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Norwich Passion Play postponed from Easter 2021

The Passion Play, set to be performed in Norwich city centre on Easter Saturday 2021, has been postponed due to the Covid-19 uncertainty and restrictions but the team behind it is fully committed to a future date.

Retiring Bishop of Lynn looks back in gratitude

The Rt Revd Jonathan Meyrick, Bishop of Lynn, retired at the weekend. The Diocese of Norwich arranged an interview with him, in which he shared some of the highlights of his role.

E Norfolk churches launch phone contact scheme

A new initiative, called ‘Two’s Company’, is being launched in February by a number of churches in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Bradwell and Belton - a lifeline to those who feel cut off from the outside world, particularly during the Covid-19 crisis.

A growing realisation of our need for God’s grace

James Knight offers an explanation as to why the apostle Paul is often so self-deprecating when describing his own sinfulness.

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.

YMCA Norfolk needs Training and Development Officer

YMCA Norfolk is looking for a Training and Development Officer, working across Norfolk.

Norfolk’s trail-blazing architect awarded MBE

Norfolk-based architect David Thompson was recently awarded an MBE by the Queen for his services to architecture and to the community.

Suicide prevention training on offer in Norfolk

Norfolk and Waveney Mind is providing free QPR gatekeeper training for Suicide Prevention for anyone who volunteers or works with the community in North or East Norfolk.

Norfolk Christian writer publishes Lent book

Christian writer and poet, Joy Lenton, has just published her fourth book. It is a useful resource for Lent for anybody who wants to prayerfully pause and focus more on God.

TimeNorfolk seeks volunteer administrator

Could you offer time, commitment and enthusiasm to help TimeNorfolk help others? TimeNorfolk, the pregnancy loss charity are looking for a volunteer to help our Head of Administration.

Online invite to Norwich Holocaust Memorial Service

The Lord Mayor of Norwich has issued an open invitation to attend a Norwich Civic Virtual Holocaust Memorial Day Service on YouTube on Wednesday January 27 from 2pm.

Norfolk charity seeks volunteers to support prison leavers

Community Chaplaincy Norfolk is looking for people to become mentors to support people leaving prison. Full training is provides and the next sessions start on March 3.

Norwich foodbank needs trustee for new project

Norwich foodbank is embarking on a Pathfinder project with the Trussell Trust to help foodbanks develop and execute their own strategic plan for reducing the need for their services and needs a new trustee to oversee the project.

Ambulance paramedic delivers a message of hope

A senior paramedic with the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust has written a message of hope as his colleagues continue to provide a vital service during the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic.

Norfolk churches urged to get out and get wild

Ex-forest ranger Charlie Houlder-Moat wants to encourage churches across Norfolk to get outside and get wild, as part of her developing Wild Church Norfolk ministry,

Thanking God for the windows

We are all finding the lockdown restrictions tough, but Anna Heydon explains how we can have a positive response.

Norwich church appoints new lead pastor

The Elim Pentecostal One Church Norwich (ONE) has appointed Sam Collinson as its new Lead Pastor, 18 months after its former pastors, Dominic and Catherine De Souza, transferred to Wales.

Tell us about how your prayers were answered

Christians across Norfolk, whose prayers have been answered, are being encouraged to tell their stories online to make hope visible during lockdown.

Let us cultivate an attitude of gratitude

In a week which started with “Blue Monday”, supposedly the most miserable day of the year, Andrew Frere-Smith reminds us to count our blessings.