http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Groups/45835/Network_Norwich_and/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/2008_News_Archive.aspx Latest articles from 2008 News Archive, Network Norwich and Norfolk 2010, Network Norwich and Norfolk en Insight by Endis, www.endis.com 1440 http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/135327/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_Bishops_fear_for_Iraqi_Christians.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/135327/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_Bishops_fear_for_Iraqi_Christians.aspx Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Bishop of Norwich has launched a thinly veiled attack on the government's pursuit of war in Iraq claiming it had led to the persecution of fellow Christians in that country. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/134400/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/_6m_Norwich_mega_church_plans_withdrawn.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/134400/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/_6m_Norwich_mega_church_plans_withdrawn.aspx Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Plans for a 6m mega-church on the edge of Norwich were withdrawn on the eve of a meeting to decide its fate. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/133484/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Faith_and_politics_put_on_Norwich_agenda.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/133484/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Faith_and_politics_put_on_Norwich_agenda.aspx Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Faith leaders from across Norwich and Norfolk have met with government minister Stephen Timms MP and City Council leader Steve Morphew to talk about engaging the faith community and local government. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/133475/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_youngsters_spend_weekend_in_a_slum.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/133475/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_youngsters_spend_weekend_in_a_slum.aspx Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT A group of young people from Oak Grove Chapel in Norwich spent the weekend living the way a billion spend a lifetime – in a slum. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/133146/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Christian_website_to_cover_whole_of_Norfolk.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/133146/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Christian_website_to_cover_whole_of_Norfolk.aspx Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Pioneering ecumenical Christian website Network Norwich is planning to spread its wings and provide coverage for the whole of Norfolk as well. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/132748/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_couple_help_with_Ugandan_ministry.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/132748/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_couple_help_with_Ugandan_ministry.aspx Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT A Norwich couple have just returned from three weeks spent working with an expanding Christian ministry in Uganda that had its origins in Norfolk. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/131894/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_church_and_Christian_charity_hit_by.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/131894/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_church_and_Christian_charity_hit_by.aspx Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT A Norwich city centre fire has hit both the Salvation Army and Norwich Youth for Christ offices on St Giles Street, but will not affect their ongoing work. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/130765/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Karen_starts_new_era_at_All_Saints.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/130765/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Karen_starts_new_era_at_All_Saints.aspx Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Karen Maidstone and Alison Woodrow have joined the team at All Saints' Centre in Norwich which offers Christian hospitality to everyone in the city. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/130482/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Public_debate_over_Norwich_6m_mega_church.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/130482/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Public_debate_over_Norwich_6m_mega_church.aspx Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Developers of a 6m “mega-church” near Norwich entered a heated debate last night as residents voiced their concerns about the size of the building and traffic impact. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/128556/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_couples_mission_to_Cape_Town_poor.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/128556/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_couples_mission_to_Cape_Town_poor.aspx Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT A Norwich couple made some dramatic discoveries about how the poor live when they volunteered for a church in South Africa. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/128344/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Donors_start_2m_Norwich_cathedral_work.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/128344/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Donors_start_2m_Norwich_cathedral_work.aspx Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Generous donors have pledged 250,000 to enable preparatory work for a new 2m extension at Norfolk's Roman Catholic Cathedral to begin. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/127616/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Plea_for_entertainer_and_young_footballers.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/127616/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Plea_for_entertainer_and_young_footballers.aspx Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Salvation Army in Norwich has issued a plea for a Christmas entertainer and for youth football players. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/127325/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_church_launches_first_UEA_service.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/127325/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_church_launches_first_UEA_service.aspx Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT A Norwich church is set to launch a first-ever Friday night service at the University of East Anglia in its main congregation hall complete with lighting, sound and media rig and expects hundreds to attend. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/126772/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Church_jubilee_celebrations_come_to_an_end.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/126772/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Church_jubilee_celebrations_come_to_an_end.aspx Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT A year of celebrations to mark the golden jubilee of a Norwich church draw to a close on October 4 and 5 with the help of the Salvation Army Band and Cameo. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/125311/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Get_on_your_bikes_to_support_Norfolk.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/125311/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Get_on_your_bikes_to_support_Norfolk.aspx Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Over 800 Norfolk churches will throw open their doors on Saturday September 13 to hundreds of cyclists raising money for the Norfolk Churches Trust as part of its annual bicycle ride. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/124999/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Last_ditch_plea_for_160_000_to.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/124999/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Last_ditch_plea_for_160_000_to.aspx Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT A historic church which has served Lowestoft's fishing community for more than 100 years will be sold for development unless 160,000 can be raised by September 30. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/124853/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwichs_first_Academy_opens_its_doors.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/124853/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwichs_first_Academy_opens_its_doors.aspx Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Norfolk's first Academy school opened its doors to pupils for the first time yesterday (September 3), with staff promising a more personalised approach on how to work - and look - smarter. