Delegates active in churches and Christian organisations in Norwich, Wymondham, Attleborough, Dereham, Holt and Great Bircham came together on 11th September to explore how to use marketing techniques and social media to promote their services more effectively, increase their fundraising and reach out to more people.
The free training hosted at the Wellspring Family Centre in Dereham was the first joint initiative between national charity the Media Trust and Network Norfolk. It follows the awarding of Beacon status to the Christian website to recognise the quality of its work in community journalism.
Alex Delaney, Community Outreach Manager for the Media Trust’s newsnet project led the sessions, providing useful tips, strategy guidelines and encouraging those present to share ideas and experiences.
Throughout the seminars Network Norfolk publisher, Keith Morris provided examples of how to use the Network Norfolk site more extensively as a way of increasing publicity and reaching a wider audience.
Delegate feedback was very positive with one commenting: “The training included a very good mix of teaching from the front, activities and thought provoking questions specific to our organisation.”
The afternoon session covered the topic ‘Marketing and Promotion of Community Organisations’. As well as thinking through the different mechanisms for promotion, the attendees were challenged to personify their brand and interview each other for newsworthy stories about their work.
The topic for the evening session was ‘Understanding and Using Social Media’ which provided an overview of Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and less well known sites such as Instagram, Pinterest and Google+. Everyone was encouraged to spend half an hour exploring a social media site that they had previously never used and to figure out whether it would be useful for their work.
The evening finished with a challenge to condense the content of four news stories down to an interesting 140 character tweet.
The Media Trust training was provided as part of its online newsnet project, which aims to create a UK-wide network of community reporters, citizen journalists and local storytellers, giving them tools and skills to get more from their local news.
Network Norfolk and the Media Trust plan to deliver more free training sessions for Norfolk’s Christian community in the coming year.
The slides and handouts for the session, produced by the Media Trust, can be downloaded below:
http://newsnet.mediatrust.org/
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Ecumenical Norfolk chaplaincy charity, Good Work, ceased to exist at the end of June 2021 and passed on its remaining funds to further other chaplaincy work in the county. (Author: )
Historic first as woman Bishop of Lynn consecrated
The Rt Revd Dr Jane Steen has been consecrated as Bishop of Lynn in front of 250 people at Norwich Cathedral. She is the first woman bishop in Norfolk and Waveney and the first suffragan bishop to have been consecrated in Norwich Cathedral. (Author: )
Giving young people a vision for world mission
The missionary organisation OMF is putting on a training event for Christian youth workers and their friends. (Author: Eldred Willey)
Walsingham Way provides a new route for pilgrims
A new waymarked walking route between Norwich and Walsingham is being launched to celebrate the tradition of pilgrimage. (Author: Eldred Willey)
Spring walking challenge helps Norfolk charities to grow
Representatives of 23 charities gathered at Norwich Cathedral for the launch of a 375-mile fundraising walking challenge. (Author: Eldred Willey)
Norfolk churches urged to welcome disabled people
Fiona Gosden has moved to Norfolk to take up a role with a local organisation. As a wheelchair user she urges Norfolk churches to consider how welcoming and accessible they really are. (Author: Helen Baldry)
Nick walks 300,000 steps for Christian Aid Week
Rev Nick Garrard is walking 300,000 steps in May to raise money for Christian Aid, and help communities impacted by climate change. (Author: Eldred Willey)
Norfolk charity founder talks of India Covid-19 fears
The Norfolk founder of a Christian charity helping vulnerable people in slum communities in south India has spoken of her fears with the rising Covid-19 crisis in the country. (Author: )
Historic first-ever female bishop in Norfolk named
An historic first-ever female bishop in Norfolk has been named today as the Ven Dr Jane Steen, who is to become the next Bishop of Lynn. (Author: Keith Morris)
Norfolk church projects receive part of £5m funds
Two Norfolk churches and a Christian conference centre have received part of almost £5m worth of government grants to be given out to arts and heritage groups across Norfolk. (Author: Keith Morris)
Renewal at the Julian Centre as new curate is named
In spite of the pandemic, the Julian Centre in Norwich is moving steadily forward with plans to create a renewed centre of prayer, education and hospitality as it prepares for the 650th anniversary of the Shewings in 2023. (Author: Eldred Willey)
Bishop Alan Hopes blesses oils at cathedral Chrism Mass
As the Rt Rev Alan Hopes, Bishop of East Anglia, blessed the oils at the Chrism Mass, he spoke of how they were a powerful sign of the Lord’s presence among us. (Author: Eldred Willey)
YMCA Norfolk supporters sleep rough to raise cash
Supporters of YMCA Norfolk have raised over £4,000 in aid of youth homelessness by sleeping in cardboard boxes, bathtubs, on kitchen floors, in warehouses and in gardens as part of national Sleep Easy event 2021. (Author: Keith Morris)
Cash boost for dozen historic Norfolk churches
A dozen historic Norfolk churches have benefited to the tune of £67,000 for vital repairs thanks to the latest round of grants from the Norfolk Churches Trust. (Author: Keith Morris)
Trust welcomes extension to VAT tax concession for further year
Norfolk Churches Trust has warmly welcomed an extension to a VAT tax concession until March 2022. (Author: Eldred Willey)
YMCA Norfolk challenge to give up your bed for a night
YMCA Norfolk is asking you to give up your own bed for one night to join with hundreds of others in a nationwide Sleep Easy event to raise money for and awareness of youth homelessness. (Author: Keith Morris)
Covid-19 emergency grants to 28 Norfolk churches
Emergency repair grants of more than half a million pounds have been awarded to 28 historic churches in Norfolk. (Author: Keith Morris)
Churches Together tackle vaccination concerns
Churches Together in England are running webinars to address resistance to vaccination among Christian communities. (Author: Eldred Willey)
Norfolk health chaplain to lead online prayer
Rev Helen Garrard, Lead Chaplain for Norfolk Community Health and Care is holding a weekly two-hour online prayer meeting following on from a 24-hour prayer vigil for all NHS acute and community services and other care providers. (Author: Keith Morris)
Face-to-face conferences will be back says survey
A recent survey by Belsey Bridge Conference Centre near the Norfolk/Suffolk border has revealed that 91% of their customers say they do not believe that video conferencing will replace face-to-face contact. (Author: )
Norwich Cathedral memorial for 1,000 Covid-19 victims
A poignant memorial inside Norwich Anglican Cathedral bears silent witness to the more than 1,000 people who have now died from Covid-19 across Norfolk. (Author: Keith Morris)
Christian Unity Prayer Week events across Norfolk
The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 takes place next week (January 18-25) including initiatives in Norwich, King’s Lynn, Long Stratton, Poringland and Watton. (Author: Keith Morris)
90% of Norfolk Anglican churches go online-only
The Bishop of Norwich has said that 90% of churches across the Diocese of Norwich will take their services online-only during the current third national lockdown, despite government regulations allowing them to remain open for public worship. (Author: Keith Morris)
Embrace hope says East Anglia Methodist Chair
In his new year message, Chair of the Methodist Church East Anglia District, Rev Julian Pursehouse, says that this is a time to embrace and embody hope. (Author: )
Norfolk churches could lose tax concession
A 20-year tax “concession” to help meet repair costs of places of worship could be lost from April, a leading Norfolk church conservation charity has warned. (Author: )
Norfolk lets the sound of celebration ring out at Christmas
Whether in the church building itself or in the churchyard, in a car park or a community garden, churches across Norfolk are going ahead with Christmas services this year. (Author: Eldred Willey)
Norfolk churches share bike ride funding boost
Eight churches across Norfolk will share £25,500 in the latest grants from the Norfolk Churches Trust, made possible by a record-breaking £170,000 raised by the annual Churches Bike Ride in September. (Author: Keith Morris)
Toys and tins appeal for vulnerable Norfolk children
The Salvation Army’s Toys and Tins Appeal across Norfolk has seen a 37 per cent increase in referrals for vulnerable children from social services, schools and support groups with more expected before Christmas. (Author: Keith Morris)
Norwich Diocese looks at cuts as Covid hits funds
The Diocese of Norwich is facing a significant fall in parish income in the light of Covid-19 and has announced a review which aims to cut costs and reduce both clergy numbers and the number of churches open for regular worship. (Author: )
Appeal after Covid-19 causes biggest challenge
The Matthew Project says that 2020 is one of the most challenging years it has ever faced due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a real increase in mental health issues and substance misuse especially alcohol abuse. (Author: Keith Morris)
Government wants views of Norfolk faith community
The UK Government wants to engage with faith groups in England and has asked for the views of people of faith, church leaders and public servants, among others, to help it decide the best way forward. (Author: )
Trish offers more ways to send shoebox Christmas gifts
As Samaritans Purse celebrates a record year for creating shoeboxes for children online, Trish Ellse from Alive Church in Wymondham encourages churches to get involved. (Author: Eldred Willey)
Mentors help ex-offenders settle into community
The Annual Meeting of Community Chaplaincy Norfolk (CCN) was held yesterday and shared news of the 57 people supported by the charity this year on release from prison. (Author: Helen Baldry)
Video entries invited for the ecumenical chain of prayer
Plans are coming together for a Week of Christian Unity with a playlist of videos as the prayer chain. (Author: )
Uganda charity appeals for schooling help
A charity founded in Norfolk that provides healthcare and education to vulnerable people in Uganda is appealing for funds to pay for schooling, as many families' incomes have been hit by covid. (Author: Helen Baldry)
Catch up on Norfolk climate change conference
A major event was held in Norfolk on October 31 when six leading experts on climate change were invited via webinar to draw conclusions on whether lessons for climate change can be learned from the human race's response to the coronavirus pandemic. (Author: Helen Baldry)
Christians called to prayer during November
As communities face further Covid-19 lockdowns, calls for a day and a month of prayer in November have been made to Christians and churches across the UK. (Author: )
Cyclists raise £110k to support Norfolk churches
Norfolk Churches’ Bike Ride has raised over £110,000 to help care for the county’s heritage of churches and chapels. (Author: Keith Morris)
Historic England awards grants to repair three churches
Three churches in the Diocese of East Anglia have received a total of nearly £600,000 for urgent repairs out of £3m awarded to Catholic churches in England. (Author: Eldred Willey)
Ten historic Norfolk churches added to at risk list
Ten historic Norfolk churches have been added to a list of "at risk of being lost” buildings while a further seven have been removed because of positive efforts to save them. (Author: Keith Morris)
Message of hope from East Anglia Methodist Chair
Chair of the Methodist Church East Anglia District, Rev Julian Pursehouse, says he has faced moments of utter despair over the past seven months but, in the end, everything is going to be alright. (Author: )
Norfolk bishops offer lockdown encouragement
The three bishops from the Diocese of Norwich have sent out a letter encouraging clergy and lay leaders after six months of lockdown when “many will be hitting the proverbial brick wall". (Author: Keith Morris)
Two Norfolk churches benefit from grant boost
Two Norfolk churches are among 45 historic places of worship which have benefitted from over £500,000-worth of funding from the National Churches Trust. (Author: Keith Morris)
Webinar gives opportunity to explore green Church
Bishop Graham Usher will be a panellist in a webinar to explore the Church’s response to the climate emergency. (Author: Eldred Willey)
Norwich Cathedral MU banners go virtual
The Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of Norwich has decided to move its annual Festival Service from Norwich Cathedral this autumn into its members’ homes, because current restrictions mean that the usual cathedral service is not feasible. (Author: Tony Rothe)
Bishop Graham ordains six new deacons for Norfolk
The Bishop of Norwich, Rt Rev Graham Usher, has ordained six people as deacons in the first ordinations in the diocese since the lockdown. (Author: )
Norfolk churches go digital and will stay that way
Norfolk churches went digital in a very big way over the Covid-19 lockdown and most of them plan to continue that way into the future, a survey by Network Norfolk has revealed. Keith Morris reports in the second of our series of articles. (Author: )
Score of different ordinations set for Diocese of Norwich
Ordinations in the Diocese of Norwich will be “done different” this year, due to the restrictions imposed by Covid-19 with over 20 people becoming priests or deacons this summer - the first Church of England diocese to hold such ordinations this year. (Author: Keith Morris)
Six Norfolk churches share £12,000 in grants
Half-a-dozen Norfolk churches have been awarded £12,000 towards urgent repairs by the Norfolk Churches Trust. (Author: Keith Morris)
45% of Norfolk churches closed until September
Churches across Norfolk are starting to emerge from an historic 15-week lockdown and closure of churches – some cautiously and some much more confidently – but almost half will not re-open until September at the earliest. (Author: )
Adviser appointed as Norfolk clergy face racism
Clergy within the Diocese of Norwich face examples of incipient and sometimes overt racism nearly every day and the Bishop of Norwich has appointed an Adviser for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Affairs to help address the issue. (Author: Keith Morris)
Two Norwich cathedrals re-open doors to public worship
The Deans of Norwich’s two cathedrals have welcomed the resumption of public worship after nearly three months and, along with a number of city churches, will be throwing open their doors to the public this weekend. (Author: Keith Morris)
Diocese of Norwich names new education chiefs
The Diocese of Norwich has announced the appointment of Richard Cranmer as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its St Benet’s Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) and Robert Connelly as Headteacher of Archbishop Sancroft High School (ASHS). (Author: Keith Morris)
Churches across Norfolk can re-open from July 4
Last night the government released guidelines which will allow places of worship across Norfolk to re-open from Saturday July 4. (Author: )
15 Norfolk Catholic churches reopen for prayer
Around 15 Catholic churches across Norfolk will reopen for private prayer from tomorrow, June 15, and the move has been welcomed by the head of the Catholic church in England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols. (Author: )
Bishop of Norwich welcomes re-opening of churches
The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher has welcomed the Government announcement of churches opening for private prayer and small funerals from Monday June 15, but acknowledges that not all will be able to open straightaway. (Author: )
Bishop of Norwich joins critics of Prime Minister
The Bishop of Norwich has added his voice to those of a number of Church of England bishops who have strongly criticised Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s response following the controversial actions of his special advisor Dominic Cummings. (Author: Keith Morris)
Hundreds of online CofE services across Norfolk
There are now over 240 church services being shared digitally across Norfolk and Waveney every week by the Church of England. (Author: )
Norfolk pupils thank teachers with rainbow videos
Four Church of England schools in Norfolk have taken part in a national song initiative in time for Thank a Teacher Day on May 20. (Author: Keith Morris)
Christian charity launches telephone befriending
A new telephone befriending project called ‘Two’s Company’, has been developed by national Christian charity, Linking Lives UK, which recently launched a project in Norfolk. (Author: )
Stay Connected: a guide to Norfolk church services online
As churches across Norfolk turn to alternative ways to keep their services going and communities in contact through live streaming, podcasts and digital gatherings, we are launching a guide to such services, so please send us your details. (Author: )
Christian Aid's Norfolk plea to stand with world's poor
Churches and residents of Norfolk are being invited to stand in solidarity with the world’s most vulnerable people in new and innovative ways during Christian Aid Week (May 10-16), after almost £100,000 was raised locally last year. (Author: )
Norfolk historic churches boosted by £65k in grants
The Norfolk Churches Trust has awarded a total of £65,235 to 16 churches across the county and is still hoping that its annual fund-raising Bike Ride in September can go ahead, after cancelling its Stately Car Boot sale in May. (Author: )
Thousands of Catholics watch online Norfolk Easter Masses
Thousands of Catholics have watched live-streamed Masses from half-a-dozen Diocese of East Anglia churches in Norfolk over Easter, after churches were closed to physical congregations due to the coronavirus restrictions. (Author: )
Bishop's Easter message of tears into joy and fears into peace
In an online Easter message, Bishop Alan Hopes, says that as the Resurrection of Jesus teaches us, darkness is transfigured into brilliant light by God’s grace, our tears are turned into joy and our fears are turned into peace. (Author: )
Our faith is a pearl of great price says Methodist chair
Chair of the Methodist Church East Anglia District, Rev Julian Pursehouse, says our shared faith is like a pearl of great price in his Easter message. (Author: )
Over 360 Norfolk clergy gather to renew vows
In place of the annual Chrism Mass usually held in Norwich Cathedral on Maundy Thursday, over 360 clergy and licensed ministers gathered via Zoom to renew their commitment to ministry. (Author: )
Maundy money given for service of Norfolk Christians
Four local Christians received Maundy Money from Her Majesty The Queen. Rather than the usual service at St George’s Chapel, Michael Cassidy, Jack Burton, Eiler Mellerup and Jennifer Vere instead received theirs by post. (Author: )
Lady Dannatt asks for Norfolk help from all faith groups
The Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk, Lady Dannatt has written to all faith groups in the county to ask for their help in tackling the effects of the current coronavirus crisis. (Author: )
Bishop of Norwich reaches out to other faith leaders
The Bishop of Norwich has written to leaders of all the different faith communities across Norfolk assuring them of his prayers and expressing the hope that it might be a time for the varied communities to look to do more together in hope and love. (Author: )
Bishop of Norwich's message of hope to church leaders
The Bishop of Norwich has written to ecumenical church leaders across Norfolk assuring them of his prayers, encouraging them to be there for the vulnerable and that there is 'a light that shines in the darkness'. (Author: )
Relational Mission churches go online across Norfolk
Relational Mission churches across Norfolk have moved their worship meetings online during the current crisis, providing songs, messages and prayers filled with hope. (Author: )
Four ways to pray in light of coronavirus
Hundreds of thousands of people have been infected by Covid 19 worldwide and the death toll is soaring. Christian mission organisation OMF has published some ways we can all respond in prayer. (Author: )
Keep the faith and love much says Methodist chair
Chair of the Methodist Church East Anglia District, Rev Julian Pursehouse, calls on Methodists across East Anglia to watch over one another in love and express the deepest practical compassion for the most vulnerable members of our community. (Author: )
Norfolk chance to volunteer to help fight coronavirus
To help tackle the coronavirus crisis, the Government, the NHS and local councils across Norfolk have issued a plea for people to support vital services and vulnerable people by volunteering for a variety of roles. (Author: )
Calling all teachers and families with children at home
Norwich Cathedral Schools and Family Learning Department are here to support people with home learning.
