Network Norfolk

Face masks – a spiritual undertaking?

Many of us are struggling with the use of face coverings, but Andy Bryant suggests that the act of wearing them can have a spiritual significance.

Harry walks the Peddars Way for Tearfund

Harry, aged 8, who attends Fountain of Life church in Norfolk with his family, is walking 46 miles of the Peddars Way with his grandad to raise money for Tearfund.

Eaton parishes share activity packs for school holidays

The parishes of Eaton have found an innovative alternative to their traditional summer holiday club for children – activity packs.

Bishop of Norwich becomes wherry patron

The Rt Revd Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich has become the new Patron of Wherry Yacht Charter (WYC), and marked this with a trip on wherry yacht Olive to St Benet’s Abbey.

Duchess of Cambridge volunteers at church baby bank

The Duchess of Cambridge has today helped to launch a new baby bank initiative at a West Norfolk church, with a personal volunteering visit.

Sheringham BeachLife features in virtual carnival

Sheringham BeachLife has gone on-line for 2020, and a video presentation of the popular Beach Special has been released as part of Sheringham’s virtual Carnival this year.

YMCA Norfolk needs an Assistant Finance Officer

YMCA Norfolk is looking for an Assistant Finance Officer, based in Norwich.

Score of different ordinations set for Diocese of Norwich

Ordinations in the Diocese of Norwich will be “done different” this year, due to the restrictions imposed by Covid-19 with over 20 people becoming priests or deacons this summer - the first Church of England diocese to hold such ordinations this year.

You will find rest for your souls

Rev Matthew Price encourages us to take heart and allow Jesus to take our tiredness on His shoulders.

Six Norfolk churches share £12,000 in grants

Half-a-dozen Norfolk churches have been awarded £12,000 towards urgent repairs by the Norfolk Churches Trust.

Diocese of Norwich provides 20,000 family meals

Over 20,000 meals will be provided to hungry families over the school summer holidays thanks to the churches and schools of the Diocese of Norwich.

Ringsfield eco-centre invites support for funding bid

Ringsfield Hall, the Christian activity centre near Beccles, has reached the final of a competition being run by Persimmon Homes to support children’s health and education.

Gorleston church active during lockdown

Cliff Park Community Church in Gorleston has been active in supporting the local community during lockdown, helping with food and meals distribution, as well as on-line services and an Alpha course.

Norwich Healing Rooms reopens

Norwich Healing Rooms will be reopening from Thursday August 6 and will be ready to welcome people who would like prayer every week from 7.30pm.

45% of Norfolk churches closed until September

Churches across Norfolk are starting to emerge from an historic 15-week lockdown and closure of churches – some cautiously and some much more confidently – but almost half will not re-open until September at the earliest.

King’s Lynn Night Shelter to hold fundraiser in Bishop’s garden

After its move to a larger site at St John’s Vicarage, King’s Lynn Night Shelter is raising money for its next phase with a fundraising day in Norwich.

Norwich churches rally round arson-hit mosque

Anglican churches in Norwich have spoken out in solidarity with Muslim brothers and sisters following an alleged arson attack on the developing £1m Aylsham Road mosque in the city in the early hours of Monday morning.

Norfolk men’s group goes online and welcomes new members

A group which helps Christian men to grow in faith and provides spiritual support is opening up to new members at it transitions to online meetings.

Worship strengthens the good in us

Philip Young is enjoying the return to real-life worship, and shares some thoughts based on a sermon he preached Saint John’s in Felixstowe on July 19.