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High school helps to create visors and face masks

Members of staff at Notre Dame High School have been busy producing PPE for the NHS and other frontline workers.

Bishop of Norwich joins critics of Prime Minister

The Bishop of Norwich has added his voice to those of a number of Church of England bishops who have strongly criticised Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s response following the controversial actions of his special advisor Dominic Cummings.

Funding boost for Yarmouth church’s relief work

The Salvation Army in Great Yarmouth has been awarded a grant of £12330 to boost their coronavirus relief work in the borough during the coronavirus lockdown.

Mayflower pilgrims remembered in new book

It is 400 years since the Mayflower's pioneering voyage, which saw the Pilgrims sailing to America to seek religious freedom. A Norwich author is editing a book, to be published later this year, to commemorate this anniversary.

A time for courage, not fear; love, not anxiety

As the lockdown restrictions begin to ease, Andy Bryant points out that we have an opportunity to rebuild society based on the values Jesus taught us.

Gorleston churches join Thy Kingdom Come

Churches in Gorleston are coming together each evening until Pentecost to join Thy Kingdom Come - the international prayer initiative.

Martham churches’ foodbank meets local needs

The churches in Martham in East Norfolk are working to provide a foodbank to meet local needs during the coronavirus crisis, but this may become permanent after the lockdown eases.

An invitation to speak Shalom over families

Jill Gower, Director of the Call to Prayer ministry, invites us to call down peace on families as they seek to adapt to the Government’s changing guidelines.

Hundreds of online CofE services across Norfolk

There are now over 240 church services being shared digitally across Norfolk and Waveney every week by the Church of England.

Major Motivator boosts Norwich church viewers

A Norwich Salvation Army officer is helping draw thousands of people to online church services with his popular keep-fit videos as Major Motivator.

Norwich foodbank publishes latest updates

Norwich foodbank has published its Summer 2020 newsletter with news of its Covid-19 crisis response, record numbers being fed, its tenth anniversary and items of food which are most needed.

Norfolk pupils thank teachers with rainbow videos

Four Church of England schools in Norfolk have taken part in a national song initiative in time for Thank a Teacher Day on May 20.

Cathedrals – sacred spaces in troubled times

Janet Marshall finds she is inspired by special spaces such as Norwich Cathedral, and shares her thoughts in poetry.

Pointing to Pentecost : prayer in Norfolk

Norfolk Christians are invited to unite in Pentecost Prayer on May 31 to pray for God to move in our city, our region and our nation.

Talks to mark Richard Caister anniversary

St Stephen’s Church in Norwich will be holding a series of talks to mark the 600th anniversary of the death of the late-medieval poet and priest, Richard Caister

Norfolk company thanks key workers in lights

A Norfolk company used its projection equipment to light up a church in west Norfolk with messages of appreciation for key workers and the NHS.

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.

Christian author seeks to inspire Norfolk

Broadland author and musician Ian Boughton has compiled a book of inspirational quotations which is available for sale, and also available as a free download as an encouragement to Network Norfolk readers.

Rural Norfolk church offers a shop-and-chat service

The Fountain of Life Church in Ashill is offering practical assistance to church members and many others in the wider community who need help during the current pandemic.