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Join Pope Francis praying the Lord's Prayer at 11am today
At this time of uncertainty and anxiety with churches closed for public worship, Pope Francis has called on the world’s Christians and people of goodwill to join together to pray the Lord’s Prayer today Wednesday, 25 March at 11am UK time (midday in Rome) (Author: )
Norwich churches team up for online National Day of Prayer
Alive Church and Kingdom Life in Norwich are teaming up to bring church leaders from across the area together in a live broadcast on Sunday evening (March 22) at 7pm to coincide with the National Day of Prayer. (Author: )
East Anglia Methodist churches suspend public worship
Chair of the Methodist Church East Anglia District, Rev Julian Pursehouse, has written to Methodists across the region in light of the decision to suspend public worship. (Author: )
Norfolk churches set to keep worship and prayer alive
Churches across Norfolk are responding to the developing Coronavirus crisis by pledging to keep their church communities going, despite many of them closing for public services because of government guidelines. (Author: )
Catholic churches closed for worship but open for prayer
Catholic churches across Norfolk are set to be closed for public worship from Friday March 20 until further notice in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, but will remain open for prayer. (Author: )
Norwich church to live stream all services
SOUL Church is temporarily moving online and will be streaming its Sunday services on Facebook and YouTube. (Author: )
Message of comfort from Norfolk bishops
Anglican leaders Bishops Graham, Alan and Jonathan have written a message to assure the local churches and communities their prayers and loving support amid the coronavirus fears. (Author: )
C of E says public worship to become 'radically different'
Archbishops call for Church of England to become radically different as public worship put on hold to help stem spread of coronavirus (Author: )
Corrie ten Boom story comes to Norfolk churches
The Oddments Theatre Company has created The Hiding Place, a dramatic reconstruction of the Corrie ten Boom story, and the show is available for a church or Christian organisation in Norfolk to present on a couple of dates in June. (Author: )
Coronavirus advice given to hundreds of Norfolk churches
Hundreds of Anglican and Catholic churches across Norfolk have been given guidance on precautions to take in light of the current fast-developing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Keith Morris reports. (Author: )
Norwich Salvation Army to host Last Night of Proms
There will be plenty of flag-waving when the Norfolk Fellowship Brass of the Salvation Army stages a Last Night of the Proms concert at the Norwich Citadel on Friday March 13. (Author: )
Bike riders raised £94k for Norfolk churches
Bike riders helped to raise almost £94,000 for churches in Norfolk in last September's Norfolk Churches Trust annual event. (Author: )
Norwich safeguarding survivors urged to come forward
The Diocese of Norwich is carrying out a review of past safeguarding cases with a key focus on listening to survivors who want to come forward, alongside all 42 dioceses in the Church of England. (Author: )
Bishop of Norwich condems Happy Brexit Day poster
The Bishop of Norwich has joined church and civic leaders, MPs and residents across Norfolk in condemning the racist “Happy Brexit Day” poster pinned up in a Norwich tower block on Friday. (Author: )
150 Christians unite for chain of prayer in Norwich
Well over 150 people gathered in the Anglican Cathedral, Norwich during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity to form a ‘Chain of Prayer’. (Author: )
New Rector of Walsingham National Shrine is named
The appointment of the Rt Rev Mgr Canon Philip Moger as the next Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham has been welcomed in East Anglia. (Author: )
Youth services in East of England cut by 62% in a decade
Figures uncovered by YMCA have revealed that in the East of England funding for youth services has been cut by a staggering 62% since 2010 by local authorities, just above the average cut of 60% right across England and Wales (Author: )
Norfolk Salvation Army calls for toothbrushes
The Salvation Army is calling for people to donate toiletries as well as food, and is employing a specialist social worker in Sheringham to help it tackle poverty in North Norfolk. (Author: )
1800 charities receive cash from failed Norfolk Dove Trust
A Charity Commission investigation into the Mid Norfolk-based Dove Trust is coming to an end with up to 1800 charities receiving back around two-thirds of the money they are owed from the former charitygiving.co.uk website (Author: )
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Bishop of Norwich calls on MPs to help reunite society
The Bishop of Norwich, has called on Norfolk and Waveney MPs to be concerned for the poor and marginalised, to care for the planet and to help bring society back together in the wake of the recent divisive general election. (Author: )
Salvation Army delivers hampers to 5,300 in Norfolk
By Christmas Day, The Salvation Army will have delivered Christmas presents and food parcels to at least 5,296 people in Norfolk following referrals from across the county. (Author: )
Community Mission target for Norfolk churches
Norwich-based Relational Mission, made up of Christian-based churches, has launched its 20/20 mission initiative to reach 20 more places across Norfolk and north Suffolk over the next 20 years. (Author: )
Norfolk chief calls on faith groups to work with Police
Norfolk Chief Constable Simon Bailey has called on faith groups across Norwich to join together with the Police to help to tackle issues such as addiction, homelessness and child criminal exploitation. (Author: )
Urgent repair grants made to 15 Norfolk churches
Grants worth £74,000 to carry out urgent repairs at 15 Norfolk churches have been made by the Norfolk Churches Trust. (Author: )
Over 50 Norfolk churches need £12m of urgent repairs
Over 50 Norfolk medieval churches need more than £12m in urgent repairs, a leading heritage conservation charity has warned. (Author: )
Norfolk ex-offenders charity appeals for more mentors
Community Chaplaincy Norfolk (CCN), which supports ex-offenders to rebuild their lives after prison, appealed for more volunteer mentors and financial support at its first annual meeting at St Stephen’s Church in Norwich last night. (Author: )
Norfolk churches challenged to join fight against drugs
Following a challenge from the chair of the National Christian Police Association to join the battle against drug crime and addiction, churches and Christians from Norwich and Norfolk are praying for transformation. (Author: )
Catholic social action team commissioned in Norwich
The work of Catholic social action organisation Caritas East Anglia was formally commissioned by the Rt Rev Alan Hopes, Bishop of East Anglia, at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich on November 17, followed by a special celebration lunch. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk celebrates its inspirational clients
YMCA Norfolk held its Annual Celebration and Awards Ceremony at the Open Norwich Youth Trust on November 7, to recognise the amazing transformations of its young people, families, staff and volunteers. (Author: )
Bishop Graham enthroned at Norwich Cathedral
A welcome service and enthronement of Bishop Graham was held at Norwich Cathedral. The new bishop comes to Norfolk with a passion for encouraging people to flourish in their faith. (Author: )
Your chance to support the work of Network Norfolk
The Network Norwich and Norfolk website is marking its 14th anniversary of service to the Norfolk Christian community this month and is asking readers to express their support for the service provided by considering joining its 100 Friends Appeal. (Author: )
Norfolk’s first community recovery centre to open its doors
This week sees the launch of a brand new £1m Norwich-based centre providing space for hundreds of vulnerable people in recovery from addiction. (Author: )
Scheme to protect Norfolk churches is working
A scheme to help protect Norfolk’s churches from the threat of lead theft has been praised by the Police and Crime Commissioner after police figures showed a near 50 per cent fall in such crimes since its launch two years ago. (Author: )
Norfolk Christians take part in Coastal Prayer Chain
Christians gathered all around the British coast at noon on Saturday September 21 to worship and say the Lords Prayer together, with the Norfolk coastal communities playing their part. (Author: )
Bishop of Norwich's plea to MPs over Brexit debate
The new Bishop of Norwich has written to MPs in Norfolk and Waveney about the hostile tone of recent debates on Brexit in Parliament, calling on them to speak with respect, listen to each other and hear from the marginalised in society. (Author: )
Marriage prep day beneficial to civil ceremonies too
Latest figures show that, for the first time ever, less than one quarter (24%) of all marriages are religious ceremonies. Does the church still have a role in marriage preparation? (Author: )
Norfolk churches needed as pop-up shoebox collection centres
Trish Ellse, Regional Manager in the East for Samaritan’s Purse, is appealing to churches across Norfolk to consider becoming Church Collection Centres for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes during the National Collection Week this November. (Author: )
Bishop and Norwich charity warnings over no-deal Brexit
The new Bishop of Norwich has signed an open letter voicing concerns about the potential cost of a no-deal Brexit while Norwich Foodbank has also warned of the dangers to the poorest people in Norfolk. (Author: )
Norfolk Police Officer urges church to tackle addiction
Norfolk Christian police officer Marie Reavey who leads the national initiative Faith and Police Together, believes God is calling the church to step up and tackle the issue of addiction and is putting together a toolkit to help. (Author: )
Norfolk Christian Forum urges end to unfair prison sentences
The Bishop of Lynn and a group of Norfolk Christians interested in criminal justice, have been inspired by a Norwich Judge to urge Government to intervene on behalf of prisoners held under the now abolished Imprisonment for Public Protection sentencing. (Author: )
New Bishop of Norwich set for a warm welcome
The new Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher is set to be warmly welcomed to the Diocese of Norwich at five special services across Norfolk in November. (Author: )
Three Sisters renew their vows at Norfolk convent
Three junior Sisters from the Daughters of Divine Charity, based in Norfolk, renewed their vows for another year on August 14. (Author: )
Two Norfolk churches receive funding boost
Parish churches in Beighton, near Acle, and Thursford, near Fakenham have both received substantial grants from the National Churches Trust towards essential repairs and improvements. (Author: )
Come and join a prayer chain around UK coast
Jen Gaskin is calling on people to form a prayer chain around the British coastline on September 21, and Norfolk Christians are urged to take part. (Author: )
Plea to support YMCA Norfolk in national awards vote
YMCA Norfolk has been shortlisted for four awards in the 2019 National YMCA Youth Matters Awards and it is asking for your support to help showcase their work across the country. (Author: )
Helter skelter ride launched inside Norwich Cathedral
A 55ft helter skelter has been built in Norwich Cathedral’s nave as the centrepiece of a project that aims to give people the chance to experience the Cathedral in an entirely new way and open up conversations about faith. (Author: )
Diocese of Norwich plan to plant up to 10 new churches
An ambitious programme to plant ten new churches or revitalise existing ones over the next five years has been announced by the Diocese of Norwich, backed by a £2m grant from the Church of England. (Author: )
Christian charity seeks crime victims to tell their story
A prison fellowship group is appealing for people who have been victims of crime - however long ago - to tell of their experience to a group of prisoners as part of a restorative justice course. (Author: )
Town Pastors are in the pink at Latitude Festival
Pink sheep and pink Festival Pastors are two of the best-known elements of the popular Latitude music and arts festival which took place at Henham Park in Suffolk last weekend (July 18 to 21) (Author: )
Norfolk churches feature in national heritage race
Ten Norfolk churches are set to be part of a non-stop race against the clock by Churches Conservation Trust Chief Executive, Peter Aiers, to visit 50 churches in 50 hours to mark the charity’s 50 years of caring for historic places of worship. (Author: )
Norfolk County Councillors vote to retain prayers
This afternoon (Monday) Norfolk County Councillors voted in strong support of retaining the practice of prayer in the Council Chamber before full Norfolk County Council meetings. Jenny Seal reports. (Author: )
Salvation Army report shows Norfolk care inequality
A new report on adult social care by The Salvation Army shows that Norfolk County Council is amongst the local authorities with the lowest spending power for the care of older people in England. (Author: )
Historic day as five men are ordained as Catholic priests
An event unprecedented in the 43-year history of the Diocese of East Anglia took place on Saturday July 6 in St John’s Cathedral, Norwich, when five men were ordained as priests on a single day. (Author: )
New priests and deacons are ordained in Norwich
Over 20 new priests and deacons were ordained into the Diocese of Norwich by the Bishop of Thetford, Alan Winton, at Norwich Anglican Cathedral on Saturday June 29 on the hottest day of the year. (Author: )
Celebration ball raises £7,500 for work of YMCA Norfolk
YMCA Norfolk held its annual celebration ball on Friday June 14 at Wensum Valley Hotel and Golf Club, raising an impressive £7,500 for the organisation, its young people and services. (Author: )
New Norwich Lord Mayor and Sheriff take on civic roles
The new Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Norwich, both people of faith, have taken on their new civic roles after being ceremonially appointed. (Author: )
Church recognises key role of volunteers across Norfolk
This Volunteer’s Week (1-7 June), The Salvation Army recognises the key role volunteers play in its work to support those in need across Norfolk as well as highlighting the personal benefits of volunteering. (Author: )
Papal Nuncio begins four-day Diocese of East Anglia visit
The Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, His Excellency Archbishop Edward Adams, began a four-day visit to the Diocese of East Anglia today (May 19) by celebrating Mass at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich. (Author: )
Royal visit as Norwich Cathedral appeal tops £1.7m
Norwich’s Anglican Cathedral had a royal visitor last night to celebrate a major landmark in its £2.5m They Shall Laugh and Sing Music Appeal. (Author: )
Hundreds join East Anglia pilgrimage to Walsingham
Around 850 people joined the annual Diocese of East Anglia pilgrimage to Walsingham on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6, despite cold and cloudy weather. (Author: )
Christians across Norfolk mark season of Easter
Christians across Norfolk have been marking Easter - the most important season in the church’s year - in a number of different ways. (Author: )
East Anglia support expressed after Notre Dame fire in Paris
Catholics across East Anglia have expressed their solidarity after the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris last night and offering their prayers for those involved. (Author: )
New addiction recovery centre set to open in Norwich
A Norfolk drug and alcohol charity is creating a brand new centre in Norwich for people in recovery from addiction and is appealing for £250,000 to finish the project. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk celebrates its inspirational staff
YMCA Norfolk celebrated its inspirational staff and told them about its future plans at a day for all colleagues at the King’s Centre in Norwich on April 4. (Author: )
Norfolk heritage churches given £54k cash boost
Grants worth £53,800 have been awarded by the Norfolk Churches Trust to safeguard 14 heritage places of worship. (Author: )
Network Norfolk team launch new Life Stories project
A strong belief that everyone has a story worth telling is behind a new project to help ordinary people do just that and then publish their own life story in a paperback book. (Author: )
Faith leaders call for urgent response to cyclone appeal
UK faith leaders including Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, and Abdul Qayyum, Chief Imam of the East London Mosque have urged people to support the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Cyclone Idai Appeal to help those affected in Africa. (Author: )
ROC reports highlights six key social issues facing Norwich
A report has been produced following the ROC Conversation event in Norwich, identifying the six key community social issues in the city and now an Action Group is to meet to take the project forward. (Author: )
Church-inspired project to map social action is launched
A church-inspired project aimed at putting social action and community engagement work across Norfolk onto a digital map has held a public launch in the council chamber of County Hall in Norwich. (Author: )
Counter-terrorism Police offer help to Norfolk churches
Following the recent terrorist attacks on two mosques in New Zealand, counter-terrorism Police in East Anglia have offered to provide advice and guidance to churches and other places of worship across the region. (Author: )
East Anglia bishop expresses sorrow for abuse victims
The Catholic Bishop of East Anglia has written to parishes across the diocese expressing his sorrow for victims after revelations about abuse in the Catholic Church and as an ex Norwich priest was jailed for almost ten years for child abuse in the 1970s. (Author: )
Pregnancy loss charity to open new centre in Norfolk
The demand on pregnancy loss charity TimeNorfolk's services has grown to such an extent that a new centre will open in Great Yarmouth in April. (Author: )
Find out how to help put Norfolk Christian action on the map
Church and Christian organisation leaders from across Norfolk are being invited to stakeholder meetings to find out how they can help a project aimed at putting Christian social action and community engagement work on the map. (Author: )
ROC event boosts Norwich community engagement
Over 160 people from churches, Christian organisation, civic bodies and the Police gathered at the King’s Centre in Norwich on Thursday night (February 7) to exchange ideas and passions around community engagement. (Author: )
Female would be welcomed as next Bishop of Norwich
The Diocese of Norwich has restated its view that it would welcome either a woman or a man as the next Bishop of Norwich, after one of its priests said he could not fully accept the sacramental ministry of a female. (Author: )
Project aims to put Norfolk Christian action on the map
A project aimed at putting Christian social action and community engagement work on the map is appealing for churches and organisations across Norfolk to help populate a digital resource. (Author: )
Mentors invited to join Community Chaplaincy Norfolk
Community Chaplaincy Norfolk is in its infancy and, as a young and energetic project, trustees are excited about its scope for growth and impact as ex-offenders are supported upon release from prison. (Author: )
East Anglians join Pope and 600,000 at Panama vigil
A group of young people from the Diocese of East Anglia joined Pope Francis and up to 600,000 other pilgrims at a huge overnight vigil and Mass at the end of World Youth Day in Panama City yesterday. (Author: )
East Anglia group heads for World Youth Day in Panama
A group of young people from the Diocese of East Anglia will be joining Pope Francis and up to half-a-million other young pilgrims at World Youth Day (WYD) in Panama at the end of January (22-27). (Author: )
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Thousands across Norfolk receive Salvation Army gifts
The Salvation Army has handed over Christmas presents and food parcels to nearly 5,500 people across Norfolk following referrals from social services and agencies and direct referrals from families in need. (Author: )
Urban goat farm dream for path to recovery
A Norwich couple have a dream to use their personal experience of addiction and recovery to set up an urban care goat farm, providing a therapeutic place for people who are on the margins to get their hands dirty and build self-esteem. Jenny Seal reports. (Author: )
Soul Church and YMCA Norfolk provide magical Christmas
Over 200 young people and single-parent families housed by YMCA Norfolk will have a more magical Christmas this year thanks to Soul Church in Norwich. (Author: )
Three Norfolk churches share in £430k grant boost
Three historic Norfolk churches are among 77 across the UK to share in a £430,000 Christmas grants payout from the National Churches Trust. (Author: )
Author’s children's book in Norfolk’s foodbank hampers
Christian author Gracie Wright is asking for support as she donates 1,000 copies of her new children’s book ‘Silly Eric’s Countdown To Christmas’ to foodbanks across Norfolk and East Anglia for inclusion in their Christmas hampers. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk celebrates real meaning of Christmas
A brass band, a children’s choir and a woodwind ensemble helped YMCA Norfolk celebrate the true meaning of Christmas at its annual Carol Service at the Norwich Salvation Army Citadel in Norwich yesterday. (Author: )
Ben shares his hope for justice with Norfolk church
Co-founder and CEO of Hope for Justice - Ben Cooley – fires-up huge global audiences with passion and vision as he dares to fight to end today’s slavery – a message he recently brought to a Norfolk church’s conference. Sandie Shirley reports. (Author: )
1,300 Norfolk families benefit from Christmas appeal
The Salvation Army is preparing to deliver Christmas presents and food parcels to 1,348 families across Norfolk following referrals from more than 40 agencies. (Author: )
Double-decker on revival prayer journey across Norfolk
A double-decker bus is to be driven right across Norfolk on Saturday, stopping off in major towns so that Christians can get on and pray for revival. (Author: )
Bishop Graham bids farewell to the Diocese of Norwich
Bishop Graham James said an emotional official farewell to the Diocese of Norwich at a packed Norwich Anglican Cathedral last night, after 19 years as its bishop. (Author: )
Remembrance Day marked across Norwich and Norfolk
Communities and churches across Norwich and Norfolk marked a very special Remembrance Day this year on the centenary of the Armistice, ending the First World War. (Author: )
Archbishop praises Diocese of Norwich as visit ends
The third and final day of the visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby’s visit to Norfolk began by serving breakfast and ended with a sing-a-long and a ringing endorsement for the Diocese of Norwich. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk celebrates achievements of young people
YMCA Norfolk celebrated the achievements of the young people and families it supports at its annual fun evening of celebration at the Open in Norwich last night. (Author: )
Archbishop Justin leads exploration of reconciliation
The need for reconciliation in the church and in the world was at the heart of an evening of reflection involving Archbishop Justin Welby at a packed Norwich Anglican Cathedral last night. (Author: )
Archbishop Justin given ecumenical welcome to Norwich
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby was welcomed to Norwich at an historic ecumenical service of welcome at St John the Baptist Catholic Cathedral at midday today (Author: )
Christian Aid’s Christmas appeal focuses on peace
Carols, songs and Christmas cards all use the image of ‘peace on earth,’ but our world is far from peaceful for many. Christian Aid appeals to Norfolk people to support the peacemakers doing incredible work in Lebanon. (Author: )
Salvation Army's toys and tins appeal
For more than 30 years, The Salvation Army has been transforming Christmases across Norfolk through the Toys and Tins appeal and is once again appealing for donations. (Author: )
Norfolk comes out top in churches heritage survey
Norfolk has been revealed as the top county in the country for church interiors and social history in a study about church heritage and numbers visiting churches and chapels. (Author: )
New leader for Norfolk and Suffolk Christian Police
Norfolk and Suffolk Christian Police Association has had a change of leadership with former Deputy Branch Leader of Norfolk, Claire Hamilton-Deane, taking over as Branch Leader from Marie Reavey. (Author: )
Modern slavery referrals more than double in East
101 people from the East of England have been identified as victims of modern slavery and referred into The Salvation Army’s specialist support service over the past year, a report released today has revealed. (Author: )
New worldwide Mothers' Union president has links to Norwich
This week, for the first time, the Mothers’ Union elected a Worldwide President from outside of Britain, voting for Sheran Harper from Guyana who has worked closely, in the past, with Mothers’ Union Diocese of Norwich. (Author: )
Norfolk churches support discipleship with shoeboxes
As many Christians in Norfolk are filling shoeboxes with Christmas presents for children overseas, the Regional Coordinator for Operation Christmas Child Trish Ellse emphasises it is more than a shoebox - it can also lead to The Greatest Journey. (Author: )
Norfolk churches and papers to create Fields of Remembrance
Three landmark Norfolk churches have teamed up with the Royal British Legion and local papers the Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News to launch a campaign to honour all those who fought and fell in the First World War. (Author: )
