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.
WHAT IS GOING ON THIS MONTH?
SERVICES:
Sunday, 1st December 10.30 p.m. Morning Worship
Sunday, 8th December 6 p.m. A Service for Advent structured around the Great "O" antiphons.
The Richeldis Singers. Director: Eleanor Richards. Organist: Peter Macken.
Sunday, 15th December 10.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist
Friday, 20th December 9.30 p.m. Informal Morning Prayer
Sunday, 22nd December 6 p.m. Carols by Candlelight
Tuesday, 24th December 5.30 p.m. Christingle service: children and families particularly welcome!
Christmas Day 10.30 a.m. Christmas Eucharist - a joyful start to the Christmas celebrations.
Come and join us, even if you are not familiar with our services!
RINGING: Practices every Thursday at 7.30 p.m. Sunday ringing half an hour before the Sunday service.
RYBURGH SINGERS: Rehearsals every Wednesday afternoon. Contact us for details.
EVENTS:
Saturday, 7th December 9.30 - 12 noon.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Choose Christmas gifts and crafts, browse our unrivalled selection of books,
see the heritage exhibitions and enjoy a Christmas delicay in St. Andrew's Pantry.
Friday, 20th December 2.30 - 4 p.m.
CHRISTMAS OPEN FOR TEA
All welcome! Join us for a cup of tea, a slice of cake and some Christmas carols!
READ ABOUT THE RECENTLY DISCOVERED ANGLO-SAXON GRAVES:
http://www.mola.org.uk/blog/all/2016?page=1
https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/news/survival-of-rare-anglo-saxon-coffins
RECENTLY UPDATED PAGES
GDPR Policy See "Contact us",
Our Christian Belief with illustrative photographs taken in the church
Tumbrill Restoration See the latest pictures of the Farmers Foundry Tumbrill
William Ainger Howman Not on the Roll of Honour in St Andrews
From the Bell Tower 2019: an illustrated version of the monthly column in "The Upper Wensum Diary".
The Wedding Fair If you are thinking about getting married in church, have a look at the pictures!