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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.

Learn to lament at Norwich church workshop

Learning to lament in the face of grief is the subject of a workshop by the Norfolk Gospel Partnership (NRG) in Norwich on October 15.

Thanking God for the harvest

We’re in the season when many churches will be hosting their Harvest Festivals, and Jane Walters urges us to give more thought to thanking God for His provision.

New Minister for Norfolk Broads Methodists

The Norfolk Broads Methodist Circuit will be welcoming their new minister Rev Steve Oliver and his wife Jill at a welcome service in Acle later this month, and all are welcome to attend.

20:20 Vision appeal will double your donations to us

After 20 years of helping to communicate the work of the Norfolk Christian community, the Network Norfolk website now needs our readers’ support more than ever, so that we can keep on serving that community into the future.

Talks on the Nicene Creed at Norwich Cathedral

The Norwich Centre for Christian Learning is hosting a morning of talks on the Nicene Creed this Saturday in the Cathedral Library.

Diss churches stage fun and faith festival in park

Diss churches worked together to stage the fourth Life Fest in the town’s park on August 30, producing a great festival vibe and a sense of unity throughout the day.

Work starts on Sheringham church’s play zone

Contractors have started work on the extension to the Soft Play zone at Lighthouse Community Church in Sheringham, which will open in the new year.

One Body, One Spirit - 2026 Week of Prayer

Prayers and reflections are now available for the 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Norfolk church school is praised by Ofsted

A unique Church of England school in Norfolk has been praised in its latest Ofsted inspection for the educational provision it is offering pupils aged between 3 and 16.