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Julian's pedal power to combat COVID impact

On Sunday June 13, Julian Bryant, Christian Aid’s Church Engagement Officer for Norfolk and member of St Edmund’s, Taverham, will be cycling 200 miles around the borders of Norfolk to raise money for people impacted by COVID19 in countries like India.

Bertie's spirit shines in pandemic challenges

Lock-down, personal loss and suffering have not thwarted the spirits of Norwich girl Bertie Emes-Ellis who simply lives to give.

YMCA Norfolk CEO moves to Diocese of Norwich

CEO of YMCA Norfolk, Tim Sweeting, has today been named as the new Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Norwich - a senior strategic leadership role within the Diocese.

Norwich pastor unmasked in new book release

Pastor Jon Norman of SOUL Church Norwich has written a new book about how we can be our authentic, God-created selves in a world where many hide behind the mask of what they want others to see.

Michael Gurney is appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk

Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of Michael Gurney as a new Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Norfolk.

Norwich monk in the marketplace publishes his story

Ray Simpson, the founding pastor of the ecumenical church in Bowthorpe, has published an autobiography called Monk in the Marketplace.

Liz is new chair of Norfolk drug and alcohol project

Liz Wiggins has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Matthew Project, opening a fresh chapter in the history of the Norfolk-based charity.

Norfolk family appeal for son's cancer fight funds

A Norfolk family is appealing for funds to pay for private treatment for a 22-year-man who has terminal cancer and had been given just a few weeks to live.

Norwich minister re-discovers painting after 70 years

A Norwich church minister has recently re-discovered a picture he drew almost 70 years ago of The Wondrous Cross, which hung in two churches in Hampshire for many years.

Four Norfolk Christians recognised by the Queen

Four Norfolk Christians have today been recognised by Her Majesty the Queen for their service to the community in the centuries-old Royal Maundy Money tradition.

Norfolk poet and priest gives title to exhibition

The poet Robert Southwell, who was born just outside Norwich, has provided the title for an online exhibition recalling martyrs from England and Wales.

Hamish gets the band back together for a new album

In 1991 Hamish MacQueen launched a rock band called Revelation from his Mum’s bungalow in North Walsham. Thirty years on, they have released a new album.

Norfolk schoolboy became a martyr in Zimbabwe

John Bradburne, the Norfolk schoolboy who became a Franciscan missionary and martyr, is having his centenary marked this year with 100 days of poetry readings.

New leadership at Norfolk Christian charity

Fiona and Tim Gosden have moved to Norwich as the new directors of pregnancy loss charity TimeNorfolk.

The influence and power of the local church

Our society seems to be changing at a hectic pace, especially as we start to emerge from the pandemic restrictions, and church leader Ian Savory believes that the local church has an important role to play in influencing that change.

Vigil for nurse Estrella at St John’s Cathedral

An all-night prayer vigil and Mass is taking place at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich tonight for city nurse, mother and Cathedral steward Estrella Catalan, who died from Covid-19 on February 5 at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital where she worked

Norwich student to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity

Julia Hull from St George’s parish in Sprowston, Norwich will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in summer 2022 to raise money for charity.

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.

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.

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