I hope you are keeping well. Here are some things happening locally in the next couple of days:

Sunday Services August 22nd
9.30am Holy Communion at Rockland St. Mary,
9:30am Holy Communion at Surlingham,
4pm Outdoor Evensong at Bramerton (in church if wet)

Climate Change Pilgrimage August 22nd-23rd
The multifaith pilgrims will walk through our Benefice on Wherryman’s Way, starting from Reedham Ferry on Sunday and arriving in Norwich on Monday afternoon. Walkers are welcome to join in en route. They will arrive at the Barn on Sunday late afternoon. You are very welcome to meet them, join in a Deep Talk story or eat with them at 7.15pm. Please let us know if you intend to come. On Monday morning they will stop briefly at Surlingham Church for refreshments. They will collect up any messages or prayers we wish to send to the Prime Minister at COP 26. These can be dropped in at the Rectory or gathered at our Sunday services. A very big thank you to everyone who’s offered to help with refreshments.

Candlelit Vigil for Afghanistan August 23rd
In response to the crisis, we’re holding a vigil in Rockland St. Mary Churchyard on Monday, 8-8.30pm. Candles can be provided. Prayers cards will be placed in our churches. Please keep the Afghan people and all who are affected in any way by events there.

Services on August 29th ahead,
10am Group Communion at Yelverton4pm Evening Prayer at Rockland St. Mary

With all good wishes for the week ahead,
Rev Nick