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, Mrs Sharon on 01603 438938. Full details of other contacts and our policies can be found HERE: Safeguarding
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, Mrs Sharon on 01603 438938. Full details of other contacts and our policies can be found HERE: Safeguarding
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)
10.00 am 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 10.00 am All age Holy Communion.
You can join our 10.00 am service on Zoom
here is the link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85996794997
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
Events
News
International Friendship Group open day
This years International Friendship group open day launched a book of poems by Penny Plowman celebrating the Women's cooking group that for three years provided aplace to cook and the ingredients so that refugees could cook a meal each week for their families, we also an exhibition of Art created with Community artist Shathy Bano and heard tstories from our members. The book is available to buy for £10 from St Matthews.
Rev Patrick Jordan described the group as profoundly inspiring and putting into practice our belief that we are all divinely loved and delighted in."
Rev Patrick Jordan described the group as profoundly inspiring and putting into practice our belief that we are all divinely loved and delighted in."
Sam Ruddock's last Sunday at St Matthews
Sam left St Matthews on Sunday 7th June, following his ordination he will begin his curacy at Wymondham Abbey. We presented him with a stole from St Matthews.
New Streams website.
The Diocese has created a new website with a Mission theme its called Streams
STREAMS is a framework for renewal across the Diocese of NorwichA place to explore stories of faith, past and present. It helps churches discern their season, grow in discipleship, and take their next step with confidence.
Church of Sanctuary
St Matthew's has been awarded Church of sanctury Status. Accepting the award on behalf of St Matthew's is Bridgid Everitt with members of the International Friendship Group.
Thank you's
Thanks to our Supporters Many thanks to Norwich Freemen’s Charity who have given us a grant of £5'200 for Breakfast and Boardgames.
This is incredibly generous. to see more examples and news regarding fundraising and grants please visit our Thanks to Supporters page.
This is incredibly generous. to see more examples and news regarding fundraising and grants please visit our Thanks to Supporters page.
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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.
