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SUMMARY:Grant Funding Morning
DESCRIPTION:The church building support officers will be holding a grant funding information morning at Diocese House\, Easton on Wednesday 14th October from 10am til 12.30pm. \nThe morning should suit those who haven’t applied for grant funding for church projects before\, or anyone who hasn’t done so for a while and would like a refresher. The focus will be on small to medium repair or improvement projects. \nThe intention is for the morning to have some flexibility to cover areas of most interest to attendees\, and have time for group discussion and information sharing but we will aim to look at: \n\nWhat to consider before making applications\, how to prepare\nWhere to look for sources of funding\nSome key funders and their criteria and application processes\n\nPlease contact Frances Jackson if you would like to attend: frances.jackson@dioceseofnorwich.org
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/grant-funding-morning/
LOCATION:Diocesan House\, 109 Dereham Road\, Easton\, Norwich\, NR9 5ES\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Church buildings,Clergy training & learning
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SUMMARY:The Building Is The Burden (Lightening The Load)
DESCRIPTION:Many church leaders in low income areas know that their building is more than bricks and mortar – it is a community space for people to come to\, to find peace\, contact\, practical support and God. Our buildings are a key asset. However\, we also know that many were built quickly and cheaply many decades ago\, and now show serious signs of aging\, wear and tear. Yet many congregations do not have the resources for the increasing levels of maintenance\, and the ongoing upkeep issues increasingly weigh leaders down drawing them away from their primary missional calling. \nThe key asset has now become a burden. \nThis conference aims to give church leaders practical advice and support to tackle such problems. Using expertise from the Church of England’s central Housing Project\, and the Church Urban Fund\, the day will be a mix of teaching\, sharing and seminars\, where nuts and bolts questions can be asked of those with the answers. \nOur prayer is that this conference will go some way to freeing church leaders of the burden to do what they have been primarily called to do – share the Gospel and God’s love in their local community. \nTickets are £25 (including lunch)\n \nProvisional Conference Agenda \nThe Building is the Burden \nLightening the Load: Reimagining Church Buildings for Mission and Community \n🕘 09:30 – Arrival\, Registration & Coffee\n🕙 10:00 – Welcome & Opening Prayer\n🕥 10:15 – Opening Keynote: Revd Adam Edwards (Deputy CEO – CUF)\n🕚 10.45 – Wellbeing Under Pressure:\n🕦 11:20 – “Understanding the System: What Help Exists?”: CofE Church Buildings & Cathedrals Team\n🕛 11:45 – “Naming the Reality” – Facilitated small-group discussions\n🕧 12:30 – Lunch\, Networking & Stalls\n🕜 13:15– Workshop Round 1 (40 mins) \n\nAffordable Housing – The Housing Project Team – “Could your church unlock affordable homes while securing its own future? Explore how social housing can strengthen ministry\, improve buildings and serve your community.”\nSocial Enterprise & Income Generation – Canon Nick Ralph\nFunding & Grants – NCI Giving Team – “An overview of the support available at local and national level; and how to navigate the system.”\nDelivering a Project (Crossing the Threshold Toolkit Session) – “Helping you take your building from burden to blessing.” – The Crossing the Threshold Toolkit offers a step-by-step guide to developing your place of worship for wider community use and managing a successful building project.\n\n🕝 13:55– Coffee & Turnaround\n🕝 14:05 – Workshop Round 2 (Repeat) (40 mins)\n🕞 14:45 – Closing Plenary & Prayer: Lightening the Load\n🕓 15:00 – Close \n\n\n\nBook your ticket here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/necn/2253231
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/the-building-is-the-burden-lightening-the-load-2/
LOCATION:St James the Less Church Pimlico (off Thorndike Street)\, SW1V 2PS\, (off Thorndike Street)\, SW1V 2PS\, London\, SW1V 2PS
CATEGORIES:Church buildings
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SUMMARY:A day of celebration marking the reopening of St Peter’s Church\, Forncett
DESCRIPTION:St Peter’s Church\, Forncett is recognised by many as one of the finest round tower churches in the country. Over 1000 years old\, it has many exceptional features\, including a 15th-century alabaster tomb\, intricately carved pew ends\, a rare ancient wooden staircase and a memorial connected to the Wordsworth family. \nIn 2019 this Grade 1 listed building was put on the Heritage at Risk Register and the Friends of St Peter’s was formed to raise the money necessary to carry out structural repairs and to secure its future for the next 1000 years. In all\, £741\,918 was given by the National Lottery Heritage Fund\, £22\,500 from Partnership Funders\, £18\,000 from Historic England and over £50\,000 was raised by the local people of Forncett. \nThe Project \nAdded to the Heritage at Risk Register in 2019 due to deteriorating roofs and masonry and inadequate drainage\, the church had a major restoration between November 2024 and March 2026. Works included complete re-slating of the nave and chancel roofs\, extensive masonry and flintwork repairs\, replacement of the south aisle roof covering and installation of new drainage systems. \nAs part of the project\, a new film\, ‘A Rook over Forncett’ has been created which will premiere at the celebration on 25 October. The film celebrates the rich history of the Forncetts and looks to a bright future for the village. \nAnother aspect of the project is the three Heritage and Nature Trails that have been created. These will allow residents and visitors to explore the rich history and nature of the Forncetts. \nThere have also been a series of activities linked to the project involving local residents and schoolchildren. Two ‘Conservation Skills Days’\, four ‘Family and Nature Wellbeing Sessions’ and three ‘Four Seasons in a Country Churchyard Conservation Skills Training Days’ \nThe Celebration \n\nThe celebration will be attended by local residents and invitees including:\n\nThe Lady Dannatt MBE\, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk\nLord Dannatt\nThe Bishop of Thetford\nScott Sullivan on behalf of the National Lottery Heritage Fund\nTrudi Hughes – Historic England Heritage at Risk Surveyor\nProfessor Peter Johnstone\, Fellow of St John’s College\, Cambridge\n\n\n\nThe Programme \n\n\n\n10.30am – Celebratory Morning Service\n11.30am – Speeches and thanks\n12.00pm – The launch and premiere of the ‘Rook over Forncett’ film\n12.30pm – Lunch in the School Hall:\n\nFinger buffet provided by The Friends of St Peter’s\n\n\n1.30pm – St Peter’s Heritage & Nature Trail / Walking Loop for all ages with Forncett Nature Matters*\n2.00pm – Re-showing of the ‘Rook over Forncett’ film\n2.30pm – St Peter’s Heritage & Nature Trail / Walking Loop for all ages with Forncett Nature Matters*\n\n\n\nAll Day  \n\n\n\n\n\nNorfolk Wildlife Trust and Forncett Nature Matters stalls and activities for families in the churchyard\nPhotographic display of the church repairs with our Architect Ruth Blackman\n\n\n\n\n\n*The walk is about 1.5 miles long on footpaths and fields – so please wear suitable footwear \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/a-day-of-celebration-marking-the-reopening-of-st-peters-church-forncett/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church\, Forncett\, Juction of Low Road and Aslacton Road\, Forncett St Peter\, Norwich\, NR16 1HY
CATEGORIES:Church buildings
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