Festival of the Sea
2024-09-01 - 2024-09-08
Dive into adventure, art, and oceanic wonders at the Festival of the Sea at Great Yarmouth Minster this September.
Step inside a replica Antarctic hut and be transported to Deception Island, a tiny caldera in the Antarctic Ocean (tickets required – available at Immersive Experience: Deception Island at Great Yarmouth Minster – Story Machine (storymachines.co.uk)
Science comes to life with Professor Stephen Ashworth and his Kitchen Chemistry lab exploring the science of the sea.
Come and be part of a community-led workshop to create a sea themed textile mural in the Minster with Reprezent.
Billed as a “slightly salty Mumford & Sons” The Rogue Shanty Buoys will be bringing their unmistakably bold and original sound to the Minster with an evening of traditional sea shanties and contemporary songs.

HT Induction – Session 2
2024-09-04 08:00 - 17:00 UTC

Heritage Weekend
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-08 | St Bartholomew’s Church, Brisley, Brisley, Dereham, NR20 5AA, United Kingdom
Exploring the local history of Brisley village, school and church. Exhibitions and research including fascinating glimpses into the history of the crypt and a local ghost story. Early maps and biographies. A talk on Saturday 7th at 7-00 on George Edwards Life.

Lunchtime Organ Concert
2024-09-06 13:00 - 14:00 | St Nicholas’ Church, Dereham, Church Street, Dereham, NR19 1DN, United Kingdom
Internationally Acclaimed Celebrity Virtuoso Organist D’Arcy Trinkwon in Concert at the St Nicholas Church Dereham Organ 1.00pm. Free admission, retiring collection.
Refreshments available in church from 12.15pm.

Minibeast Bug and Plant Safari
2024-09-07 14:00 - 16:00
All welcome and entry is free!
Visitors can expect a relaxed ‘all age’, outdoor, afternoon, activity – seeking and noting plant and insect life in a picturesque Suffolk churchyard overlooking fields and protected marshland. Sharp eyes and enquiring minds welcome.

Book Launch: 'God's Own Gentlewoman' The Life of Margaret Paston'' by Diane Watt
2024-09-07 14:00 - 16:30
An afternoon with Diane Watt and Dr. Rob Knee about the life of Margaret Paston

Souls of our Shoes
2024-09-08, 2024-09-09, 2024-09-10, 2024-09-11, 2024-09-12, 2024-09-13, 2024-09-14
The powerful exhibition ‘Souls of our Shoes’ will be open in Cromer Parish Church from this Sunday 8th until Saturday 14th. From 10.30 to 3.30 each day there will be people around to offer support, a listening ear and prayer if wanted. The exhibition is part of the Mothers’ Union ‘Rise Up’ campaign to raise awareness of Domestic Abuse worldwide. Please visit, and take few moments to reflect and pray for all affected by this sometimes-hidden trauma.
For more information visit​ www.mothersunion.org/riseup​

Celebrating Nature Service
2024-09-08 10:00 - 13:00 | St Edmund’s Church, Acle, Norwich Rd, Acle, NR13 3BU, United Kingdom
Churches local to Acle (Church of England & Methodist) will be joining in Celebrating Nature at a special service on Sunday 8th September at 10.00am in St. Edmund’s Church, Acle (NR13 3BU); then a dozen local organisations will share what they are doing with a display in the Church Hall (open to all) 11.00am – 1.00pm

Single Friendly Church Network Zoom
2024-09-09 18:30 - 19:30
Single Friendly Church Network is a Christian charity helping churches to welcome and value single people at every stage of life. We are research-based and provide free resources and training for churches and leaders. You can watch our short video to find out more about our work.
Our quarterly Network Zoom is an informal meeting for churches and individuals involved in Single Friendly Church ministry in their church. This is an opportunity for churches to share stories and best practice, and for anyone to bring questions or discussion topics, whatever your stage on the journey.
We have regular online training webinars and discussion-based network zooms across the year for church leaders and singles’ advocates – please click here for more details.

Celebration of Norfolk joining St Olav Ways
2024-09-10 | Norwich Cathedral
The addition of Norfolk to the route of St Olav Ways, an accredited Cultural Route of the Council of Europe celebrating the first Christian King and Patron Saint of Norway, will be celebrated at a special event exploring the historic connections between Norway and various parts of the United Kingdom.
Held at Norwich Cathedral on Tuesday 10 September, the symposium will host a representative of the Royal Norwegian Embassy along with a range of experts from Norway as well as churches and heritage sites in the Orkney Islands, the Isle of Man, London, Cumbria, Chester and York.

