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Robert Ashton wonders how essential our church premises are for our churches to function successfully.

An appreciation of Ed Ellis, a kind encourager

Ed Ellis, who with his wife Suzie was a former warden of the Quiet Waters Christian Retreat House, died peacefully on June 21. Dan Waite pays tribute.

Norwich Foodbank releases video about its work

Norwich Foodbank has published a new Welcome video online to help people understand what it does and how they can support it.

Church and Tenant Empowerment Worker

Hope Into Action has a vacancy for a part time Church and Tenant Empowerment Worker in Great Yarmouth.

People of God have much to remember

As the lockdown starts to ease, and a version of normality returns, Andy Bryant reminds us that there are many things we need to remember, and lessons to learn.

Norfolk Catholic churches re-open their doors

Almost all Catholic churches across Norfolk are re-opening their doors for collective public worship this weekend following the relaxation of government guidelines.

Two Norwich cathedrals re-open doors to public worship

The Deans of Norwich’s two cathedrals have welcomed the resumption of public worship after nearly three months and, along with a number of city churches, will be throwing open their doors to the public this weekend.

Great Yarmouth Pathway - Charity Manager

The Great Yarmouth Pathway Café and Support Centre is recruiting a Charity Manager to co-ordinate its volunteers serving those in need within its community.

A journey from self-centred to vision-centred

In her prayers for this week, Jill Gower from the Call to Prayer ministry invites us to see the opportunities ahead, so that we can help to bring forth something better.

North Norfolk Catholics return to worship

The Catholic churches in Cromer and Sheringham will be re-opening for Mass from Sunday July 4, although most other churches in the area will be continuing with their on-line and other “at home” acts of worship.

What's the church's future after the pandemic?

Will the church ever be the same again once the pandemic finishes and does God even want it to be? That was the question posed by Rev Tim Yau at yesterday's Transforming Norwich online meeting.

Diocese of Norwich names new education chiefs

The Diocese of Norwich has announced the appointment of Richard Cranmer as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its St Benet’s Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) and Robert Connelly as Headteacher of Archbishop Sancroft High School (ASHS).

Aylsham pastor’s book gives spiritual refreshment

Rooted in God is the latest offering from the Motorcycling Reverend, Patrick Coghlan, which has just been released as an e-book.

Decluttering the mind to make room for God

Ruth Lilley has been de-cluttering, and has discovered new benefits as a result.

Johnson and Starmer praise churches' crisis efforts

Boris Johnson and Kier Starmer have paid tribute to churches across the country for their efforts in responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

N Norfolk Christians launch urgent Uganda appeal

Reed People, a Sheringham-based charity which works in an area of Uganda called Lumpewe to promote education, health, and community, has launched an urgent appeal for funds to feed that community during the coronavirus crisis.

Hundreds drive-thru for prayer at Norwich church

Hundreds of people turned up in their cars for a drive-through prayer session at Soul Church in Norwich on Sunday afternoon.

Churches across Norfolk can re-open from July 4

Last night the government released guidelines which will allow places of worship across Norfolk to re-open from Saturday July 4.

Norwich church helps restaurant open outside

Customers enjoying pizza from a Norwich restaurant will now be able to relax in the grounds of a nearby church.