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SUMMARY:‘Being With’ course
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes our greatest challenge is noticing where God is and has been at work in our lives. \nSt Peter’s is delighted to offer the ‘Being With’ course this year. Established by Revs. Samuel Wells and Sally Hitchiner from St Martin in the Fields\, this course offers a fresh way to explore Christian faith. \nRather than focusing on academic Bible study or unpacking years of doctrine\, the ‘Being With’ course works on the basis that all of us have already had a wealth of experience of God’s presence in our lives. Through topics such as: meaning\, Jesus\, sacrifice\, church and the cross we’ll explore where God moves in our lives and everyday experiences. \nIn this course how you feel is just as important as what you think. It’s about sharing our stories and listening to the stories of others. It doesn’t matter where you are in your journey of faith. From decades of devoted discipleship to those who just have questions\, all are welcome. \nThe course will run at St Peter’s on Tuesday evenings for 10 weeks\, beginning on October 1st at 7:30pm. Refreshments will be available from 7pm. \nIf you would like to join us\, or ask for more information then please get in touch with our office\, by email or phone:\nstpeterschurchsheringham@gmail.com or 01263 820040.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/being-with-course/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:St Peter’s\, St Peter’s Church\, Sheringham\, NR26 8QS
CATEGORIES:Outreach & mission
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250225T110000
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SUMMARY:Thy Kingdom Come resources launch webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25 February 11am-12pm \nJoin us for Thy Kingdom Come resources launch online. To mark the 10th anniversary\, this year the focus will be the Lord’s Prayer. \nRegister in advance \nWebinar Registration – Zoom
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/thy-kingdom-come-resources-launch-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Outreach & mission,Prayer
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LOCATION:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/thy-kingdom-come-resources-launch-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250303T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250413T170000
DTSTAMP:20250211T155129Z
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SUMMARY:Life\, Death and Christian Hope
DESCRIPTION:John Wesley is reported as saying: “Our people know how to die well.” \nThis course may help you to prepare for a Christian death\, but that’s not the only reason! The subjects are fundamental aspects of Christian understanding at the core of what we believe\, giving us confidence to live as Jesus lived. And even if our own death is\, we pray\, a long way off\, most of us encounter people who may be closer or who have lost loved ones and are asking deep questions\, craving a Christian answer. One might even say a “true” Christian answer\, free from some of the doggerel that can inhabit bereavement cards. This year\, for the first time\, we will spend some time thinking theologically and pastorally about suffering and the current hot topic of assisted suicide. \nSo\, the aim of this five-and-a-bit-week learning event is to think about the Christian meaning of the last things. After a few (optional) days to get familiar with the learning website\, the topics are.\n• Death and Resurrection;\n• Judgement and eternal life;\n• The coming of Christ.\n• Suffering and Assisted Dying / Assisted Suicide\n• What about Planet Earth? \nMany people in the diocese have experienced eLearning as courses like this have been running since 2011. Our ‘returners’ will be pleased to know that the format of L\,D and CH is much the same as previous courses. But if you’re unfamiliar with this medium\, be encouraged that you need no more IT skill than being able to send an email and move around a website. There is some teaching material\, and a number of on-line discussions with other learners using ‘forums’ that you can post to and read at any time of day or night. We use questionnaires sometimes\, and the occasional ‘wiki’ for collaborative work. A tutor (in this case Peter Nicholls) actively facilitates the course\, participating in the forums\, asking and answering questions and generally making sure everyone is OK. Course material uses text\, images\, music\, voice and occasionally video. It is presented in digestible chunks\, with opportunities for you to respond as you go along. \nEnd-of-course evaluations have always been very good\, with most people saying they have learnt (and been blessed on their Christian journey) more than they have on comparable face-to-face events. There is a lot of ‘repeat business’ – people coming back for course after course.\nThe time expectation is somewhere in the region of 3 – 4 hours a week\, and you’ll do best if you spread this over three or more visits to the website\, ie a little and often is much better than one long stint of several hours. \nThere will be an optional zoom gathering in the first few days for those who’d like to physically see other learners and have a demonstration of how the learning website works. But Moodle is an intrinsically easy\, intuitive system to use. Most weeks there will be a ‘video café’ where we can compare notes\, ask questions\, or just chew the fat! \nA contribution to expenses of £10 is invited\, but for those in licenced ministry (including AWAs and APAs) this is waived. All should book\, however. \nThis event requires booking. Please book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/allsaintschurchhethel/1566267
