‘Being With’ course
2024-10-01 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | St Peter’s, St Peter’s Church, Sheringham, NR26 8QS
Sometimes our greatest challenge is noticing where God is and has been at work in our lives.
St 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.
Rather 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.
In 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.
The 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.
If you would like to join us, or ask for more information then please get in touch with our office, by email or phone:
stpeterschurchsheringham@gmail.com or 01263 820040.

Collective Worship Network
2024-09-29 15:30 - 17:00
Collective Worship is designed to be the heartbeat of any school day and this half day network gives an opportunity to explore best practice.
This session offers the opportunity to network with other Collective Worship leads and keep up to date with the latest resources, considering the SIAMS Framework 2023. A golden thread throughout each session will be how we evaluate how adults and pupils flourish spiritually in your school as a direct impact of Collective Worship.
Audience: All Collective Worship leads, including clergy, of Voluntary Aided, Voluntary Controlled, Foundation church schools and academies
Collective Worship Network Tickets, Mon 23 Sep 2024 at 15:30 | Eventbrite

Choral Evensong
2024-09-29 15:30 - 16:15
Led by the Norwich Cathedral Choir directed by the Master of Music, Ashley Grote

‘Shaun the Sheep’ Invites you in support of Nature Recovery in Harleston
2024-09-28 19:00 - 21:00
Celebrate with Shaun the Sheep
Harleston’s People in Action
Linking across Landscapes
7.00pm Saturday 28th September
St John’s Church, Broad Street, Harleston
with refreshments
Evening includes
Our Road to Recovery
3×3 = the Power of 9 for Nature
‘More than a Drop in The Ocean’
Pushing to Protect the Pit
Compere: Ian Carstairs
Hosted by Harleston’s Future with St John’s Church
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Shaun has teamed-up with Natural England and the Country Code to help nature.

Community Music Day
2024-09-28 10:30 - 16:00 | St Mary’s Church, Attleborough, Church Street, Attleborough, NR17 2AH, United Kingdom
Join us for a day celebrating local music-making!
Performances every 25 minutes by different local musicians. Refreshments available throughout the day.
Free admission with a retiring collection

Renewing Hope in Smaller Churches
2024-09-28 10:00 - 16:00
Part of a series of regional gatherings, run by ReSource, offering a day of spiritual refreshment as we reflect on, and pray for, the renewal of smaller churches.
Join ReSource at St Peter’s Church, Cringleford on Saturday 28th September for a day focussed on renewing hope in ‘little, local, ordinary’ contexts. We will encounter God afresh, renewing our confidence in the inextinguishable power of biblical hope. We will also have times to worship, to reflect, and to wrestle together with the practicalities of living hopefully in smaller churches. This day will be co-hosted by Rob and Cathryn Baker, led by Garrie and Jill Griffiths, and Jolyon Trickey, and is sponsored in part by the Diocese of Norwich.

Establish 2024/2025
2024-09-28 10:00 - 16:00
Establish is a series of teaching, reflection, mentoring and residential activities to help young people grow as Christian leaders.
Based on the wisdom and encouragement found in the Bible in 1 and 2 Timothy, the series is designed for young people ages 14 to 18, who have a growing faith and want to go deeper.
We encourage churches to identify a mentor for young people and sponsor them to attend.
Cost £100* *this cost includes the Soulshaper residential

IN
We will be exploring our identity, skills and calling as Christians and what it looks like to have firm foundations for leadership.
When: 10am-4pm Saturday 28 September 2024
Where: Diocesan House, 109 Dereham Road, Easton NR9 5ES
UP
We will be exploring how we sustain our faith through prayer, worship, study and reflection.
When: 10am-4pm Saturday 8 February 2025
Where: Diocesan House, 109 Dereham Road, Easton NR9 5ES
OUT
We will be looking at ways to share our faith and encourage others in their faith.
When: 10am-4pm Saturday 17 May 2025
Where: Diocesan House, 109 Dereham Road, Easton NR9 5ES
SOULSHAPER
A residential activity and discipleship weekend where we will encourage young people attending the Establish series to be included in planning and leading workshops and discussions.
When: Friday 15 – Sunday 17 November 2024
Where: Horstead Centre, Rectory Road, Horstead, NR12 7EP

