St Peter and St Paul Parish Church

The parish church of St Peter and St Paul has occupied its prominent position in the village of Scarning since the 12th century and there have been Rectors of Scarning since 1299. The whole building, which is mainly in the perpendicular style, was extensively restored in 1869, when the gable of the chancel roof was raised to its original pitch for £1000. In 1894 the tower was restored, the nave buttresses were entirely rebuilt and new churchyard gates were fitted - all at the expense of Dr Jessopp.
The single gate was replaced in the 1950s by the Scarning Mothers' Union and was refurbished in 2007 in memory of Fred and Lilian Hoskins. The churchyard was levelled and re-seeded in 1970 and Scarning Parish Council contributes to its upkeep.The church and vestry were re-roofed in 1979.The double gates were replaced by the PCC in the 1980s.
The work of caring for the building continues.  Recent improvements include a PA system with loop induction and a ramp to help with access. Switchgear and heating was replaced in 2007 with the help of a grant from 'Awards for All'.

 In 2006 the Dereham and District Team Ministry was created to serve the parishes Dereham, Scarning, Swanton Morley, Hoe, East Bilney and Beetley. The benefice is serviced by a team of clergy and lay readers led by the Rector and Vicar.

The Parish Office, Church House, Church Street, Dereham NR19 1DN
open 9am-12noon, Tuesday-Friday
telephone 01362 693143
email: parish.office.dereham@googlemail.com

If you would like to know more about the Dereham and District Team Ministry click this link: www.derehambenefice.co.uk or if you would like to know more about the church click this link: history and architecture of the church

Team Rector	Sally Theakston	693680	day off: Thursday
Assistant Clergy:	The Revd Jane Nursey	697058	day off: Wednesday
	The Revd Kenneth Pilgrim	693680
	The Revd Jenny Taylor CA	692547
Team Vicar	Vacant
Team Curate	The Revd Edward Thornley	692453	day off: Friday
Churchwardens	Alan Glister	696674
	Ron Steward	694820
PCC Secretary	Sue Rockley	694886
Parish Office		693143

Services June 2010
6th June (Trinity 1)-11.15am - Morning Prayer-Adam Pyke-Reader
13th June (Trinity 2)-11.15am - Parish Communion - Revd K Pilgrim
20th June (Trinity 3)-11.15am - Family Service - Alan Barrett-Reader
27th June (Trinity 4)-11.15am - Parish Communion (1662)-Revd K Pilgrim

Services July 2010
4th July (Trinity 5)-11.15am - Morning Prayer - Alan Barrett, Reader
11th July-11.15am (Trinity 6) - Parish Communion -The Rector
18th July-11.15am
25th July-11.15am

If you have ever thought you would like to ring the mighty bells of Scarning, then now could be your moment. Anyone from the age of ten can learn to ring bells. All that is needed is enthusiasm, determination and persistence. If you would like more information, please contact Bill Dingle on 01362 695624.

If you have any comments, suggestions or activities that could be included on this page please e-mail Richard Allan at mail@scarning.info by clicking the logo below.

This picture shows the church as it is today.

This reproduction of an old postcard showing the church as it was prior to the first World War. The building on the extreme right of this picture was the old Post Office on the other side of Chapel lane.