Weekly Notices – Sunday 18 October 2026

Welcome to this week’s notices from the Parish of Great Yarmouth for Sunday 18 October 2026, when we celebrate Luke the Evangelist. Fr Simon’s reflection reminds us of the Gospel’s concern for people on the margins and the call to show God’s love through compassion, welcome and practical care.

Sunday Worship with Holy Communion is at 9.30am at St Paul’s, 10.30am at Great Yarmouth Minster and 11am at St Mary’s. Choral Evensong is at the Minster at 6pm.

Highlights for the week ahead

Trafalgar Day Service

The Trafalgar Day Service takes place at Nelson’s Monument on Sunday 18 October at 1pm. Please note that this service is at the monument, rather than at the Minster.

Small Sounds: music and friendship

Small Sounds meets at Great Yarmouth Minster on Wednesday 21 October at 10am. Children aged 0–5 and their parents or carers can enjoy singing, musical play, rhythm and movement together. Sessions run on Wednesdays during term time.

Women’s Fellowship: Old Yarmouth

Michael Pearson will speak about “Old Yarmouth” at Women’s Fellowship at St Paul’s on Wednesday 21 October at 2.15pm.

Can you help at Faith House?

A grant from Great Yarmouth Borough Council has been secured to complete the refurbishment of Faith House with Hope into Action. Help is needed with gardening, decorating, DIY and furnishings, alongside a Friendship and Support volunteer. See the full notice sheet for the contact details if you can help.

Looking ahead: St Mary’s Autumn Fayre

St Mary’s Autumn Fayre offers an autumn sale and lunches in St Mary’s Church Hall on Friday 30 October from 12 noon. Donations of prizes are needed now: please help if you can.

Read the complete notice sheet for the parish diary and further notices, including the Bible Course on Saturday 24 October at 11.30am in the Minster Vestry and Minster Maintenance on Monday 26 October at 6pm.