Benefice Service led by the Bishop of Thetford

Benefice service led by the Bishop of Thetford.

The latest fifth Sunday benefice service saw about 70 people attend St. Ethelbert at Wretham, with a large number of people happily discovering a church that they had never visited before.

The BCP service was led by the Bishop of Thetford (the Rt. Rev. Dr. Alan Winton) who also gave the address and administered Holy Communion, assisted by our priest in charge (the Rev. Simon Richardson).

Bishop Alan also offered special prayers at the steps of the chancel to George and Christine Price, soon to celebrate their golden wedding and long-time members of the Wretham congregation.

After the service, attended by friends from all but one of the churches in the benefice, many lingered to renew or make new friendships, while enjoying refreshments prepared by members of the Wretham congregation.

Pilgrimage to Walsingham

Our curate, Rev'd Josh Whitnall organised a day trip to see the amazing Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.  It was a most enjoyable pilgrimage and well worth the trip.

Ordination of Joshua Whitnall

A wonderful service was held on Sunday, 2nd July in Norwich Cathedral, in which Josh and 5 others were ordained deacons by Graham, Bishop of Norwich. Several were delighted to greet Josh, with Rev'd Simon Richardson, after the service, in the cloister.  The Benefice is looking forward to welcoming Josh and his family.