East Anglia Diocese admits mistakes over convicted priest
The Diocese of East Anglia has admitted making historic mistakes in allowing a Catholic priest who had a conviction for indecency in New Zealand in 1976 to play a role in parishes across Norfolk and Suffolk from the 1980s. (Author: )
Norfolk officer to drive new Faith and Police initiative
A Norfolk Christian police officer has been appointed to help drive forward a new multi-faith initiative designed to galvanise the support of faith groups to support the police and to help address problems and challenges within communities. (Author: )
First as Archbishop Justin to visit Norwich RC Cathedral
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, is to take part in an historic short ecumenical service at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich on November 7 at the start of a three-day visit to Norfolk. (Author: )
Legacies boost for Norfolk's historic churches
A six-figure boost from legacies has helped to fund conservation of Norfolk’s historic churches and chapels. (Author: )
Message of hope given on suicide prevention day
People who are contemplating suicide are being offered a powerful message of hope from others who have been in the same position as part of a new initiative designed to encourage them to stop, wait and talk while showing that someone cares. (Author: )
Ecumenical start to Archbishop Justin's Norfolk visit
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, is visiting the Diocese of Norwich for three days in November and will begin his visit with an ecumenical act of worship at St John the Baptist’s Catholic Cathedral in Norwich. (Author: )
Update from Christian Aid on flooding in Kerala
In what's said to be the worst rains in more than 100 years, over a million people have been affected by the unprecedented flooding in Kerala, southern India – with the loss of more than 400 lives during the monsoon season. (Author: )
Double success for YMCA Norfolk in youth awards
YMCA Norfolk has today been named as a finalist in the national Youth Matters Awards in the YMCA of the Year category and in the Best Family Work Project of the Year category. (Author: )
Norfolk minister reports on Indian floods in Kerala
Tens of thousands are now homeless in the Kerala region of Southern India which has been hit by the worst floods in living memory says Norwich minister Rev Pat Atkinson, who has been working in the area for the past 28 years. (Author: )
Appeal to join in Norfolk churches bike ride and walk
Organisers of the Norfolk Churches Trust Annual Bike Ride and Walk are appealing for churches to join in with the event by opening their doors to visitors and individuals to take part and raise money for their own church. (Author: )
Report on year tackling sexual exploitation in Norfolk
The Christian-based Magdalene Group charity has reported on its 23rd year of work with women affected by sexual exploitation in Norwich and Norfolk. (Author: )
Norwich's cathedrals received almost £1m from fund
A £40m scheme to conserve and repair England’s cathedrals, including almost £1m for the two in Norwich, has significantly reduced immediate risks, according to a report published today. (Author: )
Norfolk's role in tackling the Syrian refugee crisis
Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman and the Bishop of Norwich came together with local leaders at Norwich Cathedral to discuss how to tackle the refugee crisis and why Syria matters to Norfolk. (Author: )
17 new priests and deacons ordained in Norwich
Some 17 candidates were ordained as priests and deacons in the Diocese of Norwich at a service at Norwich Anglican Cathedral on Saturday June 30. (Author: )
New Regional Manager of Samaritan's Purse from Norfolk
Trish Ellse from Wymondham, who had been volunteering as Norfolk’s Area Coordinator for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child, has been appointed as the charity's full-time Regional Manager for the East of England. (Author: )
Diocese marquee buzzes with fun at Royal Norfolk Show
The Diocese of Norwich marquee at this year’s Royal Norfolk Show was buzzing with fun and excitement, with a huge range of activities including Lego church building, a climbing wall, free hand massages and dancing dogs. (Author: )
Build a church and ring a bell at the Royal Norfolk Show
The Diocese of Norwich will once again be at the Royal Norfolk Show on Wednesday and Thursday June 27 and 28 to celebrate and highlight the church’s role in local communities across the county. (Author: )
Norfolk represented at national Trumpet Call prayer day
East Anglia was represented at the recent ‘Trumpet Call 2018’ prayer conference, as a group from Norfolk joined with over 1,500 prayerful Christians from across the UK. (Author: )
Diocese of Norwich aims to lead new education landscape
The Diocese of Norwich has set out its ambition to continue playing a pivotal role and lead in the new education landscape across Norfolk and Waveney in its new education strategy, just published. (Author: )
Norfolk missionaries in Cambodia appeal for teachers
Interserve missionaries Alex and Ellie Hawke, from Norfolk, have made an appeal for Christian teachers to consider the exciting opportunity of moving to Cambodia, to work for a small international school serving missionary families. (Author: )
Churches unite in Norwich to pray Thy Kingdom Come
Two hundred people from dozens of churches across Norwich and Norfolk gathered at Norwich’s Anglican cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, May 20, at the 'Spirit Break Out' event to mark the end of ten days of prayer under the Thy Kingdom Come banner. (Author: )
Diocese of Norwich Academy Trust praised by Ofsted
The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust, which comprises 30 schools, has been praised by Ofsted for strong leadership, quality teaching and a culture of collaborative learning. (Author: )
900 join East Anglia Diocese pilgrimage to Walsingham
Around 900 people joined the annual Diocese of East Anglia pilgrimage to Walsingham on Bank Holiday Monday, May 7, which took on a new format in record-breaking temperatures. (Author: )
Simon Barratt at Friends of Israel celebration in Norwich
Simon Barratt, journalist and popular presenter of Middle East news on Christian TV, will be among special guest speakers at a celebration in Norwich on Tuesday, May 22, for the 70th anniversary of the modern State of Israel. (Author: )
Hundreds join Rosary on the Coast prayers in East Anglia
The Rosary on the Coast prayer event was marked by hundreds of people at over a dozen locations across the Diocese of East Anglia yesterday. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk honours staff and looks to the future
YMCA Norfolk celebrated its inspirational staff and chief executive Tim Sweeting outlined its future direction at a day for all colleagues at the King’s Centre in Norwich on April 19. (Author: )
Norwich church burglar escapes jail sentence after help
A man whole stole artefacts from three Norwich churches has escaped a jail sentence after a Christian centre in Sheringham gave him support and a home. (Author: )
Lives changed in Uganda by Norfolk Christian charity
A Norfolk charity providing healthcare and education to vulnerable people in Uganda recently sent a team to visit the project – and they invite people to join their next trip. (Author: )
Chrism Mass draws 1000 from across East Anglia Diocese
Over 1,000 people attended the annual Chrism Mass at a packed Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich on Tuesday night (March 27), during which priestly promises were renewed and sacred oils blessed. (Author: )
Get your free guide to exploring Norfolk’s churches
The Diocese of Norwich has just released the latest Exploring Norfolk Churches booklet. The free guide shows churches in Norfolk and Waveney that are open during weekdays as well as on Sundays. (Author: )
Diocese of Norwich launches degree in Youth Ministry
The Diocese of Norwich has launched a new three year Undergraduate Training Scheme offering students a paid placement in youth ministry within the Diocese whilst studying for a degree at Ridley Hall College. (Author: )
Norwich Diocese wants to build a church out of Lego
The Diocese of Norwich wants to build a church out of Lego at this year's Royal Norfolk Show and is appealing for spare bricks. (Author: )
Home secretary visits Magdalene Group in Norwich
Home Secretary Amber Rudd visited the Magdalene Group in Norwich today (March 23) to learn about the work the Christian charity does with women affected by sexual exploitation. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk Sleep Easy highlights youth homelessness
People have been sleeping under the stars at Norwich School, in a sports Hall in Trowse and in their own back gardens to help raise awareness of the problem of youth homelessness in Norfolk. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk team's Kenya visit strengthens ties
A group from YMCA Norfolk has paid a two-week visit to the YMCA and YWCA in Kenya to strengthen ties with their sister organisations. (Author: )
Snow postpones some Norfolk Day of Prayer services
A number of Norfolk's Women's World Day of Prayer events due to take place last week in unity with millions of Christians around the world have been postponed until Friday March 9. (Author: )
Archbishop Justin Welby set for return visit to Norwich
The Archbishop of Canterbury is set to visit the Diocese of Norwich for the first time since his enthronement to the role in February 2013. (Author: )
All Hallows offer buildings and land for Christian work
The Community of All Hallows at Ditchingham is offering its premises at a “hazelnut rent” to use as a place of Christian community and service in a nationwide Dragon's Den style campaign. (Author: )
Ideas plea as Norfolk plastics recycling scheme ends
A recycling plastics scheme which has raised over £7,000 for the Matthew Project over the past six years has been forced to close and the organiser is looking for new ways to raise cash for the Christian charity. (Author: )
Lent prayer vigil for life outside Norwich abortion clinic
A 40 Days for Life vigil is taking place outside the BPAS abortion clinic in Norwich during Lent as part of a co-ordinated international campaign and supporters are being urged to join it. (Author: )
Norfolk Christian charity funds Big C Cloths of Kindness
An acclaimed project funded by Dreams and Visions and developed by a Norfolk Christian artist, has presented two Cloths of Kindness, stitched by people using the Big C Centre with their thoughts about kindness, to the Big C Acute Centre at the NNUH. (Author: )
Norwich conference tackles issues of social justice
Christian leaders and projects took a prominent role in a conference which brought together over 170 social justice practitioners and organisations from across Norfolk at the King’s Centre in Norwich yesterday. (Author: )
Norfolk churches join together to tackle modern slavery
On Saturday, January 27 a summit to discuss Modern Slavery took place at Witard Road Baptist Church in Norwich, encouraging local church communities to be proactive in spotting, reporting and caring for victims of enslavement. Jenny Seal reports. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk calls on supporters to sleep under stars
YMCA Norfolk is calling on people from all galaxies to join them in the fight against youth homelessness in the county and sleep rough for one Star Wars themed night in March. (Author: )
Events across Norfolk aim to show Christian unity
A series of ecumenical events have been announced across Norfolk to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. (Author: )
Fostering a cultural shift in Norfolk child care
With a disproportionately high number of children living in care, Norfolk is in desperate need of more people to become foster or adoptive parents - people like Dave and Nicola Ford, who have provided a home for good for two siblings. (Author: )
Norfolk sends 9,585 shoeboxes to children in Ukraine
On Wednesday evening a lorry picked up its load of 9,585 shoeboxes filled with Christmas presents, donated by Norfolk families, schools and churches to take to children in the Ukraine. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk's message of hope at carol service
Around 400 people enjoyed a YMCA Norfolk carol service at Norwich’s Anglican Cathedral last night (Author: )
Norwich ordination is a first for Diocese of East Anglia
Deacon Jaylord Magpuyo became the first priest to be ordained in the Diocese of East Anglia for four years and the first-ever Filipino, at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich last night. (Author: )
Bishop of Norwich to chair national care inquiry
The Government has today announced that the Rt Revd Graham James, Bishop of Norwich, will chair an independent Non-Statutory Inquiry into the malpractice of convicted surgeon Ian Paterson. (Author: )
Research reveals food waste in the East at Christmas
A nationwide poll commissioned by Christian Aid about festive charitable giving and food waste habits reveals that more than half of adults in Eastern England admit to overspending on food at Christmas. (Author: )
Volunteers find joy checking Norfolk's donated shoeboxes
There is still time to join the team of hardy volunteers occupying an unheated warehouse in Wymondham, working hard to get thousands of shoeboxes donated from across Norfolk, to the Operation Christmas Child appeal, ready to be sent to children overseas. (Author: )
Gorleston man wants church bells to ring for Armistice
Pageant - master Bruno Peek, from Gorleston, is urging church bell-ringers across Great Britain to ring their bells at 7.05pm on Sunday November 11 2018 to commemorate the 100 years anniversary of the ending of the First World War. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk celebrates a year of achievements
The young people and families its serves, rather than its own achievements, were the focus of YMCA Norfolk’s Annual Celebration evening at the Open Venue in Norwich last night (Author: )
Hundreds join Norwich silent procession and vigil for life
Around 700 Catholics from across the Diocese of East Anglia took part in a silent Eucharistic procession through Norwich city centre last night (Oct 27), which was followed by an all-night prayer vigil for life at St John’s Cathedral. (Author: )
Good news on saving Norfolk's historic churches
Progress in preserving Norfolk’s treasured churches has been made in the latest Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register with 18 being taken off, but nine have also been added. (Author: )
Norfolk's Foodbanks launch Reverse Advent Calendars
This November, to prepare for the increased demand that Christmas brings, Foodbanks in Norwich, Thetford, King’s Lynn and Cromer are encouraging supporters to prepare a ‘Reverse Advent Calendar’ donating food items for those who would otherwise go hungry. (Author: )
Report reveals growth in modern slavery victims
A new report has revealed the continued growth in victims of modern slavery requiring support from The Salvation Army. (Author: )
International audience for YMCA Norfolk health worker
YMCA Norfolk Mental Health Engagement Worker Charlie Smith has presented her work to an international Innovation Camp in Switzerland. (Author: )
New Norfolk Area Coordinator widens Shoebox Appeal
Trish Ellse is Norfolk’s new Area Coordinator for Operation Christmas Child, with a vision to build the project, which in 2016 facilitated 9,000 shoeboxes donated from Norfolk to be given as unconditional gifts to children in Central Asia and the Ukraine. (Author: )
Celebration ball raises £13,000 for YMCA Norfolk
Almost 140 people enjoyed a Monopoly-themed ball celebrating the work of YMCA Norfolk at Sprowston Manor Hotel near Norwich on Friday September 15, raising nearly £13,000 for the charity. (Author: )
Christian Aid launch Rohingya crisis appeal
Christian Aid has launched a crisis appeal to help all communities displaced by violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, and Rohingya Muslims who have crossed the country’s border into Bangladesh as refugees. (Author: )
Norfolk Christian youth charity celebrates 10 years
2017 marks tens years of Christian charity ENYP and they are celebrating a decade of youthwork and growth by launching ten new initiatives. (Author: )
Norfolk sculptor's Way of Blessing crosses Britain
An artist and sculptor from Banham in South Norfolk is undertaking an epic mission to build a path of blessing for walkers and riders across the widest part of the British Isles from Lowestoft in Suffolk to St David’s in Wales. (Author: )
How many Norfolk churches can you visit in one day?
More than 600 churches across Norfolk are throwing open their doors to visiting cyclists and drivers as part the Norfolk Churches Trust Sponsored Bike, Ride and Drive event on Saturday September 9, and you can take part. (Author: )
National Trust U-turn over Felbrigg Hall Pride badges
A Christian campaign group that defends traditional marriage has welcomed a U-turn by the National Trust which attempted to force volunteers at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk to wear rainbow gay Pride badges while on duty. (Author: )
Appeal for Norfolk churches to offer Alpha to Police
The Christian Police Association is appealing to Norfolk churches to work with them to provide police officers with the opportunity to attend an Alpha course and to offer flexibility for shift patterns. (Author: )
Norfolk’s Newday inspires 7,000 young worshippers
7,000 young people have travelled to Newday at the Norfolk Showground this week, to camp out in tents with their church youth groups, have fun, learn more about Jesus and to be inspired to go back home to disrupt the darkness. Jenny Seal reports. (Author: )
7000 young Christians head for Norfolk Showground
Up to 7000 young people from across Europe are heading to the Royal Norfolk Showground this week to attend the Newday Christian Festival. (Author: )
Norwich celebration for retiring Baptist Regional Minister
The Eastern Baptist Association met in Norwich on Saturday where they celebrated the life and ministry of retiring Regional Minister Team Leader, Rev Richard Lewis before he passed on a ceremonial staff to his successor Rev Beth Powney and regional team. (Author: )
Norfolk Mothers' Union supports Grenfell families
As part of a united response from members in Dioceses across the country, Mothers’ Union in Norfolk will support families who were affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy in June by offering holidays under the charity’s Away From It All scheme. (Author: )
Festival Pastors are in the pink at Latitude
Armed with a tent peg mallet, Love Hearts, chocolate bars, saline wipes and bottles of water, the popular Latitude Festival Pastors helped spread peace and love across the sprawling canvas city in the fields of Henham Park in Suffolk. (Author: )
Scripture Union promotes childrens app at Norfolk Show
Representatives from Scripture Union were at the recent Royal Norfolk Show promoting their world class digital game “Guardians of Ancora”. Network Norfolk spoke to them to find out more. Tony Rothe reports. (Author: )
Bishop's Garden to host Norfolk Knitters open day
Norfolk Knitters and Stitchers are holding a special afternoon later this month in the beautiful setting of the Bishop's Garden, Norwich, and everyone is welcome to come along. (Author: )
Making Tracks for Jesus in Norfolk
Norwich Youth For Christ’s new mobile recording studio is proving a hit with youngsters in the county, and there are plans to embark on a national tour in the autumn. (Author: )
Papal preacher brings message of hope to Walsingham
Preacher to the Papal Household, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa, brought a message of hope to the Anglican National Pilgrimage in the grounds of Walsingham Abbey on May 29. (Author: )
Norfolk joins thousands for global prayer
Christians across Norfolk will join with those around the world to take part in the global prayer movement called Thy Kingdom Come between Wednesday 25 May and Sunday 4 June. (Author: )
Christian Police Association in Norfolk joins forces
As the National Day of Prayer for the Police on Thursday approaches, the Branch Leader of the recently merged Norfolk and Suffolk Christian Police Associations is encouraging the Norfolk Christian community to pray for local police officers and staff. (Author: )
Foodbank gives Norwich Christian charity van for free
Norwich Christian charity the House of Genesis has been given a van for free thanks to the generosity of Waveney Foodbank and publicity on Network Norfolk. (Author: )
£340k funding boost for Matthew Project's work
The Norwich-based Matthew Project has announced it has secured £340,000 of funding to offer support to HM forces veterans who are struggling with issues relating to drugs and alcohol. (Author: )
1,000 East Anglia pilgrims walk at Walsingham
Over 1,000 people joined the annual Diocese of East Anglia pilgrimage to Walsingham on Bank Holiday Monday, May 1. (Author: )
Young Norfolk leaders complete Christian course
Nine young people have just completed the Diocese of Norwich ‘Growing Young Leaders’ course which explores leadership from a Christian perspective. (Author: )
Norfolk Christians celebrate Easter sunrise
Easter services were held across Norfolk yesterday, including dawn services at beauty spots around the county. (Author: )
Chrism Mass shows unity across Diocese of East Anglia
Over 1,000 people marked a “significant moment in the life of the Diocese of East Anglia” on Tuesday night at the annual Chrism Mass at a packed Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk says apprenticeships boost prospects
YMCA Norfolk has spoken out about the positive impacts of apprenticeships as new research released today that shows four in five young people would recommend them to others and three quarters say they have improved their skills and career prospects. (Author: )
East Anglian inter faith pilgrimage at Walsingham
The second East Anglian Inter Faith Pilgrimage took place on Saturday April 1, when around 100 pilgrims including Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews and Pagans from Norwich, Ipswich, Cambridge, Wisbech, Lowestoft, Peterborough and from Walsingham. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk staff are honoured for their work
YMCA Norfolk staff took part in plank racing, created heraldic shields and were honoured for their work and long-service at the annual Staff Awards Day, held at the King’s Centre in Norwich yesterday (Author: )
Norfolk churches invited to join Christian Aid week
This year’s Christian Aid Week theme is all about helping refugees. From May 14 – 21, churches across Norfolk will be preparing fundraising breakfasts, holding collections and so much more to make a differen (Author: )
Capturing the Church in Norfolk
The Diocese of Norwich has launched a photography competition called ‘Capturing the Church in Norfolk’, aimed at putting the county’s creative photography skills to the test. (Author: )
Inter Faith pilgrims will head to Walsingham
An Inter Faith pilgrimage is set to take place at Walsingham on Saturday April 1, involving Catholics, other Christians, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Jews and those of no faith, for only the second ever time. (Author: )
YMCA event highlights Norfolk youth homelessness
Over 50 people slept under the stars in cardboard shelters last night at Easton near Norwich to raise awareness of the problem of youth homelessness and the vital work of YMCA Norfolk to combat it. (Author: )
Norwich refugee charity celebrates ten years of work
A Norwich educational charity, set up in memory of a Norwich Anglican priest, to support students from a Palestinian refugee camp is marking its tenth anniversary and has just become an independent charity. (Author: )
Ecumenism is alive and well across East Anglia
Ecumenism is alive and well across East Anglia with the Catholic Diocese of East Anglia and its representatives playing a full role, according to a survey just published by the Diocesan Commission for Dialogue and Unity. (Author: )
Bishop anoints with oil and prays for sick in Norwich
The 25th World Day of the Sick and the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes was marked at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich on Saturday February 11, with the Anointing of the Sick by Bishop Alan Hopes. (Author: )
Plan your event at Christian centre on Norfolk border
If you are planning a church retreat, fellowship or team-building weekend, a teaching day, or even a wedding, christening or family reunion this year, then the Belsey Bridge Christian Conference Centre on the Norfolk-Suffolk border can help. (Author: )
Bishop of Norwich give thanks for £7m in collections
The Diocese of Norwich collected £7m from its parish churches and their congregations in 2016 - £1m more than four years before - a much improved financial position, the Bishop of Norwich has announced. (Author: )
Norwich appeal to sleep under stars to help homeless
Individuals and work teams from across Norfolk have signed up to sleep under the stars for a night in early March to help raise funds to support the work of YMCA Norfolk with homeless young people, but more are needed to join them. (Author: )
Bethel leaders in Norfolk to speak of Europe hope
“Europe shall be saved” was the strong message coming from Bethel Church senior leader Paul Manwaring and wife Sue at a sell-out evening at Hope Community Church’s new Hub venue in Wymondham last night. (Author: )
Former Norfolk Churches Trust Secretary receives MBE
Last week Malcolm Fisher was awarded an MBE at Buckingham Palace for services to heritage through his work as Company Secretary for the Norfolk Churches Trust. (Author: )
Ecumenical Canons installed at Norwich Cathedral
During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the Bishop of Norwich welcomed three new ecumenical canons to Norwich’s Anglican Cathedral. (Author: )
Bishop welcomes news of first Syrian refugees in Norfolk
The Bishop of Norwich has welcomed news that the first five Syrian refugee families will arrive in Norwich at the start of February. (Author: )
Light-filled Norwich youth celebration of Epiphany
