Welcome to the Glaven Valley Benefice
sharing God’s love in our communities…
Welcome to the website for the Glaven Valley Benefice in North Norfolk. We are a group of five, beautiful Anglican churches working together in the villages of Blakeney, Cley, Glandford, Letheringsett and Wiveton.
We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive community. We believe that the love of God in Jesus Christ is for everyone, of all ages and backgrounds, to receive and experience. So we offer a warm welcome to all – both residents and visitors – and we provide services to suit various styles of worship, along with many groups, activities and events. The five parishes work closely and cooperatively together, and there is a great sense of fellowship, friendship and support across the Benefice.
The What’s On tab will give you up-to-date listings of all our services and events.
We aim to live stream all our services at Blakeney Church on our YouTube Channel. Occasionally, due to unforeseen circumstances, this may not happen, for which we apologise. The services that are live-streamed are then available for you to watch on another occasion.
Please Contact Us if you have any questions.
If you’re a regular visitor to the site you may need to refresh pages as you visit them to be sure you’re on the most up-to-date version!
Browse our site and come and see us soon!
Services for Sunday 10th August
9.30am Holy Communion with hymns in Glandford Church
11.00am Civic Service to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day in Blakeney Church
This will be held in the presence of Mrs Charlotte Crawley, DL
Also live streamed on YouTube
6.00pm Service of Contemplation in Wiveton Church
Prayer for the Week
NEWS!
Rev Jonathan Dowman
We were delighted to formally welcome The Rev Jonathan Dowman as the new Rector of the Glaven Valley Benefice. A huge thank you to all who played a part in the appointment process and we look forward to working with Jonathan to further God’s work in the Benefice.
Jonathan was instituted by the Bishop of Norwich, The Rt Rev Graham Usher and inducted by the Archdeacon of Lynn, The Ven Catherine Dobson, at a service on Monday 28th July in Blakeney church.
A Glorious Evening of Handel
Sunday 17th August 6.00pm in Cley Church
We are delighted to be joined by The Suffolk Soloists and The Norfolk Handel Ensemble for a night at the Opera. Enjoy some of Handel’s greatest music in two abridged operas, Julius Caesar and Agrippina. The concert will feature highlights from both performances, including all the great arias, while ensuring the stories are told!
Musical Director Birgitta Kenyon
Suffolk Soloists
Queen Cleopatra of Egypt Jenny Haxell
Empress Agripinna Lucy Myers
Empress Poppea Catherine Orton
Tickets £15 Available via Eventbrite or on the door.
All proceeds from this concert will go towards restoring St Margaret’s Church, Cley and Dementia UK.
Norfolk Churches Trust
Bike, Walk, Drive
Saturday 13th September 9am-5pm
Set yourself a challenge to cycle, walk or drive around as many of our beautiful Norfolk churches as you can!
The monies collected from sponsorship are divided between the Trust and the church of your choice. To find out more visit the Norfolk Churches Trust.
Safeguarding
Our full safeguarding details can be found here and at the foot of every page.