Please note that following the latest Government announcement it will be a legal requirement to wear a suitable face covering in church from 8th August*

* Certain exceptions apply

You are very welcome to join us for our services this Sunday 9th August at Aylsham Parish Church:

8.00am - Holy Communion

Our 8 am service at Aylsham Parish Church is for those who would prefer to come to something a bit smaller and quieter.

10.15am - Holy...

Our 8 am service at Aylsham Parish Church is for those who would prefer to come to something a bit smaller and quieter.

Please don't worry if you cannot get to church though, we will continue to broadcast a service every Sunday on our Facebook page at...

The Archdeacon of Lynn welcomes Tony Lynn who is looking after the Adlborough Group

Thank you for four fabulous years, Rev. Jack! So many amazing memories. Well done and good luck in your new role. You will be greatly missed.

From everyone at Aylsham Parish Church and our wonderful community. 

Click the link below to watch on Facebook....

What a fantastic socially distanced outdoor farewell service for Rev. Jack and his family. Thank you to everyone who came this morning and followed our COVID guidelines to keep everyone safe, and to all those who tuned in via our live stream. A massive...

Brilliant article in today's Eastern Daily Press celebrating Rev. Jack, Aylsham's community hero who brought fun to the role (he is featured on the front page and the whole of page 3! We are so proud of you, Jack, and all you achieved. And we are going...

Thank you to the Beane family for a brilliant video message to Rev. Jack at his farewell service.

We Need Your Help

Aylsham Parish Church has, throughout its long history, always been open and here for everyone in our community.

Covid-19 has forced us to close our building to the public, probably for the first time in 750 years, but the church has...

Farewell Revd. Jack 

Join us as we say goodbye to Revd Jack and his family at our special services this Sunday 2nd August.

You have three services to choose from:

8am - Holy Communion

10.15am - Informal Outdoor Service of Celebration in the Churchyard

Everyone is very welcome...

Aylsham Parish Church - proving that socially distanced Christenings can be fun What a great week we have had celebrating five Christenings in five days.

Thank you so much to our amazing team of cleaners, stewards and Churchwardens who are working so...

You would be very welcome to join us for our services this Sunday 26th July:

At Aylsham Parish Church:

8.00am - Holy Communion

10.15am - All Age Holy Communion and Baptism

Online Service:

10.15am - On our Facebook Page

Everyone welcome

n.b. Public health precautions...

With shielding requirements paused from next week we decided that today would be our final Online Community Coffee Morning for the time being.

Thank you so much to everyone who has joined us over the past four months. Your company and friendship was a...

Join us for a cuppa at our next Virtual Community Coffee Morning tomorrow, Friday, 9.30-11.0 am.

The coffee morning will run on a piece of software called Zoom which is very easy to use.

This is how you join in the fun...

1) Simply make yourself a cup of...

It has been great to see friends from all of our Aylsham schools this week at the end of the most peculiar school year. We love working with you all.

On a personal note, Revd Jack would like to thank the staff and students for all of your lovely gifts,...

As another school year comes to an end today we want to say a big THANK YOU to all of the wonderful schools in our community.

Thank you for the smiles, the joy and the laughter.

Thank you for the learning, the fun and the games.

Thank you for the hard...

Advanced notice of building works 

Tuesday 21st July to Friday 31st July 2020

1] Building works are taking place over the next two weeks in and around the church. Please take care when in the churchyard or when visiting the church

2] The churchyard car...

In two weeks, Jack, our wonderful Curate, will be sadly leaving us. He would love it if you could join us here at Aylsham Parish Church to say farewell at one of our services on Sunday 2nd August.

There will be an 8.00am Holy Communion service and then...

10:15 Sunday Service Both Online & In Church

A warm welcome to our Service this morning, no matter where you are, who you are, or how your feel today.  It’s wonderful to have you joining us either online or in church this morning.  

10:15 Service online...

