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You are cordially invited to visit our churchyard at sometime during the Churches Count on Nature week from 6th June to 14th June 2026, to help us record the wildlife in the churchyard. There will be books, ID guides, self-help sheets and activities available in the porch to help you explore and identify the various species you find.  There will also be a book where you can record whatever you find. Last year we recorded a total of 52 species including 24 different species of wildflowers, 10 of birds, one mammal and one reptile

Today is the feast day of St Augustine. He was sent in 597 AD by Pope Gregory I the Great to lead an unprecedented mission of about 40 monks to England, where Christianity had yet to take hold in many parts of the country. He founded Christ Church, Canterbury, as his cathedral and became England’s first Archbishop of Canterbury.  We tend to associate the arrival of Christianity in Britain with Augustine, but in fact Christianity arrived long before then with Roman artisans and traders in Britain spreading the story of Jesus.

Today is the feast day of St Bede, a 7^th century Northumbrian monk, theologian & historian. His writing preserves the story of England’s Christian beginnings. His 'Ecclesiasitical History of the English People'  recorded events in Britain from the raids by Julius Caesar (55–54 BC) to the arrival in Kent (597 AD) of St. Augustine of Canterbury. The method of dating events from Jesus' birth —i.e., ad (anno Domini, “in the year of our Lord”) —came into general use through the popularity of Bede’s Ecclesiastical Historia.  He is buried in Durham Cathedral (see photo). Sources: Durham Cathedral website & Brittanica Encyclopedia

Hethel's annual Beating the Bounds walk takes place this year on Sunday 24 May 2026. See the article and a map here: Mulbarton Group | Events

This was the meditation used in the Good Friday service at Mulbarton. We hope it moves and inspires you. Meditation_Gregory_Of_Nzianzus.docx

Adrian's farewell service, as we recall the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain-top, and as we prepare to enter the special season of Lent

Livestream here Sunday morning: https://youtube.com/watch?v=e7-J1j_drfQ

The annual refresh of the Electoral Roll of the parish church of St Mary Magdalen, Mulbarton for 2026 is now complete and stands at 35. The new roll listing the 35 people able to vote at the Annual  Parochial Church Meeting of St Mary Magdalen on 20^th May 2026 has been posted on the church notice board. The official Electoral Roll Certificate can be seen here:

2026 Electoral Roll Certificate - St Mary Magdalen

Notice is hereby given of the upcoming APCM, where members of our congregation can hear about and comment upon church activities, finances, and elect representatives to the PCC and deanery synod.

Its purposes is to receive reports on parish activities, finances, and changes to the electoral roll, elect lay representatives to the Parochial Church Council (PCC) and deanery synod,  discuss matters of interest affecting the church, and make recommendations to the PCC.  All are welcome, but only those on the Electoral Roll are eligible to vote.

The formal notice we are required to publish is available here: Notice-APCM-2026.docx

The nomination forms for anyone wanting to be elected are below. They need to be given to the Chair or Secretary (at the latest) before the start of the APCM

Nomination to be elected as a Churchwarden Nomination_Form_for_Churchwarden.docx

Nomination to be elected to PCC Nomination_Form_for_PCC.docx

Nomination to be elected to Deanery Synod Nomination_Form_for_PCC.docx

Our APCMs will take place soon.

The formal notice about the APCM which we are required to publish is available here: Notice-APCM-2026.docx

The nomination forms for anyone wanting to be elected are below. They need to be given to the Chair or Secretary (at the latest) before the start of the APCM

Nomination to be elected as a Churchwarden Nomination Form_Warden

Nomination to be elected to PCC Nomination_Form_for_PCC.docx

Nomination to be elected to Deanery Synod Nomination Form - Deanery Synod

We are required to publish a notice of a meeting of parishioners for the specific purpose of electing churchwardens at St Mary Magdalen, Mulbarton. This will take place immedately before the Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting. Both meetings will be held at Harvest House on 20th May 2026 from 7.30pm.

All are welcome but only those on the 2026 Electoral Roll may vote to elect wardens, Deanery Synod and PCC members.

The notice can be read here: Notice-of-a-meeting-of-the-parishioners.pdf

Please come and join us at Flordon Church for a Tabletop and Craft sale on Saturday 16th May from 10.30 am - 4pm .

Refreshments with homemade cakes will also be available!  All proceeds will be given to Flordon Church.

If you are interested in having a table ( for a fee of £10) please contact Karen on 07950298177 or via karen.greenacre123@btinternet.com

The Mulbarton Group of Churches is looking for a part-time administrator, working 9 hours week. You can find the role description here:  Church Administrator Job Description

and an application form here: Church Administrator Application Form

Please email your application to heather@mulbchurch.org.uk or you can ask Heather for further details. 

The closing date for applications is Wed 20^th May with interviews planned for the week commencing 25^th May.

The church electoral roll is renewed about this time each year. Being on the roll allows you to vote to elect representatives to Mulbarton’s church council.  You only need to take action this year if you want to be added or removed. A formal notice and an application form can be found here: Form_1_Application_for_enrolment_church_electoral_roll_new_for_2026.docx  Forms can also be found and then left at the back of church or sent to Christine Melling, 11 Sowdlefield Walk, Mulbarton, NR14 8GP or emailed to christine.melling@btinternet.com