There was a light-filled celebration of Epiphany near Norwich yesterday evening when a record 200 young people and their families from across the Diocese of East Anglia enjoyed a candlelit Mass, bonfire, hot dogs and a firework display. (Author: )
Christmas creates added demand for Norfolk’s foodbanks
Foodbanks across Norfolk experience a seasonal spike in December with Christmas bringing additional economic pressure on families, who are often in extreme distress by the time they ask for an emergency food package. (Author: )
Christmas card from Norfolk urges government action
The Bishop of Norwich, the Dean of Norwich Cathedral and church leaders representing 111 churches across Norfolk have signed and sent a giant Christmas card to Theresa May asking her light the way for those fleeing violence, fear and desperation. (Author: )
Norfolk £1.6m charity partnership to transform lives
Seven Norfolk youth charities have announced a major new partnership project which aims to help over 500 young people overcome severe barriers into education, training and employment. (Author: )
Up to four new Catholic schools planned for Norfolk
The Catholic Diocese of East Anglia is to be among the first to open new Catholic schools after the proposed removal of the 50% faith admissions cap, with plans for up to eight in the pipeline, including four in Norfolk. (Author: )
Flash-mob choir raises cash for YMCA Norfolk
A flash-mob choir and street collections in Norwich and Great Yarmouth have raised over £600 for the work of YMCA Norfolk across the county. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk launches Home for Christmas appeal
YMCA Norfolk has launched a Home for Christmas campaign which aims to help ensure that no young person in Norfolk has to sleep on the street, in cars or on friends' floors this Christmas. (Author: )
Church and Police join forces to tackle slavery in E Anglia
Catholic church leaders, senior Police force officers and ethnic chaplains have met the UK’s Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner to discuss solutions to tackling human trafficking taking place within East Anglia. (Author: )
New worship album produced in Norfolk
Christian ministry group Prophetic Lighthouse has just released a worship CD called “Love Song” which is now available to purchase. (Author: )
People queue to get into Suffolk church pop-up shop
People are queuing for up to 45 minutes to get into church after Christians opened a shop in Suffolk selling unsold and perfectly edible food that was destined to be discarded by supermarkets. (Author: )
Norfolk’s Romanian Orthodox Church prepares for feast
On December 11, the Romanian Orthodox Church in Norwich and East Anglia will celebrate its first patron saint, the Martyr Philothea of Arges, with a special festal service, a play performed by children and a talk given by His Grace Ignatius of Mures. (Author: )
Year of Mercy ends as Holy Door closes in Norwich
The Catholic Church’s Year of Mercy came to an end in the Diocese of East Anglia when Bishop Alan Hopes closed the Holy Door of Mercy at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich as Pope Francis closed the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. (Author: )
Norfolk roadshow kicks off annual Toys and Tins Appeal
The Salvation Army’s Toys and Tins, which last year supported more than 4400 people across Norfolk, will be launching next week with a roadshow touring the county to collect donations. (Author: )
Norfolk dig reveals Anglo-Saxon Christian community
Evidence of one of the earliest Christian communities ever to be discovered in Britain has been uncovered at an archaeological dig at Great Ryburgh in Norfolk. (Author: )
YMCA celebrates serving Norfolk for 160 years
YMCA Norfolk has been serving the young people of Norfolk for 160 years, but the challenges it faces today are, shockingly, much the same as it faced back in 1856, CEO Tim Sweeting told the Christian charity’s AGM and annual celebration event. (Author: )
Norfolk volunteers packing shoeboxes for needy
Volunteers across the county from Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse expect to send over 9000 shoeboxes of gifts to children in need around the world in the run up to Christmas. (Author: )
Norfolk churches urged to back Christmas appeal
This year Christian Aid’s appeal aims to light the way for people fleeing violence this Christmas, focussing on refugees around the world. (Author: )
DWP hotline plea as Norfolk's foodbank use stays high
Between April and September 2016, Norfolk based Foodbanks gave three-day food supplies to 9,024 people in crisis, contributing to a rise in the national use of Foodbanks which has resulted in the Trussell Trust calling for a direct DWP hotline. (Author: )
New Archdeacon of Norwich excited by role's variety
Rev Canon Karen Hutchinson is looking forward to the variety of her new role as Archdeacon of Norwich and Warden of Readers, which will officially begin this Sunday afternoon at a special service in Norwich Cathedral. (Author: )
Norfolk Foodbanks launch Reverse Advent
Foodbanks in Norwich, Cromer, King’s Lynn and Thetford are putting a warm-hearted spin on a festive tradition by asking people to fill their own ‘reverse advent calendar’ with food items for those who would otherwise go hungry. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk backs youth mental health campaign
YMCA Norfolk has thrown its support behind a major new NHS mental health awareness campaign, as YMCA national research reveals more than one in three young people with mental health difficulties experience stigma. (Author: )
East Anglia Schools Mass marks new academic year
Around 700 students and teachers from Catholic schools right across the Diocese of East Anglia gathered at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich on September 29 at a special Schools Mass to celebrate the start of the academic year. (Author: )
Museum exhibition on YMCA Norfolk’s 160 year impact
A group of young people who use the YMCA’s services have been working to research the history of YMCA Norfolk over the last five months, culminating in the launch of an exhibition at the Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell on Thursday, September 22. (Author: )
Bishop's House Garden deadline for Norfolk charities
Every summer the Bishop of Norwich and his wife open their garden for the use of local charities, this year raising over £27,000. The deadline for applications for 2017 events is Friday, September 30. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk has a ball celebrating 160 years
YMCA Norfolk celebrated its 160th anniversary with 160 people attending an Anniversary Ball at Sprowston Manor Hotel near Norwich on September 9 raising over £14,000 to support its vital work with vulnerable young people. (Author: )
Race a virtual balloon for Norwich Christian charity
International Christian children’s charity, Care for Children based in Norwich, is launching a virtual balloon race and is asking supporters to join in by purchasing a £3 balloon, with the chance to win two return flights to any destination in the world. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk leads the way with youth work award
YMCA Norfolk has become the first youth organisation to achieve the nationally-recognised Ambition Quality - Bronze standard for the services it provides to young people throughout the county. (Author: )
Trio complete ride round Norfolk for Christian charity
Three cyclists, including prison chaplain Mark Bredin, have completed a 200-mile ride around Norfolk from HMP Norwich to HMP Wayland to raise money for Christian charity House of Genesis to buy a third house to provide a home for homeless ex-prisoners. (Author: )
Prison chaplain cycles Norfolk for Christian charity
Next week Mark Bredin, Quaker Chaplain at HMPs Norwich and Wayland, will cycle 200 miles around Norfolk, raising money for Christian charity House of Genesis to purchase a third house to provide a supportive home for homeless ex-prisoners. (Author: )
Norfolk Christian project to reduce re-offending
Community Chaplaincy Norfolk is a Christian service supporting ex-offenders to successfully rebuild their lives after prison. The project’s new Coordinator, Susan Carne, talks about her work recruiting volunteer mentors and sympathetic landlords. (Author: )
Norfolk hosts major Christian youth festival
This week over 6,000 young people camped at the Norfolk Showground for a major Christian youth festival, Newday, enjoying high quality teaching, passionate worship and exciting entertainment. Jenny Seal reports. (Author: )
Two Norfolk churches named as most welcoming
All Saints Church, Hemblington and Wymondham Abbey have been named the Most Welcoming Anglican Churches in the Diocese of Norwich. (Author: )
Call to vote for YMCA Norfolk awards finalists
A YMCA Norfolk mental health project and an inspiring young worker have been named as finalists in a prestigious national youth awards competition and local people are being asked to give them their backing in an online vote. (Author: )
Norfolk Christian charity to extend services
Christian-based advocacy and support charity STEP Norwich (Standing Together Empowering People), has announced it is to extend its services and is appealing for volunteers and a treasurer. (Author: )
Diocese of Norwich to name most welcoming church
The most welcoming Anglican churches in the Diocese of Norwich are set to be named in an awards event at Norwich Cathedral on Saturday August 6. (Author: )
Pope Francis vigil is climax to World Youth Day
An 80-strong pilgrim group from the Diocese of East Anglia has returned to the UK after joining two million other young Catholics, and Pope Francis, at World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland. (Author: )
Olympics inspires Norfolk young people to action
Young people across Norfolk are set to run projects to create more active communities, inspired by the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympic Games, thanks to YMCA Norfolk. (Author: )
East Anglian pilgrims join millions at World Youth Day
An 80-strong pilgrim group from the Diocese of East Anglia is taking part in World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, this week and will be joined by an estimated two million other young Catholics along with Pope Francis. (Author: )
Churches welcome Norfolk decision on refugees
Councillors voted overwhelmingly to accept Syrian refugees to Norfolk at a meeting on July 25, after much pressure and lobbing from local people. (Author: )
40 years of Good News at Norfolk Show
The Good News stand celebrated its fortieth appearance at this year’s Royal Norfolk Show. (Author: )
Christian festival Newday returns to Norfolk
Once again Newday, the Christian festival for young people aged 12-19, is coming to Norwich from July 31 – August 7 (Author: )
New report sheds light on state of Norfolk churches
A new research report by Christian statistics expert, Dr Peter Brierley, has shed new light on the state and numbers of rural churches across East Anglia. (Author: )
Appeal for more parish nurses in Norfolk
The first Parish Nurse service in Norfolk operates in the Heartsease area of Norwich, and it is hoped this ministry will grow in other areas of the county.
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Historic Norfolk churches given £750k boost
Fifteen historic Norfolk churches have benefited to the tune of £750,000 to help repair leaky roofs thanks to the latest Listed Places of Worship Roof Repair Fund awards. (Author: )
Norfolk prayer group issues UK prayer
The director of Norfolk group Call to Prayer, Jill Gower, has prepared a blessing prayer to speak over the nation as a response to the negativity following the EU referendum. It is available here to download.
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Mission to Seafarers' Norfolk Celebrations
Global maritime welfare charity The Mission to Seafarers has launched its annual Sea Sunday campaign, to celebrate 160 years of caring for seafarers around the world, and some Norfolk churches are taking part. (Author: )
Chaplaincy team at the heart of the Royal Norfolk Show
An ecumenical chaplaincy team has been invited into the heart of Royal Norfolk Show with a new chaplaincy tent on the lawn of the Vice Presidents’ Pavilion. (Author: )
See the church in action at the Royal Norfolk Show
You can catch members of the Network Norfolk team at the Royal Norfolk Show over the next two days, thanks to a joint initiative between the Diocese of Norwich and Celebrate Norfolk. (Author: )
Bishop of Norwich calls for unity following Brexit vote
The Rt Revd Graham James, the Bishop of Norwich, has called for local Christians to pray, and be “agents of unity” following the results of the EU referendum. (Author: )
Norwich Mass celebrates 3,400 years of married life
An amazing 3,400 years of marriage were represented by 80 couples who received certificates from Bishop Alan Hopes at the annual Marriage and Family Celebration Mass at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich on Saturday (June 18). (Author: )
Norwich abuse charity sees huge increase in demand
A Norwich-based Christian charity which tackles sexual exploitation across Norfolk has seen “a huge increase in demand for its services over the past year”. (Author: )
Norwich Mother’s Union 12,600 mile cycle challenge
Norwich Diocese Mothers’ Union launched their ‘Cycle to Horstead’ Challenge at Norwich Celebrate as 90 members will each attempt to cycle 140 miles to raise funds for disadvantaged children to spend time at Horstead Activity Centre. (Author: )
Bishop of Norwich launches new mission strategy
The Bishop of Norwich has launched a new five-year strategy for mission in the Diocese of Norwich building on what is already being done and looking to grow in discipleship, service and numbers. (Author: )
Queen’s birthday events hosted by Norfolk churches
From picnics in Cathedral grounds to indoor street parties and flower festivals, Norfolk churches are ensuring that The Queen's Official 90th birthday is royally celebrated. Here is a look at how churches are planning to celebrate this weekend. (Author: )
Pope supports Diocese as it celebrates in Norwich
Pope Francis has offered his prayers and support for the Diocese of East Anglia, which on Friday night celebrated its 40th anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich. (Author: )
Enjoy a summer retreat on Norfolk border
Set in picturesque Ditchingham, Belsey Bridge Christian Conference Centre has some late availability during the summer months for churches and other groups to enjoy a local retreat with great leisure facilities. (Author: )
CAP Debt Centres expand to save more Norfolk families
Christians Against Poverty Debt Centres have been expanding across Norfolk to help more families go debt-free and to provide vital relief from the associated problems of debt. (Author: )
Cardinal in Norwich to help Diocese celebrate
The Diocese of East Anglia is set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its formation over the next two weeks with a Solemn Diocesan Mass, a book launch and a history conference. (Author: )
Bishops lead St Walstan's 1000th Norfolk celebration
The 1000th anniversary of the death of Norfolk saint, Walstan, has been marked by a weekend of celebrations at Bawburgh near Norwich, culminating in an open-air service led by the Bishop of Norwich and the Catholic Bishop of East Anglia. (Author: )
Police called to incident at Norwich Christian football
Organisers acted swiftly after a spectator was alleged to have head-butted another supporter at a Norfolk Christian Football League youth tournament in Norwich on Saturday (Author: )
Hundreds sign Shalom Declaration at Norwich church
More than 200 people attended the launch of East Anglia Friends of Israel in Norwich at an impressive gathering which brought together members of the local Jewish community and Christians from across the region to demonstrate their support for Israel. (Author: )
Funding boost for Norwich church prisons work
Norwich church Proclaimers has received a welcome injection of funding from The Jerusalem Trust to expand its work in Norfolk prisons. (Author: )
Pilgrimage marks start of East Anglia anniversary
Celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of the Diocese of East Anglia got off on the right foot when over 1,000 people joined the annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the National Catholic Shrine at Walsingham on Bank Holiday Monday, May 2. (Author: )
Take time to pray for Norfolk Police on May 5
The Norfolk branch of the Christian Police Association is encouraging Christians across the county to take part in the National Day of Prayer for Police on Thursday May 5. (Author: )
Norfolk Christian project establishes regional hubs
Christian youth project ENYP has worked in greater Norwich for nine years and is now establishing regional hubs throughout Norfolk to reach even more young people and communities. (Author: )
Bishop of Norwich backs Archbishop Justin Welby
The Bishop of Norwich has today given his support to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, after a DNA test revealed the true identity of the Archbishop’s biological father. (Author: )
Emmaus Norwich is a life saver for Jonny
A year ago, Jonny Sage was addicted to heroin and crack cocaine. In his own words, his life had sunk into a spiral of “debauchery and horribleness,” until he came into contact with Emmaus Norwich. (Author: )
1,000 attend Chrism Mass at Norwich RC Cathedral
Around 1,000 people marked a “significant moment in the life of the Diocese of East Anglia” on Wednesday night (March 22) at the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich, during which priestly promises were renewed and sacred (Author: )
New life for East Anglian Bible convention
The long-established Eastern Counties Bible Convention which was set to close after 86 years has been resurrected with a new name, Bible East, a new team and a family friendly approach. (Author: )
Norwich multi-faith march calls for refugee action
A multi-faith Palm Sunday march across Norwich city centre this afternoon (March 20) has repeated calls on Norfolk County Council to fulfil its pledge to welcome 50 Syrian refugee families to the city as soon as possible. (Author: )
Christian Aid week helps people in Bangladesh
Every year individuals and churches in Norfolk, and around the UK, join together in May to raise money and pray for people who need help as part of Christian Aid week. This year's appeal is to help people living in poverty in Bangladesh. (Author: )
Canons installed at Norwich Catholic Cathedral
It was an historic day in the life of the Catholic Diocese of East Anglia when the Cathedral Chapter was established with the installation of nine Canons at a Solemn Mass at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich last night (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk issues 160 charity challenge
YMCA Norfolk has launched a bid to find 160 people who are prepared to undertake a charitable challenge to raise funds in celebration of the organisation’s 160th anniversary. (Author: )
Norfolk partnership launches new online church
A new venture from Norfolk-based Life Church, means that people can worship together and celebrate Easter from their own homes as part of an online community. (Author: )
Christian women prominent in Norfolk’s greatest
Women of faith were prominent in an online poll of Norfolk’s greatest women conducted by local newspaper the Norwich Evening News to mark International Women’s Day, making up almost half of the shortlist and securing the top spot. (Author: )
‘Confession drive’ at Norfolk Catholic churches
People across the Diocese of East Anglia took part in a worldwide ‘Confession drive’ over the weekend initiated by Pope Francis, as an integral part of his Jubilee Year of Mercy celebrations. (Author: )
Churches join call for Norfolk action on refugees
Church members and leaders joined a packed meeting of over 200 people at the RC Cathedral in Norwich last night calling on local councils to act on their pledges to welcome 50 Syrian refugees to Norfolk. (Author: )
Explore Norfolk’s churches with a new guide
Each year the Diocese of Norwich produces a free guide of churches in Norfolk and Waveney which are open during weekdays as well as on Sundays and the latest booklet is available now (Author: )
Heritage project explores YMCA Norfolk history
YMCA Norfolk is set to launch a heritage project which will provide homeless and hard-to-reach young people with exciting and interactive opportunities to engage with local heritage and explore its own history as it marks its 160th anniversary. (Author: )
Suffolk bishop is consecrated at Westminster
A former management consultant became the Bishop of Dunwich during a moving ceremony at Westminster Abbey today in front of supporters from Suffolk and across the country who had travelled to London for the occasion. (Author: )
£100k cash boost for work of YMCA Norfolk
YMCA Norfolk has received a cash boost of almost £100,000 from the BBC’s Children in Need to help more than 140 under-18s take part in activities to develop their confidence and improve their employability. (Author: )
Night under the stars at Norwich Sleep Easy
More than 70 people slept under the stars in Norwich on Friday night, braving the cold and undertaking team challenges to raise awareness of the increasing issue of youth homelessness and much needed funds for YMCA Norfolk to help tackle the issue. (Author: )
Norfolk parishes to give to Syria and homeless
Norfolk parishes across the RC Diocese of East Anglia are being asked to raise money for two Christian charities in their Lenten offerings this year. The two chosen charities are Aid to the Church in Need and the Society of St Vincent de Paul. (Author: )
Norfolk churches to join massive hymn-sing
Christian mission organisation OMF is appealing to churches across Norfolk to join 10,000 others on February 21 to sing the classic mission hymn, Facing the Task Unfinished, which has been arranged for today's Church. (Author: )
Christian leaders invited to unity event in Norwich
Christian leaders from across Norfolk are being invited to a new unity event in Norwich with the aim of collective repentance and seeking God. (Author: )
Bishop of Norwich welcomes outcome of Primates meeting
The Bishop of Norwich has welcomed the outcome of the Anglican Communion Primates meeting, which ended in a commitment to “walk together, maintain conversation, restore relationships and rebuild trust,” as well as a rebuke for the Episcopal Church. (Author: )
Archbishop of Papua New Guinea visits Norwich
The Archbishop of Papua New Guinea, Clyde Igara, was reunited with ten pilgrims from the Diocese of Norwich on January 16 during his visit to the UK to attend the Primates meeting organised by the Archbishop of Canterbury. (Author: )
Norwich churches take on YMCA charity challenge
Three Norwich churches have taken up the Sleep Easy challenge issued by YMCA Norfolk and others are being urged to join them at an event to raise the issue of homelessness across the county. (Author: )
Diocese of Norwich bucks falling church numbers
The Diocese of Norwich is bucking the trend of declining Church of England attendances with figures published this week revealing that across the country in 2014 just under one million people attended Anglican services each week (Author: )
Falling numbers not full story says Norwich Bishop
New Church of England statistics for 2014 published yesterday show that just under one million people attend services each week, continuing a 12% decline over the last decade, but the Bishop of Norwich said attendance figures do not tell the whole story. (Author: )
Norwich sheriff and mayor to sleep under stars
The Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Norwich have both signed up to sleep under the stars for a night to help raise funds to support the work of YMCA Norfolk with homeless young people. (Author: )
Holy Door opening in Norwich starts Year of Mercy
The Year of Mercy began in the Diocese of East Anglia on Sunday December 13 with Bishop Alan Hopes opening the Holy Door at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich and inviting the 400-strong congregation to walk through it with him. (Author: )
Norfolk Christians march at climate rally
Two coach loads of campaigners from Norwich - with representatives from Speak, Christian Aid and local churches joined an estimated 50,000 in London on November 29 to show politicians that they care about climate change ahead of the Paris COP21 talks. (Author: )
Christians in Norfolk respond to refugee crisis
Nearly 200 people attended an event to find out what can be done in Norfolk to help refugees and asylum seekers, hosted at St Luke's Church, Aylsham on November 20. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk launches Home for Christmas appeal
YMCA Norfolk has launched a Home for Christmas campaign which aims to help ensure that no young person in Norfolk has to sleep on the street, in cars or on friends’ floors this Christmas and is asking local churches to support the appeal. (Author: )
Foodbank use in east high as families struggle
In the last six months, Trussell Trust foodbanks in the East (including Norfolk) gave 46,367 three day emergency food supplies to people in crisis compared to 47,439 in the same period last year with 17,334 of the three day supplies going to children. (Author: )
Norfolk churches join in prayers for Paris
Churches and Christians across Norfolk have said prayers for Paris and the victims of the terrorist attacks which took place on Friday night in restaurants, a concert hall and at the Stade de France national stadium. (Author: )
Bishop of Norwich launches Christmas film
The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham James, launched a new short film entitled 'The Story of Christmas.' at Wednesday's Norfolk Christian Digital Communications Awards. (Author: )
Norfolk cycling duo raise £1,500 for YMCA
YMCA Norfolk cyclists Kevin Dynes and Joe Bickerdike battled hills, saddle sores and blisters to complete YMCA’s Tour de Y challenge last week and raise £1,500 for YMCA Norfolk and YMCA England. (Author: )
Norfolk Christmas cards aid education project
