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Carols by the sea for Sheringham church

Lighthouse Community Church joined forces with Cromer and Sheringham Brass Band for an evening of carols by the sea on Sheringham promenade – just one of several community initiatives by the church this Christmas.

Lowestoft Nativity Walk set for Christmas Eve

A popular Nativity Walk is set to take place in Lowestoft on Christmas Eve to bring families together to remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Exciting year for Norfolk Christian bookshop

Green Pastures Christian Bookshop in Dereham looks back on an exciting year during which they have not only give encouragement to others but have also been encouraged in their ministry in Norfolk and Suffolk.

New Norwich Methodist Superintendent Minister

The Norwich Methodist Circuit has welcomed a new Superintendent Minister - Rev Tom Osborne has moved to Norwich from Manningtree in Essex, where for 8 years he served as Superintendent of the Tendring Circuit.

When heaven’s peace broke the silence

As Christmas approaches, Hannah Hammond offers advice for finding some peace in this increasingly busy and bustling time of year.

Opportunities to work for YMCA Norfolk

YMCA Norfolk is currently advertising a number of vacancies across the county, including a Corporate and Legacy Fundraiser, Wellbeing Matters Project Lead, Lead Front of House, Housing Workers, a Bank Nursery Worker and several Youth Worker roles.

Crostwight church to conserve C14th wall pictures

Funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund has enabled All Saints, Crostwight to begin the process of conserving its historic medieval wall paintings.

Youth and Schools worker needed in South Norfolk

Integrate Youth for Christ, based in South Norfolk, has a fantastic opening for someone to join its staff team as the part-time Youth and Schools Worker in Harleston, which includes being lead chaplain for Harleston Sancroft Academy.

Live as pilgrims of hope says Bishop of East Anglia

In his Christmas message the Bishop of East Anglia urges us, amid a troubled world, to embrace the true hope revealed in Christ’s birth and to live as faithful pilgrims of hope.

A meaningful countdown to Christmas

Christina Rees is counting down the days to Christmas, but she is reflecting on a more powerful form of Advent calendar.

West Norfolk church to hold Christmas Eve nativity

A church in west Norfolk will hold a Christmas Eve nativity featuring a real baby for the manger scene.

Oulton Broad church wins environment award

St Mark’s Church in Oulton Broad has become the first church in the Diocese of Norwich to be awarded the Eco Church Gold Award by the Christian environmental charity A Rocha UK.

Gorleston theatre hosts church carol outreach

Over 175 people took part in a carol service on Sunday 30 November at Gorleston Pavilion Theatre organised by Cliff Park Community Church.

YMCA Norfolk's Christmas appeal to community

This Christmas, YMCA Norfolk is calling on the community to come together and make a real difference for young people and families across Norfolk who are struggling.

Gorleston community square becomes Bethlehem

The community in Magdalen Square in Gorleston turned out in force last weekend to experience Christmas in Bethlehem on the Mag, a free community event that brought the sights, sounds and story of the first Christmas vividly to life.

Advent and Christmas events

There are dozens of craft fairs, carol services, crib services and Christmas concerts happening around Norfolk.

Community scheme renovates Norfolk churchyard

An overgrown churchyard north of Norwich has been greatly improved by a Community Payback scheme run by the Probation service.

Christmas angels descend on Stalham

A host of knitted angels has appeared in Stalham and villages in Northeast Norfolk, created by a small group of anonymous knitters, and anyone finding one is invited to give it a home.

New Catholic DEO for Norfolk and Waveney named

Pam Smith has been chosen by Bishop of East Anglia the Rt Rev Peter Collins to serve as the new Denominational Ecumenical Officer (DEO) for Norfolk and Waveney. As an introduction, Dr Ian Watson interviews her with a few questions.