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Missionary story behind new Norwich church leader

The African-born son of former missionary parents has been appointed as the new Assistant Leader at Oak Grove Community Church in Norwich. Keith Morris reports.

Norwich bishop leads the way on climate change

Bishop Graham Usher is among faith leaders who have signed a statement in the lead-up to COP26 calling on governments to take urgent action to protect the earth’s climate.

Ermie leads the way by saying yes to organ donation

Organ Donation Week has been an opportunity to remember with gratitude much-loved parishioner Ermie Astorga from St John’s Cathedral, who passed away a year ago.

Norfolk author’s poems speak to the heart

Christian writer Catherine Ayre has had a book of poems published to encourage people to find out more about God.

Fulmerston’s Christian footballer celebrates 30 years on the pitch

Tim Lovejoy from Fulmerston Christian Fellowship has clocked up over 500 games in a three-decade career with his local football club.

Norma's sponsored walks for Christian charities

Norma Broadest is embarking on two walking challenges to raise funds for Christian charities Street Child and Restoration of Hope in Burundi.

Sean's covid recovery is an answer to prayer

A Norfolk Christian man who spent over six months in hospital with pancreatitis and covid is now home. He attributes his recovery to God’s healing and faithful answer to his wife’s prayers.

Norfolk Christian author's book on hope

Suicide survivor Steve Foyster has written a book on his road to recovery, with the local launch in Norwich coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10.

How a church in rural Norfolk struck water

Stephen Mawditt’s new book ‘Redigging the Wells’ tells the story of the pioneering Fountain of Life congregation in Ashill.

Norfolk vicar and his wife move into the garden

Having served for eight years in the churches of the Mitre Benefice, Dave and Anna Lloyd are stepping outside into the unknown. He casts a vision of what could happen.

Boy from council estate becomes Lord Mayor of Norwich

After growing up on a council estate, Catholic Cathedral parishioner Kevin Maguire has become Lord Mayor of Norwich. Here he shares a little of his vision for the city.

YMCA Norfolk names John Lee as its new CEO

YMCA Norfolk has named its new CEO as John Lee, who has worked with the Matthew Project and Spurgeons Norwich Connect and is a senior leader with Proclaimers church in Norwich.

TV man Simon Thomas weds at Norwich Cathedral

Norfolk-born TV presenter Simon Thomas married his girlfriend Derrina Jebb four years after the death of his wife Gemma, in Norwich Cathedral.

New Methodist President has East Anglia links

The Methodist Conference in Britain has elected former East Anglia District Chair, Rev Graham Thompson, to serve as its next President.

Norfolk's Jamie set to run for Ethiopia charity

It has been a tough year for Ethiopia, but Norfolk-based Hospice Ethiopia UK is doing its utmost to keep up the financial support.

‘Miracle’ MBE for genocide survivor Marie-Lyse

Rwandan genocide survivor Marie-Lyse Numuhoza has been made an MBE for services to human rights and the community in Thetford.

Rock legend Rick made CBE in Queen's honours

Norfolk-based rock star and keyboard legend Rick Wakeman has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s honours list.

Bertie's spirit shines in pandemic challenges

Lock-down, personal loss and suffering have not thwarted the spirits of Norwich girl Bertie Emes-Ellis who simply lives to give.

YMCA Norfolk CEO moves to Diocese of Norwich

CEO of YMCA Norfolk, Tim Sweeting, has today been named as the new Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Norwich - a senior strategic leadership role within the Diocese.

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