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/124309/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Churches_urged_to_reduce_carbon_footprint.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/124309/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Churches_urged_to_reduce_carbon_footprint.aspx Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Parishes across Norfolk are to be urged to limit the amount of nights their churches are lit up in a bid to help them reduce their carbon footprint. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/122541/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_Christian_resource_centre_resurrected.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/122541/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_Christian_resource_centre_resurrected.aspx Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT A thriving city centre Christian resource centre, bookshop and cafe is set to re-open in Norwich under new management within the next few weeks after a successful rescue plan. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/121374/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_Christian_refugee_publishes_e_book.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/121374/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_Christian_refugee_publishes_e_book.aspx Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT A Christian refugee poet and doctor, based in Norwich, has just published his first in a series of free poetry booklets to wake people up to some of the profound questions of life. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/122439/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Art_and_craft_hobby_on_offer_at.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/122439/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Art_and_craft_hobby_on_offer_at.aspx Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Scrapbooking and card-making classes are being offered at Witard Road Baptist Church in Norwich with the chance to develop a rewarding hobby and meet new people. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/121863/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_Chinese_church_celebrates_decade.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/121863/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_Chinese_church_celebrates_decade.aspx Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Norfolk's first Chinese Cantonese Methodist church has celebrated ten years of life with an anniversary service at its home of Wroxham Road church in Norwich. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/121572/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_church_inspires_Chinas_Olympic_city.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/121572/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_church_inspires_Chinas_Olympic_city.aspx Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT The King’s Centre in Norwich has inspired a similar development in Olympic host city Beijing in China in a central business district within half a mile of the famous Tianamen Square. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/121191/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Car_rally_as_100_Norfolk_churches_open.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/121191/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Car_rally_as_100_Norfolk_churches_open.aspx Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT An ecclesiastical car rally will mark over 100 Norfolk Broads churches opening their doors to the public from August 2 to 10 as part of Open Churches Week 2008. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/120855/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norfolk_bishops_get_blogging_from_Lambeth.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/120855/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norfolk_bishops_get_blogging_from_Lambeth.aspx Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Throughout the Lambeth Conference from July 16 to August 4, three Norfolk Bishops will be blogging their personal reflection's every few days from Canterbury. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/120175/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Lambeth_bishops_flock_to_Norwich_Diocese.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/120175/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Lambeth_bishops_flock_to_Norwich_Diocese.aspx Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Two archbishops and three bishops from across the world, including a female bishop from the USA, visited the Norwich Diocese last weekend (July 12 - 13) as part of the run-up to the Lambeth Conference. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/119988/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Cantonese_and_English_first_in_Norwich_church.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/119988/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Cantonese_and_English_first_in_Norwich_church.aspx Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT A church service held simultaneously in both Cantonese and English at a Norwich church is believed to be a first for the county. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/119547/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Elephants_go_on_safari_across_Norwich.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/119547/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Elephants_go_on_safari_across_Norwich.aspx Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Around 50 baby elephants have appeared in public places around Norwich, including several churches, in a mammoth exhibition until August 31, including one painted by YMCA residents. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/119542/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/First_hand_Norfolk_view_of_Florida_Outpouring.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/119542/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/First_hand_Norfolk_view_of_Florida_Outpouring.aspx Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Norwich-based Christian intercessor, Jill Gower, reports on her life-changing experience at the Lakeland Florida religious outpouring, led by evangelist Todd Bentley. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/118285/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_Christian_bookshop_stripped_of_stock.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/118285/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_Christian_bookshop_stripped_of_stock.aspx Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT A Christian bookshop in Norwich has been stripped of all its stock in the latest chapter of the on-going tale of its takeoever and closure. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/105274/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/John_Pantry_helps_Norwich_church_celebrate.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/105274/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/John_Pantry_helps_Norwich_church_celebrate.aspx Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Well-known singer-songwriter John Pantry will help the Elim Pentecostal Church in Trory Street marks its 50th year in Norwich ton Saturday July 12. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/117997/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Help_find_the_secret_to_growing_churches.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/117997/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Help_find_the_secret_to_growing_churches.aspx Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Norwich organizational growth specialist, Martin Kentish, is asking local churches to help him with some very simple research to pinpoint the secret behind successful growing churches. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/117995/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_church_celebrates_with_community.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/117995/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_church_celebrates_with_community.aspx Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Christians from Wroxham Road Methodist Church in Norwich have been taking to the streets in social action to celebrate the church’s 50th anniversary. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/117625/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_Christian_bookshop_closes_its_doors.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/117625/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_Christian_bookshop_closes_its_doors.aspx Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Norwich’s SSG Bookshop and Resource Centre (formerly SPCK) will close its doors tomorrow for the foreseeable future, after its owner filed for a form of bankruptcy in the USA and its Norwich staff were dismissed. