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Appeal after Covid-19 causes biggest challenge

The Matthew Project says that 2020 is one of the most challenging years it has ever faced due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a real increase in mental health issues and substance misuse especially alcohol abuse.

Chanukah at Messianic Synagogue in Norwich

Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with the Messianic Synagogue in Norwich. Join with them online for a live stream of the service.

Green pastures Christian bookshop reopens

Green Pastures Christian Bookshop in Dereham is now open and selling books, cards and DVDs from 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday.

Norfolk Christian Football League set to resume

The Norfolk Christian Football League adult and three youth leagues are set to resume after its lockdown 2.0 break, on Saturday December 5.

Worshippers gather again as Norfolk moves into Tier 2

Many churches across Norfolk are reopening for worship today as lockdown lifts. Numbers, however, will be limited by government restrictions.

Norfolk pebble pledge project to usher in change

A different look at the bible story of the feeding of the 5000 has sparked an idea for an art installation at Norwich Cathedral whereby people decorate a pebble and make a pledge to live differently.

Martham churches launch reverse Advent scheme

The foodbank run by the churches in Martham have introduced a Reverse Advent calendar, to encourage people to donate those treats which food parcel recipients often cannot afford to buy.

Roy aims for a meal a mile on run for the hungry

Roy Roberts, a member of St Stephens Church in Norwich, will be running 300 miles during December raise money for free meals.

Whispers of God at Norwich Youth for Christ

Nick Blanch, Director of Norwich Youth for Christ, had a moment recently when he realised that God was speaking. He shares how this is just one of many encouraging signs.

Norwich Open Christmas set to go ahead

Every year, Norwich Open Christmas provides food and company for people who would otherwise be on their own, and this year is no exception, although it will look a little different.

Renowned Norfolk evangelist and author

Renowned Norfolk evangelist, author and businessman John Wright died peacefully on Sunday night. Colleague and friend Barrie Lawrence pays tribute.

Government wants views of Norfolk faith community

The UK Government wants to engage with faith groups in England and has asked for the views of people of faith, church leaders and public servants, among others, to help it decide the best way forward.

Norwich puts Hannah in lights as Foodbank appeal goes out

Hannah Worsley from Norwich Foodbank will be representing community in the Christmas lights switch on this year as her team ramps up for Christmas.

Reaching out to the lonely

Robert Ashton feels we could be doing more to engage with others at this time, and wonders whether we can learn from other, not necessarily Christian, organisations.

Revelation shop and restaurant in Norwich are reopening

Customers will again be able to buy their Christmas cards and books from Revelation Christian Resource Centre in Norwich, which will reopen when lockdown ends.

Norwich church to stage a dozen Christmas shows

A Norwich church will be staging 12 showings of a Nativity Show from the Christian Saltmine Theatre Company in the run-up to Christmas and is now taking bookings.

Trish offers more ways to send shoebox Christmas gifts

As Samaritans Purse celebrates a record year for creating shoeboxes for children online, Trish Ellse from Alive Church in Wymondham encourages churches to get involved.

Mentors help ex-offenders settle into community

The Annual Meeting of Community Chaplaincy Norfolk (CCN) was held yesterday and shared news of the 57 people supported by the charity this year on release from prison.

Knowing God’s presence through the hard times

Suzanne Cooke has been reflecting on how rapidly political climates can change, and how such changes in 1930’s Europe prompted a young Dutch woman to take action.