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Garden guests, new revs, and everything from sheep to skydivers and a princess to prizewinners in joyful June
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (1029+ words) June was a joyous, jam-packed month for the Bishop of Norwich. He was President of the Royal Norfolk Show, ordained 15 new deacons and priests and hosted more than 2, 000 people over a week of heartfelt "thank yous." Every three years Bishop…...
Music in the Burnhams
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (137+ words) is launching a new week-long classical music festival from 1924 July in north-west Norfolk. The event will feature internationally acclaimed musicians performing in local churches including St Mary's Church in Burnham Market, All Saints Church in Burnham Thorpe, and All Saints…...
Sixteen new priests and deacons ordained to serve in Norfolk and Waveney
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (416+ words) Sixteen men and women were ordained this weekend to serve in parishes across Norfolk and Waveney. At packed and joyful services in Norwich Cathedral the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher ordained seven new priests on Saturday June…...
Mothers" Union marks 150 years of love and service
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (299+ words) What would the world be without light, and what would our food taste like without salt?" The service formed part of a wider programme of events as Mothers" Union celebrates its 150th anniversary throughout 2026. It was an opportunity to recognise the…...
Princess Royal presents young forester with prestigious environmental award
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (481+ words) The Princess Royal today (Wednesday June 24) presented 25-year-old Holkham forester Mai Sussex with the Bishop of Norwich Sustainable Environment Young Employee of the Year Award. Mai met Anne, Princess Royal and the Bishop of Norwich at the Royal Norfolk Show…...
Run Necton brings community spirit to Sports Week
2+ week, 2+ day ago (141+ words) Pupils at Necton Church of England Primary School raised funds for new classroom technology during a running event held as part of Sports Week. The event aimed to raise funds for new i Pads for the school, while also giving…...
Thousands gather for Summer on the Mag in Gorleston
2+ week, 2+ day ago (385+ words) Thousands of people gathered in Magdalen Square, Gorleston, for Summer on the Mag, the annual community festival organised by St Mary Magdalene Church. The free event brought together families and neighbours from across the area for an afternoon of live…...
Minster Family Fun Day
2+ week, 6+ day ago (198+ words) The Minster will be hosting a vibrant Family Fun Day on Saturday 20 June 2026, welcoming the whole community for a morning and early afternoon of entertainment, activities and local engagement. The day will begin at 9: 30am with a special outdoor Pet Service,…...
The Bishop of Norwich joins protest letter over detention of Palestinian Christian student
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (68+ words) Diocese of Norwich Church leaders, including Bishop Graham Usher of Norwich, have joined calls for the release of a detained Palestinian Christian student in the West Bank. Read the full article on Church Times here Image credit: Church Times Diocesan…...
Safeguarding Campaign
3+ week, 1+ day ago (177+ words) It's Not Just Policy, It's Personal' is a campaign running to raise awareness of how to recognise and report safeguarding concerns." Resources are available to churches and church groups with the aim of building confidence in"responding"and taking"appropriate…...