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A pastoral vision of the Good Shepherd for Church of England school in Thetford

All organisations thrive best when they have a clear vision and schools are no exception. If you have ever wondered what this looks like in a Church of England school read on!

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.

Re-live the Norwich Passion Play in your church or school this Easter

The team behind last year’s Norwich Passion Play have produced a set of resources to enable churches, life groups, schools and youth groups to use a free 13-minute video of the play in the run-up to this Easter.

New trees planted in Hockering for The Queen’s Green Canopy project

Hockering Church of England Primary Academy, part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT), has been given two small-leaved lime (tilea cordata) saplings by the Trustees of Hockering Wood as their contribution to The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.

Trowse Parish achieves Eco Church Bronze

St Andrew's Church in Trowse, on the edge of Norwich city, is celebrating their Eco Church Bronze Award.

Children support elderly through community spirit

A primary academy school in Hopton has been presented with The Murrary Award in recognition of the successful completion of over twenty-six hours of ‘social action’ in their local community.

Church Commissioners fund established after slavery links revealed

You may have read in the media about the Church Commissioners announcement of a £100m fund in response to a report revealing historic links to transatlantic chattel slavery.

St Peter’s Church, Forncetts awarded grant of over £33,000

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded a grant to St Peter's Church for its restoration to save one of Norfolk’s finest round-tower churches.

New initiative exploring pilgrimage and religious life launching

James Shelton a Curate serving in Harleston and across the Earsham benefice explains more.

Hope, Aspiration and Courageous Advocacy in Forncett St Peter

Laura Sproston, Diocesan School Support Officer, talks about her role, what a privilege it is and the opportunities it provides.

Serving the community and sharing faith through local business

A self supporting minister who runs a business in Norfolk was recently a finalist in the Broadland and South Norfolk business awards.

The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher encourages parishes to take part in Churches Count on Nature

Parishes across England and Wales can now register to participate in Churches Count on Nature, an annual scheme where people visit churchyards and record the plant and animal species they encounter.