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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.

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.

Advent and Christmas events

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

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.

Successful music festival for Sheringham church

An all-day music festival at St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Sheringham last month attracted an enthusiastic audience, and paves the way for a number of Christmas events at the church.

Development Worker needed in Great Yarmouth

Christian social action support charity Together Norfolk, is looking to appoint a Development Worker in Great Yarmouth.

First chance to read the Winter Good News paper

The Winter edition of popular Christian newspaper Good News for Norwich and Norfolk, containing stories from across the local Christian community, has just been published online, in time for Christmas.

Is the Parish Church important in our community?

A book to which three Norfolk clergymen have contributed addresses the issue of declining Church of England congregations and shifting faith landscapes. The compelling collection of reflections, research and raw testimony was published this autumn.

Yarmouth church starts new Lowestoft services

Oasis Chapel, which is based in Great Yarmouth, have started a new weekly church service at the North Lowestoft United Reformed Church, and all are welcome to come and join them.

Don's Christmas shoebox experience in Ukraine

The URC church in Wroxham has collected shoebox gifts for children at Christmas for many years. One of the members, Don, recalls his experience of working in Ukraine and witnessing the delight of children as they opened their boxes.