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New Catholic DEO for Norfolk and Waveney named

Pam Smith has been chosen by Bishop of East Anglia the Rt Rev Peter Collins to serve as the new Denominational Ecumenical Officer (DEO) for Norfolk and Waveney. As an introduction, Dr Ian Watson interviews her with a few questions.

Bishop of Norwich's Christmas message of joy

In his Christmas message, Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, shares his address reflecting on the significance and complexity of joy in times of division.

East Church gives out bags of kindness

East Church in Norwich has gathered hundreds of gifts to distribute to people in the local community as part of its 'bags of kindness' initiative.

Bishop Graham’s North Norfolk walkabouts

The Bishop of Norwich met schoolchildren, lifeboat crew, clergy, parishioners, workers and volunteers across his diocese in November, including several in North Norfolk.

Mid Norfolk couple take the Good News to Kenya

Norfolk couple Alexander and Astrid Milne moved to Kenya in September to share the Good News and work with indigenous churches to reach unreached people groups. Peter Bending reports.

Women’s wellbeing journey in Cromer Church

A free Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing Group will start in Cromer in the new year, and all women over 18 are welcome to come along.

St Nicholas Day marked by Norwich Cathedral

One of Norwich Cathedral’s choristers took on the role of Child Bishop at a special Evensong to celebrate St Nicholas, the patron saint of children.

Ken’s Gospel mission in his Swaffham garage

Swaffham man Ken Jeffery has found a new way to serve and share the gospel in retirement using his garage and his heart for people. Peter Bending reports.

Norwich Diocese course helps deepen faith

The first cohort to complete a new course enabling a deeper understanding of the Christian faith have received their certificates and are recommending the course to others.

The power of God’s hope-filled promise

Jane Walters has been working hard to meet commitments and to keep a promise she has made, and reflects on the promises of God that make up the Advent season.

Norwich church's Christmas bags of kindness

Hundreds of Bags of Kindness have been distributed by volunteers at Gateway Vineyard church in Norwich to help make Christmas a bit more special for families and individuals this year.

Norwich church shares hope with hampers this Christmas

Hope Initiative, a community outreach project run by Proclaimers church in Norwich has prepared 175 hampers for local people this Christmas.

Advent and Christmas events

There are dozens of craft fairs, carol services, crib services and Christmas concerts happening around Norfolk.

North Norfolk vicar’s vision for growth

Priest, painter, poet and photographer the Revd Ian Dyble loves north Norfolk, and has a vision that our local communities will continue to grow in faith, and realise how much God loves them.

Soul Church starts Christmas in wonderful style

Christmas started in wonderful style last weekend for thousands of people in Norwich, thanks to the 500-strong team behind Soul Church’s epic The Wonder – its spectacular free Christmas show back for the seventh year.

Bradwell’s community Nativity is a sell-out

This year’s creative Nativity service at St Nicholas church in Bradwell captured the community’s attention, as the event was fully booked in advance.

Eckling Grange cares for the elderly

Eckling Grange, a Christian residential care home located in Dereham, is a charity dedicated to providing exceptional care for our residents. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to their well-being..

Perhaps we should slow down for Christmas?

Now that the season of Advent has started, Hannah Hammond suggests an antidote to the hustle and bustle of the run-up to Christmas.

Hear from Oak Grove Church team at Connect Norwich

The first meeting of Connect Norwich in 2026 will take place at Oak Grove Community Church in Norwich on January 21.