Car parking on 8th March 2026
Posted: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 (19 hours ago) by Alan
As we gear up for the arrival of Rev. Kirsty Long and her service of welcome at 5pm on Sunday 8th March, we are starting to make details public. For people coming to the service, it would be a great help if those who can do so would avoid using cars and taking up car-parking spaces. We are expecting a good number of people from outside the benefice and there are not many good parking spaces around ASM.
A plan of parking spaces is available HERE.
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More news from one of our mission partners at ASM
Posted: Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 (4 days ago) by Alan
More on how God is working in North Korea (and part of China).
Is it possible for North Koreans to hear the gospel? This is Cho's story - Open Doors UK & Ireland
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Details of annual forms required (and other assorted ones)
Posted: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 (3 weeks ago) by Alan
Details of annual requirements from the Diocese of Norwich (and other assorted ones) have been added here.
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Thanks from Open Doors
Posted: Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 (4 weeks ago) by Alan
Dear Friends at All Saints - Mattishall,
Thank you so much for your kind gifts totalling £402.00 to strengthen our persecuted church family around the world who are risking it all to follow Jesus. Thanks to your prayers and support, our brothers and sisters know they are not alone and can stand strong in their faith.
Nurlan* from Central Asia testifies to God’s power to redeem brokenness. He spent his childhood in poverty with his grandmother, having been left parentless after his mother passed away. Growing up, he fell into crime, addiction and drugs, and the downward spiral only worsened. Searching for escape, he fled his hometown. “I hoped to start a new life,” he says. Nevertheless, he couldn’t leave his old ways behind.
But God was pursuing him, too.
In 2023, Nurlan reconnected with old neighbours who, with the support of Open Doors partners, gave him Biblical material and an audio receiver. “As I read the literature, I felt I had discovered the true faith,” he explains. “I began studying the Bible earnestly.”
Bit by bit, Nurlan was transformed by the words of the Bible. “The more I learned about Jesus, the more I longed for him to be my closest friend. Looking back, I see a dramatic change,” he says joyfully.
May the Lord fill you with His Spirit and surround you with His love.
Your sister in Christ,
Henrietta Blyth
CEO, Open Doors UK and Ireland
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Welcoming Rev. Kirsty Long as our new rector
Posted: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 (1 month ago) by Alan
Kirsty will be welcomed to our diocese at a service of "induction" in All Saints' Church, Mattishall, on Sunday 8th March, starting at 5pm. All are invited. There will be more information nearer the time.
You can see more about Kirsty on the Facebook page for Poringland benefice at this location.
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Appointment of Rev. Kirsty Long as rector of Mattishall &Tudd Valley benefice
Posted: Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 (2 months ago) by Alan
This morning it was announced that:
Bishop Jane is delighted to say that after a successful interview earlier this week and with unanimous agreement the Revd Kirsty Long has been offered and accepted the post of Rector for the Mattishall and Tudd Valley benefice.
A date for the licensing service has yet to be agreed but it is likely to be in the spring.
In the meantime, please pray for Kirsty and her husband Stuart as they make arrangements to say goodbye and make preparations to move into the benefice.
Those us who met Kirsty on the interview day last Thursday are also delighted and look forward with relish to Kirsty and Stuart joining us.
Thanks be to God!
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