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/life-death-and-christian-hope/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:AWA,Education,Outreach & mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Nicholls":MAILTO:hethel@allbelievers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250308T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250308T140000
DTSTAMP:20250305T154328Z
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SUMMARY:Christian Aid Changemakers Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 8 March 9.30am-2pm \nNorwich Cathedral\, Weston Room \nJoin us at Norwich Cathedral to watch the live stream of our annual Changemakers Conference with stories about the incredible difference Christian Aid is making around the world. \nFor more information\, contact: acassidy@christian-aid.org \nSign up: www.caid.org.uk/watchparty
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/christian-aid-changemakers-conference-2025/
CATEGORIES:Outreach & mission,Prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250322T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20250218T163337Z
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SUMMARY:Big Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Do join us for our 3rd Big Breakfast and help us raise funds to support the work of the Disaster Emergency Committee.\nThe DEC provides humanitarian aid in many countries across our world where people suffer from injuries\, homelessness\, starvation\, trauma. This includes the people of Ukraine and areas of the Middle East whose lives have been devastated by conflict.\nBreakfast will include sausages and bacon in rolls\, soup\, croissants\, cheese scones\, cakes\, filter coffee\, tea\, juices and there will be\nour ever popular home made cake stall.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/big-breakfast-3/
LOCATION:Blofield Church\, Church Road\, Blofield\, NR13 4NA
CATEGORIES:Outreach & mission
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T170000
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SUMMARY:One Big Day
DESCRIPTION:Teaching\, resourcing & equipping for anyone involved in ministry with children\, young people and families. \n\n\nBook Now \nOne Big Day is a day to come together to be refreshed and renewed in your ministry to children\, young people and families. \nInspired by the biblical account of Nehemiah\, we will be exploring how through shared endeavour we can be Christ-centred and bold in our discipleship and mission to children\, young people and families through: \n• Missional Vision \n• Hope-filled leaders \n• Communities of disciples \n• Growing younger and more diverse \nWe hope delegates will be inspired to reflect on their own context and practice; responding to the call of where Christ is leading them and being practically equipped. \nThe day will include: \n• Keynotes from Sammy Jordan\, Director of The Hive Network. \n• Eight seminar sessions on a range of topics. (Delegates will get a chance to choose 2 options) \n• Local stories. \n• Worship. \n• Reflection and Blessing from The Rt Revd Dr Jane Steen\, The Bishop of Lynn. \n• A marketplace of resources including Green Pastures Christian Bookshop\, local and national organisations. \nAnd… we’ll provide breakfast\, lunch and refreshments through the day so you can be fuelled to focus on learning and engagement! \nEveryone is welcome whether you are a volunteer\, paid church worker\, church leader\, teacher\, schools worker\, parent or grandparent! \nCome as an individual\, or we’d love for you to come with a team or a friend so you can discuss and share content across the day. \nThis is One Big Day not to be missed. \n#onebigday2026 #rebuildingthewalls @dioceseofnorwich \nOnline ticket sales end 11.59pm Wednesday 22nd April. \n\n\n\n\nMorning Seminars \nA. Story Sharing: Ours and God’s. \nWith Sammy Jordan\, Director of The Hive Network. \nThis seminar will explore practical ways to share our story and God’s simply as part of everyday life and faith. \nB. Being present with children and young people. \nWith Steph Richardson\, Director of Integrate Youth for Christ in South Norfolk and St Benet’s Chaplaincy Project Team Leader. \nThis seminar will explore what it means to have a ministry of presence and ‘be’ with children and young people in different contexts including Chaplaincy. \nC. Intergenerational Church \nWith Revd Dave Lloyd\, Mission Development Officer for the Diocese of Norwich. \nThis seminar will explore what it means to lead church intergenerationally and introduce simple ways of being together. \nD. Building Belonging: Racial Inclusion in Action for Every Age. \nWith Revd Tim Yau\, Associate Priest in the Sprowston and North Norwich Team Ministry and Member of the Diocese of Norwich Racial Justice Action Group. \nThis seminar will focus on identifying everyday cultural practices\, assumptions\, and habits within church life that shape how welcome children\, young people\, and families feel and how we can tangibly take action to build inclusive environments. \nAfternoon Seminars \nE. From Generation to Generation: Putting discipleship of children and young people at the heart of your church. \nWith Revd Jonathan Richardson\, Children Youth and Families Development Officer at the Diocese of Norwich. \nThis seminar\, particularly aimed at those in leadership roles\, will be unpacking what it means to prioritise investment in children\, young people and families within churches; managing transitions between age groups and having a Kingdom perspective which promotes spiritual flourishing in young people – wherever that may be. \nF. Pilgrimage and reflective practices. \nWith Clare Williams\, Cathedral Education and Pilgrimage Officer\, Christ Church Oxford. \nThis seminar will be exploring pilgrimage as a practice and its link with mission: how can it help us rebuild the walls? Practical ideas which can be used in a variety of contexts with all ages to use the language\, experience and practice of pilgrimage to strengthen