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Organist's contribution to music at Norwich Cathedral

It was a day of fond farewells as Norwich Cathedral celebrated the amazing contribution retiring organist David Dunnett has made to the musical life of the Cathedral over the last 29 years and also said goodbye to choir members moving on to pastures new.

West Norfolk churches support network launch

Churches across West Norfolk are joining forces to reimagine support for children, young people, and families across the region.

Offering a regular chance for prayer in Norwich

Norwich Healing Rooms is a place where anyone can go to for prayer, no matter what the need, whether physical, emotional or spiritual.

A beacon of youthful hope in Norwich Prison

The Kairos Torch Prisoner Christian Rehabilitation Programme is about to start in HMP Norwich. Dr Ian Watson, County Ecumenical Officer, who attended an evening of talks on the initiative reports.

Latest Norfolk Christian community events

Events of interest to the Norwich and Norfolk Christian community happening over the next few weeks are listed.

Norwich church book fair to raise school funds

A book fair which has run in a Norwich church for over 50 years is running again in late July to support two Christian schools in Malawi.

Two Norwich churches to become music venues

Two Norwich city centres churches will be turned into live music venues despite opposition from local residents.

Norfolk vicar set to sleep rough for health charity

A retired Norfolk vicar and former teacher is sleeping rough in a church porch in Drayton, near Norwich, tonight to raise awareness of mental health.

Norwich Bishop joins mass Parliament climate lobby

The Bishop of Norwich joined faith leaders and representatives of leading faith organisations from across the UK’s faith communities gathered in Westminster as part of the Act Now, Change Forever mass lobby for action on climate and nature.

Horstead Church hosts open studios and concert

Horstead Church and the Horstead Centre are presenting their first Open Studios later this month, with a special focus on Julian of Norwich. A Concert of Summer music follows a week later.

Norfolk Christian care complex celebrates 65 years

Quebec hall, the Christian residential care home and bungalow complex in Dereham, will be celebrating its 65 – year anniversary this summer with an open day and service of thanksgiving.

Faith through illness inspires creativity in Thrigby

Illness and grief have led Jenny Baker on a journey to starting her own photography business, Creation Arise, as well as a pop-up gallery in Thrigby for fellow artists.

Norfolk chaplaincy offers support for people leaving prison

Community Chaplaincy Norfolk (CCN) is a Christian charity that provides volunteer mentors for prison leavers of all faiths and none, supporting them to rebuild their lives after prison.

Knitted Bible Exhibition open in Norwich church

The nationally-known Knitted Bible Exhibition is open in a Norwich church until July 19 with its 38 knitted exhibits telling various Bible stories.

Norfolk man keeps village church open for decades

For more than half a century Donald Gotts has opened the beautiful Harpley church to visitors, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year.

Church worker/secretary needed in Norwich

Norwich Congregational Church (the Old Meeting House church) is excited to announce that a part-time position has become available with the objective of increasing church membership.

Being transformed – like slow-cook porridge!

Jane Walters has found a new way to prepare breakfast, but this has taught her the need for perseverance and patience.

Norwich church unveils hidden new artwork

A major new artwork by world-renowned sculptor Peter Walker, has been unveiled in St Peter Mancroft church in Norwich – as a gift to the people of the city.

Faith and music festival success in King’s Lynn

The third annual Manifest took place last month in King’s Lynn as locals gathered for music, food, and fun in the sun. Olivia O'Neill reports.