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Engaging the community in Badersfield

Though it was a Christmas like no other, members of the church in Badersfield still made the season special for families in their community.

Community Christmas trees decorate Earlham church

For the second year running, St Anne's Church in Earlham was treated to an array of trees decorated by local shops. Dr Fiona Munn, an Ordinand in Earlham Parish, explains.

Bishop Graham’s Christmas column

The following article has been published in the Eastern Daily Press on Christmas Eve.

Bishop Graham launches social media encouragement over 12 days of Christmas

Contributors from across the Diocese of Norwich have come together to provide daily encouragements throughout the 12 days of Christmas in this most unusual year.

Filling the Gap for Christmas

Following the success of the summer project 'Filling the Gap' we teamed up with schools and churches once again to serve and support families over the Christmas break.

Christmas Alive shines a light in mid-Norfolk

Fountain of Life church in Ashill held their annual Christmas Alive event December 12 - 13. Despite the restrictions on numbers, people attending were blessed with hope and joy, at the recreation of Bethlehem in the church car park.

Hickling Church stages Nativity procession

The Christmas story was re-enacted in Hickling last Sunday, December 13, with a nativity procession through the village to Hickling Barn.

A Christmas message from the Bishop of Norwich

Bishop Graham has recorded a short film for parishes to share in their Christmas services looking to the nativity story, praising the many acts of kindness across the diocese, and encouraging us all with the hope, comfort and joy that we find in Jesus.

Lockdown crib set at St Peter Mancroft Church, Norwich

A new crib set has been made by the congregation and local community for St Peter Mancroft. Called the ‘Lockdown Crib Set’, it is now being displayed at the front of the church until early January.

Norfolk Winter Support Offer

Norfolk County Council, alongside local councils across Norfolk, is aiming to support as many residents as possible this winter to access financial and other support if they are facing hardship.

Bishop Graham invites you to online Compline during Advent

Everyone is invited to join together during Advent at 9pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for a virtual Compline service. Together with Christians around the world in Advent we will be reflecting on the coming of Christ who brings light into our darkness.

#soapbuildshope – Bishop of Norwich supports Christian Aid’s Christmas Appeal

This year, Christian Aid partners have provided soap to nearly 250,000 people to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. Bishop Graham was happy to add his voice to profile Christian Aid’s Christmas appeal.

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