Artist at Work in Edgefield Chuch
2024-09-10 08:00 - 2024-09-28 17:00
We have an artist from New Zealand working in Edgefield Church for most of September.
Amanda Watson who lives in New Zealand is the great-great-granddaughter of Walter Hubert Marcon, the Rector here from 1875 onwards. Walter had a hand in relocating the building, literally stone by stone, a few hundred meters down the road to its present position.
You are welcome to come in and see her creations and have a chat with her.

Norfolk Churches Trust Bike Ride
2024-09-14
The annual charity Norfolk Churches Trust Bike Ride returns for its 41st year event!
This year’s event will be the first opportunity for the Rt Revd Ian Bishop to take part since being ordained as Bishop of Thetford in September 2023. Bishop Ian is planning a route calling at 19 churches between Wymondham and Attleborough – stopping off for lunch in Hingham.
If you’d like to cycle with Bishop Ian, please let him know in advance. Email bishop.thetford@dioceseofnorwich.org Or if you’d like to support his ride by giving, his justgiving page is here: Ian Bishop is fundraising for Norfolk Churches Trust (justgiving.com)

Faith, Peace and Justice Forum
2024-09-14 10:00 - 17:00 | St Catherine’s Church, St Catherine's Church, Mile Cross, Norwich, NR3 2RJ
Faith, Peace and Justice – A call to action for Norfolk churches.
There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.” ― Desmond Tutu
Inspiring talks and discussion on the key social justice issues of our time:
* The Housing Crisis * Climate Justice Now * Peace Making and Non-Violence in a Violent World *
* Missing in Action * Liberation Theology and Social Justice * A Call to Action *
* Rev Chris Howson (A Just Church/University of Sunderland) * Kate Doran-Smith (Head of Network, Hope into Action) *
* Rev Vanessa Elston (Pioneer Priest for Climate Spirituality and Action) *
* Dr Lee Marsden (Pioneer Lay Minister/Professor Emeritus Faith & Global Politics, UEA) *
Educating, motivating and activating people of faith in challenging injustice

Macmillan Coffee Morning
2024-09-14 10:30 - 12:30
Coffee/tea, cakes and a chat in the ancient surroundings of this lovely church. Proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Free family concert
2024-09-14 15:30 - 16:30 | St Mary’s Church, Attleborough, Church Street, Attleborough, NR17 2AH, United Kingdom
A family-friendly concert especially aimed for children, including music from Disney films!
30-40 minutes
Performed by Boglárka György (violin) and Amy Butler (piano)
Free admission with a retiring collection

Evening Concert for Violin and Piano
2024-09-14 19:30 - 21:30 | St Mary’s Church, Attleborough, Church Street, Attleborough, NR17 2AH, United Kingdom
Performed by Boglárka György (violin) and Amy Butler (piano)
Tickets: £10
Under 18s: free
Available online or on the door
Johannes Brahms Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major
Amy Beach Romance for violin & piano, Op. 23
Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending, Romance for Violin and Piano
Interval
Edvard Grieg Violin Sonata No. 2 in G major, Op. 13
George Gershwin arr. Igor Frolov Concert Fantasy on Themes from Porgy & Bess

Licensing of Richard Lamey as Director of Mission and Ministry
2024-09-15 15:30 - 17:00
On Sunday 15 September, the Revd Canon Richard Lamey will be licensed by the Bishop of Norwich as our new Director of Mission and Ministry. All are welcome to attend the licensing which will take place at evensong in Norwich Cathedral at 3.30pm.
As Director of Mission and Ministry, Revd Canon Richard will be supporting parishes, clergy and lay leaders in the local church, as well as encouraging discipleship and vocations.

Are you SIAMS ready?
2024-09-17 10:00 - 15:30
This one-day practical workshop is aimed at all headteachers and senior leaders within Voluntary Aided, Voluntary Controlled, Foundation church schools and academies.
The course comprises:
• A whole day focusing on the new SIAMS Framework for 2023
• Exploration of the philosophy and thinking behind the framework
• Networking to explore how to gather evidence for the six Inspection Questions
• Time to work on your summary SEF for SIAMS with advice from an experienced inspector
• Latest feedback about inspections and emerging trends
All headteachers are encouraged to attend if they have an inspection due in the next 12 to 18 months.
Sandwich lunch provided
Audience: All headteachers and senior leaders of Voluntary Aided, Voluntary Controlled, Foundation church schools and academies
Sign up here: Are you SIAMS ready? Tickets, Tue 17 Sep 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Eco Forum - ethical finance
2024-09-17 19:00 - 20:00
Come and engage with the sometimes complex issue of ethical investments and banking for churches and individuals, with particular reference to creation care.
We’re delighted that Adam Matthews, the Director of Ethics and Engagement for the Church of England Pensions Board will be giving us some insights and inspiration.
There’ll be time for discussion and questions to explore this topic in relation to the “lifestyle” and “community and global engagement” sections of the eco church survey.