We are looking forward to our final Online School Assembly of the year tomorrow (Friday 17th) at 10am.

Revd Jack's final assembly with us will be thinking about moving on to new classes and schools, and as usual, he has raided the sweet shop for illustrations...

Festival of Faith 

Last week should have seen the annual Festival of Faith take place at Aylsham High School. The Festival is a chance for the young people to explore the significance of faith in the modern world through assemblies, lunchtime talks and...

13th July 2020

It was beautiful to hear the sound of Sunday bells ringing out at Aylsham Parish Church again yesterday morning.

Our thanks to David Nice for the lovely photo which was taken last year. Physical distancing was in place in the bell tower...

We want to say a huge thank you to Aylsham Community First Responders

who have delivered 309 prescriptions to people in our town during lockdown for the Aylsham Coronavirus Community Helpline.

With restrictions beginning to ease they need to go back...

Our wonderful Verger Derek Medler announced this week that he will be stepping down from the role at the end of August.

Derek's time as Verger has spanned over three decades. In that time he has worked quietly behind the scenes to make sure thousands...

We have been having lots of conversations with our parishioners from more vulnerable groups over the past couple of weeks to see how we can best support them as things begin to change. As a result of these discussions, Sunday 12th July will see the return...

10:15 Sunday Services 12th July 2020

A warm welcome to our Service this morning, no matter where you are, who you are, or how your feel today.  It’s wonderful to have you joining us either online or in church this morning.  

10:15 Service online

You can...

Revd Jack will be looking to the future tomorrow thinking about what we want to be when we grow up. What are our ambitions? Where will our next stage in our school journey take us?

Join us at 10am on Wednesday follow this link

A Service of Thanksgiving and Reflection - 5th July 2020 - Online and In Church

A warm welcome to our Service this morning, no matter where you are, who you are, or how your feel today.  It’s wonderful to have you joining us either online or in church...

4th July 2020

Today we are particularly praying for all of the pubs, cafes and other businesses reopening in our town.

We missed you!

Aylsham Parish Church can reopen for weddings

Marrying in church is personal, meaningful, spiritual and beautiful, just as you want it to be. 

If you would like to speak to us about booking a wedding please do get in touch.

See our Facebook Page

1st July 2020

Over the past few days lots of families have been asking if we are able to hold Christenings again at Aylsham Parish Church.

We are pleased to say that the Church of England have confirmed today that we can reopen for Christenings from this...

Welcome Back to 10:15 Sunday Services in the Church

Following the latest guidance from the government and Church of England we will be holding Sunday services in the church building from 5th July 2020.

We have been working tirelessly behind the scenes...

30th June 2020

We are looking forward to our next Online Home School Assembly tomorrow morning at 10am.

Revd Jack will be thinking about learning for our mistakes - and there are prizes to be won.

Tune in to our Facebook page for the perfect start to your...

Sunday 28th June 2020 

A warm welcome to our Service this morning, no matter where you are, who you are, or how your feel today.  It’s wonderful to have you joining us online this morning.  

You can watch on Facebook by using this link(you do not have...

June 27th 2020

Feeling thirsty? Can't wait a week for the pubs to re-open? We can help.

We are pleased to announce that the fabulous Wildcraft Brewery

have just finished a new batch of our very own church beer - Wild Towers!

Brewed with Yarrow foraged from...

Reopening Our Churches for Private Prayer

Following the latest guidance from the government the doors of our churches are beginning to open again to the public. Please see details below for each open church.

We’ve all been through an awful lot over the...

Online Home School Assembly 24th June 2020 10:00

Revd Jack is thinking about our gifts and talents - and being a bit silly as usual.

Watch here or tune in to ourFacebook page for the perfect start to your home school day. Suitable for all ages.

Join us for a cuppa at our next Virtual Community Coffee Morning on Friday

The coffee morning will run on a piece of software called Zoom which is very easy to use. If you are hoping to join the Coffee Morning on a phone or tablet it will be helpful to...