Locally painted Christmas cards are on sale this year to raise funds for the John Aves Educational Project, and the charity will be taking part in a Christmas display at a Norwich church later in November. (Author: )
Norwich symposium on historic faith declaration
An audience of over 100 Christians, Jews and Muslims attended an historic inter-religion symposium at St John’s Cathedral Narthex centre in Norwich on Sunday November 1. (Author: )
Bishop of Norwich calls for spirit of adventure
The first meeting of the newly elected Norwich Diocesan Synod met at Norwich Cathedral on October 17 and heard the Bishop of Norwich talk about how much the church had changed over the past 50 years and looking ahead to some adventurous initiatives. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk celebrates a night of inspiration
It was a night of celebration and inspiration followed by a word of warning at YMCA Norfolk’s annual celebration and awards event at Open in Norwich city centre last night. (Author: )
Saying prayers is hot topic for Norfolk councils
The issue of saying prayers before local council meetings has become a hot topic in Norfolk over the past couple of months, with one town council rejecting the idea and another backing it. Andy Latham reports. (Author: )
Norfolk bishops call to increase Syrian refugees
Three Norfolk bishops have joined 81 others in calling on Prime Minister David Cameron to increase the number of Syrian refugees being resettled to the UK "to a minimum of 50,000" over the next five years. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk demands major job centre changes
YMCA Norfolk is calling for an overhaul of job centres after new research uncovered evidence of a ‘dehumanising and demoralising’ service for young people that is damaging their confidence and, in some cases, even setting back long-term job prospects. (Author: )
Norfolk residents Christmas shoe box challenge
Samaritan’s Purse is calling on people across Norfolk to be ‘One in a Million’ and pack a gift-filled shoebox this Christmas. (Author: )
Norwich candlelit walk ignites flames of faith
Around 700 Roman Catholics walked in a silent procession of witness through the streets of Norwich on Friday evening to mark the next stage of commitment to the New Evangelisation. (Author: )
Syrian refugees in Norfolk plea set for service
Multi-faith group Sanctuary Norfolk is to share a Harvest Festival with the Norwich Liberal Jewish Community on October 3, in a further attempt to secure a public commitment from Norfolk County Council to offer a place of refuge to 50 Syrian refugees. (Author: )
Norwich procession set to ignite flames of faith
More than 1,000 Roman Catholics from across East Anglia are expected to march silently through Norwich city centre tomorrow night to mark the start of the church’s second year of the New Evangelisation. (Author: )
Bishop calls for Norfolk action on refugee crisis
The Bishop of Norwich has announced plans for co-ordinating a local response from churches and faith groups across Norfolk and Waveney to the refugee crisis in Europe. (Author: )
Church initiative to tackle poverty in Norfolk
A new joint venture has been launched by the Diocese of Norwich and the Church Urban Fund to support local churches, people and community groups who want to tackle poverty, deprivation and disadvantage. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk ball leaves guests shaken and stirred
Guests at a YMCA Norfolk charity ball at Sprowston Manor Hotel near Norwich on September 11 were both shaken and stirred, raising over £8,000 for the Christian charity. (Author: )
Norfolk Christians pay tribute to faithful Queen
The Norfolk Christian community has been adding its tributes to the historic achievement of the Queen on becoming the longest-serving monarch in British history. (Author: )
Church leaders back Norfolk Syria refugees plea
Church leaders across Norfolk have reiterated their backing for a campaign to get Norfolk County Council to accept 50 Syrian refugees in the light of the deepening crisis across Europe. (Author: )
Prison Reform Trust director speaking at Norwich Cathedral
The Ecumenical Criminal Justice Forum are pleased to welcome Juliet Lyon CBE, Director of the Prison Reform Trust to Norwich on Wednesday September 30 (Author: )
Norfolk churches sponsored bike and walk
The Norfolk Churches Trust bike ride returns once again and you can bike, walk or drive to raise money to help preserve some beautiful Norfolk churches. (Author: )
Trio take on cycle challenge for YMCA Norfolk
Three YMCA Norfolk colleagues are set to take on the challenge of a 360-mile Tour de Y bike ride from the Lake District to central London in late September to raise vital cash for the youth charity. (Author: )
Norfolk based charity expands service to Suffolk
The Matthew Project, Norfolk’s drug and alcohol charity, has recently expanded its Outside The Wire service into Suffolk thanks to additional funding from the Royal British Legion. (Author: )
Bake Off star cooks for newday crowd in Norfolk
Martha Collison, quarter-finalist in last years Great British Bake Off cooked for newday delegates at the Royal Norfolk Showground near Norwich last week. (Author: )
newday celebrate two more years in Norfolk
The large blue big top and the hundreds of tents and caravans on the Royal Norfolk Showground this week are hosting over 6,000 teenagers and 1,000 servers at the annual newday Christian festival. (Author: )
Corbyn tells Norwich rally not to pass by needy
Labour Party leadership front-runner Jeremy Corbyn MP addressed an overflowing Open venue in Norwich last night calling on the country to not pass the needy and vulnerable in society by on the other side. (Author: )
Housing Benefit cuts will impact Norfolk youth
Concern about the impact that Housing Benefit cuts may have on young people in Norfolk has been expressed following the release of national research by YMCA England yesterday (August 4), and that they could lead to 130 more becoming homeless. (Author: )
Norwich service remembers lives lost to addiction
Lives lost through drugs or alcohol addiction will be remembered at a service at Norwich Cathedral on September 17, supported by the Matthew Project. (Author: )
Open Churches Week returns across Norfolk
There will be opportunities to explore Norfolk’s wonderful church heritage, with lots of fun-filled and exciting activities, as Open Churches Week returns at the beginning of August (Author: )
Charity warns of Norwich child abuse increase
A Norwich Christian charity has warned that it has seen a large increase in referrals of child abuse cases, as three people were convicted of multiple offences against young children in Norwich Crown Court earlier this week, after a three-month trial. (Author: )
Norfolk churches nominated for historic award
Two Norfolk Churches have been shortlisted in the prestigious Historic England Angel Awards in the ‘Best Rescue of a Historic Place of Worship’ category. (Author: )
Diocese of Norwich bid to help broadband access
The Diocese of Norwich has entered a commercial partnership with Archant, under which WiSpire, a local provider of high-speed broadband launched by the Diocese, will gain increased support to accelerate the roll-out of rural broadband across Norfolk. (Author: )
Synod appeal to tackle childhood commercialisation
Mothers’ Union has asked members of the General Synod of The Church of England to engage with the concerns parents are voicing over the impact of commercialisation on children and on the well-being of the family. (Author: )
Housing Benefit loss will hit Norfolk young homeless
YMCA Norfolk Chief Executive Tim Sweeting has expressed concerns over the changes to Housing Benefit announced by Chancellor George Osborne MP in this week’s Budget, saying they could mean 130 more young people become homeless in Norfolk. (Author: )
From lions and Bengal tigers to Diocese of Norwich
A lion and tiger expert, PE teacher, farmer and student are among the seven new deacons ordained by the Bishop of Norwich to serve in parishes across Norfolk and Waveney. (Author: )
Diocese marquee wins award at Royal Norfolk Show
Visitors have been flocking in their thousands to visit the Diocese of Norwich marquee, which has won an award at this year's Royal Norfolk Show. (Author: )
Norfolk Christians speak up for what they love
Members of the Norfolk Christian community joined a mass lobby of Parliament on June 17 to press their MPs on climate issues. (Author: )
School saints display in Norwich cathedral
Over 20 schools across the Diocese of Norwich and beyond are taking part in the ‘Saints in the Making’ competition and their models will be displayed in Norwich Cathedral in July. (Author: )
Christian community vital to Matthew Project
Norfolk drugs and alcohol charity The Matthew Project is open to anybody who needs support – and their partnership with the local Christian community helps them to make a difference to people’s lives. (Author: )
Norfolk Christians urged to join climate lobby
Supporters across Norfolk and Suffolk are coming together for a mass lobby of Parliament on June 17 organised by the Climate Coalition and supported by Christian Aid, CAFOD, Tearfund, SPEAK and many other organisations. (Author: )
Join balloon race from Great Wall of China
An international children’s charity, based in Norwich, has launched a virtual balloon race starting from the Great Wall of China and is asking supporters to join in by buying a balloon. (Author: )
Norfolk service on national Police prayer day
A national day to pray for the Police has been set aside on May 14 and Norfolk Christian Police Association branch secretary, Sergeant Marie Reavey, explains how to get involved across the county. (Author: )
TimeNorfolk needs your vote
TimeNorfolk has been given the opportunity to be voted for to receive funding from the Aviva Community Fund, the charity is asking for funding to cover pregnancy loss sessions, facilitate their new infertility groups and training for volunteers. (Author: )
Norwich Dean helps launch Christian Aid Week
Christian Aid Week was launched in Norwich yesterday by the Dean of Norwich lifting a large bag of sticks and a plea for volunteer street collectors. (Author: )
Charity charge, book sale and Norwich canons
Latest news from around the Norfolk Christian community includes the Archdeacon’s Charge, new cathedral canons in Norwich and a mammoth book sale for a North Norfolk church. (Author: )
Matthew Project needs your vote
The Matthew Project Youth Team has entered a project into the Aviva Community Fund and they need your vote to secure a place in the finals. (Author: )
London Marathon duo boost for YMCA Norfolk
YMCA Norfolk has benefited after two determined supporters completed the 26.2 miles of the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday to raise money for the Christian charity. (Author: )
Christian Aid launches Nepal earthquake appeal
Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal to provide urgent aid in the wake of the Nepal earthquake disaster and it has been backed by the charity’s East Anglia regional co-ordinator. (Author: )
Evangelism gaining momentum on Norwich streets
Heartbeat Ministries, thrilled with Charlie and Brynn Shamp’s Kingdom Invasion UK and Europe Tour so far, say that have seen miracles occur on the streets of Norwich. (Author: )
Foodbanks feed 20,000 in a year across Norfolk
More than 20,000 people in Norfolk have been provided with emergency food by Trussell Trust foodbanks in the last 12 months, among over 100,000 in the eastern counties and one million nationwide. (Author: )
Debate highlights Norfolk mental health issues
The life-changing nature of mental health was dramatically brought home to the audience of an open forum event at Revelation in Norwich this week (April 16) which featured a high-profile panel of experts. (Author: )
Matthew Project offers charity skydive chance
Would you be brave enough to take part in the Matthew Project’s tandem skydive and jump out of a plane at 13,000 feet for charity? (Author: )
£1m boost for 16 historic Norfolk churches
Sixteen historic Norfolk churches have received a £1m boost for urgent roof repairs as part of the first round of historic UK places of worship to benefit from a funding package of £30m, through the Listed Places of Worship: Roof Repair Fund. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk Easter egg message appeal
YMCA Norfolk is appealing to the Norfolk Christian community to back its desire to give all of its 260 young residents a Real Easter Egg, to help them explore the real meaning of Easter. (Author: )
Find hidden Easter eggs at Norfolk churches
Nearly 130 churches in the Diocese of Norwich have hidden an Easter egg somewhere in their building – and anyone is invited to try and find them during the Easter holidays. (Author: )
Norfolk conference explores role of church schools
Around 60 headteachers from across the Diocese of Norwich, will gather at Norwich Cathedral on Thursday March 26 to explore and celebrate the role and contribution of church schools in educational provision across Norfolk and Waveney. (Author: )
Funding for Matthew Project from British Legion
The Matthew Project’s ‘Outside the Wire’ service has received £70,000 in funding from the Royal British Legion that will support the continuation of the project in Norfolk and expansion into Suffolk (Author: )
Norwich hands-up protest at child exploitation
It was a case of put your hands up in protest against child sexual exploitation on Norwich Market yesterday in a mass pledge event organized by the Christian-based Magdalen Group. (Author: )
Parents' concerns backed in Norwich Diocese
Research published today by Mothers’ Union, which says parents are concerned about the commercialisation of childhood, through advertising and marketing, has been backed in the Diocese of Norwich. (Author: )
Plea to join child exploitation pledge in Norwich
A plea to support National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day on Wednesday March 18 has been issued by the Christian-based Magdalen Group, with a mass pledge planned for Norwich Market at 12 noon. (Author: )
Sleepout supports YMCA Norfolk homeless work
Over 50 supporters and residents from YMCA Norfolk braved the cold to sleep under the stars in Norwich on Saturday night to raise money for the Christian charity and its work with homeless young people across the county. (Author: )
Norfolk churches join global prayer initiative
Relational Mission leaders are calling people to gather in churches throughout 2015 for worship and prayer and say that they have had enough (Author: )
National press hail Norwich as radical church capital
The Observer national Sunday newspaper has labelled Norwich the capital of the church’s radical campaign for a country with a conscience in an article in today’s paper. (Author: )
All welcome at YMCA Norfolk Sleep Easy event
Over 50 people across Norfolk have already signed up for YMCA Norfolk’s sixth annual Sleep Easy event on March 7 and organisers are hoping to beat a previous total of 80 participants who will brave the cold and sleep under the stars. (Author: )
Sandy Millar helps Who Cares team say thanks
An evening of thanksgiving for the Who Cares? mission was held on February 7. Special guest Sandy Millar spoke about the unanimity of spirit needed to continue the work. (Author: )
New 2015 Exploring Norfolk Churches Booklet
Each year the Diocese of Norwich produces a free quick reference guide of churches in Norfolk and Waveney available as a download or printed form. (Author: )
Joining the dots for Norfolk Healing Rooms
Ray and Ruth Scorey from Norfolk Healing Rooms completed a road trip on the East Coast last summer. Here they tell about their trip of prayer and discovery and a divine appointment. (Author: )
Norwich charity plays key role in new China law
A Norwich-based charity has been instrumental in helping to formulate a new law which marks a watershed moment in the development of childcare in China. (Author: )
Norwich charity's new house and free training
Christian homeless charity Hope into Action has announced that it is soon to open a sixth house in Norwich, is offering a free training day in the city and advertising for a part-time administrator. (Author: )
Go teetotal and help Norwich alcohol charity
Norwich-based Christian alcohol and drugs charity, the Matthew Project, is challenging local people to go teetotal for a week in January to help support its work. (Author: )
Funding boost for three Norfolk churches
Three Norfolk churches are amongst 30 churches and chapels in England, Wales and Scotland benefitting from grants totalling £550,000 given by the National Churches Trust. (Author: )
Angels in action delivering food across Norfolk
Angels in disguise were in action in Norfolk over Christmas in the form of City Saints in Action volunteers who joined together to pack and deliver food hampers to refugees, asylum seekers and others in need. (Author: )
Matthew Project marathon fund raiser
Sheringham based Jess Frere-Smith set herself a challenge by taking part in the Norwich Half Marathon in November and raised over £400 for The Matthew Project. (Author: )
Norfolk Healing Rooms offer prayer and training
Norfolk Healing Rooms will continue to offer healing prayer in the community as well as training to people who would like to get involved in this ministry. (Author: )
First woman bishop news welcomed in Norfolk
The appointment of the first woman bishop in the Church of England, Rev Libby Lane, has been welcomed by senior church figures in Norfolk. (Author: )
Norfolk churches support good news in Serbia
Churches in Norfolk have supported Good News Church in Nis, Serbia, for many years; as more people come to know Christ and the economic climate in this country further deteriorates the church are looking for humanitarian aid and finance (Author: )
Matthew Project taken over by young people
Taking part in the Children’s Commissioners takeover day 2014 young people in Norwich took over The Matthew Project Unity Service for the day on Friday November 21,2014. (Author: )
Winning Norfolk Christian social action project
Norwich and Beccles based Sharel@STEP Christian social action project have won two prestigious community awards in six months for the work they complete with those facing hardship and vulnerability. (Author: )
Norwich Diocese fills Carrow Road twice over
This Christmas, hundreds of volunteers and clergy across the Diocese of Norwich will be wrapping over 8000 oranges in red ribbon and preparing for over 1000 festive services. (Author: )
Christmas present from Kenya to Norfolk
A Christmas Joy event in Norwich raised vital funds and awareness for a Christian Aid project in Kenya working with pregnant women and babies in Kenya. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk launches Christmas appeal
YMCA Norfolk has launched a new Home for Christmas campaign which aims to help ensure that no young person in Norfolk has to sleep on the street, in cars or on friends’ floors this Christmas. (Author: )
Dozen bishops join 900 to celebrate in Suffolk
Up to 900 people joined 12 bishops and a host of civic guests for the finale event celebrating the centenary year of the Church of England’s St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocese. (Author: )
Canon Seeley named as new bishop in Suffolk
The new Bishop for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich is to be The Reverend Canon Martin Seeley, Downing Street announced today (November 20), the last bishop to be appointed under the pre women bishop rules. (Author: )
Church of England approves women bishops
The Church of England’s General Synod has today enacted the measure enabling women to be ordained as Bishops and Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, said: “today we can begin to embrace a new way of being the church”. (Author: )
Salvation Army launches Norfolk Xmas appeal
This year’s Toys and Tins appeal has just been launched by the Salvation Army, at a time when more and more people across the county are in need of help. (Author: )
Inspiring evening from YMCA Norfolk team
YMCA Norfolk residents and staff put on an inspiring and entertaining evening at the Open venue in Norwich last night (Nov 13) as a celebration of a year of work for the Christian charity. (Author: )
Norwich Bishop calls for action over foodbanks
The Bishop of Norwich has called for a stronger response to tackle the growth of foodbank use, while speaking in a debate in the House of Lords. (Author: )
Westminster mass for Norfolk Police Chairman
The Catholic Police Guild celebrated its 92nd Annual Requiem Mass in memory of all deceased police officers on Wednesday November 5, 2014 at Westminster Cathedral. (Author: )
Norfolk parishioners support ebola crisis appeal
Parishioners in Norfolk are supporting CAFOD and the Disasters Emergency Committee by praying for those affected and donating to the appeal, their gifts are providing life-saving hygiene kits, food for quarantined families and helping CAFOD partners sprea (Author: )
Dozens of Norfolk churches are 'at risk'
English Heritage’s annual 'Heritage At Risk' Register has revealed that in the Diocese of Norwich, 28 listed Places of Worship are at risk and in urgent need of repair. (Author: )
Norwich Bishop urges churches to pay Living Wage
The Diocese of Norwich has announced that its Board of Finance has become a Living Wage employer and the Bishop of Norwich is encouraging other churches across Norwich and Norfolk to join it. (Author: )
Earl of Wessex set to visit Norwich Diocese
The key role of the Diocese of Norwich in education provision will be highlighted by the visit of HRH The Earl of Wessex to Norfolk on November 13. (Author: )
Lottery funding boost for five Norfolk churches
The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced a total of £780,000 in grants to secure the future of five key historic churches in Norfolk that are in urgent need of repair. (Author: )
Norfolk survey of 20,000 names top concerns
Death, suffering, relationship and family problems, disappointment and injustice are the burning issues that most concern people across Norfolk, according to the 20,000 who responded to a recent survey by 60 local churches. (Author: )
Recycling revolution for Norfolk Christian charity
Last year, with the support of the Matthew Project and Norfolk residents, the Plastic4Charity project recycled over 26 tonnes of plastic and hope to recycle over 30 tonnes by the end of this year. (Author: )
Nicky Gumbel at Norfolk Big Alpha Supper
1400 people packed into the Norfolk Showground on Oct 2 for the Big Alpha Supper with Nicky Gumbel. The results of the county-wide Who Cares survey were announced and people were invited to join their local Alpha course. (Author: )
New Norfolk substance misuse service launches
New services to provide support to children, young people and families across Norfolk who are misusing drugs or alcohol, or who are affected by the misuse of others, is being launched today (October 1) by the Matthew Project. (Author: )
Lives lost to addiction remembered in Norwich
A Service of Remembrance for those who have died through drugs or alcohol addiction across Norfolk will be held at Norwich Cathedral on October 2, at 7.30pm.
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Visionary Norfolk workshop born in prayer
A visionary idea born in a small home prayer group in a seaside village in north Norfolk led to a pioneering project to help needy people in Norwich which this year is celebrating its 30th anniversary. (Author: )
New Billy Graham video message set for UK
Some 30 years after American evangelist Billy Graham visited Carrow Road in Norwich for the Mission England crusade, his message of hope will once again be heard in the city with a new video message for the UK released in November, with the help of Norfol (Author: )
Catholic medals presented by Norfolk policeman
A Norfolk policeman presented medals to Catholic Police Guild members during Mass at Westminster Cathedral celebrating the centenary of the founding of the guild (Author: )
20,000 in Norfolk respond to Who Cares survey
Nearly 20,000 people across Norfolk have been reached by more than 60 local churches and organisations working together as part of the Christian mission Who Cares in the past three months. (Author: )
Chance to see impact of Matthew Project's work
The Norwich-based Matthew Project is set to relaunch its Under18 drug + alcohol service on October 1 after successfully re-tendering for the service provision and there is an opportunity to see the impact of the work at an event on September 18. (Author: )
Norfolk shoebox appeal needs storage premises
The Norfolk branch of Operation Christmas Child is seeking premises for its team of volunteers to store the thousands of shoeboxes that the county’s churches, schools and voluntary groups donate each year. (Author: )
600 Norfolk churches open doors to cyclists
Over the last 30 years over £2.5million has been raised through the annual sponsored bike ride and walk organised by the Norfolk Churches Trust, and many will be walking and cycling on Saturday September 13 in this year's event. (Author: )
Christian charity launches shoebox appeal across Norfolk
People in Norfolk are among the most generous in the country according to a Christian charity as they launch their annual shoebox appeal for families and the elderly across Eastern Europe. (Author: )
Norfolk Holy Land trip cancelled due to conflict
A group of 30 Norfolk Christians have had their trip to Israel and Palestine in September, during which they were hoping to speak to local Christians on both sides of the conflict, cancelled due to the current unrest in the region. (Author: )
Norfolk churches host Knitters and Stitchers
Venues all over the county, many of them churches, are resounding to the sound of clicking needles, as Norfolk Knitters and Stitchers indulge in their hobby, reaching out to the lonely and helping dozens of charities. (Author: )
6000 teenagers head to Norfolk Christian camp
Many may have seen the large tent being erected on the Royal Norfolk Showground this week, in preparation for Newday 2014. Ready to receive over 6,000 teenagers, leaders, youth workers and volunteers from across the country, the showground will host 6 day (Author: )
Visit 100 Norfolk churches this summer!
