Network Norfolk

Do I have to go back to church?

As many churches around England start to re-open for limited acts of worship, Andy Bryant explains why this is, for him, such an important stage in the return to normality.

Norfolk churches lockdown and re-opening survey

Now that churches across Norfolk are able to open their doors for public worship, we want to try to gauge how many churches will or will not be reopening and how they have been coping with the Covid-19 lockdown and reaching out in social action.

Bishop of Norwich's Covid-19 prayer pilgrimage

The Bishop of Norwich will be undertaking a pilgrimage of prayer for relief from the Covid-19 pandemic along the Walsingham Way from Norwich Anglican Cathedral to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, over three days next week.

Remembering the victims of Srebrenica genocide

Norfolk County Council Chaplain Rev Dr Liviu Barbu offers a reflection for Srebrenica genocide commemoration week (July 5-12).

Praying provision for those bound in poverty

Jill Gower invites us to focus our prayers on those who are struggling financially because of Covid-19, and to have an entrepreneur anointing.

Sheringham church says it with flowers

Lighthouse Community Church in Sheringham has been mobilising its fellowship to take bunches of flowers to their neighbours along with a cheery greeting and offers of support.

Adviser appointed as Norfolk clergy face racism

Clergy within the Diocese of Norwich face examples of incipient and sometimes overt racism nearly every day and the Bishop of Norwich has appointed an Adviser for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Affairs to help address the issue.

Exciting first year for new Norfolk Catholic school

The first new Catholic primary school to open in Norfolk for decades has had an exciting and eventful first year. Executive Head of Sacred Heart VA Primary School, Aidan McGovern, reports.

What is an effective church?

Robert Ashton wonders how essential our church premises are for our churches to function successfully.

An appreciation of Ed Ellis, a kind encourager

Ed Ellis, who with his wife Suzie was a former warden of the Quiet Waters Christian Retreat House, died peacefully on June 21. Dan Waite pays tribute.

Norwich Foodbank releases video about its work

Norwich Foodbank has published a new Welcome video online to help people understand what it does and how they can support it.

Church and Tenant Empowerment Worker

Hope Into Action has a vacancy for a part time Church and Tenant Empowerment Worker in Great Yarmouth.

People of God have much to remember

As the lockdown starts to ease, and a version of normality returns, Andy Bryant reminds us that there are many things we need to remember, and lessons to learn.

Norfolk Catholic churches re-open their doors

Almost all Catholic churches across Norfolk are re-opening their doors for collective public worship this weekend following the relaxation of government guidelines.

Two Norwich cathedrals re-open doors to public worship

The Deans of Norwich’s two cathedrals have welcomed the resumption of public worship after nearly three months and, along with a number of city churches, will be throwing open their doors to the public this weekend.

Great Yarmouth Pathway - Charity Manager

The Great Yarmouth Pathway Café and Support Centre is recruiting a Charity Manager to co-ordinate its volunteers serving those in need within its community.

North Norfolk Catholics return to worship

The Catholic churches in Cromer and Sheringham will be re-opening for Mass from Sunday July 4, although most other churches in the area will be continuing with their on-line and other “at home” acts of worship.

What's the church's future after the pandemic?

Will the church ever be the same again once the pandemic finishes and does God even want it to be? That was the question posed by Rev Tim Yau at yesterday's Transforming Norwich online meeting.

Diocese of Norwich names new education chiefs

The Diocese of Norwich has announced the appointment of Richard Cranmer as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its St Benet’s Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) and Robert Connelly as Headteacher of Archbishop Sancroft High School (ASHS).