Concert: "Songs and Strings".
2024-09-27 19:30 - 21:00 | St Andrew’s Church, Great Ryburgh, Mill Road / Bridge Road, Great Ryburgh, Norfolk, NR21 0DZ
Songs & Strings is a one-hour programme of exciting, engaging
and enjoyable music from the 16th-century to the present day
featuring music by John Dowland, Franz Schubert, J.S. Bach,
Benjamin Britten, Michael Head, Joaquín Rodrigo,
Francisco Tárrega & David Heyes
SARAH POOLE – soprano JAMES RIPPINGALE – guitar DAVID HEYES – double bass
ADMISSION FREE with a retiring collection for the church
The concert will be followed by wine and canapés

Revelations of Divine Love - a two-day reterat with Gail Adams and Ian Adams
2024-09-27 09:30 - 2024-09-28 16:30 | St John the Baptist’s, Timberhill, Timber Hill, Norwich, NR1 3LA
Living with faith, hope and love in the company of Julian of Norwich.
In 1373 Julian of Norwich experienced a remarkable series of visions of Christ, that she would later call Showings or Revelations of Divine Love.
Over 650 years on we continue to find ourselves nourished, moved and challenged by Julian’s prayerful reflections on her experience. We sense
that Julian is a gift for our times, and invite you to join us as we explore excerpts from Revelations of Divine Love.
This two-day retreat will offer a spacious mix of teaching, stillness and contemplative prayer, with space and time to enjoy and pray in the
Julian cell, church and garden. Gail and Ian will be offering a simple and deepening practice of contemplative prayer through the retreat. They will
be sharing from their life experiences, and Ian will be sharing from his poems and photographs.

Racial Justice working group
2024-09-26 15:45 - 17:00 | online

RE for ECTs in their second year of teaching
2024-09-26 14:00 - 16:30
This session designed for ECTs in their second year of teaching is designed to build on their knowledge and skills in teaching RE. It will look at the expectations of the Ofsted Research review in RE and how they can confidently deliver a multi-disciplinary, academically rigorous and creative RE lesson. It will draw on tried and tested resources to enable teachers early in their career to consider ways to develop and deepen their own practice in the RE classroom.
Audience: ECTs in their second year of teaching in ALL schools (Community, Church of England and Academies)
DofN.org/ECTs-yr2

RE for ECTs (session 1)
2024-09-25 15:30 - 17:30
These two sessions are designed especially for those new to teaching RE in primary schools and academies. In the first session, we will explore the purpose of RE, RE as a multi-disciplinary subject and how to teach it effectively using an enquiry-based approach. The second session will focus on practical strategies for the classroom, whilst supporting your growing subject knowledge. Teachers on PGCE, SCITT or School Direct programmes are also welcome.

25 September 2024 (Session 1)
12 March 2025 (Session 2)

Cost: £180 (both sessions)
Audience: ECTs in ALL schools (Community, Church of England and academies)
DofN.org/ECTs1

Loving Earth - a nationwide textile art project
2024-09-25 10:00 - 2024-10-07 16:00
Loving Earth started as a Quaker Art Project in 2019 and has now received nature art panels from all over the world and has been shown in cathedrals, Cop26 and at the Houses of Parliament. We are delighted to invite you to enjoy this exhibition in our Grade 1 listed medieval church.

Celebration Service for all who work with children and young people in the Diocese of Norwich
2024-09-22 18:00
This event is for all those supporting children and young people across churches and schools, including headteachers, school staff members, governors, trustees, youth and children’s workers, school chaplains, volunteers and clergy.
Join with us as we are commissioned and pray for the new academic year and all it holds.
Book now: www.DofN.org/CelebrationService
Norwich Cathedral Sunday 22 September 2024 at 6pm.
Light refreshments will be served from 4.45pm in the Bishop’s House Garden by kind permission of Bishop Graham and Mrs Rachel Usher.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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]

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Souls of our Shoes
2024-09-14, 2024-09-13, 2024-09-12
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​

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)