The Diocese of Norwich is again hosting their “Summer Trail”, a fun activity throughout the summer holidays for children and families. (Author: )
Youngsters highlight Norwich homelessness issue
Up to 50 young people, families, YMCA supporters and staff slept in cardboard shelters under the stars near Norwich on Friday night (July 18) to raise awareness of homelessness and raise cash to support the vital work of YMCA Norfolk in combatting it. (Author: )
New name for Norfolk Christian pregnancy loss charity
Time Norfolk is the new name for pregnancy loss charity Pregnancy Choices Norfolk. The launch on July 16 saw a balloon release by BBC Look East’s Jenny Kirk and support from actress Amanda Holden. (Author: )
Women bishops yes vote is welcomed in Norwich
The General Synod of the Church of England has today (July 14) given its final approval for women to become bishops in the Church of England and the move has been welcomed in the Diocese of Norwich. (Author: )
Norfolk #NewRevs ordained to serve community
The Church of England will be ordaining nearly 1000 men and women this summer including 18 in Norfolk this weekend. (Author: )
John Pantry's world tour comes to Norwich
Local listeners and supporters of Premier Christian Radio packed out the music room of Norwich’s Assembly House to hear DJ John Pantry sing and talk about the radio’s plans for growth. (Author: )
Norfolk call to give FIFA tax breaks the red card
Brazil will lose up to £320 million in tax revenue because world football body FIFA insists on tax breaks for its large corporate sponsors. Norfolk Christians are being asked to back the campaign calling on FIFA president Sepp Blatter to end the practice. (Author: )
Norfolk couple's east coast healing mission
The couple behind the Norfolk Healing Rooms are set for an East Coast road trip this summer to take their motor home and Christian healing ministry to towns and resorts from Sunderland to Lowestoft. (Author: )
Norfolk charity to provide drug support services
The Matthew Project has received a double boost with news that from October it will be providing two new support services around substance misuse to young people in Norfolk and it has just held a successful charity ball in Norwich. (Author: )
10,000 Christians in Norfolk show they care
More than 10,000 Christians across Norfolk will be involved in the Who Cares? Mission listening phase over the next three months either praying or asking the One Question Survey. (Author: )
Norwich Christian Aid pirates call for tax justice
Skullduggery was afoot at the Celebrate Norwich and Norfolk event outside the Forum in Norwich last weekend when regional Christian Aid co-ordinator Julian Bryant dressed up as a pirate to draw attention to the issue of tax injustice. (Author: )
WORD Trust celebrates a decade of service
Reaching 10 years of operation is an exciting time for the Norwich-based Christian charity, the Widows and Orphan Relief and Development (WORD) Trust. (Author: )
Billy's message of hope back in Norfolk 30 years on
Some 30 years after American evangelist Billy Graham visited Carrow Road in Norwich for the Mission England crusade, his message of hope will once again be heard in the city with a new UK video in November and My Hope at Celebrate Norfolk on June 14. (Author: )
Pope receives helmet from Norfolk policeman
A Norfolk Policeman presented a Metropolitan Police helmet to Pope Francis when the pair met during a pilgrimage to Rome last week. (Author: )
Norfolk shoebox appeal seeks place to pack
The Norfolk branch of Operation Christmas Child is seeking new premises for its team of volunteers to collate and sort the thousands of shoeboxes that the county’s churches, schools and voluntary groups donate each year. (Author: )
World record set in church tent at Suffolk Show
A new Guinness World Record was set by celebrity freestyle footballer Daniel Magness in the Church of England marquee at the Suffolk Show near Ipswich last Wednesday (Author: )
Norwich Vineyard is 25th church in unity vow
The 35th Prayer for Revival event in Norwich saw a stick from Norwich Vineyard senior pastor Geoff Lawton bound to the current 24 sticks from other local churches as a sign of unity. (Author: )
Priest and vicar on move and bishop visit
Latest news about the Norfolk Christian community includes a departing priest, an arriving vicar and a visit by a bishop. (Author: )
Norfolk bishop and ex-sheriff take leap of faith
The Bishop of Norwich, a former High Sheriff of Norfolk and 16 others took a leap of faith on Saturday by jumping from a plane for a skydive to raise funds for The Matthew Project, a drug and alcohol charity in Norfolk and Suffolk. (Author: )
Christian Police conference a success in Norfolk
The Norfolk branch of the CPA hosted the CPA national conference over the May Day bank holiday weekend at Belsey Bridge Conference Centre, Ditchingham, Norfolk. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk honours outstanding staff
YMCA Norfolk staff from across the county have been honoured for outstanding service to the Christian charity in an annual awards and celebration event. (Author: )
The Matthew Project plugs gap in family support
Only one in three parents/carers in Norfolk is aware that support is available to those affected by substance misuse within the family and now The Matthew Project is helping to address this gap by providing support workshops. (Author: )
Norfolk churches boost, £7m plan, faith network
Latest news about the Norfolk Christian community includes a new £7m community hub, a stately home boost for historic churches, a new interfaith network and the Archdeacon of Lynn’s charity Charge. (Author: )
Norfolk marks 20 years of women priests
Ten female priests returned to Norwich Cathedral on April 30 – exactly 20 years from the day they were ordained - to celebrate the anniversary of women in the priesthood. (Author: )
Norfolk Emerge Christian network launches
A new non-denominational Christian network for young adults in rural areas in Norfolk is being launched in Norwich on May 10. (Author: )
Soaring East region demand for foodbanks
The number of people in the East Region receiving emergency food from Trussell Trust foodbanks in the last year has almost trebled from the previous year. (Author: )
Christian Party bids for first Euro election seat
The Christian Peoples Alliance has launched its bid to become the first Christian Party in the UK to win a seat at the European Elections on May 22 and has named its candidates in the East of England, with Norfolk Christians taking the top three slots. (Author: )
Christian Police to hold conference in Norfolk
The Christian Police Association is to hold its annual national conference in Norfolk this year for the first time in its 130-year history and space is still available for anyone who wants to attend. (Author: )
Norfolk skydive, celebrations and clergy moves
Latest news about the Norwich and Norfolk Christian community includes an Easter message from the Bishop of Norwich, celebrations in south Norfolk churches and people on the move in the Diocese of Norwich. (Author: )
Bishop of Norwich to take a ‘Leap of Faith’
Norfolk’s drug and alcohol charity The Matthew Project is appealing for brave volunteers to take part in a sponsored skydive on May 17 alongside the Bishop of Norwich and members of his family. (Author: )
Soldiers carried pocket scriptures into battle
For many of the 100,000 men from Norfolk who were caught up in the horror and carnage of World War I, there was one item that brought a measure of spiritual comfort and hope in life-or-death situations: a pocket-sized 'Active Service' New Testament. (Author: )
Fresh expressions of church boom in Norfolk
A national research report published in January found that the Anglican Diocese of Norwich has experienced a boom in the rise of Fresh Expressions of church throughout the past seven years. (Author: )
Church graffiti, new rector and crash tragedy
Latest news about the Norfolk Christian community includes a project studying graffiti in Norfolk churches, a new rural rector appointed and tributes to a church-going family killed in a Norfolk car crash. (Author: )
Who Cares? training prepares Norfolk for action
Christians from across Norfolk were trained for the Who Cares mission last weekend, and are now equipped to transform the lives of Norfolk people by listening and responding to their concerns. (Author: )
Norfolk church shown how to work around bats
A new licence which will help churches carry out repairs, renovation, and other building works where small numbers of common bat species are present was demonstrated at a North Norfolk church this week. (Author: )
Over 120 Norfolk churches join Easter egg hunt
Over 120 churches in the Diocese of Norwich have hidden an Easter Egg somewhere in their building – and you’re invited to find them. (Author: )
Norwich Diocese launches Open Churches guide
The Diocese of Norwich has published the 2014 Open Churches Booklet with interesting historical facts and weekday opening times of over 500 churches in Norfolk and Waveney, as an encouragement to explore the treasures they hold within. (Author: )
YMCA Sleep Easy in Norwich highlights homelessness
Around 40 supporters and staff of YMCA Norfolk spent the night sleeping under the stars on Saturday (March 1) to highlight the issue of youth homelessness in Norfolk. (Author: )
Help the homeless this Lent says YMCA Norfolk
YMCA Norfolk is appealing to people across Norfolk to make a real difference by “giving out as well as giving up” for Lent this year. (Author: )
Operation Christmas Child thanks Norfolk donors
Samaritan’s Purse is thanking the generosity of all those in Norfolk who contributed to the 900,000 gift-filled shoeboxes donated in the UK for needy children around the world as part of the 2013 Operation Christmas Child appeal. (Author: )
Norfolk Mothers’ Union fundraises for Sudan
With fundraising efforts across the county, members of the Mothers’ Union Norwich Diocese are contributing to a grant of £25,000 to aid the humanitarian response to thousands of displaced people in South Sudan. (Author: )
Couple help YMCA support youngsters in need
It was when they discovered that one of their daughter’s friends had been sleeping on the floor of a garden shed that first prompted Norwich couple Cathy and Rob Robinson to find out more about the YMCA Norfolk Supported Lodgings scheme. (Author: )
Norwich Youth for Christ want to reach out more
The annual thanksgiving service of Norwich Youth for Christ featured the commissioning of creative arts youthworker Libby Redman, a performance by the Gospel Choir and a look at the exciting developments of the organisation. (Author: )
Gumbel issues invite to Norwich vision night
Nicky Gumbel, the founder of the Alpha Course from Holy Trinity Brompton in London has issued a video invitation to Christians across Norfolk to attend the Who Cares Vision Night on Norwich Cathedral on February 7. (Author: )
Decide at Norfolk church with two campuses
A church with two campuses in Norwich and Downham will hear from the Founder of the International Justice Mission UK about human trafficking to kickstart a series of events called Decide14, giving people the opportunity to decide to live a better life. (Author: )
New Radical church holds Norwich outreach
The newly formed Radical Church will be holding their next outreach service on Saturday February 1 at St Stephens. Join them to find out more about this church purposely seeking to provide family to those on the margins of society in Norwich and Yarmouth. (Author: )
Matthew Project celebrates 30 years with launch
The Matthew Project has started a year of celebrations to mark its 30th birthday with a party to launch a new Voicebox caravan to help it engage with young people around Norfolk. (Author: )
Matthew Project appeals to Norfolk parents
The Matthew Project is aiming to enlist the help of 1,000 parents or carers to help it determine the current level of awareness of young people’s drug and alcohol services in Norfolk. (Author: )
Norwich Diocese sees fresh church growth
Fresh Expressions of church are growing all over the country, and in particular in the Diocese of Norwich, according to a report published last week (Author: )
Norfolk church leaders in act of spiritual unity
Two dozen Norfolk church pastors publicly declared their spiritual unity with a symbolic binding together of sticks at a Prayer for Revival event on January 6. (Author: )
Attacks on Norfolk church ministers revealed
Four Norfolk clergy have been victims of assault or harassment over the past five years according to new figures revealed in a Freedom of Information request. (Author: )
Meaning behind Norfolk churches 'binding of sticks'
Pastor Phil Thorne explains the background and meaning behind the symbolic binding together of sticks from two dozen Norfolk churches on January 6. (Author: )
Prayers for Norfolk helicopter crash victims
Prayers were said in churches across Norfolk and North Suffolk this Sunday for the families and colleagues of those who lost their lives in Tuesday’s helicopter crash in North Norfolk. (Author: )
Diocese of Norwich announces Lent project
The Diocese of Norwich will launch its 2014 Lent Project on January 17 when three Bishops will encourage Norfolk Christians to give away some of their good fortune this Lent to improve the resources of students preparing for ministry in Papau New Guinea. (Author: )
Pantomime, Royal family and Norwich Bishop
News in brief of interest to the Norfolk Christian community includes a pantomime service, the Bishop of Norwich’s Christmas message and thousands turning out in West Norfolk to see the Royal family attend church. (Author: )
Nightstop gives homeless a helping hand
“I will never forget how much you have helped me.” So reads the letter that Norwich couple Sally and Charles Carus received recently from teenager Steph, after sharing their home with the homeless teenager. (Author: )
Christian Aid's typhoon appeal tops £2 million
Donations to Christian Aid’s Typhoon appeal, launched only six weeks ago, has topped £2.2 million to help survivors of one of the worst storms in history. (Author: )
Cash boost secures future of Norfolk churches
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) yesterday announced over £500,000 in grants to help secure the future and increase community involvement in seven of the East of England’s most historic churches, including four in Norfolk. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk puts on a Christmas show in style
Young people and staff from YMCA Norfolk put on a Christmas show with a difference for a packed Curve Theatre at the Forum in Norwich on Tuesday (December 17) night. (Author: )
Norfolk church treasures on top 100 at-risk list
Seven of the nation’s top 100 church treasures which are under threat have been found in Norfolk according to a new report which says £3m is needed to restore them all. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk issues Sleep Easy challenge
Teams of work colleagues, community groups and individuals across Norfolk are being challenged to give up their warm bed for one night, brave the cold and sleep outside in a cardboard box to address the issue of homelessness. (Author: )
Norwich MU news includes farewell and inspiration
News from the Mothers Union in Norwich includes a farewell from Barbara Bryant, news about the Stalham Posada and ideas about how to welcome children into church. (Author: )
Year of faith celebrated by 3,500 in Norwich
A Norwich celebration of a Year of Faith called by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI drew an estimated 3,500 Catholics from Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to the city, led by the new Catholic Bishop of East Anglia, Rt Rev Alan Hopes. (Author: )
Thriving Norfolk charity seeks new CEO
The Matthew Project, a Norfolk and Suffolk based charity, is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer following the recent resignation of Rosalie Weetman, who has held the post since February 2012. (Author: )
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Norwich Diocese Trust takes on first academy
The Diocese of Norwich has set up a new Education and Academies Trust, taken on its first academy school, and is looking to add further schools, including the Open Academy in Norwich. (Author: )
Women bishops vote welcomed in Norwich Diocese
The General Synod of the Church of England yesterday (November 20) voted overwhelmingly to approve a package of measures as the next steps to enable women to become bishops. And the move has been welcomed in the Norwich Diocese. (Author: )
Young people take over at Matthew Project
Young people will be taking over control of the Norwich-based Matthew Project’s Under18 Service and Youth Team on Friday November 22. (Author: )
Norwich Bishop to take 13,000ft leap of faith
The Bishop of Norwich, along with other supporters of the Matthew Project, will be taking a leap of faith from 13,000ft next May to raise funds for the Christian-based charity. (Author: )
Salvation Army launch Norfolk Christmas appeal
The Salvation Army launched its Christmas ‘Toys and Tins Appeal’ on Sunday November 17 with two dozen motorcyclists travelling from Stalham to Norwich collecting donations along the way. (Author: )
Help bring urgent aid to the Philippines
Norfolk Christian Aid Coordinator, Julian Bryant says that local people can be part of the relief effort in the Philippines by supporting the DEC appeal, which has so far raised an incredible £30 million due to the generosity of the British public. (Author: )
Norfolk churches raise vital Christian Aid funds
Norfolk supporters of Christian Aid have recently raised over £2,000 for the charity at local music and entertainment events. (Author: )
MU to take easy steps to fundraising target
Mothers’ Union Norwich Diocese is aiming to raise £3,000 by signing up to easyfundraising.org.uk to continue its work with children, couples and families. After 4 years the current funding for some community projects has now ceased. (Author: )
Norfolk plea to join Christmas shoebox appeal
Samaritan’s Purse is appealing to everyone across Norfolk to join others in their community and help bring joy and hope to one million children as part of this year’s Operation Christmas Child appeal. (Author: )
Work to protect and improve Norfolk churches
Latest news about the Norfolk Christian community includes replacing a rare church window, a landmark church added to the at risk register and a warm new welcome to a Norwich church. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk celebration smashes stereotypes
Young residents of YMCA Norfolk were busy smashing stereotypes at the Christian charity’s annual celebration event and AGM at The Forum in Norwich last night (October 29). (Author: )
Plea to Cameron on 'scandalous' food poverty
The UK’s largest Foodbank network the Trussell Trust, which includes a fast-growing number of centres across Norfolk, has called on Prime Minister David Cameron to launch an urgent enquiry into the ‘scandalous’ level of food poverty in the UK. (Author: )
New school, food gifts and church celebration
Latest news in brief includes celebrating a new church school opening in Norwich, food gifts in Yarmouth and a successful church restoration project in North Norfolk. (Author: )
Young people in Norwich highlight homelessness
VIDEO: Young people from churches and youth groups across Norfolk slept out under the stars in cardboard shelters on September 27 outside the YMCA Norfolk Sports Centre at Trowse near Norwich to draw attention to the issue of homelessness. (Author: )
Police drop e-mail case against Norwich pastor
A Norwich church pastor who was being investigated by Norfolk Police after sending an open e-mail to organisers of the recent Norwich Pride March, has been told the case against him has been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service. (Author: )
Norfolk charities among 1,800 hit by web case
A number of Norfolk Christian projects and organisations are among the 1,810 charities that have been affected by the suspension of the online giving website www.charitygiving.co.uk run by the Dereham-based Dove Trust. (Author: )
Handful of women to be ordained in Norfolk
A handful of women candidates are set to be ordained by the Bishops of Norwich, Thetford and Lynn on Saturday 28 and Sunday September 29. (Author: )
600 Norfolk churches open doors to cyclists
Hundreds of historic churches across Norfolk will open their doors to cyclists and walkers on Saturday September 14 for the 30th annual Norfolk Churches Trust Sponsored Ride and Walk. (Author: )
Norwich Christian helps restoration in Congo
From February to July Eldred Willey from Norwich served on an international relief team for Samaritan's Purse in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here he tells an extraordinary story of rebuilding trust in a community ravaged by war. (Author: )
Tim honoured by Lord Coe as Norfolk Shining Light
Norfolk’s Community Games initiative between YMCA Norfolk and the County Sports Partnership has received a double boost with news of funding extended to October 2013 and an honour for one of its most active volunteers from Lord Sebastian Coe. (Author: )
Norwich pastor email investigated by Police
A Norwich church pastor is being investigated by Norfolk Police after sending an open e-mail to organisers of the recent Norwich Pride March, which they found offensive and reported to the Police. (Author: )
Youth challenge to join YMCA sleep out in Norwich
Young people in churches and youth groups across Norfolk are being challenged to sleep under the stars in a cardboard box to help raise awareness and funding to address the issue of youth homelessness in the county. (Author: )
Norfolk churches celebrate £770k of vital grants
Four Norfolk churches are celebrating after receiving grants worth £770,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to help secure their futures and make them more available to their local communities. (Author: )
Newday delegates say 'We love Norfolk'
Thousands of young people came from across the UK to the Royal Norfolk Showground, at the beginning of August for the ninth Newday festival, to worship Jesus, learn from His word and show His love through community projects. (Author: )
Open Churches Week of exploratory events
Monday 5 — Sunday 11 August 2013 is Diocese of Norwich Open Churches Week. During this week churches host a range of activities for visitors. From tours to tea, and lectures to art, diverse events allow visitors to explore churches and faith. (Author: )
Who Cares? mission launched to Norfolk audience
A major mission involving scores of churches and thousands of young people is set to be held in Norfolk during 2014 after a successful launch during the Newday festival at the Royal Norfolk Showground on Friday night. (Author: )
Latitude Festival appeals for Norfolk pastors
Over a blazing extended weekend East Anglia’s Latitude 2013 saw almost 35,000 people enjoying the eighth year of the increasingly popular music, arts and culture festival, near Southwold with the help of Festival Pastors. (Author: )
Wonga debate welcomed by Norfolk churches
The Archbishop of Canterbury’s intention to compete online lender Wonga out of business has sparked debate over the role the church has in helping the poor - and has been responded with support from Norfolk churches. (Author: )
Christian teenagers in Norwich social action
Hundreds of Christian young people attending the newday festival at the Royal Norfolk Showground this week have been leaving the site to engage in social action projects across Norwich and Norfolk. (Author: )
Royal birth is celebrated by Norfolk Christians
The Norfolk Christian community has welcomed the royal birth of Prince George of Cambridge with a message from the Bishop of Norwich and the promise of a celebratory royal dinner. (Author: )
Classic cars rally heads for Norfolk churches
Norwich Cathedral will welcome classic cars from across the county on Saturday, August 3, for the Norfolk Open Churches Classic Car Run. (Author: )
6000 youngsters head for Norfolk Christian event
Over 6000 young people are heading to the Royal Norfolk Showground today (July 29) to the newday Christian event to spend time together not only finding answers to the big questions of modern life but also being part of the solution. (Author: )
Norfolk-based charity website suspended
