The Bale & Stiffkey Benefice MORSTON
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Morston lies on the edge of the salt marshes in the centre of an area of outstanding natural beauty where agriculture has given way to tourism - with visitors coming from all over the world to see the seals and tern sanctuaries at Blakeney Point or to join a busy sailing community based on Blakeney Harbour. There is an active pub and the renowned one Michelin star Morston Hall hotel and restaurant. The village has about 70 permanent residents (with very few children), swelling in the summer as holiday houses are occupied.

The 11-13th century church dominates the village and is much loved and cared for. By choice we have no electricity, so festivals are by candlelight and the church is always full of flowers. Services, using the BCP, are held twice monthly; and this we wish to continue. The church electoral role stands at 12 and the congregation varies from 8 in midwinter to over a hundred at festivals, with an average congregation of 12. The character and beauty of the church, with its roof crenellations and a brick-patched tower, has been enhanced over recent years by the installation of candlelit chandeliers made by a parishioner and we are lucky to possess a magnificent, 15th century, painted screen.

Our active PCC of ten meets about every six weeks. In such a small village it is an uphill struggle to meet our quota and keep the church in good repair. However, fundraising is promoted throughout the year and the PCC is supported in this by Friends of Morston Church.