Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich
St. Matthew's Church
We are a Church that seeks to welcome everyone, We are an inclusive Church which means we are all welcome, whatever our gender, race or sexual orientation and with whatever needs we have. We are also a Recovery Friendly Church committed to supporting one another in our mental health and well-being. Being a welcoming Church sometimes that means adapting what we do in order to meet people's needs. We are happy to do that, so if you or your family have specific needs please let us know.
Our hope is that St Matthew's is a place where people discover that they are loved, both by the God that created them and by their Church community. Knowing that you are loved without condition can be healing. It can lead to experiencing forgiveness as well as being able to let go of our past. It can also be a place where we find our role and realise that our gifts are valued. You are welcome to visit, to worship and to make yourself at home.
SAFEGUARDING. Is someone hurting you? We care! Call our Parish Safeguarding Officer on 01603 438938. Full details of other contacts and our policies can be found HERE: Safeguarding
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION. During October and November 2024 our Safeguarding officer is unavailable. Rev Patrick or the Churchwardens will be able to listen to any safeguarding issues you may wish to raise or you can contact the Diocese Safeguarding officer directly by phone: Tel: 01603 882345
or by email:[email protected]
Our hope is that St Matthew's is a place where people discover that they are loved, both by the God that created them and by their Church community. Knowing that you are loved without condition can be healing. It can lead to experiencing forgiveness as well as being able to let go of our past. It can also be a place where we find our role and realise that our gifts are valued. You are welcome to visit, to worship and to make yourself at home.
SAFEGUARDING. Is someone hurting you? We care! Call our Parish Safeguarding Officer on 01603 438938. Full details of other contacts and our policies can be found HERE: Safeguarding
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION. During October and November 2024 our Safeguarding officer is unavailable. Rev Patrick or the Churchwardens will be able to listen to any safeguarding issues you may wish to raise or you can contact the Diocese Safeguarding officer directly by phone: Tel: 01603 882345
or by email:[email protected]
Services
Sunday
If you are not sure which service would suit you best, please speak to Rev Patrick
8 am Traditional language Holy Communion. A short more reflective service (8 am from Sunday 3rd September)
9.30am Holy Communion. This is our main service on a Sunday morning. The service hymns led by our choir, reflection on the bible and sharing the bread and wine. Everybody is welcome and we aim to be reverent and relaxed.
1st Sunday 9.30am All age Service of the word. We reflect together on a theme, using scripture, art, music, discussion and prayer.
Children's Church Each Sunday morning there is provision for children at the back of Church, which is shaped around the children who come and is very relaxed and informal.
Wednesday
9.30am Holy communion. A relaxed service in which we discuss and reflect on the previous Sunday's readings
News
Safeguarding Sunday
Trigger warning. The sermon below was preached on Safeguarding Sunday. I took care not to reference specific cases or use words that I thought might be triggering, but if this subject matter is something you find triggering you may wish not to view it. I reference the charity safe spaces whose website is https://safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk/
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Keep in touch
There are lots of ways of keeping in touch with St Matthews, you can email us your prayer requests, or your offers of help. If there are things you need we will try and match you up with someone who you know, who can help.
