Wymondham Churches Together
Through Wymondham Churches Together, the former Council of Churches, the Christian
churches in Wymondham work together in several events during
the year. These include the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,
where there is an exchange of pulpits and processions through
the town at Easter and Pentecost. Other co-operative efforts
include Christian Aid Week and the ministers' fraternal.
Point of Contact:
Rev. David Littlejohns Tel: 01603 451360
Wymondham Abbey ChurchThe Abbey Church of St. Mary and St. Thomas of Canterbury is one of Norfolk's largest and most beautiful parish churches, dating from 1107. The Abbey is open for visitors and private prayer during the daytime, six days a week. The shop inside the Abbey sells religious books, local booklets, cards and souvenirs.
Services OverviewMorning Eucharist and evening prayer are held daily and there is also a pram service every Tuesday morning. On Sundays there is Holy Communion at 8.00am (Book of Common Prayer) and a Family Eucharist at 10am which welcomes people of all ages and has a play area for small children. There is an Evensong service at 6.30pm every week, with Choral Evensong on the first Sunday of the month and Solemn Evensong with Benediction on the third Sunday.
Groups and Activities
A wide range of activities and groups flourish within the Abbey community, including a Youth Group, Mothers' Union, Mens' group, Bible Fellowship, Sunday School and Friends of Wymondham Abbey, amongst others. Details of all church groups and organisations with names of contact persons, are given in the Parish Magazine and on the website. You will be most welcome at any of the services or activities.
Further information
and contacts
Please call into the Abbey, visit the website or contact the
Vicar, Senior Assistant Priest or Parish Office.
or visit the
Abbey
website
| Vicar: |
Revd. Canon
Martin Smith |
Tel: 01953 602269 |
| Assistant
Curate: |
Revd. Martin
Eastwood |
Tel: 01953 606775 |
| Parish
Office: |
|
Tel: 01953 607062 |
| Abbey Mothers
Union |
c/o Parish
Office |
Tel: 01953 607062 |
| Abbey Circle |
Mrs Brenda
Preston |
Tel: 01953 602570 |
| Friends
of Wymondham Abbey |
Mr Kenneth
Baker |
Tel: 01953 604665 |
Wymondham Roman Catholic Church
Although the Roman Catholic parish church is situated in Wymondham, the parish extends from Hethersett in the east to Watton in the west. The site, opposite the Bridewell, houses a new parish hall as well at the church and the priest's house. The church, with a special side chapel, is the national memorial to all who died in the Japanese prison camps of 1939-45. The church is open daily from 5am until dusk. The parish priest and his team of Ministers of the Eucharist are pleased to visit the sick and give Holy Communion when invited to do so. We extend a warm welcome to all who would like to join us for worship or to discover more about the rich heritage of the Catholic Faith. Catholic schools taking children from five years to 6th form level are available in Norwich and a school bus runs from the town in term time.Services overview
Sunday Masses are at 10am (a family Mass) and 5.30pm. On Holy days, Masses are at 10.30am and 7.30pm. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays between 10 and 10.30 am.Groups and activities
There is a wide variety of activities and details can be found in the weekly Newsletter.Further information and contacts
Visit the website at
www.fepow-memorial.org.uk
| Priest |
Fr Dick
White |
Tel: 01953
603104 |
| Catholic
Women's League |
Mary Sullivan |
Tel: 01953
607698 |
| KSC (Catholic
Men's Organisation) |
Mr R Pellizzaro |
Tel: 01603
811109 |
Wymondham Methodist Church
Situated in Town Green, near the war memorial, the church is part of the Wymondham, Attleborough and Watton Circuit.
It is nearly 135 years old, and has a sound reinforcement loop and amplification system, new halls and link facilities including a catering kitchen and a frontage with access for disabled people. The new halls are available for hire by outside organisations (see contacts, below.) The Church is pleased to help families and individuals when a wedding, christening (or baptism) or a funeral service is needed.
Services Overview
Sunday worship is at 10.30am and 6.30pm every fourth Sunday in the month. A crèche is provided for morning worshippers and there is also a Junior Church. Leading worship is shared between ministers and fully trained local preachers.
Groups and Activities
Mid-week activities include Bible Study, House Fellowships, Men's Group, Women's Fellowship, In-Betweens Group, Methodist Snooker Club, Mothers and Toddlers, Young Peoples' Groups and a weekly Charity Shop (Fridays, 8am-12 noon). Details of these activities and other matters can be obtained from the Minister.
The Church believes in serving the community and has a joint venture with Wymondham Day Care Centre supported by Norfolk Social Services in providing a Day Centre offering caring support to the needy and elderly in Wymondham and the surrounding communities. Most of the team are volunteers and the supervisor, Mrs Sally Colk (see contacts, below) welcomes new workers. There is a fully equipped ambulance to transport members.
