Nar Valley Benefice

06/09/2026

⛪ Another jumbo-sized week in the Nar Valley!

Fancy a bit of worship, some good company, a chance to explore the Bible – or even a bike ride? 🚲 There’s plenty happening this week, and everyone is welcome to join in.

📖 Tuesday 8 September
7–8pm – Bible Study at the Rectory and on Zoom.

🙏 Thursday 10 September
9.30am – Said Holy Communion, Narborough
7–8pm – Bible Study, Castle Acre Church. Come with questions, thoughts or simply curiosity – you don’t need to be a Bible expert!

🚲 Saturday 12 September
It’s the Norfolk Churches Trust Bike Ride! Walk, cycle, sponsor someone taking part, or help welcome visitors to your church. Andrew from Pentney, Emily from Narborough, and Queenie and Rebecca from Castle Acre have already signed up. Go Team Nar Valley! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

🌞 Sunday 13 September

⛪ 9.30am – Holy Communion, Castle Acre
⛪ 11.00am – Holy Communion, Pentney
🎶 6.30pm – Traditional Evensong for Holy Cross Eve, South Acre

Regular churchgoer, occasional visitor or completely new to church? Human or canine? There’s a place for you. Come along and say hello! 😊

Picture: Mother Angela at Castle Acre fete today...

04/09/2026

💍 Congratulations to Sinead and Joseph on their wedding in Pentney Church today!

We wish them every happiness as they begin married life together. May their years ahead be filled with love, laughter and wonderful memories. ❤️

Did you know that getting married in church may be easier than you think? If you’re considering a church wedding, do contact Mother Angela to find out more—we’d love to help make your day special.

30/08/2026

Do support Emily Stowell - riding in the "Bike Ride, Walk & Drive" event in a few weeks' time, raising money for the Norfolk Churches Trust, and for Narborough Church

Emily says "Norfolk’s churches are an architectural treasure but the upkeep for things like windows and roofs is mainly down to the local parishes and fundraising by local people.

I want to help churches and chapels to be kept open for everyone to enjoy."

Help Emily Stowell raise money to support Norfolk Churches Trust

30/08/2026

⛪ What’s happening in the Nar Valley this week? 😊

September is here, and there’s plenty going on in our churches. Whether you’re one of our regulars, haven’t been for a while, or have never set foot in one of our churches before, come along – you’ll be very welcome!

📖 Tuesday 1 September
Bible Book Club, 7–8pm – at the Rectory and on Zoom.

🙏 Thursday 3 September
9.30am – Said Holy Communion, Narborough
7–8pm – Bible Book Club, Castle Acre Church. No expertise required – just bring yourself, your questions and perhaps a sense of curiosity!

🌿 Sunday 6 September – Festival of Creation
⛪ 8.30am – Traditional Said Holy Communion, Newton
⛪ 9.30am – Morning Praise, Castle Acre
⛪ 11.00am – Holy Communion, Narborough

And after church, why not pop along to the Castle Acre Playing Fields Fete, 2–5pm? 🎪🍰 It sounds like a good way to spend a Sunday afternoon – and cake donations are welcome too!

Faith, friendship, worship and community – there’s room for you too. ❤️

Picture: Fang the Bat - Mother Angela's new assistant - making a flying visit to Pentney.

27/08/2026

The September Nar Valley News - the best parish magazine in the Nar Valley - is out and being delivered.

If you don't receive a copy, there will be spares in our churches - or you can download it from our website at:
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/benefice/26-284CP/notice-sheet/list/

Don't miss out. Even our church bats think it's fang-tastic reading !

23/08/2026

⛪ What’s on in our Nar Valley churches this week?

A new week brings more opportunities to worship, explore faith and meet people across the Nar Valley. Special thanks to everyone who came to our services for the first time this week.

Thursday 27 August
🙏 9.30am – Holy Communion, Narborough (St Monica's Day)

Sunday 30 August
⛪ 8.30am – Traditional Said Holy Communion, West Acre
⛪ 9.30am – Holy Communion, Castle Acre
⛪ 11.00am – Morning Praise, Pentney

📖 Bible Book Club continues this week - looking at Mark's Gospel

Tuesday, 7–8pm – at the Rectory and on Zoom
Thursday, 7–8pm – at Castle Acre Church

Our Bible Studies are friendly and informal. You don’t need any Bible knowledge – bring your questions and thoughts and explore together. All are welcome.

Whether you’re looking for worship, friendship, a little peace and quiet, or simply want to find out more about church and Christian faith, come and join us. We’d love to see you. ❤️

PS: All our churches are dog (and bat) friendly.
Picture: Fang the Bat at the Narborough Bone Mill Exhibition.

22/08/2026

Quick reminder - our 11am service is in Narborough church tomorrow (23rd). This is a shorter service of about 40 mins. It's very suitable for those wanting to give church a try to see what it's like.

Then at 3pm on Sunday, South Acre church will be opening its historic areas normally locked, as part of our Heritage Weekend (see pictures). If you've not been to South Acre - one of the best small churches in England - it's well worth a visit.

At 4pm there will be a short healing service at South Acre - with an opportunity to request anointing with Holy Oil, prayer and healing for yourself or a loved one.

We'll be back in Pentney at 11am on Sunday 30th, for the last Sunday of the month - as usual.

22/08/2026

Thanks to Graham, Jan, and everyone who came to the Bone Mill exhibition in Narborough Church this afternoon. Really interesting to learn about this heritage site just on the edge of our village.
A surprise to discover that someone who died in an industrial accident at the Bone Mill is buried in our churchyard. Plus we ate cake and met Mother Angela's new assistant, Fang the Bat...

22/08/2026

Thanks to Anne Mason and everyone who organised and attended the Heritage Event at Castle Acre Church today. Around 100 people ate cake, completed the graveyard quiz circuit and learnt more about how the heritage group has mapped our graveyard.

Plus Mother Angela's new assistant, Fang the Bat, was hanging out there too. Did you meet him?

PS: the answers to the graveyard quiz are attached...

22/08/2026

Do get along to the Bone Mill exhibition in Narborough church - before Fang eats all the cakes. Till 4pm today (Saturday)