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An invitation from faith leaders across Norwich and Norfolk to build hope-filled communities
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (794+ words) Most people want to live in strong, healthy, caring communities where everyone feels they belong. But at a time when people are struggling and feel fearful for the future, it can be easy for a story of decline and despair…...
Bringing bumblebees back to church grounds
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (244+ words) A not for profit community organisation, already working with a couple of churches in our Diocese, is now offering a new bumblebee project. Jamie Mc Bride of Project Apis CIC explains. "We're working across Norfolk to make beekeeping and pollinator…...
Hosting the People's Emergency Briefing: A new resource for churches
1+ week, 5+ day ago (322+ words) A new opportunity is emerging for churches to engage their communities with one of the most urgent issues of our time. The'People's Emergency Briefing'is a powerful new film, released in April, bringing together leading expert insights on the climate and…...
A weekend of walking in the way of St Francis with Brother Sam
3+ week, 1+ day ago (134+ words) Over a weekend in April, the Church of St Francis, Heartsease in East Norwich, walked together in the spirit of St. Francis, with Franciscan Brother Sam, exploring faith, creation, and community, in the 800th anniversary of the Saint's death. Brother Sam…...
Seventeen church schools gather together for Earth day celebration
3+ week, 3+ day ago (152+ words) Thank you to Sharon Brett, Schools Environmental Advisor for writing this article. Now in its fifty-sixth year, Earth Day continues to grow in global significance. The date carries weight following the signing of the Paris Agreement on 22 April 2016, a landmark…...
Haveringland Conference for Rural Churches
3+ week, 3+ day ago (181+ words) Churches in rural areas face significant challenges and many are finding it hard to think positively about the future. This day conference on Friday 15th May at Haveringland Parish Church will explore the realities of rural parish life, and provide some…...
Edingthorpe's Silver Eco Church journey
3+ week, 4+ day ago (127+ words) David Beecroft, Eco Church Rep at All Saints in Edingthorpe enthuses about their creation care journey. Yes, we had done it! The Silver award level was achieved. I had the pleasure of receiving the plaque on behalf of All Saints…...
Signs of growth and faith in North Norfolk school
3+ week, 4+ day ago (291+ words) With thanks to Jack Branford, Chaplain at Gresham's school for writing this article: On Saturday 18 April, the Bishop of Norwich officiated at the latest in a number of bumper services of Confirmation and Baptism in Gresham's School Chapel. The moving…...
Bishop Graham has joined the bishops of Chelmsford, Gloucester and Southwark in condemning the current rise in Antisemitism in Britain.
3+ week, 6+ day ago (222+ words) Statement in Response to the Rise of Antisemitism in Britain Whatever our views about specific policies of the current government of Israel, we are called as a Church to witness to Jesus Christ of Nazareth, who is the light of…...
Porch Prayers - an ecological worship resource
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (365+ words) Compiled by Canon Susanna Gunner in response to a regular contemplative prayer session at Surlingham Church (which you can read more about below) these two short booklets enable a simple time of prayer to be held in the "in-between space…...