Called to creation care
Eleven-year-old Madeleine Humphries from Norwich has always been interested in protecting nature.
As lockdown restrictions eased, Madeleine joined a community litter-picking group in the city but wanted to do more. “I love the seaside and I want to help the wildlife. It’s good because God made the world and the creatures in it, and we’ve got to look after them. A seal was bobbing up and down watching us as we cleared up. The worst part was finding 40 dog poo bags in an hour, people stuff them down animal dens and in the reeds. It was exhausting, but I hope we saved a lot of wildlife that day.”
Madeleine and her mum joined Norfolk Beach Cleans on their monthly litter pick in Great Yarmouth. The Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. Can you get involved?
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The calling of a Warden
Ian Newton is the sole Churchwarden of St Andrew’s Field Dalling, part of a multi-parish benefice in rural North Norfolk.
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A journey of ‘becoming’
The calling to Licensed Lay Ministry in the Church of England is a distinctive one.
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A space to wrestle and belong
By lunchtime on the day we meet, the Revd Jack Branford has already had his regular meeting with the Headmaster, taught a Year 10 RE lesson and visited the bereaved family with whom he’s planning the funeral of a parent.
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Hospitality and home
“Jesus’ invitation of relationship is based on a metaphor of hospitality,” says Anna Lloyd, quoting Revelation 3:20: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person.”
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It’s never too late…
“Perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised," reflects Elizabeth Hargest who was commissioned as an Authorised Worship Assistant (AWA) just last year, “because leading worship is in my DNA.”
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“Oh God, where are we going today?”
Licensed Lay Worker Carrie Sant’s calling begins by seeking to offer her days to God and to be available where a need is revealed, then stepping out in faith, asking God to lead in filling the gap.
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Discerning the way forward
In 2018, Ashley Hobbs came to Norwich to explore God’s call on her life.
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Walking with those in grief
“I didn’t feel called to work for TimeNorfolk,” says Lindsey Nettleton, “It felt more of a timely push through an open door!
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Becoming aware
In 2016 Blessing Chishanu, having grown up in Zimbabwe and studied theology in Namibia, had a call to serve the church in Lowestoft.
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Integrate Youth for Christ work in Thetford Academy
Steph’s story started locally with voluntary work and developed to charity work, alongside a group of churches in primary schools and high schools in Norfolk.
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