St John the Baptist, Timberhill with St Julian's, Norwich

St John the Baptist, Timberhill with St Julian's, Norwich Lively, diverse, friendly Church of England parish in the Catholic tradition in the heart of Norwich. Sunday Mass 9am & 11am. We celebrate the Eucharist daily.

Our churches are open every day. All welcome! Join us for Mass any day of the week: Sunday 9am (St Julian's) & 11am (St John's) • Monday 10am (St Julian's) • Tuesday 12 noon (St John's) • Wednesday 10am (St Julian's) • Thursday 12 noon (St John's) • Friday 5pm (St Julian's) • Saturday 12 noon (St John's). Our two churches are open daily for prayer, quiet and visiting.

'Your birth, O Virgin Mother of God, announced joy to the whole world, for from you has risen the Sun of justice, Christ...
08/09/2026

'Your birth, O Virgin Mother of God, announced joy to the whole world, for from you has risen the Sun of justice, Christ our God!' We wish all our Facebook friends a joyful feast as the Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary today. There'll be a Solemn Mass at 7.30pm at St John the Baptist, Timberhill; the Rector is preaching, the organ music includes four versets on 'Ave maris stella' by Marcel Dupré, and sparkling wine and homemade cake follow. There's also a quieter Low Mass at 12 noon. Come and join us! We offer today's Masses in thanksgiving for Our Lady's prayers.

Last Monday several members of our Church Family were in England's Nazareth to participate in the annual Pilgrimage for ...
07/09/2026

Last Monday several members of our Church Family were in England's Nazareth to participate in the annual Pilgrimage for Healing and Renewal at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham (Anglican). Fr Richard was privileged to concelebrate at the Mass and to assist with the Ministries of Healing; two members of our serving team, Darius and Dylan, assisted as acolytes for both services; Maggie and Emma acted as stewards, and other members of our parish took part in the congregation. The principal celebrant at the Mass was the Bishop of Fulham, who also preached the Sermon in the afternoon before pilgrims received the waters of the well, the laying-on of hands and anointing with the oil of the sick, before the day's devotions concluded with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. May almighty God, at the intercession of Our Lady of Walsingham, grant us all health and peace!

It was wonderful to see so many people at High Mass yesterday morning, especially given the complications with access an...
07/09/2026

It was wonderful to see so many people at High Mass yesterday morning, especially given the complications with access and transport across the city. We had a treat after Mass: Fr Brian was anticipating his 80th birthday, which falls later this month, and had kindly provided sparkling wine for the congregation so we could 'join him in a glass' to celebrate this milestone. Jan had made a beautiful celebration cake which paid tribute to Fr Brian's seafaring adventures, and after a few words from the Rector and the singing of 'Happy birthday' and 'For he's a jolly good fellow', the cake was cut and distributed. In his own remarks Fr Brian thanked everyone for their kindness and for the privilege of sharing in the life and ministry of St John's and St Julian's for well over a decade now, and for the friendship and encouragement of so many in the Church Family. We then toasted him and Brian as the ninth decade beckons!

Diocese of Norwich See of Richborough

We celebrate Mass today (and every Monday and Wednesday) at 10am at St Julian's, Norwich. The Holy Rosary follows at 10...
07/09/2026

We celebrate Mass today (and every Monday and Wednesday) at 10am at St Julian's, Norwich. The Holy Rosary follows at 10.30am, and then coffee in the visitor centre. You're always welcome to join us! We offer today's Mass praying particularly for Luke, Bishop of Richborough.

It's a new week, and as always there's lots on at St John the Baptist, Timberhill with St Julian's, Norwich. The founda...
06/09/2026

It's a new week, and as always there's lots on at St John the Baptist, Timberhill with St Julian's, Norwich. The foundation of all our Church Family's life and activity is the daily rhythm of prayer and worship, including the daily Mass and daily Morning and Evening Prayer. This Tuesday we celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, so there will be a Solemn Mass at 7.30pm. You're always welcome to join us!

It's Sunday tomorrow, and we'd love to welcome you to worship with us as we gather on the first day of the week to celeb...
05/09/2026

It's Sunday tomorrow, and we'd love to welcome you to worship with us as we gather on the first day of the week to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord. There's Low Mass at 9am at St Julian's, High Mass at 11am at St John's (with the Rector preaching and coffee and sparkling wine afterwards) and Evening Prayer (BCP) at 6pm at St John's. Run Norwich takes place tomorrow morning, so some roads are closed in the city: leave a little extra time for travel. See you tomorrow!

Today and on many Saturdays through the year we honour Mary, Mother of the Lord. Mass is at 12 noon at St John the Bapt...
05/09/2026

Today and on many Saturdays through the year we honour Mary, Mother of the Lord. Mass is at 12 noon at St John the Baptist, Timberhill: you're always welcome to join us. The custom of the Lady Mass on Saturdays dates back to the eighth century: it helps us to honour Mary regularly in the course of our weekly worship, reminds us of the faith and love with which she spent the first Holy Saturday after her Son's Crucifixion, and it teaches us that, as God the Father rested from all his work on the seventh day of creation, so Mary now enjoys her heavenly rest as she supports the pilgrim people of God still on earth with her example, her witness and her prayers. We offer today's Mass praying particularly for the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham (Anglican).

Members of the Church Family have been happily engaged this summer in our 'Talents Challenge', finding ways to use their...
04/09/2026

Members of the Church Family have been happily engaged this summer in our 'Talents Challenge', finding ways to use their creativity, resourcefulness and skills to 'multiply' the gifts we have received and raise money for the building repairs at St John's in the process. Last Saturday, Jan, Ed and Margaret hosted a super coffee morning at home, well-supported by friends and neighbours - and there was extra cake after Mass last Sunday too! They raised £176.50: well done and thank you! This summer's repair work is costing around £66,000 - and last night the PCC authorised a further £10,600 worth of necessary work, so every bit of effort and energy makes a big difference.

We honour St Cuthbert today, the anniversary of the translation of his relics to Durham Cathedral. Mass today (and ever...
04/09/2026

We honour St Cuthbert today, the anniversary of the translation of his relics to Durham Cathedral. Mass today (and every Friday) is at 5pm at St Julian's, Norwich: you're always welcome to join us. Born in the Scottish lowlands around 640, Cuthbert was a monk at Melrose Abbey and from there began his missionary work, which he continued from Lindisfarne when he became abbot there. Consecrated Bishop in 685, he remained a tireless traveller and preacher, walking all over his diocese, and spending time as a hermit on Farne Island in between. This photo shows the tester above the Saint's shrine in Durham Cathedral, designed by Sir Ninian Comper. We offer today's Mass praying particularly for the schools of our parish at the start of a new term.

Today we celebrate St Gregory the Great. There are two Masses today: 12 noon and 7pm, both at St John the Baptist, Timb...
03/09/2026

Today we celebrate St Gregory the Great. There are two Masses today: 12 noon and 7pm, both at St John the Baptist, Timberhill. You're always welcome to join us. Elected Bishop of Rome in 590, Gregory reformed church discipline and liturgical practice, produced theological and pastoral writings, and sent St Augustine to our land to convert the Kingdom of Kent. For this reason, he is called 'Apostle of the English'. We offer the 12 noon Mass for Gregory's successor, Pope Leo, and the 7pm Mass for our Churchwardens and PCC.

Address

Timberhill, Norwich City Centre
Norwich
NR13LA

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 8:30am - 6pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when St John the Baptist, Timberhill with St Julian's, Norwich posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category