It is another beautiful day in Aylsham why not join us for our mini outdoor Monday sale at Aylsham Parish Church, 9:30am - 12pm!?

We have toys, books, bric-a-brac, home wares and gifts plus the church building is open for Foodbank and private prayer.

We...

Sunday 18 October is the Blickling Half Marathon, with Covid-19 guidelines being followed. Please note the Market Place will be closed from 8am - 2.30pm. However, race marshals will allow churchgoers access to the church

>You are very welcome to join us for our services this Sunday 20th September 2020

8.00am - Holy Communion

10.15am - Holy Communion

Please remember face coverings are now required by law in church, in order to protect others *

Public health precautions and...

You are very welcome to join us for our services this Sunday 13th September:

8.00am - Holy Communion

10.15am - Holy Communion

Please remember face coverings are now required by law in church, in order to protect others *

Public health precautions and physical...

A number of people are wondering how the new Government COVID rules will affect churches. The Church Times posted the following on Wednesday 9 September:

“....The Government’s ban on social gatherings of more than six people, which comes into force on...

It is Monday morning and we are back with our mini outdoor Monday sale at Aylsham Parish Church 9:30am-12pm!

Join us for a warm welcome & bargains galore.

Plus the church building is open for Foodbank and private prayer.

We know there will be mixed feelings in families about returning to school, college etc. Whether excited, anxious or both you are in our prayers, & remember God is Love.

#backtoschool2020

You are very welcome to join us for our services this Sunday 6th September:

8.00am - Holy Communion

10.15am - Holy Communion

Please remember face coverings are now required by law in church, in order to protect others *

Public health precautions and physical...

You are very welcome to join us for our Wednesday Holy Communion Services at 10:30.

Please remember face coverings are now required by law in church, in order to protect others *

Public health precautions and physical distancing measures will be in place...

We have been experiencing some technical issues with the church bells and clock recently. Just to report that the bells have been silenced for now, but the clock remains rather unhealthy and is awaiting repair! 

Sincere apologies for any inconvenience...

We are delighted to welcome Revd Tracy Jessop to the Aylsham & District Team as she starts her placement with us as part of her curacy training. Hopefully you will get a chance to meet Revd Tracy in the coming weeks as she becomes involved with services...

You would be very welcome to join us for our services this Sunday 30th August:

8.00am - Holy Communion

10.15am - Holy Communion

Please remember face coverings are now required by law in church, in order to protect others *

Public health precautions and physical...

Follow this link to search the gravestones in Aylsham Parish Church

You would be very welcome to join us for our services this Sunday 23rd August:

8.00am - Holy Communion

10.15am - All Age Worship

Please remember face coverings are now required by law in church, in order to protect others *

Public health precautions and...

NEW TEAM RECTOR ANNOUNCEMENT

We are excited to announce that the Revd Canon Julie Boyd, currently Team Rector of the Gaywood Benefice, is to be the new Team Rector of the Aylsham and District Team Ministry.


“To become the next Team Rector for the Aylsham...

You would be very welcome to join us for our services this Sunday 16th August:

8.00am - Holy Communion

10.15am - Family Communion with Archdeacon of Lynn

Please remember face coverings are now required by law in church, in order to protect others *

Public...

15th August 2020

A moving service at Aylsham Parish Church for the 75th anniversary of VJ Day - in remembrance of Commonwealth and Allied Forces who fought and died in the Far East during WWII.

Today, as every day, we will remember them.

Diocese of Norwich...

15th August 2020

The Aylsham & District Royal British Legion and Aylsham Parish Church will be conducting a socially distanced act of remembrance for the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.

A two-minute silence will be held at 11.00am to remember and thank all...

We are thinking and praying for all those within our community and beyond receiving exam results at this exceptionally difficult time. Praying too for those supporting them.

Remember, exam results don't define who you are - you're so much more important...

It was a beautiful sunny morning here in Aylsham!

Many people came to join us at our Outdoor Mini Monday Sale from 09:30 to 12:00.

We also had our children's summer holiday themed activity packs for our young people to take home and enjoy.

It was great...

Since we are unable to hold our Terrific Tuesdays summer events this year due to the current situation Each bag contains a colourful booklet of crafts, recipes and games; together with key materials, stickers and some TREATS!

The bags will be available...

Click here to download our leaflet and see more about our history

or

If you are visiting @aylshamchurch over the summer, then why not download our free app?

Available on iPhone and Android App Store or GooglePlay. We have free wifi too!

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...

We are thrilled that our beautiful John the Evangelist stained glass window has been unveiled this week following a brilliant renovation by Neil Forkes of Forkes Stained Glass, Scottow.

The project was paid through the generosity of the Pardon Bequest....

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

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 Rev Tony Lynn who is looking after the Adlborough Group

Revd Tony Lynn

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:

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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...