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Bishop of Norwich to lead church on climate change

The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has accepted the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury to lead the Church of England’s Environment Programme with a charge to tackle the grave existential crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Gorleston church school gives out pancake packs

Peterhouse Church of England Primary Academy in Gorleston gave its pupils to a half term treat with at least 80 families receiving a ‘Pancake Pack’ for Shrove Tuesday.

YMCA Norfolk challenge to give up your bed for a night

YMCA Norfolk is asking you to give up your own bed for one night to join with hundreds of others in a nationwide Sleep Easy event to raise money for and awareness of youth homelessness.

Bishop of Truro to speak on Christian persecution

The Bishop of Truro, Rt Rev Philip Mounstephen, will be speaking about the persecution of Christians in an online lecture at UEA.

Dippy the dinosaur given new Norwich dates

The nation’s favourite dinosaur is preparing to head to Norwich Cathedral this summer, following the Government’s new Covid-19 roadmap announcement on Monday.

Trusting God in the wilderness

As we start our journey through Lent, Suzanne Cooke urges us to take inspiration from the psalms and get closer to God through our wilderness experiences.

Covid-19 emergency grants to 28 Norfolk churches

Emergency repair grants of more than half a million pounds have been awarded to 28 historic churches in Norfolk.

Aylsham minister brings Hugs from above

Baptist Minister and author Patrick Coghlan has written a new book about retirement and later life, which will be available at the end of February.

Covid-19 leads to more Norfolk foodbank demand

Foodbanks across Norfolk have seen large increases in the numbers of families needing crisis food support during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sheringham BeachLife's virtual half term special

The Sheringham BeachLife team have compiled a video special to replace the usual indoor beach party at February half term.

South Norfolk church hands out family lunch packs

Members at Carleton Rode Baptist church in South Norfolk handed out 260 lunch packs as well as 50 family wellness packs during the school half-term break.

Revelation in Norwich offers online service

The Revelation Christian bookshop and resources centre in Norwich is welcoming online orders despite being physically closed due to lockdown regulations.

Sheringham church feeds needy local families

Lighthouse Community Church in Sheringham provided fruit and vegetable parcels for 86 North Norfolk families over the February half term, following a successful packed lunch project last October.

Pandemic is ideal time to launch church in Thetford

The young couple behind a new church in Thetford say a pandemic is the ideal time to plant a new congregation as this should be the time that churches are actually made for.

Norwich St John's Cathedral offers Lent reflections

The Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich will be offering series of Lenten meditations on its Facebook page to guide people through Lent.

True salvation, or just a shot in the arm?

Andy Bryant is looking forward to an easing of Covid restrictions, but believes that the Church will face many more challenges in the coming months and years.

Matthew Project launches appeal for veterans

The Matthew Project has launched a fundraising appeal for Outside The Wire - a bespoke drug and alcohol service offering confidential advice and support to current and ex-HM Forces veterans and their families across East Anglia.

Norfolk charity comforts the dying in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has one hospice for a population of 112 million. Half of its funding comes from a charity led by Sue Mumford, a nurse who lives in north Norfolk.

Acle Methodists' St Valentine's Day heARTwork

Acle Methodist Church is bringing more cheer into its local community with its continued heARTwork campaign marking St Valentine's Day.