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Norwich church joins 900 giving a warm welcome

A Norwich city centre church has been providing a warm welcome, plus some food, drink and conversation to visitors since January, one of almost 900 churches to do so across the country.

Norfolk book launch to mark a first for British saint

A new book about Saint John Henry Newman, written by a retired Norfolk priest and with a foreword by King Charles III, will be launched in Walsingham on November 1 to coincide with Newman being declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIV.

Unique insight of new Norwich disability advisor

Engineer, website analyst and musician Thomas Harrison has a new role at the Bishop of Norwich’s advisor for disability and he brings a unique insight to the role.

New care service to support Norfolk families

A new local service to deliver high-quality home care across Cromer, North Norfolk, and Great Yarmouth, has been launched, giving local people the support they need to remain independent in the comfort of their own homes.

Edith Cavell exhibition at Norwich Cathedral

Edith Cavell’s faithful dog Jack is featured in a new exhibition in Norwich Cathedral Library about the Norfolk nurse and First World War heroine.

Discover the Miraculous everyday

John Myhill has just enjoyed what appears to have been a wonderful holiday in Scotland, and describes some of his fortuitous experiences.

10th annual Bible conference held in West Norfolk

The 10th annual Word on the Wash Bible conference took place in King’s Lynn last Saturday, featuring guest speaker Adrian Reynolds. Graham Pickhaver reports.

Gospel night of music at Mid Norfolk church

Dereham Baptist Church is hosting a jazz and blues band with gospel roots in an outreach event later this month.

Friends International Vision launch in Norwich

Christian charity Friends International is holding a Vision Launch Evening in Norwich later this month, and all are invited to come along.

West Norfolk over 60s lunch club looks ahead

A lunch club for senior citizens, which has been serving up helpings of food and fellowship in Gaywood for almost 60 years, is taking on a new lease of life with the appointment of a new leader.

Haveringland celebrates Eco Church Silver award

Festival church St Peter’s in Haveringland celebrated their achievement of Eco Church Silver at their annual ‘Cut and Rake’ event on Sunday 28 September with the Archdeacon of Lynn.

Opportunities to work for YMCA Norfolk

YMCA Norfolk is currently advertising vacancies across Norfolk, including a Business Support Officer, Specialist Mental Health Practitioner, Therapeutic Service Project Lead, Wellbeing Matters Project Lead, Wellbeing and Bank Workers.

Cathedral heritage open day surprise in Norwich

The Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich welcomed hundreds of visitors during this year’s Heritage Open Days in September, with tours, talks, and displays drawing strong public interest.

Latest Norfolk Christian community events

Events of interest to the Norwich and Norfolk Christian community happening over the next few weeks are listed.

First female Archbishop of Canterbury is named

The Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, has been named as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England's almost 500-year history, nominated by a commission including the Bishop of Norwich.

New wellbeing garden at Gorleston church school

A new garden has been opened at Peterhouse Church of England Primary Academy in Gorleston, with the aim of providing fresh learning and wellbeing opportunities to pupils in the area.

Acle jazz evening to support local church

There will be a jazz and blues concert in Acle later this month to raise funds for the parish church, and tickets are now available.

Vow made after blaze at South Norfolk church

A vow has been made to get a church back into community use after six fire crews tackled a blaze at the Victorian St John the Baptist in the South Norfolk market town of Harleston.

Huge public response for awards finalists

Public voting has now closed in the Norfolk Christian Communications Awards 2025 after a huge response, and the winners will be revealed at a presentation evening at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich on October 23.