St. Andrew’s stands at the entrance to the Norfolk village of Great Ryburgh, close to the bridge over the River Wensum. This round tower church with Saxon origins is a distinctive feature of a village that is essentially a working community with a maltings, some light industry and a shop that has been retained as a community venture.
The cruciform design of the church building is unusual, each arm of the cross being almost equal in length.The reordering of the Chancel in 1912 by Sir Ninian Comper gives the building a wonderful feeling of space and light as well as a flexibility of use which the parish uses to full advantage for its services, community events and concerts.
St. Andrew's, Great Ryburgh is part of the Upper Wensum Benefice. The Revd. Robin Stapleford looks after seven parishes with the help of reader, Richard Hirst and a number of retired clergy who give generously of their time.
Visitors are welcome every day of the week.
WELCOME TO ST. ANDREW'S!
The church is open for private prayer every day of the week.
Services this month:
5th December: 6 p.m. A Service for Advent
19th December: 6 p.m. Candlelit Carol Service
Christmas Eve: 5.30 p.m. Christingle
Christmas Day: 10.30 a.m. Christmas Eucharist
Please come and join us, even if you are not familiar with our services!
Readings and prayers for those unable to get to Sunday services (click on the link)
EVENTS THIS MONTH
CHRISTMAS MARKET:
4th DECEMBER 9.30 a.m. - 12 noon
Christmas gifts, flowers, crafts, cards and sustainably green preloved books.
St. Andrew's Pantry open for coffee and festive fair.
A SERVICE FOR ADVENT:
5th DECEMBER 6 p.m.
Traditional Advent hymns and a time for reflection structured around the Great "O" antiphons.
Music provided by the St. Andrew's Singers.
Cantor: Alan Heath Organist and Choir Director: Peter Macken
CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 12th DECEMBER 3 p.m.
"SUGARPLUMS and MISTLETOE"
presented by The Mirliton Flutes.
followed by Christmas refreshments.
Retiring collection.
All welcome!
CHRISTMAS OPEN FOR TEA: 17th DECEMBER 2.30 - 4 p.m.
Please come and join us for carols, a cup of tea, a scone and festive fare.
All welcome. No need to book.
CANDLELIT CAROL SERVICE: 19th DECEMBER 3 p.m.
Traditional carols and merry music from The St. Andrew's Singers and talented friends. Mulled wine and mincepies.
CHRISTINGLE: 24th DECEMBER 5.30 p.m.
The Christingles will be made in the church at 10 a.m. Children accompanied by a parent are invited to come and help make them.
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE: 10.30 a.m.
Celebrate this joyful day with us and reflect on the real meaning of Christmas! All welcome and the heating will be on.
For details about the choir and the bellringers, please CONTACT US.