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Erosion threat to Happisburgh church graveyard

Hundreds of bodies buried at St Mary the Virgin church in Happisburgh may need to be exhumed and moved as coastal erosion threatens the coastal graveyard.

Memorial plea for martyred Norfolk missionary

A heart-felt plea has been issued to keep a plaque in a Norwich church dedicated to a Norfolk missionary who died violently 124 years ago at the hands of cannibals, after plans to redevelop the church as an entertainment venue were approved.

VJ Day national service to be held at Norwich Cathedral

The bravery of all who served in the Far East during the Second World War will be remembered at a national commemoration service at Norwich Cathedral to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day on August 15.

Thanksgiving at Norfolk Christian Retreat House

Quiet Waters Christian Retreat House held its Annual Service of Thanksgiving in June, primarily to praise God for things He has done over the previous year.

East Anglian foodbanks see summer demand rise

Foodbanks across East Anglia are reporting a sharp rise in demand during the summer holidays, as families face added pressure from the end of free school meals and a dip in seasonal donations.

Let love, not fear, drive your response

Ruth Lilley reflects on a recent conversation with her daughter, and ponders how she could have responded differently to the situation that had arisen.

The not so Quiet Revival at Newday in Norwich

If you are anywhere near the Royal Norfolk Showground this week you will witness the not so quiet revival happening at the Christian youth festival Newday.

BeachLife outreach ready to return to Sheringham

Plans are being finalized for this year’s BeachLife activity week outreach on Sheringham clifftops and beach at the end of August, and the week promises to be enormous fun for the whole family.

Sheringham church’s ‘brilliant’ flower festival

St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Sheringham saw the return of its popular Flower Festival in July to much acclaim, after a gap of four years following covid restrictions and the refurbishment of the church's worship area.

New team member welcomed at Norfolk charity branch

The Norfolk team of Operation Christmas Child, a Christian charity that distributes shoeboxes filled with gifts to children, has welcomed Tracy to their team, and together they will encourage more people to get involved in the charity's mission.

Lowestoft Church hosting disabilities training

Eastpoint Vineyard Church are hosting training to empower churches to welcome people with learning disabilities

Sheringham church supports school’s eco drive

Students at Sheringham High School have designed clothes from sustainable material with the help of their local Salvation Army charity shop.

Farmers straighten St Benet's Cross of Peace

Some local farmers have come to the rescue of a Broads landmark after passers by spotted it was 'on the huh.'

West Norfolk church set for major restoration

A project has begun in Thetford to restore the medieval church building known locally as ‘the black church’.

Spend the evening with Cliff Richard in Norwich

Cliff Richard (or at least the next best thing) will be performing at Mile Cross Salvation Army on Saturday, September 27.

Plans for new Christian school near Bawburgh

OneSchool Global UK has submitted a planning application for a new purpose-built education campus to serve students across the Norfolk region who are from families of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.

Norwich church to host youth summer camp

SOUL Church is hosting its annual youth camp, Soul Shift, from the 12th-15th August, for young people aged 11-18.

Cobbolds offers dignified and sensitive service

Kevin Cobbold Funeral Services is an independent and privately owned family company, based in Norwich, offering a sensitive and dignified service to help support people through a difficult time and to provide peace of mind.

West Norfolk's Margery Kempe takes centre stage

The writer of a new play about famous Norfolk author, mystic and Christian, Margery Kempe, tells of her impact and the possibilities it offers for local church groups. Tony Triggs reports.