22nd June 2020

An army of Mini Beast themed children's activity packs have land outside our church this morning! Each bag is stuffed full with loads of activities to do at home and on an adventure!

Bag are available till 12pm from the front of church

Thank...

Sunday 20th June 2020 - Father's Day

A warm welcome to our Service this morning, no matter where you are, who you are, or how your feel today.  It’s wonderful to have you joining us online this morning.  

You can watch on Facebook by using this link (you...

If you would like someone to pray for you at this difficult time you can send a prayer request text to Revd Jack on 07855 759024 and he will be very happy to pray for you.

Join us for a cuppa at our next Virtual Community Coffee Morning

The coffee morning will run on a piece of software called Zoom which is very easy to use. If you are hoping to join the Coffee Morning on a phone or tablet it will be helpful to download...

Revd Jack will be thinking about the importance of perseverance and attempting to make some butter.

The Sunday Club share with us some pictures of what they have been doing over the past few weeks

14th June 2020 at 10:15

You can watch on Facebook by using this link (you do not have to be a member of Facebook to watch)

You may like to download a copy of the Service Sheet here or the Sunday Club Activity Sheet here.

Family history is very popular. People regularly come from near and far to find out if their ancestors are buried in Aylsham Parish Church.  Family historians whether local or based anywhere in the world can do a quick simple search on the internet or...

10th June 2020 10 am

Online Home School Assembly

Revd Jack thinking about developing an attitude of gratitude.

The perfect start to your home school day. Suitable for all ages.

Bishop Jonathan announced on Sunday morning 7th June that Revd Jack’s time as a Curate in the Aylsham and District Team of Churches is coming to an end, and as such, he has been offered and accepted the post of Chaplain at Gresham's School, where the...

Sunday 7th June - Trinity Sunday

A warm welcome to our special Team Service this morning, no matter where you are, who you are, or how your feel today.  It’s wonderful to have you joining us online this morning.  The Rt Revd Jonathan Meyrick, Bishop of...

UPDATE 4th June 2020

The Aylsham Coronavirus Community Helpline has now responded to well over 1000 calls and messages. We are still here for everyone who needs us and we will remain operational for as long as we are needed.

We are providing a range of...

Here are some highlights from the past twelve months.

A huge thank you to everyone who offers so much to the life of our wonderful Church.

Click on this link to see the video on Facebook (you do not have to be a member of Facebook to watch the video)

THIS ARTICLE WAS IN THE EASTERN DAILY PRESS

A disused phone box in a Norfolk village has been turned into a free community larder during the coronavirus crisis.

Aylsham Parish Church and Blickling Estate National Trust turned the phone box, opposite Blickling...

Please join us for our next Online Home School Assembly tomorrow (Wed 3rd June) at 10am.

Revd Jack will be enjoying the tastes of summer as he explores the importance of celebrating our differences.

Tune in to our Facebook page for the perfect start to...

For further information about the Foodbank please click here

May 25th

An enormous thank you to Truely Scrumptious Cakes who have kindly donated all of these delicious looking baked goods to the Foodbank.

It will mean that those who are most in need at this...

Revd Jack would like to thank everyone who voted for this. It was so kind of you all.

He is very embarrassed and just wants to say that all of the lovely things happening in Aylsham over the past few weeks have been an incredible community effort involving...

Sunday 29th May - Pentecost - The Birthday of the Church

A warm welcome to our Service this morning, no matter where you are, who you are, or how your feel today.  It’s wonderful to have you joining us online this morning.  

You can watch on Facebook by...

Sunday 24th May 2020

A warm welcome to our Service this morning, no matter where you are, who you are, or how your feel today.  It’s wonderful to have you joining us online this morning.  

You can watch on Facebook by using this link (you do not have to...

Online Home School Assembly

Revd Jack explores the subject of Hope - with surprises and prizes along the way.

