Ecumenical candlelit Vespers in Sheringham

More than 100 Christians from across North Norfolk gathered at St Joseph Church in Sheringham on 2 February for a beautiful ecumenical celebration of Vespers on the Feast of Candlemas.

The evening was hosted by Our Lady and St Joseph, the Catholic parish of Sheringham and Cromer, and began with a candle-lit procession, setting a reflective tone for worship as 32 voices from the parish choir led the sung Vespers.

 
Invitations had been extended to all Christian communities within the parish boundaries, and there was a strong representation from Anglican, Methodist and Baptist congregations across the region. Members of the Salvation Army were also warmly welcomed.
 
In total, 110 people attended, including the Revd Dr Sally Myers, Rector of Trunch, and the Revd Canon Howard Stoker, Rector of Holt and High Kelling, who preached movingly on Christ as our High Priest.
 
The celebration reflected the spirit of Candlemas: as we enter more deeply into the life of Christ, all Christians are called to be lights in the world, bearing witness to him before others.
 
The evening concluded with refreshments and fellowship in the parish hall, allowing those present to continue the sense of unity and shared faith.
 
This story was first published by the Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia.
The photo is courtesy of Richard McNulty.

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