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Renewed local focus for the Church Planting & Revitalisation Programme

In September 2019 the Diocese of Norwich was awarded £1.98m by the national Church of England towards a new programme to form new churches and revitalise existing ones. Less than six months into the programme, the COVID-19 pandemic was upon us all and the desire and need for local churches to love and support their communities was highlighted more than ever.

Write to your MP to save vital churches grant scheme

The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme (LPWGS), is currently under review as to whether it should continue or come to an end in early 2021.

A new school term like no other

At the end of the first half term back with the new restrictions, Harriet Beckett, Deputy Headteacher at Heartwood VC Primary School, Swaffham, has explained what schools are facing and how we can all support them.

New virtual tour allows people around the world to take an online trip around Norwich Cathedral

Visitors can now explore the historic surroundings of Norwich Cathedral from anywhere in the world thanks to a brand new virtual tour which is thought to be the first-ever digital recreation of its kind of Norwich Cathedral.

Local church eco discussion draws an international audience

As the world faces tough and challenging decisions about how to care for the environment, especially in the light of the global pandemic, a group of people from churches in Norfolk hosted a successful webinar to discuss climate change from a Christian point of view.

Diocese declares a biodiversity and climate emergency

On Saturday 10 October over 100 members of Diocesan Synod from across the diocese met via Zoom and overwhelmingly approved a motion which highlights the devastating impact extreme weather is having and our commitment to care for creation.

Diocese brings an end to The Magazine

After six years and 32 editions, the diocese will sadly be ending publication of The Magazine.

New Connect! booklet series launched

A series of six booklets exploring the relationship between Christian faith and some of the most pressing issues of our time has been launched, for free, by the diocese.

Norfolk homeless shelter prepares to open its new doors this winter

Lucy McKitterick, Co-ordinator of the King's Lynn Winter Night Shelter has written about the Night Shelter's wonderful new home, as well as concerns and hopes for the coming season.

New Headteacher for Harleston Church of England Primary Academy

The St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust Board has appointed Hannah Holgate as the new Headteacher at Harleston Church of England Primary Academy.

Local vicar awarded the British Empire Medal in recognition of COVID-19 community work

The Revd Matthew Price, Vicar of St Mary Magdalene Church in Gorleston has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List.

A letter from our Bishops to clergy and lay leaders

Bishops Graham, Alan and Jonathan have written to clergy and lay leaders in the Diocese of Norwich as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact us all.