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.
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 27th April
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) in Cley Church
9.30am Sung Communion (CW) in Blakeney Church.
Also live streamed on YouTube
6.30pm Evensong in Glandford Church
Prayer for the week
A Prayer for Pope Francis RIP
NEWS!
Rev Canon Jonathan Dowman
We are very happy to let you know that The Rev Canon Jonathan Dowman is to be appointed as the new Rector of the Glaven Valley Benefice. A huge thank you to all who played a part in the appointment process.
Jonathan comes from the Leicester diocese where he has been working with rural parishes. He is married to Emma, and they have three children. The whole family came over to visit during the selection process and are delighted to be coming here.
Jonathan will be 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 at 7pm in Blakeney church.
Five Churches Festival 2025
Once again, all five churches in the Glaven Valley on the North Norfolk coast, each with their own unique architecture and atmosphere, will play host to an exciting and varied programme of music from 9th– 13th July. Featuring musicians of international acclaim alongside established professionals from across Norfolk, the Festival provides five days of high-level concerts with something for everyone. Chamber music, jazz, brass, and an idyllic finale of English music for strings.
Full details, online booking and how to become a Festival Friend can be found at fivechurchesfestival.com
Refreshments available.
50% of the monies raised will go to Blakeney Church. RCN: 1210014
Safeguarding
Our full safeguarding details can be found here and at the foot of every page.