Prayer Diary

Nurturing spiritual life

Early this year Rosie, Carole and Jackie applied to the Council for a Covid Recovery Grant and set up Noah’s Boat Mums and Babies at Holy Trinity, Norwich.

Praying for our planet

The Revd Lydia Avery has compiled a set of resources to help us pray for our planet

Taizé Prayer

Every other month, a candlelit service is held in Cley Church inspired by the worship of a community of monks in the tiny French village of Taizé.

Refugees welcome here

Last summer we witnessed events unfolding in Afghanistan with many fleeing their homeland as the Taliban took power.

Caring for our clergy

Ordained ministry can be a most rewarding calling and role. It can also contain many difficulties and demands. Following the Christmas season, many of our clergy can feel wiped out.

Fighting inequality and leading in love

“One of the great joys of my life as a Christian is to get to be God’s hands and feet."

A rhythm of prayer for young people at With

The With Community is a new, ecumenical religious community in residence at the former All Hallows Convent in Ditchingham, creating a place of prayer and retreat focused on young people and Christians who work with them.

A passion for creation care

Hethel Churchwarden, Peter Nicholls, explains his journey of faith in this area.

An Anna Chaplain at work

The octogenarian Anna comes onto the stage on Wednesday.

Transforming young lives

It was a privilege to hear Hannah and Naomi as they fizzed with enthusiasm for the work of Christian Union at the UEA.

Leading others into prayer

Sometimes it feels hard to find the right words to pray.

Welcoming Hong Kong immigrants

The recent political turmoil in China has resulted in around 90 young professional families arriving in Norwich from Hong Kong in 2021.

Soul Space at Litcham High School

Terms such as “jewel like”, “multifaceted” and “gleaming” seem accurate descriptors for this work connecting Litcham High School and local church.