St Barnabas, Heigham, CofE
 Parish of St Barnabas with St Bartholomew, Heigham Russell Street, Norwich NR2 4QT
Directions: From Dereham Road turn left into Barn Road, left into Heigham Street, left into Derby Street and right into Russell Street.
From Heigham Street turn into Russell Street and follow the road or turn into Derby Street and right into Russell Street.
From Old Palace Road turn into Clifton Street and right into Russell Street.
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Key Ministers / Leaders:
Revd Elsie Hutcheon (Priest in Charge)
1 Russell Street, Norwich, NR2 4QT; Tel 01603 627859
e-mail: elsie@rev.demon.co.uk
Further details from churchwardens:
Helena Hudson 01603 619245; e-mail helenahudson@talktalk.net
Barrie Mills 01603 436546; e-mail barrie.mills@homecall.co.uk
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Times of Worship, Events & Other Information
SUNDAYS:
10.30am Each Sunday - Children's Church (activities)
10.30am First Sunday - Family Service with shortened communion
All other Sundays - Parish Communion
WEEKDAYS:
Thursdays - 10am Holy Communion. On the first Thursday of each month Prayers for Healing following Communion.
Most major festivals are marked with special services. (Details on church notice board)
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REGULAR CHRISTIAN ACTIVITIES:
First Monday 7.30pm. Mothers' Union meeting - open to all.
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OTHER ACTIVITIES:
CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other)
Fortnightly Thursday 10.45am. Informal coffee and chat - free of charge.
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PRAYERS ASKED FOR:
Growth in the number of our congregation.
Developing Children's Work and Healing Ministry.
Potential future changes inside the building.
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OUR CHURCH AND ITS LIFE:
Our Church Mission statement is "In the Light of Christ we Care and Share". We aim to be a welcoming church with informal family worship on the first Sunday and more traditional worship on other Sundays and Thursdays. A variety of regular social activities are held, as well as a number of occasional events. Our congregation is drawn from the parish as well as across Norwich and surrounding districts. We are looking to grow as a church in every aspect.
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CAUSES FOR REJOICING:
Signs of growth within the church congregation.
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OUR STRENGTHS :
High degree of lay involvement and commitment;
High level of charitable giving;
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OF INTEREST:
A good example of a traditional church building erected at the beginning of the 20th century including a beautiful stained glass War Memorial Window and War Shrine.
Remains of the 15th century mother church of St Bartholomew's can be viewed nearby (in public park land at the junction of Northumberland Street with Waterworks Road).
Guide books and leaflets explain the 100 year history of St Barnabas Church and its position in the history of the wider Heigham area, available in church. | 