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

Score of different ordinations set for Diocese of Norwich

In a break from the tradition of many years, ordinations in the Diocese of Norwich will be “done different” this year, due to the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic with over 20 people ordained as either priests or deacons during the summer.

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.

Supportive church community in N Norfolk village

The members of Worstead Baptist Church have been supporting their local community during the current pandemic, with the benefits reaching out across North Norfolk.

Norwich curate to take up teaching post

Rev Dr Alex Irving is moving on from his role as curate at St Stephen's church in Norwich for an appointment as lecturer at St Mellitus College.

Norwich Christian resource centre is open

Revelation, the Christian resource centre for Norwich has opened its doors to the public again after being closed due to the coronavirus.

Norwich church to stage families seminar weekend

Norwich church Kingdom Ambassadors International (KAIC) is holding a Post Lockdown/Covid-19 Seminar for on Building Healthy Families and relationships in early September.

Challenging young leaders conference in Norwich

A one-day intensive Young Leaders Conference, which aims to provide a foundation for Christ-centred leadership in the community, is set to be run by Celebrate Norwich and Norfolk in Norwich in October with a high quality line-up of speakers.

New Rector for Bradwell church

St Nicholas’ Church in Bradwell has a new rector, Revd Stephen Deall, who has now moved into the rectory with his family.

Tributes paid to CLC bookshop manager Robin Earl

Robin Earl, who lived 6O years in Norwich and previously ran the CLC Bookshop, passed away recently. Les Champion offers an appreciation.