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Norwich North Deanery soars with hope

The Christian community in north Norwich demonstrates abundant love and hope throughout the schools, churches, communities (and airport!) they serve.

St. Nicholas church, Salthouse tower restoration

Thanks to a grant of £170,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and a gift of £35,000 from the Friends of Salthouse Church, the 13th-century Tower of St Nicholas has been successfully restored.

Architect's grave unveiled

Notable 17th-century Architect, William Talman, was buried in Felmingham Churchyard after his death on 22nd November 1719. At the time he lived in Felmingham Hall and was Lord of the Manor.

Helping hands in Depwade Deanery

On his visit to Depwade Deanery, Bishop Graham met the local people and heard about the many ways in which members of the Depwade community lend a hand to help their neighbours.

Training & learning opportunities

Church Revitalisation Training

Mon 13 Jan 2020 in Ashill, Thetford

Open to anyone wanting to engage with the Diocese of Norwich church planting and revitalisation programme, this 10 week course lays the foundations for church planting and revitalisation.

At the Heart on the Edge

Wed 12 Feb 2020 in Norwich

Exploring mission, sharing ideas,uncovering solutions and finding support; a day with Revd Dr Sam Wells and guests

Helping Churches in Times of Tragedy and Trauma

Tue 25 Feb 2020 in Norwich

When tragedy strikes, large or small, natural, accidental or human made, huge demands are placed on churches and communities and their leaders.

Dementia Inclusive Church: Journeying with Hope

Sat 7 Mar 2020 in Norwich

This workshop will explore a faith-based, relationship-centred, hope-filled response to the challenge of dementia.

Support & resources

£250k fund launched to support early years groups

Community groups that support young children and their parents in Norfolk are being invited to apply to a new Community Fund designed to get our county's babies and preschoolers off to the best possible start.

Freedom Week 2019 18-24 October

In October 2018 the Norfolk Modern Slavery Collaboration (NMSC) was formed with the intention of joining up existing work in the area of modern slavery and raising awareness of this largely hidden problem.

Marriage Registration Changes

Dr Sandra Millar, the Church of England's Head of Life Events, discusses the possibility of changes to marriage registration systems.

National Churches Trust Grant Programmes for 2019-2023

If you need funding for a church maintenance or repair project, want to install a toilet or kitchen to improve community facilities, or are seeking early stage funding (such as for a feasibility report) for your place of worship, then the National Churches Trust grant schemes could help you.

News

Egyptian police declares the stabbing of Christian family "a normal quarrel"

Three members of a Christian family in Egypt are fighting for their lives after being stabbed by a Muslim neighbour. However, local police have declared that the incident was "just a normal quarrel" and refused access of the family lawyer to the records of the prosecution.

Terror attack on Burkina Faso church part of a bigger wave of anti-Christian campaign

The gun attack which killed 14 church members in a village in Burkina Faso is just the latest in a wave of Christian persecution in the West African nation, according to a Christian pastor working with victims in the country.

Turkish president's promise to rebuild churches in Syria are "a drug to numb the feelings of Christians" claims Syrian pastor

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised to help Syria's Christians rebuild their churches "so that they will be able to return to their lands and start praying there again." However, the promise does not convince a Christian pastor living in north-eastern Syria.

A handmade tale: petition in fabric goes on display in the cloisters at Westminster Abbey

Part of a 16,000 strong petition with a difference went on display at Chapter House, Westminster Abbey this week. The Handmade Petition: I See You, consists of 16,000 handmade squares of fabric. Each one contains a message to women around the world who are currently being persecuted for their faith and gender.