Welcome to Fakenham Parish Church

Rev Francis Mason

The parish church in Fakenham is in the centre of the town. It is at the natural hub of the town’s residential and shopping areas. We can be busy through the week but at other times provide a place of stillness and peace. We have a relatively large congregation which could lead to the risk of complacency. However we are constantly seeking new ways to build bridges into the community in order to be of service (e.g. our Support in Loss Group) and to share the Christian faith (e.g. our Enquirer Groups). As well as the regular Sunday and Thursday morning services we also offer weekly Stepping Stones sessions for under 5’s, Messy Church, Healing Services and Choral Evensong. Check out our latest news below and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook for up to date information about what we’re doing.

Latest News

‘I Am’ Themes

During the coming weeks, the "I am" sayings of Jesus will be featured in many of the gospel readings at our Thursday and Sunday communion services. These sayings are a

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Workshop on Holy Communion

Many of our services include communion. If you would like to know why communion is important to Christians, or simply wish to deepen your understanding then come to an evening

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Saturday Morning Music

Another fabulous Saturday Morning Music session with our organist and choirmaster Jonathan Dodd and our brilliant guest musicians. A full church and great free refreshments for some beautiful baroque favourites including Bach,

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Good Friday Workshop

We had a fabulous Good Friday Workshop with nearly 80 people in church learning about the Easter story and taking part in fun crafts and activities. Something similar happen at

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As a church, we’re very fortunate to have the support of a number of excellent retired clergy and two Licensed Readers, Elaine and Amanda, so if you come along to a service you will benefit from a varied diet in terms of the talks and the faces at the front. I hope our church is not simply a big building which you can spot from a long way off, or a venue for our famous Christmas Tree Festival: my hope is for the church and the town to feel as one, as if the ancient walls and windows, however much loved, are invisible.

If you are reading this wondering if you might join us, check out the rest of the website or come and meet us. You, your gifts and skills will be most welcome.