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Local Christians gear up for national climate crisis protest

Local Christian climate activists are encouraging people to join a national climate action protest being held in London from 21 - 24 April.

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.

Archbishop acknowledges those still lonely in a new message for free phone line

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby has released a special message on the free DailyHOPE telephone line.

Norwich door huggers tackle cost of fuel crisis

As people struggle with the cost of heating their homes, St Stephen’s in Norwich has launched a club where volunteers are making quilts and draught excluders.

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.

Norfolk church donates over £1000 to Foodbank’s fuel fund

A successful harvest appeal by St Peter's Church in Sheringham helped to raise money for people struggling with their energy costs.

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.

Waveney church provides warm hub, company and bacon baps

St Andrew's Church in Lowestoft is a community space providing many different types of pastoral outreach

Walsingham offers warm living room and hot meals

The Living Room will create a space for the community in Walsingham village hall, suitable for all ages.

Community Fridge in Lowestoft

A community fridge located at a church in Lowestoft has now been running for three years and provides food to the local community

Cost of living support: Crossroads Earlham gain funding to provide a warm space

A church in Earlham which partnered with local organisations during the pandemic has now responded to the cost of living crisis.

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