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/116257/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Join_Christian_climate_change_discussion_plea.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/116257/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Join_Christian_climate_change_discussion_plea.aspx Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Norwich-based UEA masters student, Esme Holton, is appealing for Christians with an interest in the environment and climate change to give their views. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/115673/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/NFLC_set_to_rebuild_5m_church_at.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/115673/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/NFLC_set_to_rebuild_5m_church_at.aspx Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Norwich Family Life Church (NFLC) is set to return to its Heartsease roots to build a 1000-seater church on the site where the Mount Zion Family Life Centre burnt down two years ago. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/115548/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Fast_cars_website_is_aimed_at_Christians.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/115548/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Fast_cars_website_is_aimed_at_Christians.aspx Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT A new website for Christian men who are interested in fast cars and chatting about them has just been launched by Norfolk charity fundraiser Richard Felton. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/115009/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Church_league_winners_in_seventh_heaven.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/115009/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Church_league_winners_in_seventh_heaven.aspx Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Witard Road Baptist Church men’s football team were in seventh heaven after beating UEA Wanderers in their final league match to clinch the Norfolk Christian Football League title on Saturday http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/115274/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Community_events_mark_church_jubilee.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/115274/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Community_events_mark_church_jubilee.aspx Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Christians from Wroxham Road Methodist Church in Sprowston, Norwich are to take to the streets as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/113808/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Hat_trick_of_Christian_football_cup_winners.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/113808/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Hat_trick_of_Christian_football_cup_winners.aspx Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT There was a hat-trick of cup finals winners on Saturday (May 10) in the youth league sections of the Norfolk Christian Football League. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/113277/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/NCBC_make_history_with_Bishops_Cup_treble.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/113277/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/NCBC_make_history_with_Bishops_Cup_treble.aspx Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Norwich Central Baptist Church created Norfolk Christian Football League history by winning a straight hat-trick of Bishop’s Cup final victories wins on May 3. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/112854/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Race_to_launch_YMCA_Norfolk_rooms_appeal.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/112854/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Race_to_launch_YMCA_Norfolk_rooms_appeal.aspx Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Four homeless young men and a Police officer will Run for a Room on Sunday May 4 to help YMCA Norfolk launch a 300,000 appeal to furnish 100 rooms in the two new YMCA hostels planned for Norwich. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/112059/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Find_great_Christian_books_and_music_online.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/112059/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Find_great_Christian_books_and_music_online.aspx Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Network Norwich has linked up with online Christian bookshop Everlasting Store to make a wide range of Christian products available to our readers. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/111866/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_church_marks_its_golden_jubilee.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/111866/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_church_marks_its_golden_jubilee.aspx Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wroxham Road Methodist Church in Sprowston, Norwich is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with special events between May and September. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/111758/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Network_Norwich_website_is_big_hit_with.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/111758/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Network_Norwich_website_is_big_hit_with.aspx Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Network Norwich website is a big hit among its regular users with latest news and events being among the favourite parts of the website, according to a recent survey. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/110545/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/EDPs_move_recognises_key_role_of_Christianity.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/110545/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/EDPs_move_recognises_key_role_of_Christianity.aspx Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT After decades of publishing a daily Bible text, the Eastern Daily Press newspaper, based in Norwich, has gone one step better and is now also carrying a daily commentary on its website www.edp24.co.uk. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/110291/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_church_raises_350k_for_new_roof.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/110291/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_church_raises_350k_for_new_roof.aspx Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Just a few days after announcing it has raised 100,000 towards replacing the leaking church roof, St Mark’s Church in Norwich has been promised 251,000 from the English Heritage National Lottery Repair Fund. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/109546/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Christians_take_to_Norwich_streets_with_cross.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/109546/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Christians_take_to_Norwich_streets_with_cross.aspx Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Over 200 Christians from dozens of Norwich churches braved the wind and rain to march through the centre of Norwich behind a giant cross on Good Friday. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/107940/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Scanlon_helps_launch_Norwich_mens_ministry.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/107940/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Scanlon_helps_launch_Norwich_mens_ministry.aspx Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Paul Scanlon, who leads the 3000-strong Abundant Life Church in Bradford, is the guest speaker at the launch dinner of Norwich Family Life Church’s new Men United ministry on March 10. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/107802/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/New_academy_will_make_children_proud.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/107802/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/New_academy_will_make_children_proud.aspx Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The sponsors of Norfolk's first academy school have promised it would somewhere that local children would be “proud” to attend. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/107778/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Heartsease_academy_gets_the_green_light.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/107778/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Heartsease_academy_gets_the_green_light.aspx Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Government has given the go-ahead to Norfolk's first academy school at Heartsease and kept the two Christian sponsors at the helm. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/107546/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Grant_boost_for_Norwich_mystics_work.