Transformed by Christ: Pastoral

What does it mean to live transformed by Christ, prayerful, pastoral and prophetic? Here are some encouraging stories to share as we seek to live together pastorally.

We will be pastoral in modelling the ministry of the whole people of God after Jesus the good shepherd. We will respond with loving service to the needs of the communities where we live and work, and teach, baptise and nurture new believers.

Watch Bishop Graham’s introduction to the second year of the vision; Transformed by Christ, Pastoral.

Find all the resources for the year of living pastorally on Mission Hub here:

Transformed by Christ: Pastoral — Diocese of Norwich

Bishop of Norwich First Nature award for children

Bishop Graham is sponsoring a new award to encourage organisations and community groups to work with young people to help them reconnect with nature for their wellbeing.

Government sponsored review finds religion a force of good in the UK

Revd Dr Malcolm Brown, the Church of England's Director of Faith and Public Life, has responded to the review.

Maundy Money given to recognise invaluable Christian community service

Today, two local Christians are being presented with Maundy Money by HM The King, to recognise their invaluable Christian community service. The King and The Queen Consort are distributing Maundy money at York Minster in the first such Royal Maundy service since the death of the late Queen Elizabeth.

Imagine Norfolk Together equipping churches to change lives

Imagine Norfolk Together is a charity which was set up in 2016 as a partnership between the Diocese of Norwich and the Church Urban Fund.

Churches work together to offer community support through FISH groups

FISH, or Food in the School Holidays, is an initiative that originated through Foodbanks, and now more churches are coordinating FISH groups for their local communities.

A pastoral vision of the Good Shepherd for Church of England school in Thetford

All organisations thrive best when they have a clear vision and schools are no exception. If you have ever wondered what this looks like in a Church of England school read on!

The Farming Community Network, helping farmers through difficult times

A confidential helpline is available to support farmers and their families in Norfolk and Waveney who are going through difficult times.

Wymondham Abbey Warm Space Success!

Father Christopher Davies, Interim Priest in Charge, shares how an idea and a ‘have a go attitude’ lead to a great community response.

Anna Chaplaincy ministry grows in Norfolk and Waveney

Seven people have been commissioned as Anna Chaplains and two as Anna Friends during a service at Norwich Cathedral

Church of England digital charter

This year the Diocese vision focuses on living pastorally – we would like to ask you to consider the following question: What does it look like be a Christian online?

Cost of living crisis: 2.6 million seek help from churches and faith groups

Nearly three million adults in the UK are estimated to have sought help from church or other religious organisations since the start of the year as a result of the cost of living crisis, according to research published just before Christmas.

Celebrating Christmas with our church family in residential care homes

A Norfolk Anna Chaplain reports on how they are helping to make care home residents feel loved and remembered this Christmas

Initiative in Holt launched to support local people by local people

In response to the cost of living crisis and unprecedented rise in energy costs St Andrew’s Parish Church Holt has set up a charitable fund to help local people who may be struggling to meet the increase in their home fuel bills.

Diocese of Norwich Energy Grants

One off energy grants are now available to support parishes with rising energy costs.

Digital Advent Calendar to launch on Advent Sunday

The 2022 digital Advent Calendar is about to launch featuring stories behind each door with a pastoral focus.

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