Norfolk-based charity donation website Charitygiving has been suspended after it emerged that more then £250k owed to charities was unaccounted for. (Author: )
400 miles and meditation on charity bike ride
Four volunteers completed a 400 mile charity bike ride, starting in Wales and finishing in Lowestoft, visiting Christian meditative stations along the way. (Author: )
2,000 in Norwich Cathedral welcome new Bishop
The new Roman Catholic Bishop for the diocese of East Anglia, Bishop Alan Hopes, was installed at Norwich Catholic Cathedral yesterday in front of a packed congregation of almost 2,000 people. (Author: )
Day of celebration as 16 ordained in Norwich
It was a day of celebration, commitment and confidence as 16 ordinations were performed by the Bishop of Norwich at Norwich Cathedral on June 29. (Author: )
Norwich Synod backs plan to tackle £2m deficit
A radical plan to tackle an accumulated deficit of £2m in the Norwich Diocese expenditure over the past four years and secure its future ministry was overwhelmingly backed by the Diocesan Synod on Saturday (Author: )
Norwich Diocese set to exhibit at Royal Norfolk Show
The Diocese of Norwich will be exhibting at the Royal Norfolk Show in June 26 and 27 including graffiti walls, Messy Church and a labyrinth. (Author: )
Pope appoints new Bishop of East Anglia
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Alan Hopes, currently Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, to become the fourth Bishop of East Anglia, two years after the death of the previous bishop Michael Evans. (Author: )
Anyone for cricket, ask trio of Norfolk bishops
In preparation for a summer of Ashes cricket, two Norfolk bishops will be pitting their cricketing wits against each other with a third making sure there is fair play all round. (Author: )
Norwich project set to tackle online sex trade
With the internet becoming the new red light district, the Norwich-based Magdalene Group has launched an innovative project to reach out and help young people at risk through online sex work. (Author: )
Norwich fights back on 'Most Godless City' tag
Norwich is fighting back against its “most Godless city in the UK” tag with church attendances in the Diocese growing an impressive 9% in a year in the latest annual figures revealed today – the second highest figure in the whole of the Church of England. (Author: )
Who Cares? mission set to launch across Norfolk
A county-wide mission called Who Cares? gearing up to reach thousands of people across Norfolk in 2014 had just launched its new website so that churches can find out more about getting involved. (Author: )
Umbrella Housing in transfer to YMCA Norfolk
Norwich-based supported housing group Umbrella Housing has announced the transfer of its housing stock and operations to YMCA Norfolk with immediate effect. (Author: )
Mission academy pilot launched in Norfolk
Norwich Youth for Christ, in partnership with North Breckland YFC, Sheringham Baptist Church and Mulbarton Parish Church, have been developing and delivering a new project - Mission Academy Norfolk. (Author: )
Christians take their faith onto streets of Norfolk
Hundreds of Christians took their faith onto the streets of Norfolk on Good Friday in a number of Walks of Witness in places such as Thetford, Dereham, Sheringham, Cromer and Norwich. (Author: )
Norfolk churches celebrate funding success
Three Norfolk churches in Wymondham and Norwich are celebrating major grants and milestones in their efforts to keep historic buildings open, in good repair and of increasing use to their local communities. (Author: )
Norwich Synod hears Bishop's message of hope
The Bishop of Norwich said that the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis I within just 48 hours of each other should bring hope to the Christian community. (Author: )
Crowds cheer new Archbishop in Norwich
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Forum and at the Cathedral in Norwich today (March 14) to meet the new Archbishop of Canterbury as he began a five-day prayer pilgrimage leading up to his enthronement next week. (Author: )
New Pope welcomed by East Anglia Diocese
The election of a new Pope, Francis I, has today been welcomed across the Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia for underlining the church’s commitment to social justice and bringing the appointment of a new Bishop for East Anglia a step closer. (Author: )
New Archbishop to start pilgrimage in Norwich
The new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby, is set to visit Norwich today (March 14) at the start of a five-day pilgrimage in the lead up to his enthronement at Canterbury Cathedral on March 21 with intense media coverage expected. (Author: )
International Women’s Day marked in Norfolk
Last week on International Women’s Day over 130 Norfolk women came together to celebrate the skills and achievements of women around the world who sustain families on next to nothing, reports Barbara Bryant of Norwich Diocese Mothers’ Union. (Author: )
Christian charity shows pain of East Anglia debt
Debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty has today launched a report showing the painful effects of living with debt in our region. (Author: )
Diocese of Norwich giant Easter Egg hunt
In the run up to Easter, the Diocese of Norwich is hiding Fairtrade Real Easter Eggs in 50 churches around the Diocese from Pakefield to Gaywood, Weybourne to Attleborough. How many can you find? (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk honours its outstanding staff
YMCA Norfolk staff from across the county have been honoured for outstanding service to the Christian charity in an annual awards and celebration event. (Author: )
Record-breaking Norwich Bishop marks 20 years
Twenty years ago, the Bishop of Norwich made it into the Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest bishop in the Church of England. (Author: )
Norfolk helps charity reach 100m children
Operation Christmas Child has reached the milestone of delivering 100 million shoeboxes to needy children around the world thanks to the support of people and churches across Norfolk. (Author: )
Project to help Norwich churches do youth work
Norwich Youth for Christ is launching a new project that seeks to resource churches with part-time youth workers through an innovative partnership with the Christian charity. (Author: )
Prayers said across Norfolk at Pope resignation
The prayers and thoughts of Catholics across Norfolk are with Pope Benedict XVI today following the news of his resignation as leader of the Catholic Church with effect from February 28. (Author: )
New President of Norwich Diocese Mothers’ Union
The Bishop of Norwich has commissioned Marguerite Phillips as the new Diocesan President of the Mothers’ Union along with twelve trustees at a special service at Norwich Cathedral. (Author: )
Norwich Sleep Easy highlights homeless issue
A small city of cardboard shelters sprang up overnight at Carrow Park in Norwich last night when around 80 people spent the night sleeping under the stars to help raise awareness of the issue of homelessness. (Author: )
YMCA's sporting appeal to Norfolk churches
YMCA Norfolk has issued an appeal for local churches and youth groups who are interested in putting on Community Games events, to get in touch, as support and finance is available to help them get off the ground. (Author: )
£1.6m boost for historic Norfolk churches
The future of 20 of Norfolk’s most historic listed churches is more secure today after the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) announced over £1.6m of Lottery funding to help carry out urgent structural repairs. (Author: )
Anti-hunger campaign launched in Norwich
Church representatives, Christians and charity supporters got together with the Bishop of Norwich at the Forum in Norwich on Saturday (January 26) to launch Enough Food for Everyone IF and pledge their support to end world hunger. (Author: )
Norwich Diocese project will help change lives
Lives will be changed for the better after two African charities with close links to Norfolk were chosen to be supported by the Diocese of Norwich’s annual Lent Project. (Author: )
Norwich Diocese plan to plug £2m income gap
The Diocese of Norwich has revealed a plan to restructure the way it raises finances from its parish congregations following a shortfall in income of £2m over the last four years. (Author: )
Norfolk website boost as good news travels far
Good news travels far – and that’s especially true of the stories on the Network Norwich and Norfolk website as overseas readers as far off as Africa and the Middle East find encouragement via the award-winning Christian news portal. (Author: )
Norfolk news includes grants, appeal and tribute
Latest news about the Norfolk Christian community includes details of churches receiving grants, others looking for funds and a tribute to a local writer and broadcaster. (Author: )
Churches get Norfolk community grants windfall
A handful of churches were among 41 community groups across Norfolk to have received grants from the County Council from the Authority’s Community Construction Fund. (Author: )
Tributes, tradition and foodbank in Norfolk
Local news from the Norfolk Christian community include tributes to a pioneering man of Gid, a posada tradition and boost for Norwich Foodbank. (Author: )
Recycle your plastic for Norfolk Christian charity
Remember to recycle this Christmas and bring benefit to both the environment and local addiction charity, The Matthew Project with the Recycle Plastic4Charity scheme. (Author: )
Norfolk churches attempt world carols record
This Sunday churches in Thorpe St Andrew, Fakenham and Great Yarmouth are taking part in a new nationwide attempt to smash the Guinness World Record for the largest number of Christmas carol singers singing at the same time. (Author: )
Census names Norwich as least religious city
Norwich has been named as the least religious city in the whole country in the results of the 2011 Census released today. (Author: )
Green church, £1.6m plan and movie role
Latest news for the Norfolk Christian community includes a £1.6m church development plan, an eco-friendly church hall and a movie role for Norwich Cathedral. (Author: )
Norfolk churches start to plan for HOPE 2014
On Friday December 7 church leaders from across Norfolk gathered to hear Roy Crowne and the Bishop of Norwich talk about plans for HOPE 2014, a nationwide year of mission. (Author: )
News of Norfolk foodbank and celebration services
Latest news of interest to the Norfolk Christian community includes services celebrating the emergency services and the Diamond Jubilee and a boost for a Norfolk foodbank. (Author: )
Norwich Bishop backs call for new press watchdog
The Bishop of Norwich has called for an end to the current self-regulation of the press in light of the publication of the Leveson Report yesterday which recommended a new state-backed independent regulator underpinned by law. (Author: )
Norfolk charity's plea to help Chinese orphans
Norfolk-based charity Care for Children has launched a Christmas appeal to raise £3,000 to help place orphans in Tibet and West China into families. (Author: )
Salvation Army asks Norfolk for Toys and Tins
The Salvation Army and BBC Radio Norfolk have launched their county wide 'Toys and Tins' appeal for donations of toys and food to bless local children from struggling families this Christmas. (Author: )
Norwich Christian business launch Toes for Turf
Christian owned Norwich-based company, Right Angle Events, has launched an innovative new schools pack looking at the forensics of footprints with the aim of raising funds to build a new football pitch for a Bulgarian orphanage. (Author: )
Norwich Bishop looks to future after 'no' vote
The Bishop of Norwich has written to all clergy and other officials across the Diocese following the defeat of the Women Bishops legislation earlier in the week. (Author: )
No vote is problem for church says Norwich Bishop
The Anglican General Synod today voted against legislation to approve women bishops by a very small margin and the Bishop of Norwich says this presents a problem for the Church and a fresh way forward is urgently needed. (Author: )
Norwich archdeacon urges yes vote on female bishops
Archdeacon of Norwich, the Venerable Jan McFarlane, has issued a video plea to the Anglican General Synod to finally back legislation to allow female bishops in the church in a crucial vote tomorrow (November 20), after 37 years of debate. (Author: )
News of church threat, appeal and windows
Latest news for the Norwich and Norfolk Christian community includes church paintings under threat, a winter appeal from the Bishop and new stained glass windows. (Author: )
Norwich EDL and counter demo are peaceable
Two opposing public demonstrations, ostensibly over the issue of freedom of speech and the banning of a Norwich church from City Council premises, went off largely peaceably in Norwich today. (Author: )
Norwich Bishop welcomes new Archbishop name
Prime Minister David Cameron has today announced that the Bishop of Durham, the Right Rev Justin Welby, is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury, an appointment welcomed by fellow front-runner for the role, the Bishop of Norwich. (Author: )
Norfolk Christian completes 36 mile charity run
On Sunday, November 4, braving the cold and rain, Norfolk counsellor Helen Salmon completed a 36 mile run along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich in 8 hours raising money for the Norfolk Christian counselling service 4Cs and Cruse Bereavement Care. (Author: )
News of march, charity and suicide initiative
Latest news stories of interest to the Norwich and Norfolk Christian community include a controversial march in the city, students helping Norwich Foodbank and a coroner’s initiative on suicide. (Author: )
Your chance to make a will and help charity
Norfolk residents are being urged to make a Will this November as research by Will Aid reveals that almost half the population mistakenly believe their estate will automatically pass to their partner when they die. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk celebrates a year of growth
YMCA Norfolk celebrated a year of growth and development, told through the words of its staff, partners and the young people it works with, at the Open Venue in Norwich on October 25. (Author: )
Mothers' Union world leader speaks in Norfolk
Worldwide President of Mothers’ Union, Rosemary Kempsell, set the scene for the changing face of an organisation that began more than 130 years ago, when she was guest speaker at five Norfolk venues last week. (Author: )
Norwich Bishop says church faces uncertainty
The Church of England faces an unsettling time with uncertainty over the Anglican Covenant and women bishops, the Bishop of Norwich told the Norwich Diocesan Synod on Saturday October 13. (Author: )
Norfolk Christian Police to celebrate anniversary
The Norfolk Constabulary branch of the Christian Police Association is celebrating its third anniversary in November with a focus on the CPA Pocket New testament. (Author: )
Norwich churches speak out against EDL march
Leaders of all the main Christian denominations in Norwich have spoken out against a march by the English Defence League in Norwich organized because a city church has been barred by Norwich City Council for anti-Islam material. (Author: )
Study helps reveal why people leave churches
Most people leave churches because they feel offended by the leadership or church and do not feel they are shown understanding, according to a major new piece of research compiled with the help of Network Norfolk users. (Author: )
Matthew Project launches £40k Voicebox appeal
Norfolk based Christian charity, the Matthew Project, has launched a £40,000 fundraising campaign to replace its well-used and much valued mobile youth venue, the Voicebox caravan. (Author: )
Christian musician challenges Norfolk pupils
A multimedia event developed by Christian singer-songwriter and rapper Chip Kendall will be challenging pupils in Kings Lynn and Harleston this week with the question ‘Does God love science?’ (Author: )
Church singathon, life saver and fond farewell
Latest Norfolk Christian news include a church singathon, a life-saving machine at Norwich Cathedral and a fond farewell to a Norfolk vicar. (Author: )
News of controversial march, Bible and prayer
Latest news of interest to the Norwich and Norfolk Christian community includes a 400-year Bible on show, a controversial march and a Bishop's prayer. (Author: )
Norwich bishop prays not to be next Archbishop
As the Crown Nominations Commission meets today to begin selecting the next Archbishop of Canterbury, one of the leading contenders, the Bishop of Norwich, has told BBC Radio Norfolk that he is "hoping and praying" that God does not choose him. (Author: )
Christian Aid tax justice bus rolls into Norwich
A campaign for tax justice rolled into Norwich on Wednesday in the form of a big red double decker bus parked outside Norwich cathedral. (Author: )
Hundreds head from Norfolk to Wembley to pray
7 coaches carrying almost 350 people are travelling to Wembley from Norfolk for the National Day of Prayer and Worship on Saturday 29 September. There is still time to book your place. (Author: )
Norwich Bishop's garden raises £18k for charity
The Bishop of Norwich’s Garden has had a record-breaking year helping local charities to raise nearly £18,000 and there is a final chance to see it this week. (Author: )
Matthew Project wins drug and alcohol contract
An innovative new drug and alcohol treatment and recovery service is to be launched right across Norfolk next spring with the Christian-based Matthew Project as one of its key partners. (Author: )
Churches urged to make most of Paralympics
As the Paralympics begins, the More than Gold Initiative is encouraging churches to do what the Olympic movement has done - take the issues of disability to its heart. (Author: )
Skydive, chaplain jobs and church refurbishment
Latest news from the Norfolk Christian community includes a vicar and his son doing a skydive, two chaplain jobs at a local hospital and the start of refurbishment work at a Norfolk church. (Author: )
Prof tells teenagers that science points to God
Oxford University mathematics professor Dr John Lennox addressed over 2,000 teenagers at the Newday festival near Norwich today on the hot topic Has Science Buried God. (Author: )
Newday Christian festival launches radio station
Over 6,000 excited young people arrived at the Royal Norfolk Showground near Norwich on August 13 for Newday, the Christian youth festival and this year Newday is running its own on-site radio station, which can also be heard across Norwich on 87.7 fm. (Author: )
Norfolk teacher set to walk for African dream
A Norfolk teacher is about to set off on a five-day walk around the county’s coastline to raise money for a Norfolk-based charity which aims to provide educational opportunities for children in Zimbabwe. (Author: )
Norwich Bishop, USA choir and church appeal
Latest news for the Norwich and Norfolk Christian community includes the remarkable story of a former Bishop of Norwich, a US choir visiting their roots in Norfolk and a Norwich church celebrating a roof appeal. (Author: )
Lords praise innovative Norwich Diocese internet plan
An innovative scheme from the Norwich Diocese which gives broadband access to remote rural communities has been highlighted as an example of best practice in a report just released from the Lords Communications Select Committee. (Author: )
Newday to bring 6000 young Christians to Norfolk
Over 6000 young Christians will converge on the Royal Norfolk Showground near Norwich on August 13 to play sports, listen to great bands, get involved in community activities, to learn about God and explore the relevance of the Christian faith. (Author: )
Eco-church, music marathon and football award
Latest news about the Norfolk Christian community includes a eco-congregation in Mid Norfolk, a musical marathon in North Norfolk and an inspiring young Christian football volunteer. (Author: )
Norwich Bishop set to umpire cricket match
The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham James, is to sharpen his adjudicating skills when he acts as umpire in a cricket match between two teams captained by his suffragan bishops on Saturday July 21 at Langley School near Loddon. (Author: )
Norwich call for justice on human trafficking
Budding opera singer Ben Cooley was working backstage in a theatre when he first heard the frightening statistics associated with current day human trafficking across the world, including in the UK. (Author: )
Christians celebrate with Olympic Torch in Norfolk
As the Olympic Torch passed through Norfolk, the county’s Christian community took its full part in the celebrations with prayer flashmobs and batons and several torchbearers involved. (Author: )
Norfolk Christians honoured with Olympic Torch
Several members of the Norfolk Christian community will be Olympic Torchbearers this Wednesday and Thursday. Here are their stories and where you can go and support them. (Author: )
Prayer relay as Olympic Torch reaches Norfolk
The Olympic Torch Relay is encouraging a cascade of prayer and praise through villages, towns and cities across Britain. Now get ready, as the prayer baton comes to Norfolk on the 4th to 5th July. (Author: )
Baptist president takes tour of East Anglia
The Eastern Baptist Association hosted Baptist Union President, Rev Chris Duffett, on the second leg of The Big Hearted Tour, last weekend, including helping South Norfolk’s Carleton Rode Baptist Church celebrate its 200th anniversary. (Author: )
Harry breaks Christian Aid Norfolk canoe record
Eighty-seven year old Harry Rout from Norwich broke all records recently when he became the oldest person to complete a Christian Aid sponsored canoe trip. (Author: )
Norwich Bishop to ordain ex-GP and scientist
The Bishop of Norwich is to ordain 9 new deacons and 8 priests in Norwich Cathedral on Saturday 30th June including a former GP, lecturer, accountant, scientist and a great Zumba enthusiast. (Author: )
MP tells Norfolk Christian charity to get angry
The MP who chairs the Parliamentary Group on Prostitution encouraged The Magdalene Group to get angry as they launched a new campaign drawing attention to issues of sexual exploitation in Norfolk. (Author: )
Norfolk praise musicians to herald Olympic Torch
Local Christian musicians are needed to join an open-topped Praise Bus, travelling across the country an hour ahead of the Olympic Flame, for the Norwich to Yarmouth leg of its journey on Thursday 5th July. (Author: )
£1m raised as Norwich homeless project set to open
A public appeal to raise £1m, to complete the funding for a £4.4m development of 40 self-contained flats for young homeless people in Norwich city centre, has been reached, with the doors due to open in early August. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk's Ambassadors want to spread the word
A YMCA Norfolk Ambassadors scheme is being launched to introduce and communicate the Christian charity’s vital work to churches and other groups across Norfolk. (Author: )
Global Day of Prayer in six Norfolk venues
For this weekend’s Pentecost Sunday, May 27, the Global Day of Prayer Event will be held in several different venues around Norwich and Norfolk rather than one main venue. (Author: Keith Morris)
Norfolk Christian launches African nursery fund
On Saturday 19th May at the Proclaimers church in Norwich, Barbara Royce launched a campaign to raise £50,000 to build a nursery school in the South African township of Rosedale. Jenny Seal reports. (Author: )
Missionary Heidi Baker fills Norwich Cathedral
The charismatic American missionary, Heidi Baker, spoke to an audience of over 500 people in Norwich Cathedral on Saturday evening as the Fountain of Life Network Church launched a new Christian network for the region. Jenny Seal reports. (Author: )
Mental health support plea to Norfolk Christians
A plea to support people with mental health problems coming before the local courts has been issued by Norfolk Christian magistrate, John Myhill. (Author: )
Father's Heart conference set for Norfolk
High-profile Christian speakers Heidi Baker and Mark Stibbe are set to appear at the Father's Heart conference in Norfolk in May 2012. (Author: )
Norfolk priests yet to join new Catholic group