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/107546/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Grant_boost_for_Norwich_mystics_work.aspx Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT She is one of Norwich's most famous daughters and the first woman ever to write a book in the English language. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/107429/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Academys_Christian_sponsor_persecuted.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/107429/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Academys_Christian_sponsor_persecuted.aspx Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Norfolk Christian leaders and a daily newspaper have leapt to the defence of one of the sponsors of the Open Academy in Norwich after alleged persecution because of his religious beliefs. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/107213/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_academy_plans_are_in_the_balance.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/107213/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_academy_plans_are_in_the_balance.aspx Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Norfolk's first academy school is hanging in the balance as senior government ministers were locked in 11th-hour negotiations to make the plan acceptable to its opponents. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/106949/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_SPCK_still_closed_as_union_steps.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/106949/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_SPCK_still_closed_as_union_steps.aspx Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT The SPCK bookshop in Norwich remains closed over two weeks after it first shut its doors following the sacking of all its staff and today the telephone lines have been barred. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/106944/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norfolk_tin_tabernacle_celebrates_growth.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/106944/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norfolk_tin_tabernacle_celebrates_growth.aspx Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT A Norfolk “tin tabernacle” has celebrated its 120th anniversary with a growing congregation and completion of a 90,000 church extension project. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/106326/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_SPCK_sackings_e_mail_is_revealed.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/106326/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_SPCK_sackings_e_mail_is_revealed.aspx Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT More details have emerged of the sacking by e-mail of the staff of Norwich Christian bookshop SPCK last week. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/105751/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Rescue_plan_for_Norwich_Christian_literature.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/105751/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Rescue_plan_for_Norwich_Christian_literature.aspx Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Following the temporary closure of Norwich’s only city centre Christian bookshop, an alternative plan to preserve future Christian literature in Norwich is emerging. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/105735/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Growing_city_church_moves_to_bigger_venue.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/105735/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Growing_city_church_moves_to_bigger_venue.aspx Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT A Norwich church is growing so fast that it has had to find a bigger venue for its expanding congregation. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/105438/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Staff_fired_as_Norwich_SPCK_bookshop_closes.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/105438/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Staff_fired_as_Norwich_SPCK_bookshop_closes.aspx Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT The future of Norwich’s only city-centre Christian bookshop is uncertain after it closed its doors yesterday (February 5) and all its staff were sacked. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/105091/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_diocese_launches_new_website.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/105091/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_diocese_launches_new_website.aspx Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Diocese of Norwich has launched a new-look website which will enable visitors to find a parish church easily and enable them to see what’s happening across the Diocese. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/104893/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/New_Norwich_academy_head_is_revealed.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/104893/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/New_Norwich_academy_head_is_revealed.aspx Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT The saga of Norfolk's first proposed academy, with two Christian sponsors, took an unexpected twist last night as the name of the new head was announced. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/104892/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Going_green_for_God_and_holocaust_service.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/104892/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Going_green_for_God_and_holocaust_service.aspx Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT News of a holocaust memorial service in Norwich plus awards for a vicar going green for God and the YMCA Furniture project. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/103421/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_church_goes_mobile_to_celebrate.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/103421/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_church_goes_mobile_to_celebrate.aspx Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT A Norwich church is celebrating its first anniversary of going public by launching a mobile text messaging service to keep its congregation informed. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/103335/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norfolk_Christian_bikers_issue_rally_invite.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/103335/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norfolk_Christian_bikers_issue_rally_invite.aspx Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Christian motorcyclists from Norfolk are heading off to an international biker rally in Holland in the summer and have issued an invite for anyone to join them. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/102810/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Second_Norwich_YMCA_plan_gets_green_light.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/102810/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Second_Norwich_YMCA_plan_gets_green_light.aspx Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Plans to build a second new YMCA accommodation facility in Norwich city centre have been given the green light by city planners. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/102826/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_academy_is_now_one_step_from.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/102826/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_academy_is_now_one_step_from.aspx Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT A plan for Norfolk's first academy school, based on a Christian ethos, is one step from becoming reality after councillors agreed to close Heartsease High in Norwich. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/102675/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_mega_church_design_revealed.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/102675/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Norwich_mega_church_design_revealed.aspx Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT The design of Norfolk's newest and largest "mega-church" - a vast 6m community facility with a "sanctuary" for 1,000 worshippers, has been revealed. http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/102531/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Plan_to_open_40_Norfolk_churches_to.aspx http://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/102531/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/News_Archive/2008_News_Archive/Plan_to_open_40_Norfolk_churches_to.aspx Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ambitious plans have been unveiled to encourage people to explore more of Norfolk's cultural heritage by making the county's churches more accessible.