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Roy aims for a meal a mile on run for the hungry

Roy Roberts, a member of St Stephens Church in Norwich, will be running 300 miles during December raise money for free meals.

Whispers of God at Norwich Youth for Christ

Nick Blanch, Director of Norwich Youth for Christ, had a moment recently when he realised that God was speaking. He shares how this is just one of many encouraging signs.

Norwich Open Christmas set to go ahead

Every year, Norwich Open Christmas provides food and company for people who would otherwise be on their own, and this year is no exception, although it will look a little different.

Renowned Norfolk evangelist and author

Renowned Norfolk evangelist, author and businessman John Wright died peacefully on Sunday night. Colleague and friend Barrie Lawrence pays tribute.

Government wants views of Norfolk faith community

The UK Government wants to engage with faith groups in England and has asked for the views of people of faith, church leaders and public servants, among others, to help it decide the best way forward.

Norwich puts Hannah in lights as Foodbank appeal goes out

Hannah Worsley from Norwich Foodbank will be representing community in the Christmas lights switch on this year as her team ramps up for Christmas.

Reaching out to the lonely

Robert Ashton feels we could be doing more to engage with others at this time, and wonders whether we can learn from other, not necessarily Christian, organisations.

Revelation shop and restaurant in Norwich are reopening

Customers will again be able to buy their Christmas cards and books from Revelation Christian Resource Centre in Norwich, which will reopen when lockdown ends.

Norwich church to stage a dozen Christmas shows

A Norwich church will be staging 12 showings of a Nativity Show from the Christian Saltmine Theatre Company in the run-up to Christmas and is now taking bookings.

Trish offers more ways to send shoebox Christmas gifts

As Samaritans Purse celebrates a record year for creating shoeboxes for children online, Trish Ellse from Alive Church in Wymondham encourages churches to get involved.

Mentors help ex-offenders settle into community

The Annual Meeting of Community Chaplaincy Norfolk (CCN) was held yesterday and shared news of the 57 people supported by the charity this year on release from prison.

Knowing God’s presence through the hard times

Suzanne Cooke has been reflecting on how rapidly political climates can change, and how such changes in 1930’s Europe prompted a young Dutch woman to take action.

Liz sells artwork for church and baby charity

A new venture aiming to help support two causes that have suffered from the impact of lockdown has been launched by Norfolk artist Liz Meynell.

Norfolk church leaders move into new role

Leaders of Beacon church Jonathan and Paige Squirrell are stepping down from their role at the end of this year to work in a freelance capacity to equip people for Christian ministry.

Norwich’s prayer ministry pioneer shares insights on healing

Robbie Bain, who has played a leading role in developing prayer ministry at Light House in Norwich, has brought out a new book through Call to Prayer about healing and wholeness. Gail Halley reports.

Downham Market team reaches out to families at Christmas

A member of Eternity Church in Downham Market is at the centre of a campaign to ensure that no local children go hungry this Christmas.

£43k raised so far to save Letton Hall

A crowdfunding page has raised over £43k to enable Mid-Norfolk conference centre Letton Hall to continue serving the Christian community after lockdown.

Matt's Christmas song shares message of hope

Church deacon, author and songwriter Matt McChlery, a member of a West Norfolk writers’ group, has launched a new Christmas song to share his message of hope and peace.

Worship album to be released by Norwich church

STN Worship is a collective of songwriters and musicians who serve the worship life at STN Church, Norwich. They have an album set to release at the end of January. In the run up, we are releasing three singles, the first of which comes out in November.