A Catholic group set up to welcome former Anglican priests and members, and named after the Norfolk shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, is yet to establish a group or attract any priests from the county some 16 months after it was established. (Author: )
Norwich dean's message of hope to Zimbabwe
The Dean of Norwich, the Very Rev Graham Smith, has just returned from a 10-week trip to Zimbabwe where police wielding batons and armed with tear gas regularly break up Anglican church services. (Author: )
New website for Norfolk pregnancy charity
Pregnancy Choices Norfolk has launched a new website to help those facing an unplanned pregnancy or a pregnancy loss. (Author: )
Norwich bishops have their say on gay marriage
The Bishops of Norwich, Thetford and Lynn, say that they are sympathetic to the full inclusion of gay people in our society but that the Government’s current same-sex marriage proposals raise other important issues and are liable to generate more problems (Author: )
YMCA helps bring Olympic spirit to Norfolk
YMCA Norfolk has teamed up with Active Norfolk to bring a series of Community Games to Norfolk in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games this summer. (Author: )
Norfolk Prayer for Revival meetings continue
Prayer for Revival provides an opportunity for pastors and churches to pray together across Norfolk. Two events are being held on April 16 to carry on praying for revival and the extension of God’s Kingdom. (Author: )
Christians urged to have say on gay marriage
Many Christians across Norfolk have joined the campaign against Prime Minister David Cameron’s plan to legalise same-sex marriage with some church leaders urging others to follow suit. (Author: )
Salvation Army world leader in Norwich visit
The worldwide leader of The Salvation Army, General Linda Bond, will be conducting the Easter weekend convention at St Giles Street in Norwich. (Author: )
Norfolk churches awarded Jubilee funding
Seven churches around the county have been awarded funding by Norfolk County Council to host community events celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. And it’s not too late to apply for funding for your event. (Author: )
Baghdad vicar brings Norwich message of hope
Canon Andrew White brought messages of love, reconciliation, healing and angels amid the bombs and rockets of Baghdad, to several Norwich churches last weekend. (Author: )
Guide to 440 open Norfolk churches launched
The Diocese of Norwich’s Open Churches 2012 guidebook, the free A-Z guide to 440 historic churches across the county, has been launched at Great Yarmouth Minster to mark English Tourism Week. (Author: )
Newfrontiers changes reflected across Norfolk
Recent changes in the worldwide family of churches known as Newfrontiers are reflected with the congregations in Norfolk, (Author: )
Norwich Bishop hedges bets on Archbishop role
The Archbishop of Canterbury role is an almost impossible one believes the Bishop of Norwich, but he has not completely ruled himself out from it, if approached. (Author: )
John sees breakthrough at Bethlehem conference
Former YMCA Norfolk chief executive and ex-Sheriff of Norwich, John Drake, and his wife Barbara, witnessed first-hand a major breakthrough in the evangelical world in Bethlehem at a gathering of over 600 high profile international and local Christians. (Author: )
Archbishop to quit post for Cambridge role
The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced he is to step down from his post at the end of the year to become Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge. (Author: )
Delia defends Christians in Lent appeal plea
Delia Smith has leapt to the defence of Christian belief while launching an appeal to raise cash for development charity CAFOD and offering a chance to spend a VIP day with her at Norwich City. (Author: )
Couples offered prayers at Norfolk wedding show
There were wedding bells and prayers when the Mothers’ Union and Norwich Diocesan clergy teamed up at the Eastern Daily Press county wedding show at the Norfolk Showground at the end of February. (Author: )
Twelfth Norfolk prayer for revival meeting
Prayer for Revival continues to gather momentum with its twelfth event on Monday March 12, bringing Christians and Church leaders together from across Norfolk to pray for the extension of God’s Kingdom in our churches and communities. (Author: )
Norfolk churches receive £2.1m for vital repairs
The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced funding of more than £2.1million to support urgent repairs to 21 of Norfolk’s Grade I and II listed churches and chapels. (Author: )
Turin Shroud exhibition set for Norwich Cathedral
A full-size copy of the world-famous Shroud of Turin, believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, is coming to St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich later this month. (Author: )
Norfolk shoebox appeal seeks place to pack
The Norfolk branch of Operation Christmas Child is seeking new premises for its team of volunteers to collate and sort the thousands of shoeboxes that the county’s churches, schools and voluntary groups donate each year. (Author: )
Bear Grylls to champion Norfolk charity at game
Norfolk-based charity Care for Children is teaming up with TV adventurer Bear Grylls and Norwich City FC to promote its vital work with orphans in Asia, during Saturday’s Premier League match with Chelsea. (Author: )
Chance to join YMCA Norwich Sleep Easy
Churches and youth groups across Norfolk are being challenged to spend a night out with their friends, sleeping under the stars on Saturday January 28, to raise awareness of youth homelessness and to raise vital funds for homeless people across the county (Author: )
RC Bishop to be buried in Norwich Cathedral
The ashes of East Anglia’s Roman Catholic Bishop, who lost his six-year battle against prostate cancer last year, will be buried this month at a ceremony in Norwich. (Author: )
Director Mark resigns from Norwich YFC
Norwich Youth for Christ director, Mark Tuma has announced his resignation after 13 years with the city-based Christian youth charity. (Author: )
Bishop urges Norfolk churches to celebrate jubilee
The Bishop of Norwich has urged churches across Norfolk to get behind celebrations to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee during 2012. (Author: )
Church metal thefts reach record levels
Members of Norfolk’s church community have spoken out about the problems of metal thefts from the county’s religious buildings as 2011 is named the worst year on record for crimes of this kind nationwide. (Author: )
Open Christmas, Cathedral boost, radio warning
Latest news of interest to the Norfolk Christian community include Open Christmas events, a boost for Norwich Cathedral and support for local radio from the Bishop of Norwich. (Author: )
Dannatt is new Norfolk Churches Trust chief
The former head of the British Army, General Lord Richard Dannatt, has been made president of the Norfolk Churches Trust. (Author: )
Norwich council loan boosts YMCA project
A £400,000 loan from Norwich City Council to YMCA Norfolk will part fund the build of move-on accommodation for a number of homeless and vulnerable young people in Norfolk. (Author: )
Christmas angels provide for Norfolk children
Diocesan House was knee-deep in Christmas wrapping paper in early December as a team of Mothers’ Union volunteers feverishly parcelled up Angel Tree gifts destined to children in the UK whose parent is in prison. (Author: )
Unique Norfolk nativity set to take to airwaves
A Bishop, three MPs, a Norwich City football legend and a council leader will all be part of a unique new nativity play on BBC Radio Norfolk this Christmas Day. (Author: )
Norfolk churches help smash world carols record
Churches across Norfolk have helped set a new world record for carol singing. (Author: )
Norfolk Christian choices charity funding award
The future of Norfolk Christian charity Pregnancy Choices has been secured for the next three years thanks to a grant which will enable the charity’s vital caring and counselling work to continue. (Author: )
Norwich churches and charities in the news
Latest news in brief includes over 100 children in festive spirit at a Norwich church, an invitation to a black-tie charity ball in Norwich and the launch of a winter campaign in a city church. (Author: )
Carols mark start of Christmas at YMCA Norfolk
Residents, staff and supporters of YMCA Norfolk celebrated the real meaning of Christmas at a joyful carol service held at St Peter Mancroft Church in Norwich last night (December 6). (Author: )
Norfolk church bells break silence on abuse
Churches across Norfolk will be ringing bells in support of the White Ribbon Campaign to counter domestic abuse in all its forms from today for the next two weeks. (Author: )
Norwich Bishop calls for welfare reform re-think
The Bishop of Norwich has called on the government to re-think planned welfare reforms which he warned could leave families homeless by forcing them to choose between rent or food. (Author: )
Norfolk Christians can voice climate concerns
Julian Bryant from Christian Aid in Norwich is urging local Christians to send a postcard or email to the government to honour their commitments in the forthcoming UN climate change talks. (Author: )
Media more blessing than curse says Bishop
The media is more often a blessing than a curse in our society according to the Bishop of Norwich, Rt Rev Graham James, the Church of England’s new lead spokesman on media issues. (Author: )
Former Norfolk Bishop and Chief Constable meet
A former Norfolk Chief Constable met a former Norfolk Bishop for the first time at a Catholic Police Guild Requiem Mass in London this week. (Author: )
Norfolk choir of the year joint winners
Viva Voce singers from Norwich and Catton Community Choir shared the prize of Choir of the Year, in the contest run by BBC Radio Norfolk. (Author: )
Norwich Diocese backs women bishops proposal
The Norwich Diocesan Synod has decisively backed proposed legislation which would allow women to become bishops. (Author: )
Prince of Wales backs Norfolk church appeal
Latest Norfolk Christian news includes the Prince of Wales backing a Norfolk church appeal and an unusual flock joining a Norwich Cathedral service. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk stages celebration with a difference
Opened by a juggler, closed by a would-be rock singer and staged in a nightclub, YMCA Norfolk put on an AGM with a difference in Norwich last night. (Author: )
Norfolk marriage charity celebrates ten years
Christian charity Explore Norfolk has been educating young people about relationships and marriage since 2001. A special celebration was held last week to mark the landmark anniversary. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk £1m appeal passes the halfway mark
A public appeal to raise £1m to complete the funding for a £4.4m development of 40 self-contained flats in Norwich city centre for young homeless people, has passed the halfway mark. (Author: )
Pastors lead ‘prophetic act’ for Norfolk revival
More than 30 Norfolk pastors helped lead an unusual and united ‘prophetic act’ to usher in spiritual renewal and revival across the region. (Author: )
Two Norfolk churches to become Minsters
The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham James, has announced his intention to designate St Margaret’s King’s Lynn and St Nicholas’, Great Yarmouth as Minster Churches. (Author: )
Outreach bus, celebration and wireless church
Latest Norfolk Christian news includes a new youth outreach bus, 60 years of sermons and approval of an innovative church broadband project. (Author: )
Mission, deacons, wedding and crash in Norfolk
Latest Norfolk Christian news includes a Brazilian mission, new deacons, an emotional wedding and a cleryman who has died in a car crash. (Author: )
Church court, conference and pastors in Norfolk
Latest Norfolk Christian news includes German pastors touring the county, an Evangelisation conference and an ecclesiastical court hearing about a church broadband scheme. (Author: )
Norfolk Christian centre caters for Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, a Christian conference centre in Norfolk is taking bookings for meals at special rate for group bookings. (Author: )
Norfolk Christian centre celebrates 40 years
Last weekend The Horstead Centre celebrated its 40th anniversary in style with a 12 hour sponsored zipwire challenge and a party with guests including the The Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk and the 'flying' Bishop of Lynn. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk honours its outstanding staff
YMCA Norfolk staff from across the county have been honoured for outstanding service to the Christian charity in a first-ever awards and celebration event. (Author: )
Norfolk Christian charity is a best-kept secret
A Christian charity which works in Norfolk to support adults with a learning disability to lead full and active lives is one of the church’s best-kept secrets. It is also looking for new staff to help it move to Norwich. (Author: )
Annual appeal time for Norwich Salvation Army
During the month of September members, friends and volunteers of The Salvation Army in Norwich and the surrounding areas will be out collecting in the community to raise vital funds for the Annual Appeal campaign. (Author: )
Final chance to nominate Olympic torch bearers
Time is running out to nominate inspirational people across Norfolk to be one of 8,000 Olympic Torch bearers next spring in the run up to the London Olympics. (Author: )
Julie's Norfolk bike pilgrimage to buy Bibles
Keen female motorcyclist, Julie Bright from Norwich, aims to complete an eight-hour 120-mile pilgrimage of 14 Norfolk and Suffolk churches on her motorbike on Saturday (August 20) to raise cash to buy Bibles for bikers. (Author: )
Young people put faith into action across Norfolk
Over 6,500 young people joined together to meet with God at the annual Newday event at the Norfolk Showground. Aaron Curran, from City Church Norwich, reports on his week at Newday. (Author: )
Thousands encounter God at Newday in Norfolk
This week 6,700 mostly young people have descended on the Royal Norfolk Showground to encounter God at the Newday festival. (Author: )
Hundreds of Norfolk churches throw open doors
More than 300 historic churches across Norfolk will be throwing open their doors and running a packed programme of special events and activities during Norfolk Open Churches Week 2011, from Saturday August 6 to Sunday August 13. (Author: )
6000 head for Christian festival near Norwich
More than 6000 young Christians will be heading for the Newday event at the Royal Norfolk Showground over the next few days. (Author: )
Justice minister praises Norfolk Christian Forum
Minister of Justice, Lord McNally has praised the enormously important role of the Norfolk Ecumenical Criminal Justice Forum in a speech to the group in Norwich earlier this week. (Author: )
Thousands of youngsters put faith into action
Thousands of young Christians will be part of making the Big Society a concrete reality by putting their faith into action in local communities across Norfolk next week. (Author: )
2,000 at cathedral pay respects to Bishop Michael
Around 2.000 people attended a funeral service in Norwich today (July 20) to mark the life of the Roman Catholic Bishop of East Anglia, Bishop Michael Evans. (Author: )
Norwich vicar warns church could face extinction
A Norwich vicar has issued a wake-up call to the Church of England at its General Synod about its possible virtual extinction in 20 years time due to aging congregations. (Author: )
Stay safe is Town Pastors' message at Latitude
For the first time, Town Pastors will be present at the Latitude Festival in Suffolk from 14 - 17 July, offering support, care and refreshments to festival-goers. (Author: )
Christian charity wins Norfolk show trophy
This year's Royal Norfolk Show exhibition winners proved that it's fun to play at the YMCA. Their interactive and welcoming stand demonstrated that the Christian organisation is so much more than a song. (Author: )
Norfolk Christians urged to vote for local heroes
Do you know of a person, church or Christian project who inspires you? Why not nominate them in the 2011 Inspire Awards to acknowledge their efforts and to reward them with a prize. (Author: )
Appeal to help bring People's Bible to Norfolk
An urgent appeal has been issued to find volunteers to help bring the People’s Bible to Norfolk and enable local people to make their mark in the historic edition. (Author: )
Pampering Norfolk outreach seeks to expand
A band of Norfolk women who offer pampering sessions to the elderly are calling for more volunteers. The scheme featured on Christian broadcasting channel, Revelation TV, on June 15 after it was publicised on this website. (Author: )
Jolly brings joy to Norfolk via Christian circus
The Friendship Society Circus is a new community initiative in Norfolk to share God's love with thousands of people. The ministry is headed up by Jamie Jolly who tells the amazing story of how the group became established. (Author: )
Norwich Bishop to ordain 15 into church ministry
A former solicitor, a teacher, a youth worker, a Canaries fan and an avid reader of crime novels are amongst those to be ordained by the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham James, at Norwich Cathedral on Saturday July 2. (Author: )
Going for gold with Norfolk Christian charity
It's a team effort for seven Norfolk Christians who will be taking part in a triathlon in order to raise money for Norwich Youth for Christ. (Author: )
Norfolk vicar is named as new 'flying bishop'
Downing Street has today announced that a Norfolk vicar is set to become a “flying bishop” – the next Bishop of Richborough. (Author: )
Broadband to make Norfolk churches rural hubs
Churches across Norfolk are set to reinforce their position as community hubs with an innovative move to turn their towers into wireless transmitters in the quest to give rural communities access to high-speed broadband. (Author: )
Norfolk Christians walk to show their faith
Hundreds of Christians across Norfolk have been taking to the streets and country lanes in traditional Good Friday walks of faith. (Author: )
Eight-day Bible marathon begins in Norwich
The Bishop of Norwich and 14-year-old Martin Walton began an eight-day public reading of the King James Bible at the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at noon today. (Author: )
Norfolk churches prepare for Royal wedding
Churches across Norfolk are preparing to celebrate the forthcoming Royal Wedding by holding events for their local communities as the Church of England has welcomed an increase in the numbers of couples wishing to marry in church. (Author: )
Norfolk churches gather for revival prayer
Dozens of churches from across Norfolk gathered in Norwich and Great Yarmouth for a third Prayer for Revival meeting on April 4. (Author: )
East Anglia churches urged to open their doors
Churches across East Anglia will this week be urged to open their doors and restore their buildings to their medieval role at the heart of communities at a Norwich-based conference. (Author: )
Norwich and Norfolk Christian news in brief
In the news this week is one Norfolk church offering families the chance to remember lost children and another that has had its ambitious plan to double in size rejected by planners. (Author: )
Norwich Bishop named as new CofE media voice
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have named the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham James, as the Church of England’s new lead spokesman on media issues. (Author: )
Norfolk Christian youth event stirs crowd
Newday on the Road brought very loud music, old-fashioned praise and preaching to an excited audience of 200 youngsters at the King’s Centre in Norwich recently.
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Big Society needs church says Norwich Bishop
The social landscape of Norwich and Norfolk would be changed immediately and much of society would begin to unravel if Christians were removed from the picture, the Bishop of Norwich told a Norwich Diocesan Synod. (Author: )
Norwich and Norfolk Christian news in brief
In the news this week is an exhibition of the life in medieval Norwich churches, a congregation’s £400k vision and a diamond couple who met in a Norwich church youth club. (Author: )
Free guide to Norfolk churches will open doors
A new booklet helping people to explore Norfolk’s historic churches has been officially launched in Reepham. (Author: )
Vicar backs new Norfolk Christian Writers' group
King’s Lynn vicar, Corin Child, from St John’s brings his love of literature to the heart of church culture and is encouraging others through the Association of Christian Writers and the new Norfolk Christians Writers group. (Author: )
Norfolk Lent project will train nurses in Nepal
Norfolk-based children's charity Morning Star is launching a project this month to train nurses in Nepal from money raised from people giving things up for Lent. (Author: )
Light shining at Norwich missions conference
The International Gospel Outreach conference in Norwich last weekend highlighted the need to bring God's light into the current state of chaos in the world. (Author: )
Crowds flock to Christian show in East Anglia
From a clergy fashion show to an ecclesiastical karaoke machine, the first-ever Christian Resources Exhibition in the Eastern Region took place at Exec in Peterborough from February 24 to 26. (Author: )
Revival prayer partner call to Norfolk churches
Churches and ministries across Norwich and Norfolk are again joining together on March 7 under the banner of Prayer for Revival. (Author: )
Historic Norfolk churches to get £2m in grants
Fund (HLF) have announced almost £2m of grants to support urgent repair work to 18 Grade I and II* listed places of worship across Norfolk. (Author: )
Glue and God at regional Christian exhibition
A half day worshop at next week's East of England Christian Resources Exhibition will showcase Messy Church; church for people who don't "do" church.
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Rough night highlights Norwich homeless plight
Norfolk Street Pastor and teenager Aaron Curran, joined 55 others sleeping rough on the Norwich streets on January 29 at the YMCA Norfolk Sleep Easy event to raise awareness for the homeless and to raise money. This is his personal account of the event. (Author: )
BBC Norfolk choir competition launched
Church and Christian choir groups from Norfolk are urged to enter this year's BBC Radio Norfolk's Choir of the Year competition. (Author: )
YMCA's Michael joins celebrity sports launch
Football coach and YMCA Norfolk part-time worker Michael Douglas has joined with celebrities such as Delia Smith, Jake Humphrey, Simon Thomas and Iwan Roberts to help relaunch a Norwich City FC charity which promotes sport and its benefits. (Author: )
Norfolk churches partner in revival prayer
Churches and ministries across Norwich and Norfolk joined together on January 24 to pray for Christian revival after an American evangelist prophesied a spiritual awakening in the city. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk Sleep Easy highlights homeless
Around 55 YMCA Norfolk staff, supporters and clients slept out under the stars at events in Norwich and King's Lynn last night to highlight the issue of homeless young people across the county. (Author: )
Norwich bishop swaps pulpit for catwalk
The Rt Revd Peter Fox, honorary assistant bishop in the Anglican diocese of Norwich, will join half a dozen fellow ministers for a special presentation of clerical clothing, including his wife's designs.
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Premier speaks of vision for media in E Anglia
Premier Christian Radio is exploring the idea of setting up regional media centres, including one for the Eastern region based in Norwich, it was revealed to a meeting of Norfolk church leaders in Norwich on January 27. (Author: )
Norfolk Christian resource centre on the move
The Youth and Children’s Resource Centre of the Diocese of Norwich has been based at the Horstead Activity Centre for several years, but it is now on the move and has some items to give away.
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Waite backs homeless charity's Norfolk move
An international homeless charity, based in Cambridge, is coming to Norfolk in April when it will be officially opened by its national chairman Terry Waite. (Author: )