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Children win Bishop’s prize for spiritual nature garden

A new garden which the children of St Peter and St Paul Carbrooke Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery designed and helped create has won the first Bishop of Norwich Environment Prize for Schools.

Retro flower festival weekend in Norwich church

A church in Norwich is hosting a retro-themed flower festival next month, with proceeds going to important building works.

YMCA hosts free breakfast for dads in Norwich

YMCA Norfolk is hosting a Dads Breakfast Club in Norwich, a free 8-week Saturday morning course designed to support young dads, dads-to-be, and step-dads in the local community.

The Trussell Two Child Limit Campaign

Help lift 470,000 children out of severe hardship and tell your MP the two-child limit must be removed.

Norfolk Christian communicators are honoured

Inspiring and creative websites, social media channels, digital projects, pictures, newsletters and individuals were honoured at the Norfolk Christian Communications Awards, held at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich last night

Norfolk Christian Communications Awards Winners

The winners, highly commendeds and finalists for the Norfolk Christian Communications Awards 2025 were announced at a presentation event at St John's Cathedral Narthex in Norwich last night

Norfolk Christian Communications Awards picture gallery

A picture gallery of the Norfolk Christian Communications Awards held at St John's Cathedral Narthex in Norwich on October 23 has been published online.

Big boost for Norwich pastor's animation dream

The second episode of a high-quality pioneering animated devotional has been launched online in a project led by Oscar and BAFTA winning animator and Norwich church elder Jonny Hall.

Paddington to stay at Norwich Cathedral for another year

After delighting tens of thousands of visitors and boosting footfall in the city, the much-loved Paddington Bench will remain in the grounds of Norwich Cathedral for a further 12 months.

Overcoming the challenges of Autumn

The autumn season brings its own challenges for Ruth Lilley, and she explains how she meets those challenges with a positive outlook.

YMCA Norfolk celebrates young comeback heroes

YMCA Norfolk hosted its Annual Celebration on Thursday October 16 at The Space, Norwich, bringing together around 160 guests for an evening filled with emotion, inspiration, and heartfelt recognition.

N Walsham Salvation Army celebrates 140 years

The Salvation Army in North Walsham is celebrating 140 years of service to the town and community with a weekend of special events later this month.

Beloved priest retires from the Parish of Thetford

A beloved priest in Thetford has retired from full-time service and a special gathering was held to honour and celebrate his ministry.

Free fundraising packs for churches and groups

This autumn, funding website easyfundraising has 250 free fundraising packs available for churches and community causes in its network.

Norfolk Christian retreat house autumn workshops

Quiet Waters Christian Retreat in Bungay is organising two creative workshops in November and invites you to join them.

New canons for Norwich Cathedral

An expert on Julian of Norwich, a director of mission and ministry, and a rector were this week made canons of Norwich Cathedral.

Latest Norfolk Christian community events

Events of interest to the Norwich and Norfolk Christian community happening over the next few weeks are listed.

Norfolk priest, visionary, pioneer and writer

Ray Simpson, former Norfolk priest, pastor, guardian, visionary, pioneer, writer, Celtic liturgist, contemplative, spiritual guide, has died and the world is the poorer for his passing, writes Rev Liz Cannon.

Opportunities to work for YMCA Norfolk

YMCA Norfolk is currently advertising a number of vacancies across the county, including a Training and Development Officer and Bank Housing Engagement, Catering, Nursery and Youth Club Workers.