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Norfolk single parent families set to get support

Around 100 formerly homeless people from young single parent families will be given the support they need to move on with their lives, thanks to a grant of £60,000 from Norfolk Freemasons to YMCA Norfolk.

Papal blessing for Julian of Norwich celebrations

Pope Francis has sent a message of blessing to all participating in the events marking the 650th anniversary of the Revelations of Mother Julian of Norwich, the medieval mystic and anchoress.

Norwich Foodbank backs Universal Credit plea

Norwich Foodbank has backed a campaign by The Trussell Trust, alongside the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, calling on the UK government to Guarantee our Essentials.

King will promise to ‘serve not be served’ says Bishop

King Charles III will promise “not to be served but to serve” during his coronation ceremony on Saturday May 6, says the Bishop of East Anglia the Rt Rev Peter Collins.

Bishop of Norwich set for role in coronation

In a surprise move, the Bishop of Norwich is set to take on a role in the coronation ceremony of King Charles and Queen Camilla on Saturday May 6.

Norwich service honours armed forces veterans

Some fifty representatives of the armed forces were present as the Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Peter Collins, led a service for veterans at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich.

Churches in King’s Lynn unite for Good Friday walk

Good Friday saw over 100 people from churches across King’s Lynn gather for a Walk of Witness from St Faith’s in Gaywood to King’s Lynn Minster.

Bishop of Norwich writes of Resurrection joy

The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, talks of the hope and joy and vitality of the Resurrection in his Easter message, first written in the Eastern Daily Press.

Easter day is the key to understanding life and death

The resurrection of Jesus Christ connects us to the beginning of everything and with the end of everything, says the Rt Rev Peter Collins, Bishop of East Anglia, in his Easter message.

Dozen mission agencies at Norwich conference

A dozen mission agencies were represented at a Global Connections Eastern Partnership day conference at Chapelfield Road Methodist Church in Norwich on Saturday March 18.

Bishop Peter joins Cardinal for Loyal Address to King

The Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Peter Collins, was present on March 9 at an historic occasion when the Catholic Church was among 27 privileged bodies to present a Loyal Address to King Charles III in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Sleep Easy raises funds for YMCA Norfolk

More than 40 YMCA Norfolk supporters slept outside in cardboard boxes in freezing temperatures in Norwich on Friday night for the annual Sleep Easy fund-raising event raising over £10k for the Christian youth charity.

Norfolk ex-coroner is named new charity patron

William Armstrong who was coroner in Norfolk for nearly two decades has become the new patron of TimeNorfolk, a charity that provides wellbeing support to anyone in Norfolk and Waveney affected by pregnancy loss at any stage.

Chance to join YMCA Norfolk Sleep Easy challenge

YMCA Norfolk is calling on the Norfolk community to take on its Sleep Easy fundraising challenge – asking supporters to sleep rough for one night to raise vital funds and awareness for youth homelessness.

Appeal made for volunteer Norfolk Police chaplains

An appeal has been issued for people to volunteer as Police Chaplains supporting the emergency service across Norfolk. Keith Morris reports.

Four East Anglian churches given historic listed status

Four historic Catholic churches in the Diocese of East Anglia, including one in Norfolk and two in Suffolk, have been awarded the historic listed status giving them special protection.

Andy Sexton steps down as leader of Norfolk charity

At the end of February Andy Sexton will be leaving the Norwich-based charity The Matthew Project, after nearly five years as Chief Executive.

Another Norwich church joins the list of hot spots

St George’s Tombland has become the latest Norwich church to offer a warm meeting place and refreshments during the cold winter months.

Charity donates food to Norfolk Salvation Army

Hundreds of people supported by The Salvation Army in Norfolk and Suffolk were able to enjoy Christmas dinner thanks to a group of farmers who donated food to people in need.

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