work with children\, young people and families. \nG. Who’s outside the door? Connecting missionally in communities. \nWith Matt Farley\, Mission Enabler East Anglia for Scripture Union. \nThis seminar will explore how you can engage with children and young people who are not turning up at church on Sunday. Come and explore the opportunities to share the hope and message of Jesus and start journeying with those in your community who may never have set foot in a church building before. \nH. Crossing the divide: understanding the current context for working with GenZ and Gen Alpha. \nWith Becky May\, Children\, Youth & Families Mission Lead at Rural Missions. \nThis seminar will be unpacking some of the headlines from recent research about young people and applying what this means for understanding young people today\, how we can be relevant in our ministry with young people and how we can work well in a variety of different contexts. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/one-big-day/
LOCATION:Northgate High School\, Northgate High School\, Dereham\, NR19 2EU
CATEGORIES:Children, Youth & Families,Exploring vocation & ministry,Outreach & mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children%2C Youth and Families Team":MAILTO:cyf@dioceseofnorwich.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T160000
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SUMMARY:Toddler Group Leaders Network
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to gather with others who are involved in running\, leading or supporting church based parent & toddler/Under 5’s groups. \n\n\n\n\nAn opportunity to gather together for sharing\, prayer and encouragement. \nNorfolk county council early years team will be coming along to share about their provision and answer questions. \nWe’ll have some local practitioners sharing an insight into what they do\, there will be top tips and resource ideas\, and we’ll be exploring the 1277 Month of Prayer resources for June on ‘Jesus the Good Shepherd’ John 10 v14-16 and praying for one another.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/toddler-group-leaders-network/
LOCATION:Fountain of Life\, Ashill\, Swaffham Road\, Ashill\, IP25 7BT
CATEGORIES:Children, Youth & Families,Outreach & mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children%2C Youth and Families Team":MAILTO:cyf@dioceseofnorwich.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T144420Z
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SUMMARY:New Housing Training Day
DESCRIPTION:A new housing training day will be held on Thursday 14th May 2026 at St Luke’s Church\, 61 Aylsham Road\, Norwich\, NR3 2HF with coffee from 10am and closing worship finishing at 3pm. Lunch will be provided. \nThe Diocese of Norwich is pleased to announce a day exploring ministry to new housing communities. We will focus on how a local church can engage with\, welcome and support people moving into a new house on an estate within the benefice and how to get involved there in general. We will talk mostly about how to do something effective using the resources you already have to hand. It will be a good chance to pray and reflect together\, to listen to good ideas and to learn from each other. \nPlease book your place by emailing: rebecca.domek@dioceseofnorwich.org
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/new-housing-training-day/
CATEGORIES:Outreach & mission,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T130753Z
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SUMMARY:School Chaplaincy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A gathering and training event for anyone involved in schools work and chaplaincy\, whether as a volunteer\, member of clergy\, paid\, part of a team or on their own\, . Come and meet other chaplains\, find out about recent research and developments. \nCome and join us for a morning of networking and training… \nThis term we have a specific focus on the use of prayer in schools as a means of enabling young people to explore life’s questions\, spirituality\, and faith in a safe\, creative\, and interactive way. We will be hearing from a range of practitioners about pop up prayer spaces\, dedicated spaces such as a prayer shed\, prayer books to take home\, and whole school prayer space weeks. We will also consider the role of prayer to support the school as a whole. \nBook Now
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/school-chaplaincy-gathering-2/
LOCATION:The Long Stratton Pavillion\, Manor Road\, Long Stratton\, Norfolk\, NR15 2XR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children, Youth & Families,Clergy training & learning,Outreach & mission,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261113T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260313T154257Z
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SUMMARY:Soulshaper Youth Weekend 2026
DESCRIPTION:Pack your bags for a fun packed weekend at the Horstead Centre! Meet with other young people\, hang out with friends and make new ones. \n\n\n\nDesigned to bring together small church youth groups\, this weekend is perfect for those in school years 7 to 13. The weekend will include fun\, food\, friendship\, adventurous activities\, interactive seminars and creative worship. \nGroups accompanied by a youth leader are encouraged and individuals are welcome. \nFor individual young people booking without a leader\, please make contact with the Children\, Youth & Families office on 01603 882354 before booking. \nFinal booking midnight\, Sunday 1st November 2026! \nBook Now
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/soulshaper-youth-weekend-2026/
LOCATION:The Horstead Centre\, Rectory Road\, Horstead\, Norwich\,\, Norwich\, NR12 7EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children, Youth & Families,Outreach & mission,Residentials
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