Zoom link HERE
Meeting ID: 864 1942 0857 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Celebration of Licensed Lay Ministers Day
2024-09-21
Four people will be licensed as Lay Ministers in the Diocese of Norwich on Saturday 21 September by the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher.

Ben Fiaz is to serve in the Taverham with Ringland Benefice in the Deanery of Norwich North.
Sarah Spall is to serve in the Lowestoft St Margaret Benefice in the Deanery of Lothingland.
David Thompson is to serve in the Costessey Benefice in the Deanery of Norwich South.
Christopher Hammett is to be welcomed to the Diocese of Norwich. Chris will be serving in the Nar Valley Benefice in the Deanery of Breckland.

A Licensed Lay Minister is a voluntary minister authorised by the bishop to teach and preach, conduct worship and assist with the pastoral ministry of a church. You can read more about the role here: Licensed Lay Ministers – Diocese of Norwich
If you feel called to support a church in this way, then we are currently running a Shared Vocations Space, a series of six sessions to explore Licensed Ministry within the Diocese of Norwich. You can read more about this programme here: Shared Vocation Space – Diocese of Norwich
The celebration of Licensed Lay Ministers service is at Norwich Cathedral, starting at 10.30am. All are very welcome to attend.

Sing Together, Grow Together - workshops for new fathers
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | St George’s Church, Colgate, St George's Street, Norwich, NR3 1DA, United Kingdom
Singing is a brilliant activity for you to do with your child.
It makes you happy, healthy, teaches communication skills, coordination skills and supports brain development.
The Sing Together, Grow Together project will provide music sessions for fathers of children two and under to give them ideas and examples of music to sing with their child throughout the day. The sessions will be in a friendly, easy going environment and includes a snack break as part of the session and a family music session for everyone attending to enjoy some music with fantastic musicians.
The sessions will be held at St George Church Colgate in central Norwich on a Saturday morning and will be free to attend.
For further details and booking information please go to:
tinyurl.com/stgtnorwich or email singtogethergrowtogether@gmail.com or revannieblyth@gmail.com
This project is funded by Norfolk’s Start for Life and Family Hub approach, which is funded through the national Government Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme.

London Welsh Male Voice Choir Concert
2024-09-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Norwich Cathedral
A Charity Concert in aid of Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity.
Featuring the London Welsh Male Voice Choir and the Waterbeach Brass.
The London Welsh Male Voice Choir brings a range of new music and traditional songs all in aid of the Priscilla Bacon Hospice.
The choir has recently performed at Westminster Cathedral, Ely Cathedral, Cardiff Principality Stadium and Stonehenge and will bring the unique sound of accomplished male voice choir to Norwich Cathedral for the first time since 2006.
The choir will be joined by Waterbeach Brass who performed with the choir in Ely to much acclaim.
The choir will be led by Musical Director, Dr Edward-Rhys Harry, and accompanist Annabel Thwaite.
The concert is being organised by Yare Valley Rotary Club and Rotary in Norwich.
Book tickets below or call 01603 702281

HARVEST THANKSGIVING DAY
2024-09-22 11:30 - 15:30 | All Saints Church Edingthorpe, Church Ln, Edingthorpe, Bacton, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9TN
Fundraising Event for All Saints Church, Edingthorpe – The little church on the hill
Join us for:
Floral displays, refreshments, cakes, bric-a-brac, historic photography display, vintage tractor display & more
Followed by HARVEST SERVICE at 4pm

Fields of Gold - A concert by The Samphires
2024-09-22 17:00 - 18:00 | St. Peter’s & St. Paul’s Church, Sweetbriar Lane, Melton Constable, NR24 2AF, United Kingdom
A concert of uplifting music by The Samphires, a female vocal group who have performed in many venues across North Norfolk. Wine and cheese. No charge, but donations welcome.