Further information and contacts
Visit the website
thewymondhammethodistchurch website
| Minister: |
Revd. James
Skinner |
Tel: 01953
602194 |
| Families Lay
Worker |
Ruth
East |
Tel: 01953
452110 |
| Methodist Junior
Church |
Mrs Gill
Goy |
Tel: 01953
603745 |
| Methodist Parents
& Toddlers |
Iris
Gabriel |
Tel: 01953
602568 |
| Methodist Men's
Fellowship |
Mr Don
Smith |
Tel: 01953
605454 |
| Hire of Halls and facilities |
Mr & Mrs T Baker |
Tel: 01953
603852 |
| Wymondham Day
Care Centre |
Mrs Sally
Colk |
Tel: 01953
604306 |
| Methodist Snooker
Club |
Mr Coleman |
Tel: 01953 604867 |
Wymondham Baptist Church
Located at the very heart of the historic market town of Wymondham, Norfolk,
Wymondham Baptist Church has been worshipping and serving the local community
and wider world for over 200 years! Today Wymondham Baptist Church is
a humble, growing, lively, modern and forward-thinking community of Christians.
The congregation is made up of a diverse group of ages, backgrounds,
styles and personalities who are committed to one another and most importantly,
seeking to meet the spiritual and practical needs of Wymondham and the
surrounding area.
Services Overview
The Sunday service is held each week at Queen Street, in Wymondham at 10.30am
and are best described as informal, modern and most importantly open
to God and visitors! Everyone is encrouaged to engage and contribute
where they feel comfortable and feel led to do so, and there is a real
family atmosphere. Wymondham Baptist Church has a full children's programme
catering for all ages from 0 - 16 years, with a crèche and childrens
groups during the service.
Groups and Activities
A comprehensive range of activities is provided for children and young
people both on Sundays and throughout the week. On Mondays the 'Little
Acorns' group meets for parents and toddlers; many adults take the opportunity
to meet weekly in home groups; 'Coffee Pot' on Friday mornings provides
particular opportunities for friendship over a cup of coffee.
For further information & Contacts visit the Wymondham Baptist Church
website at
www.wymondhambaptist.org
Wymondham Baptist Church Telephone Number: 01953 607 938
Wymondham Baptist Church Office Email:
office@wymondhambaptist.org
Church Secretary Victor Fromm Tel: 01953 604 786
Counselling Service Margaret King Tel: 01953 600 224
The Fairland
United Reformed Church
Fairland Church Centre, Fairland Green, Wymondham
Now
known as the Fairland Church Centre, the United Reformed Church in Wymondham
stands opposite the Fairland at the main entrance to the town from the
A11. The Fairland Church is committed to seek closer working relationships
with other Wymondham churches and with the wider community, to seek to
serve the town and share the good news of God's love for the human race
and creation in Jesus Christ.
Services Overview
Services are held on Sundays at 10.30 am, and include Holy Communion
on the first Sunday of the month. At 10.00am on the first Wednesday
of each month there is a short and informal service. There are regular
opportunities for discussion and exploring faith in small groups and
we are encouraged to pray for one another, the life of Wymondham and
the other churches through the prayer diary we publish each week.
Groups and Activities
The church has regular social activities including community lunches,
church lunches, coffee mornings and evenings, and various fund raising
events. The church participates fully in the ecumenical life of the town
and offers a warm welcome to newcomers and visitors at the services and
activities.
More details are available from Mrs Barbara Wilkinson or
Revd.
David Littlejohns
Further information and contacts
| Minister: |
Rev. David
Littlejohns |
Tel: 01603
451360 |
| Church
Secretary: |
Mrs Barbara
Wilkinson |
Tel: 01953
602093 |
| Fairland
Youth Group : |
Mr McKay |
Tel: 01953
603554 |
Visit the website at
www.fairlandurc.org.uk
Wymondham Elim Pentecostal Church
This pentecostal
church closed recently - to find another Elim church in the area
please see the national website
www.elim.org.uk
City Church Wymondham (formerly Wymondham Community Church)
The Congregation is relational
- everyone is valued - and charismatic in style with small groups
(cells) that meet in homes weekly as well as in Congregation
and Celebration on Sundays. City Church is part of Groundlevel,
a national apostolic church grouping, and Networking Together,
a regional leaders' network. Details can be found through links
on the website.
Service Overview
Congregation is on Sundays at 10am at Ketts Park Community Centre,
Harts Farm Road (off the London Road, roughly in line with Turner
Close). There is also a Celebration Event every Sunday at 3.30pm
at City Christian Centre, Nelson Street, Norwich, followed by
refreshments. The Celebration is designed to gather people from
the various local congregations and impart vision and inspiration
in a larger setting. Children's ministry is provided.
Groups and activities
Since 1993, City Church has operated the charity CityCare, engaged
in community projects. One of the main aspects of this work is
taking out hot food and refreshment and feeding the homeless
from an agreed assembly point in the City centre every Saturday
lunch-time.There is also the Connects project, which provides
interaction, fun and friendship to young people who help care
for either a sibling or parent with disabilities.
Further information
and contacts
The church office Tel: 01603 63290
email: admin@citychurch.co.uk
web: www.citychurch.co.uk.
QUAKERS (Society of
Friends)
Since their
foundation in the 1600s in England, Quakers' aim has been to
make a practical witness to their religious convictions. Quakers
are especially active in peace work, human rights and social
reform. A free Enquirers Pack is available via the national website.
Meetings
Quakers meet in Wymondham on the 2nd and 4th Sunday in each month
in the Resources Room in the Bridewell. All welcome.
Groups and activities
Please see national website
www.quaker.org.uk
Anne Hedger Tel : 01508 578735