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Shattered statue restored at cathedral in Norwich

A cherished ancient statue at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich has been loving restored after it was smashed to pieces in a dramatic incident late one evening in a side chapel.

When helpful feedback becomes damning criticism

Jane Walters suggests we check our motives when we feel the need to find fault, and urges us to make sure our criticisms are constructive and helpful.

Cawston pupils feature in new church climate film

Pupils at Cawston CofE primary school have featured in a new film celebrating children’s leadership in tackling climate change, in partnership with Cawston Parish Church.

Church-goers raise £16k for Norfolk-based charity

With cake sales, collections, lunches and Lent events, people across the Diocese of Norwich raised a magnificent £16,415 for the Norfolk-based farming and rural mental health charity YANA (You Are Not Alone) to help fund its telephone helpline.

Try the new Norfolk coastal pilgrimage trail

A new pilgrimage trail has been established linking several North Norfolk churches, and a booklet is now available to guide walkers on their journey.

Opportunities to work for YMCA Norfolk

YMCA Norfolk is currently advertising a number of vacancies across the county, including a Senior Youth Engagement Worker, a Nursery Practitioner, a Nursery Assistant and Bank Youth Club and Nursery staff.

What is the Quiet Revival and why is it happening?

The Bible Society's Quiet Revival report says that the church in England and Wales is transforming before our eyes, with growing numbers of young people attending. So what is happening and why, and what should the church do about it?

From death threats to Jesus with Teen Challenge

Zac’s early life was filled with fear, drugs and crime. However at Teen Challenge in Norwich he discovered hope and a new start. At a recent meeting of Connect Norwich he shared his story.

Norwich church to host homelessness exhibition

Herring House Trust in Great Yarmouth is bringing its Homelessness Exhibition to St Peter Mancroft Church in the centre of Norwich as part of the Hidden Voices project in the church.

Sheringham Methodists support African orphanage

St Andrews Methodist Church in Sheringham will be holding an Afternoon Tea later this month to raise funds for the Good Shepherd Orphanage in Tanzania, and all are invited to come along and support this cause.

Erosion threat to Happisburgh church graveyard

Hundreds of bodies buried at St Mary the Virgin church in Happisburgh may need to be exhumed and moved as coastal erosion threatens the coastal graveyard.

Memorial plea for martyred Norfolk missionary

A heart-felt plea has been issued to keep a plaque in a Norwich church dedicated to a Norfolk missionary who died violently 124 years ago at the hands of cannibals, after plans to redevelop the church as an entertainment venue were approved.

VJ Day national service to be held at Norwich Cathedral

The bravery of all who served in the Far East during the Second World War will be remembered at a national commemoration service at Norwich Cathedral to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day on August 15.

Thanksgiving at Norfolk Christian Retreat House

Quiet Waters Christian Retreat House held its Annual Service of Thanksgiving in June, primarily to praise God for things He has done over the previous year.

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.