The perfect start to your home school day. Suitable for all ages.

A warm welcome to our Team Online Ascension Service tonight, no matter where you are, who you are, or how your feel today.  It’s wonderful to have you joining us online.

The Venerable Ian Bentley, Archdeacon of Lynn is our preacher today. 

Click here to...

Sunday 17th May 2020

A warm welcome to our Service this morning, no matter where you are, who you are, or how your feel today.  It’s wonderful to have you joining us online this morning.  

You can watch on Facebook by using this link  (you do not have...

We've created some more FREE take home Activity Packs for families! The packs include eight craft activities and some yummy treats! They are available to pick up now from outside Coxfords Butchers in the Market Place so you can grab one (if safe to do...

10th May Online Thanksgiving & Remembrance for the 75th Anniversary of VE Day

A warm welcome to our Service this morning, no matter where you are, who you are, or how your feel today.  It’s wonderful to have you joining us online this morning.  

You can...

Join us on Friday 8th May, 9.30-11am, for VE Day 75 Community Tea and Cake Online.

The coffee morning will run on a piece of software called Zoom which is very easy to use. If you are hoping to join the Coffee Morning on a phone or tablet it will be helpful...

Ways to celebrate in your own home

A warm welcome to our Service this morning, no matter where you are, who you are, or how your feel today.  It’s wonderful to have you joining us online this morning.  

You can watch on Facebook by using this link  (you do not have to be a member of Facebook...

April 29

This week would have been our annual Soul Space week at Aylsham High School; where we explore prayer, spirituality and life’s biggest questions with hundreds of amazing young people through interactive prayer activities.

Obviously this isn’t possible...

A warm welcome to our Service this morning, no matter where you are, who you are, or how your feel today.  It’s wonderful to have you joining us online this morning.  

You can watch on Facebook by using this link  (you do not have to be a member of Facebook...

We realise some of those who are self-isolating at the moment are not online. So as well as doing church online we are also doing church by post! We have sent out around 200 envelopes with readings, prayers and a sermon this weekend to those on our church...

Aylsham Parish Church puppets have a go at a Zoom meeting with friends far away.

Click here to see The puppet show with Bert & Lucy

A very warm welcome to our Service this morning, no matter where you are, who you are, or how your feel today. It’s wonderful to have you joining us online this morning.

You can watch on Facebook by using this link  (you do not have to be a member of...

April 14th

Today we are praying particularly for all of the care and residential homes in our town.

Today would have been our annual Easter Activity Day at Aylsham Parish Church. The church would have been packed with hundreds of people having fun together. Sadly this obviously isn’t possible this year. 

BUT....

Instead we have used the materials we...

All are welcome to this first celebration of Easter. Have a candle handy as well as the means to light it so you can join in with the service. 

Service to be streamed via team Facebook pages:

Aldborough Parish Church. Norfolk

Aylsham Parish Church

Badersfield...

Click the link for some top tips for dealing with isolation and loneliness.pdf

Come & celebrate with us on Easter Day with our Online All Age Easter Celebration.

If you are hoping to join the Coffee Morning on a phone or tablet it will be helpful to download the Zoom App before hand. This is free and can be found in your usual AppStore.

 Virtual Community Coffee Morning

The Friday coffee mornings will be run on...

01263 704475

Aylsham Church is launching the Aylsham Coronavirus Community Helpline with our partners in the town.  If you are self-isolating our wonderful community is here to help.  Please ring the helpline if you need:

- A friendly phone call

- Mail...

This below was the Mothering Sunday Service on 22nd March 2020

Little Barningham’s last permanent pub closed its doors decades ago, but the beer and wine were flowing in Little Barningham once again this week as the Parish Church hosted a Pop-Up Pub evening for the whole community.

The beautiful hilltop setting...

