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Tributes to Norfolk Christian social action pioneer

Tributes have been paid to Norfolk Christian social action pioneer Theresa Cumbers, who was instrumental in the launch of the Magdalene Group and STEP in Norwich and Sharel in Beccles.

Tributes paid to former Bishop of East Anglia

Tributes have been paid to Archbishop Peter Smith, previously the second Catholic Bishop of East Anglia, who died peacefully yesterday, after a short illness.

Norwich tributes for 'true priest, pastor and friend'

St George's, Tombland, Norwich has announced that its former priest-in-charge, Rev Canon John Minns, peacefully passed away at home yesterday.

Tributes paid to “outstanding leader” - Richard Jarrold

Tributes have been paid to “outstanding leader” Norwich Christian businessman Richard Jarrold, MD of Jarrold Retail Division for 40 years and President of YMCA Norfolk for 40 years, who has died aged 85.

Tributes paid to church and football league founder

A man who helped to found a Norwich church and the Norfolk Christian Football League, and also looked after over 100 children, has died at the age of 80.

Death of North Walsham Salvation Army stalwart

Salvation Army's Ellen Christian has died at the age of 67. During her lifetime she helped the vulnerable in London and 'could always see the best in people'.

Tributes paid to former Norwich Elim church minister

Tributes have been paid to former Norwich Elim church minister Gerry Turner, who died on August 1, aged 71, after a six-month journey with cancer.

Lasting legacy of Gambian charity's Norfolk Founder

Janet Clark from Mattishall, founder of the Christian charity Gambian Aid Through Education, has died aged 75, having devoted her retirement years to raising funds and coordinating life-changing aid for one of the poorest countries in the world.

Tributes paid to Rosie Hope founder of Open Christmas

Personal tributes have been paid to the strong Christian faith of Rosie Hope who, with husband Michael, founded Open Christmas in Norwich 25 years ago.

Tributes to Derek Burke, former Vice-Chancellor of UEA

Many tributes have been paid to Professor Derek Burke CBE, who died recently, aged 89. He was a former Vice-Chancellor of UEA and a committed Christian.

Tributes paid to inspirational Norfolk nun Sister Wendy

Tributes have been paid to Norfolk Catholic nun Sister Wendy Beckett who earned an international reputation as an unlikely art critic and television star.

Tributes paid to gospel adventurer and writer Mike

Tributes have been paid to gospel adventurer and former Fleet Street journalist, Mike Wiltshire, who died peacefully in Bart’s Hospital in London yesterday surrounded by his family.

Tributes paid to ex-Bishop of Norwich Peter Nott

Tributes have been paid to the Rt Revd Peter Nott, former Bishop of Norwich, who died on August 20, aged 84.

Tributes to pioneer of social justice Tony Gammage

Tributes have been paid to Tony Gammage, a committed Christian who worked hard for the general cause of social justice, who died on June 17 whilst on a family cycling holiday.

Tributes paid to Norfolk Christian scientist Dr Selvendran

It is with great sadness that the death of Dr Robert Selvendran has been announced. Robert, who has been a keen supporter of local Christian organisations for many years, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 8.

Norwich pays tribute to Billy Graham at live TV relay

Norfolk friends and families whose lives were ‘transformed by faith in Christ’ were able to share their heart-warming stories in Norwich following the television relay of Billy Graham’s funeral in the United States.

Billy Graham preached to Queen and at Carrow Road

The world’s best-known evangelist, Billy Graham, preached to the Queen at Sandringham and 63,000 people at Carrow Road in Norwich in 1984, sparking the start of thousands of people’s Christian commitment across Norfolk.

Tributes to football legend and Christian Cyrille Regis

Tributes have been paid to football legend and committed Christian, Cyrille Regis, who died from a suspected heart attack on Sunday (January 14), aged 59.

Tributes paid to Norfolk prayer warrior Mark Sutcliffe

The Norfolk Christian community has been paying tribute to “a great hero of the faith” Mark Sutcliffe, who died from cancer on Christmas Day.

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