Nar Valley Benefice

14/06/2026

This week's church services in the Nar Valley:
Thurs 18th. Holy Communion in Narborough (9.30am)

Sun 21st. Holy Communion in Castle Acre (9.30am) and in Narborough (11am). Then traditional Evensong in West Acre (at 6pm).

All are welcome.

Picture: The Bishop's garden in Norwich, yesterday.

10/06/2026

Quick reminder that Thursday is St Barnabas' Day - the patron saint of Cyprus ... and of protection from hailstorms.🌨️☂️

There'll be a service from 9.30 - approx 10.15am in Narborough Church to remember St Barnabas, followed by refreshments afterwards. If you're free, do come along - all welcome.

Picture: St Barnabas icon in Cyprus
Gerhard Haubold, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

10/06/2026

Did you hear the breakfast chorus today? These were the birds in Narborough churchyard at 9am this morning...

07/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to our services today, especially our wedding couples, and those exploring church.

This week's services are:
Thurs 11 June. 9.30am Holy Communion in Narborough, celebrating Barnabas the Apostle.

Sunday 14 June:
9.30am Holy Communion at Castle Acre.
11.00am Holy Communion at Pentney.
6pm traditional evensong at South Acre

Do come along. We'd love to meet you.

Picture: flowers from Max & Olivia's wedding in Castle Acre church last week 💘

31/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to our services today, especially visitors to Nar Valley and those trying out our churches for the first time ❤️

This week's services are:
Thurs 4th: 9.30am Holy Communion in Narborough to celebrate the festival of Corpus Christi.
Sun 7th:
Traditional said Holy Communion in Newton (8.30am) using the Book of Common Prayer.
Morning Praise in Castle Acre (9.30am). A friendly lay-led service.
Holy Communion in Narborough (11am).

Do come along. All are welcome and our churches are dog-friendly.

Picture: ducks in Narborough churchyard this evening.

29/05/2026

🥳🥳🥳The June edition of Nar Valley News is out and being delivered. If you don't get a copy, there will be some spares in our churches - or look on our website at https://www.achurchnearyou.com/benefice/26-284CP/notice-sheet/list/

Picture: Ryder catching up on local gossip before his morning patrol.

28/05/2026

Although Christian Aid Week has finished, there are still a few days left for you to donate to this worthwhile charity.

You can use the link below, or there should still be some envelopes available in Nar Valley churches.

This Christian Aid Week, I’m supporting families facing hunger in Nairobi.Parents like Fridah are growing food in small city spaces so their children can eat. With tools, seeds and training, families can plan for the future.Please give what you can this Christian Aid Week.

24/05/2026

This week's church services are:
Thurs 28 (9.30am) Holy Communion at Narborough. A smaller, friendly service with refreshments afterwards.

Sun 31.
Traditional Holy Communion at West Acre (8.30am)
Our regular Holy Communion service at Castle Acre (9.30am).
Then lay-led Morning Praise service at 11am in Pentney.

All are welcome.

Picture: flowers outside Castle Acre church after yesterday's wedding

21/05/2026

Our new Bibles have arrived in Narborough church. Thanks to all those who donated. They will get a great deal of use 😇