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As part of the Network Norfolk 20th anniversary celebrations, we want to find your best pictures which show the Norfolk Christian community and churches in action.
Norfolk Christian photo competition open to all
Norfolk rector's 24 hour prayer vigil
This summer 14-year-old Jorja and seven-year-old Bethany will be spending part of their holidays in Zimbabwe, helping some of the world’s poorest children. Their father will be undertaking a prayer vigil and asks for your support.
Norfolk bishops applaud Synod Safeguarding move
The Bishops of Norwich, Thetford and Lynn have issued a statement expressing their deep concern regarding safeguarding issues and allegations of cover up in the Church of England raised by the media in recent weeks.
Pope's gift made by man with fitting name
A wooden bowl made from churchyard yew by a Suffolk woodworker called Brian Wooden, was admired by the Pope this month.
Norfolk church leaders meet the Pope in Rome
Leaders from Churches Together in Norfolk and Waveney have just returned from an ecumenical pilgrimage to Rome, which included an audience with Pope Francis.
Mission Partnership unites 4 Norfolk churches
Four United Reformed Churches in the Norwich area have formed the first ‘Mission Partnership’ in the Eastern Region, to work together to focus on mission.
Mass marks start of Jubilee Year in East Anglia
The Jubilee Year of 2025 was officially started by Bishop Peter Collins with an Opening Procession and Mass at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich earlier today
Bishop visits virtual ward at Norwich hospital
The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, met Emergency Department staff on a behind-the-scenes tour at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and was also shown how a 60-patient virtual ward works.
Churches in Norfolk are marking Blue Christmas
Across Norfolk, more churches are holding services recognising how difficult this time of year can be for some.
Norfolk churches provide free Christmas meals
Churches across the Diocese of Norwich are set to combat loneliness and loss by providing Christmas Day lunches for their communities.
Should Norfolk council prayers be only Christian?
A Green councillor has suggested that the prayers at the start of Norfolk County Council meetings should sometimes be said by people from faiths other than Christianity.
City garden raises £25,000 for Norfolk charities
Visitors to a hidden-gem city garden have helped local charities raise more than £25,000.
Bishop speaks about assisted suicide on Radio Norfolk
On the day that the House of Commons debates the proposed bill on assisted suicide, Bishop Peter Collins has spoken live on BBC Radio Norfolk outlining his opposition to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
Gorleston pupils pack shoeboxes with Christmas gifts
Pupils from St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School in Gorleston have been filling shoeboxes packed with gifts as part of Operation Christmas Child.
YMCA Norfolk team wins top national awards
YMCA Norfolk celebrated a monumental victory at the Youth Matters Awards 2024, held on Friday November 15 at City Central at the HAC in London when it was named the ‘YMCA of the Year,’ recognising its transformative work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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