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Inspiring night at YMCA Norfolk celebration

YMCA Norfolk’s annual celebration and awards ceremony welcomed an audience of 150 on Thursday, November 14, to honour the charity's inspiring young people, clients, staff, and volunteers.

Opportunities to work for YMCA Norfolk

YMCA Norfolk is currently advertising vacancies across the county, including a Learning and Development Officer, Finance Officer, Project Accountant, Youth Engagement Worker, Nursery Practitioners and bank Youth Club, Nursery and Housing Worker.

The perfect place to hold on to hope

Ruth Lilley has been sharing with us, in her last two columns, her thoughts on a famous verse from 1 Corinthians 13. Today she encourages us with a Love that hopes.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Dr Ian Watson, Norfolk County Ecumenical Officer, reflects on the legacy of Fr Paul Wattson, who started the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

New Royal Maundy role for Bishop of Norwich

King Charles III has appointed the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, as his next Lord High Almoner, who is responsible for the 900-year-old traditional Royal Maundy Service.

Norwich St John’s Cathedral joins 'at risk' register

The Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich has today been revealed as “at risk” by Historic England in its annual Heritage at Risk Register 2024.

Norwich Bishop expresses assisted suicide concern

The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, has expressed his deep concerns about proposals to legalise assisted suicide. Here he gives his thoughts.

Retiring Norwich vicar shares faith journey

Rev. Madeline Light, who has recently retired from St Stephen’s, Norwich told Christian leaders about how God rescued her parents and led her to faith.

Declaration to Christian unity commitment

A final reminder to come along and support the church leaders in signing their new declaration of commitment for Christian unity on November 24.

National church network celebration in Gorleston

A birthday party at St Mary Magdalene Church in Gorleston has marked 20 years since the formation of the National Estate Churches Network

Children's and Youth leader (part time)

The Lightwave Bungay Hub is looking for a Children’s and Youth Leader (CYL) to be part of the Lightwave Hub in the Bungay Benefice. The vision of the Hub is to bring the Light, Life and Hope of Jesus to children and young people in Bungay and beyond.

Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

Ian Boughton has realised how much we tend to repeat ourselves in our hymns and prayers, and wonders if we run the risk of diluting their meaning.

2 Norfolk churches' debt centres mark milestones

Mid-Norfolk Debt Centre recently celebrated 10 years, whilst Dereham Debt Centre celebrated 5 years of free debt advice to local people as many struggle with the costs of essentials.

Archbishop was right to resign says Norwich Bishop

The Bishop of Norwich has said he supports the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in his decision to resign over his handling of an abuse scandal.

Exciting Trustee opportunity at Norwich Cathedral

Norwich Cathedral is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for the role of Trustee/Non-Executive Member of Chapter (Norwich Cathedral’s governing body).

Norwich Cathedral needs part-time Accounts Administrator

Norwich Cathedral is looking for a part-time (25 hours per week) Accounts Administrator to join its Finance Department.

Mock fire-fighting exercise at Norwich Cathedral

Norwich Cathedral last week welcomed crews from Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service for an exercise to test firefighting and salvage procedures for the historic city landmark.

School chaplains in demand in Norfolk schools

An increasing number of non-faith schools across the county are hiring chaplains to offer emotional support to students, which reflects a similar trend nationally.

Chance to win a £200 donation for your church

This November, fundraising website easyfundraising has daily chances to win up to £200 as a donation for your church or faith organisation!