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Former solicitor is new Archdeacon of Norfolk

The Rev Christopher Bunce, a former solicitor, has accepted the Bishop of Norwich’s invitation to become the next Archdeacon of Norfolk.

Different Christian job vacancies across Norfolk

More than a dozen job and volunteer vacancies from the Norwich and Norfolk Christian community are currently being advertised on Network Norfolk, including various roles with YMCA Norfolk, Mercy Ships, Dove Nest Ministries and the Magdalene Group

See art and heritage at Hemblington Church

Nearly 200 people visited the art exhibition at All Saints Church in Hemblington last weekend, and there is a further opportunity to view the church with its impressive medieval wall painting this Sunday.

Opportunities to work for YMCA Norfolk

YMCA Norfolk is currently advertising for a Lead Chef, two Housing Engagement Workers and a Senior Youth Worker.

Latest Norfolk Christian community events

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

When a prayer seems not enough

Rev Christina Rees gets disturbed by the distressing images she receives, often accompanying charitable appeals, and asks what response is possible for those of us with limited means.

Thetford community charity needs two trustees

Thetford community-focused charity Dove’s Nest Ministries is seeking to appoint two new voluntary trustees including a Digital and Social Media Lead.

Flourish Ladies Day returns to King’s Lynn church

Flourish ladies event will return to The King’s Centre in King’s Lynn next month, offering a day of encouragement, teaching, and worship.

Women’s Services Senior Practitioner - Outreach

The Magdalene Group is seeking to employ a Women’s Services Senior Practitioner to provide vital support for women experiencing homelessness, supporting them to find routes out of homelessness and to access and maintain safe and secure housing.

Hemsby Church to lose its “accidental moat”

Drainage work has been taking place at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Hemsby to stop rainwater gathering around the medieval church.

Norwich churches invited to join gospel initiative

Churches and individuals across Norwich and Norfolk are being invited to come together this October for Norwich Net, a new initiative seeking to equip Christians to share the gospel and reach people across the city.

Invite to join annual Norwich Peace Camp and Cycle

The annual Norwich Peace Camp and Peace Cycle will take place on September 21, UN Day for Peace, based at the Octagon Room at St Peter Mancroft church in the city centre.

Bishop of Norwich relieved after assisted dying vote

The Bishop of Norwich said he is “relieved” that MPs voted against proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales in Parliament today, bringing the latest effort to change the law to an end.

Christian community helps break silence around suicide

Breaking the silence around suicide is the message championed by Revd Canon Chris Copsey, of Hope After Suicide Loss, as she welcomes bereaved families and professionals to Norwich Cathedral for a day of conversation, support and shared understanding.

Bishop’s garden raises more than £25,000 for Norfolk charities

Visitors to the Bishop of Norwich’s garden helped local charities raise more than £25,000 this summer – and there is still time for good causes to apply to host an event next year.

Enjoy free concert at Sheringham Christian centre

Scottish-based flexi-ensemble TRIO 56 will be performing a free concert at the Canaan Christian Centre in Sheringham next month, with a Norfolk-born musician as part of the line-up.

Uncertain future of Norfolk parishes is debated

The Future of the Rural Parish was debated at a conference in Norwich on September 5, with issues such as large benefices, long clergy vacancies and underfunding being discussed.

Invite to spend an evening with Elvis in Norwich

Calling all Elvis fans! Dust off your blue suede shoes and get ready to shake, rattle and roll to raise vital funds for YMCA Norfolk.

Norfolk prayer walks include one on the No 42 bus

A series of prayer walks, including one on the No 42 bus, took place across the Diocese of Norwich on September 1, with people gathering to pray for their local churches, schools, communities and the Mission strategy.