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East Anglian foodbanks see summer demand rise

Foodbanks across East Anglia are reporting a sharp rise in demand during the summer holidays, as families face added pressure from the end of free school meals and a dip in seasonal donations.

Let love, not fear, drive your response

Ruth Lilley reflects on a recent conversation with her daughter, and ponders how she could have responded differently to the situation that had arisen.

The not so Quiet Revival at Newday in Norwich

If you are anywhere near the Royal Norfolk Showground this week you will witness the not so quiet revival happening at the Christian youth festival Newday.

BeachLife outreach ready to return to Sheringham

Plans are being finalized for this year’s BeachLife activity week outreach on Sheringham clifftops and beach at the end of August, and the week promises to be enormous fun for the whole family.

Sheringham church’s ‘brilliant’ flower festival

St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Sheringham saw the return of its popular Flower Festival in July to much acclaim, after a gap of four years following covid restrictions and the refurbishment of the church's worship area.

New team member welcomed at Norfolk charity branch

The Norfolk team of Operation Christmas Child, a Christian charity that distributes shoeboxes filled with gifts to children, has welcomed Tracy to their team, and together they will encourage more people to get involved in the charity's mission.

Lowestoft Church hosting disabilities training

Eastpoint Vineyard Church are hosting training to empower churches to welcome people with learning disabilities

Sheringham church supports school’s eco drive

Students at Sheringham High School have designed clothes from sustainable material with the help of their local Salvation Army charity shop.

Farmers straighten St Benet's Cross of Peace

Some local farmers have come to the rescue of a Broads landmark after passers by spotted it was 'on the huh.'

West Norfolk church set for major restoration

A project has begun in Thetford to restore the medieval church building known locally as ‘the black church’.

Spend the evening with Cliff Richard in Norwich

Cliff Richard (or at least the next best thing) will be performing at Mile Cross Salvation Army on Saturday, September 27.

Plans for new Christian school near Bawburgh

OneSchool Global UK has submitted a planning application for a new purpose-built education campus to serve students across the Norfolk region who are from families of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.

Norwich church to host youth summer camp

SOUL Church is hosting its annual youth camp, Soul Shift, from the 12th-15th August, for young people aged 11-18.

Cobbolds offers dignified and sensitive service

Kevin Cobbold Funeral Services is an independent and privately owned family company, based in Norwich, offering a sensitive and dignified service to help support people through a difficult time and to provide peace of mind.

West Norfolk's Margery Kempe takes centre stage

The writer of a new play about famous Norfolk author, mystic and Christian, Margery Kempe, tells of her impact and the possibilities it offers for local church groups. Tony Triggs reports.

YMCA Norfolk needs a Director of Housing

YMCA Norfolk is seeking a Director of Housing to spearhead our work in providing a safe place to live and a supportive environment in which to develop for young, single homeless people and families.

Norwich church to host kids summer camp

SOUL Church is hosting a kids camp on 31st July, 10am-3:30pm, and your kids are invited!

Norwich St John's Cathedral caretaker retires after 23 years

It was with a mix of gratitude and fondness that the team at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich announced the retirement of much-loved caretaker and warden of the car parks, David Turner, after an incredible 23 years of dedicated service.

Norfolk to host huge Christian youth camp

The big top is being assembled at the Norfolk Showground ready for 10,000 young people to arrive next week for Newday, one of the UK's biggest Christian youth festivals.