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Norwich monk in the marketplace publishes his story

Ray Simpson, the founding pastor of the ecumenical church in Bowthorpe, has published an autobiography called Monk in the Marketplace.

Liz is new chair of Norfolk drug and alcohol project

Liz Wiggins has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Matthew Project, opening a fresh chapter in the history of the Norfolk-based charity.

Norfolk family appeal for son's cancer fight funds

A Norfolk family is appealing for funds to pay for private treatment for a 22-year-man who has terminal cancer and had been given just a few weeks to live.

Norwich minister re-discovers painting after 70 years

A Norwich church minister has recently re-discovered a picture he drew almost 70 years ago of The Wondrous Cross, which hung in two churches in Hampshire for many years.

Four Norfolk Christians recognised by the Queen

Four Norfolk Christians have today been recognised by Her Majesty the Queen for their service to the community in the centuries-old Royal Maundy Money tradition.

Norfolk poet and priest gives title to exhibition

The poet Robert Southwell, who was born just outside Norwich, has provided the title for an online exhibition recalling martyrs from England and Wales.

Hamish gets the band back together for a new album

In 1991 Hamish MacQueen launched a rock band called Revelation from his Mum’s bungalow in North Walsham. Thirty years on, they have released a new album.

Norfolk schoolboy became a martyr in Zimbabwe

John Bradburne, the Norfolk schoolboy who became a Franciscan missionary and martyr, is having his centenary marked this year with 100 days of poetry readings.

New leadership at Norfolk Christian charity

Fiona and Tim Gosden have moved to Norwich as the new directors of pregnancy loss charity TimeNorfolk.

The influence and power of the local church

Our society seems to be changing at a hectic pace, especially as we start to emerge from the pandemic restrictions, and church leader Ian Savory believes that the local church has an important role to play in influencing that change.

Vigil for nurse Estrella at St John’s Cathedral

An all-night prayer vigil and Mass is taking place at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich tonight for city nurse, mother and Cathedral steward Estrella Catalan, who died from Covid-19 on February 5 at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital where she worked

Norwich student to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity

Julia Hull from St George’s parish in Sprowston, Norwich will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in summer 2022 to raise money for charity.

Bishop of Norwich to lead church on climate change

The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has accepted the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury to lead the Church of England’s Environment Programme with a charge to tackle the grave existential crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Norfolk charity comforts the dying in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has one hospice for a population of 112 million. Half of its funding comes from a charity led by Sue Mumford, a nurse who lives in north Norfolk.

Ambulance chaplain's daunting role in pandemic

Chaplaincy within the Ambulance Service is a challenging and demanding role to fulfil in normal circumstances but during the Covid-19 pandemic it has become more daunting says Lynda Logan, Lead Chaplain to the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

Retiring Bishop of Lynn looks back in gratitude

The Rt Revd Jonathan Meyrick, Bishop of Lynn, retired at the weekend. The Diocese of Norwich arranged an interview with him, in which he shared some of the highlights of his role.

Norfolk’s trail-blazing architect awarded MBE

Norfolk-based architect David Thompson was recently awarded an MBE by the Queen for his services to architecture and to the community.

Norfolk Christian writer publishes Lent book

Christian writer and poet, Joy Lenton, has just published her fourth book. It is a useful resource for Lent for anybody who wants to prayerfully pause and focus more on God.

New manager at Norfolk Christian activity centre

The Horstead Centre are pleased to announce that Will Mills has been appointed as the full time centre manager. The centre is busy planning some one-off activity days after lockdown.

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