Aylsham Parish Church has teamed up with the Benjamin Foundation to help

and encourage young people living in supported accommodation with the Go-

Ahead Career Coaching Award Scheme. The Benjamin Foundation’s Forward

Court in Aylsham is home to young...

A series of World Class lectures on issues of Politics and Faith delivered by three of the nation’s best thinkers on these issues: Rev’d Rose Hudson-Wilken (Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons and Bishop of Dover elect); Dr Elizabeth Phillips...

Revd Canon Andrew Beane is preparing to take up a new post as the Archdeacon of Exeter in Devon in August.
 
Andrew, along with his wife Catherine and daughter Lucy, have led something of a quiet revolution of church and community life in Aylsham and the...

Family history is very popular. People regularly come from near and far to find out if their ancestors are buried in Aylsham Parish Church.  Now family historians whether local or based anywhere in the world can do a quick simple search on the internet...

The Bishop of Lynn hasaccepted the resignation of the Revd Deb Cousins as she retires from her postas Community Priest at Badersfield & Team Vicar (Mission Enabler) in theAylsham & District Team Ministry.  Deb’s last service will be on Sunday28^th July,...

Around 150 events will be taking place throughout June, July & August in eighteen parish churches in the Aylsham area of Norfolk, most of which are free or donation only. Our three-month summer Festival, is now in its third year and builds on the success...

For the second year in a row student at Aylsham High School have been exploring prayer, spirituality and life’s biggest questions with their very own interactive prayer space.

The Revd Andrew's new ministry will be inaugurated at a special service in Ottery St Mary on Wednesday 25th September.

Members of the public are being offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to climb up to the roof of Cawston Parish Church and marvel at the roof angels, medieval carvings and original paintwork.

The opportunity to see the angels up close has come because...

New Blue Plaque Scheme celebrates remarkable people in Broadland's history

Published:Friday, 11th January 2019

The Broadland District Council Blue Plaque Scheme launched today, with the unveiling of three plaques...

Aylsham Parish Church is trialling the use of a live voting smartphone app during sermons to help engage the congregation.

Worshippers at Aylsham Parish Church are being asked to take their phones to services and use their handsets to answer questions...

A whole host of Christmas Trees will fill Aylsham Parish Church with sparkle and a little bit of Christmas magic at the Church’s annual Christmas tree festival which starts on Friday 30 November.

The Christmas Tree Festival is part of an extended weekend...

We are looking for the right person to fulfill this new and exciting role developing and managing the administrative systems for the churches that are part of our Team. This will include equipping and supporting volunteers to play a role in this part...

Aylsham Parish Church is looking forward to hosting a series of World Class lectures on issues of Science and Faith on Wednesday nights throughout October in memory of a well-known, and fondly remembered, priest who served the town of Aylsham for many...

The Bishop of Norwich has launched a new online toolkit designed to open up churches as creative classrooms, enabling schools across the country to deliver cross-curricular lessons within the inspiring surroundings of local churches.

Despite the near-Artic conditions, the first Horstead Passion play took place yesterday (Sunday 18) in the Tithe Barn next to the Horstead Centre. True to the tradition of Passion Plays, this performance had a large cast and crew, with ages across seven...

A host of events are being planned to celebrate the bicentenary of the death of Humphry Repton, one of Britain's greatest landscape gardeners, who is buried in Aylsham.

Historic‘Breeches Bible’ to be read as Churches commemorate the 500th anniversary of the reformation

500 years ago, this autumn, Martin Luther wrote his famous 95 theses in Wittenberg Germany. The Reformation movement which sprang from these statements...

Our New Brew Cafe are inviting you to be part of their Christmas art installation at Aylsham Parish Church. From the start of this year's Christmas Tree Festival (Friday 24th Nov) through to the New Year, we'll be filling the Church with a variety of...

We’re pleased to announce our popular and FREE Autumn Talks are back again this year on Wednesday throughout October 7.30pm at Aylsham Parish Church.