top of the Wall of Fame for the Norfolk Churches Trust Cycle Ride last September. They visited 52 churches!