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Engaging the community in Badersfield

Though it was a Christmas like no other, members of the church in Badersfield still made the season special for families in their community.

Filling the Gap in the Aylsham & District Team of Churches

The Filling the Gap project has had an impact in many areas of the diocese. Liz Dawes has told us more about how this has happened for families in the Aylsham area.

Norwich Cathedral to close for public worship but remains open to all online

The Chapter of Norwich Cathedral has decided to suspend public worship in the Cathedral building from Wednesday 13 January due to the current situation with regard to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Local chaplain calls for 24-hour prayer vigil for NHS

The Revd Helen Garrard, Lead Chaplain for Norfolk Community Health and Care is holding a 24-hour prayer vigil for all NHS acute and community services and other care providers for the whole of this Sunday 17 January.

Bishop Graham encourages all to reconsider congregational worship in church buildings

A new pastoral letter from Bishop Graham has gone out today, regarding the need to reassess worshiping in our buildings as the infection rate continues to increase.

Norfolk churches’ progress on combatting racism

Six months ago, the Revd Karlene Kerr, who is also Team Vicar St Faiths Gaywood, was appointed as Bishop's Adviser for Black Asian & Minority Ethnic Affairs. Karlene now gives an insight into how the issue of racism is being addressed within the Church locally and nationally.

Lent Appeal 2021: Together in Unity

This year as a diocese we will be joining together to give towards the Archbishop of Canterbury's 'Together in Unity' appeal to support churches and communities around the world during the pandemic.

Yare Valley Churches launch online running club

Yare Valley Churches – covering Brundall, Braydeston and Postwick – have started a new running club through the Strava app to encourage community for runners of all ages and ability and to be able to build connections.

Second round of Culture Recovery Fund announced

From Thursday 7 January, applications are being accepted for listed church buildings to receive financial support from the CRF for grants between £10,000 and £3m

Community Christmas trees decorate Earlham church

For the second year running, St Anne's Church in Earlham was treated to an array of trees decorated by local shops. Dr Fiona Munn, an Ordinand in Earlham Parish, explains.

Bishop Graham sends pastoral letter regarding third national lockdown

A pastoral letter from Bishop Graham has gone out today, regarding our continued ministry during the third national lockdown.

Bishop Graham gives permission for local decisions about physically present acts of worship

A communication from Bishop Graham has gone out to all clergy and lay leaders today, giving permission for local decisions about physically present acts of worship from today and during the time we are in Tier 4.