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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 3h

Church and Christian group representatives are invited by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Lady Dannatt to join a Celebration of Faith and Community at County Hall in Norwich on November 17.

Invitation extended to Norfolk celebration of faith

Church and Christian group representatives are invited by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Lady Dannatt to join a Celebration of Faith and Community at County Hall in Norwich on November 17.

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Norfolk mum Aloma Pampackal and her family completed a gruelling 38-mile, two-day pilgrimage to Walsingham to raise funds for Aid to the Church in Need’s Red Wednesday campaign supporting persecuted Christians.

Norfolk family's hike of hope for 'church in need'

Norfolk mum Aloma Pampackal and her family completed a gruelling 38-mile, two-day pilgrimage to Walsingham to raise funds for Aid to the Church in Need’s Red Wednesday campaign supporting persecuted C...

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 8h

The November meeting of Connect Norwich will be held at the Julian Shrine's Visitor Centre, in Norwich city centre, on Wednesday November 12. @juliansshowings.bsky.social www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/726...

Explore work of the Julian Shrine at Connect Norwich meeting

The November meeting of Connect Norwich will be held at the Julian Shrine's Visitor Centre, in Norwich city centre, on Wednesday November 12.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 9h

Norwich church Hope Initiative community event...

Proclaimers Church is hosting a free community event next week, focusing on supporting SEND families.

Norwich church Hope Initiative community event

Proclaimers church is hosting a free community event next week, focusing on supporting SEND families.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 1d

It's 110 years since Edith Cavell’s death on October 12 1915
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Norfolk nurse honoured at Cathedral event

The story of Norfolk nurse and First World War heroine Edith Cavell was honoured during a weekend of services and events at Norwich Cathedral.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 1d

Musical Christmas production in Norfolk churches...

Norfolk-based Springs Dance Company is once again touring its Christmas production across the country, and there is still time to book them to perform at your church.

Musical Christmas production in Norfolk churches

Norfolk-based Springs Dance Company is once again touring its Christmas production across the country, and there is still time to book them to perform at your church.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 1d

Pioneering Norfolk Christian leader John Betts, marks a remarkable 60 years in ministry this autumn and his leadership has been far-reaching, impacting many different areas of the Christian community. @norwichfoodbank.bsky.social

Norfolk pastor marks 60 years of Christian ministry

Pioneering Norfolk Christian leader John Betts, marks a remarkable 60 years in ministry this autumn and his leadership has been far-reaching, impacting many different areas of the Christian community.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 2d

A Norwich city centre church has been providing a warm welcome, plus some food, drink and conversation to visitors since January, one of almost 900 churches to do so across the country. @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social @churchurbanfund.bsky.social

Norwich church joins 900 giving a warm welcome

A Norwich city centre church has been providing a warm welcome, plus some food, drink and conversation to visitors since January, one of almost 900 churches to do so across the country.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 5d

A new local service to deliver high-quality home care across Cromer, North Norfolk, and Great Yarmouth, has been launched, giving local people the support they need to remain independent in the comfort of their own homes.

New care service to support Norfolk families

A new local service to deliver high-quality home care across Cromer, North Norfolk, and Great Yarmouth, has been launched, giving local people the support they need to remain independent in the comfor...

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 6d

Engineer, website analyst and musician Thomas Harrison has a new role at the Bishop of Norwich’s advisor for disability and he brings a unique insight to the role. @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social @bishopnorwich.bsky.social

Unique insight of new Norwich disability advisor

Engineer, website analyst and musician Thomas Harrison has a new role at the Bishop of Norwich’s advisor for disability and he brings a unique insight to the role.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 6d

John Myhill has just enjoyed what appears to have been a wonderful holiday in Scotland, and describes some of his fortuitous experiences. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/725...

Discover the Miraculous everyday

John Myhill has just enjoyed what appears to have been a wonderful holiday in Scotland, and describes some of his fortuitous experiences.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 7d

10th annual Bible conference held in West Norfolk...

The 10th annual Word on the Wash Bible conference took place in King’s Lynn last Saturday, featuring guest speaker Adrian Reynolds.

10th annual Bible conference held in West Norfolk

The 10th annual Word on the Wash Bible conference took place in King’s Lynn last Saturday, featuring guest speaker Adrian Reynolds. Graham Pickhaver reports.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 7d

Christian charity Friends International is holding a Vision Launch Evening in Norwich later this month, and all are invited to come along. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/725...

Friends International Vision launch in Norwich

Christian charity Friends International is holding a Vision Launch Evening in Norwich later this month, and all are invited to come along.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 8d

Gospel night of music at Mid Norfolk church...

Dereham Baptist Church is hosting a jazz and blues band with gospel roots in an outreach event later this month.

Gospel night of music at Mid Norfolk church

Dereham Baptist Church is hosting a jazz and blues band with gospel roots in an outreach event later this month.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 9d

Festival church St Peter’s in Haveringland celebrated their achievement of Eco Church Silver at their annual ‘Cut and Rake’ event on Sunday 28 September with the Archdeacon of Lynn. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/725...

Haveringland celebrates Eco Church Silver award

Festival church St Peter’s in Haveringland celebrated their achievement of Eco Church Silver at their annual ‘Cut and Rake’ event on Sunday 28 September with the Archdeacon of Lynn.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 9d

A new garden has been opened at Peterhouse Church of England Primary Academy in Gorleston, with the aim of providing fresh learning and wellbeing opportunities to pupils in the area. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/725...

New wellbeing garden at Gorleston church school

A new garden has been opened at Peterhouse Church of England Primary Academy in Gorleston, with the aim of providing fresh learning and wellbeing opportunities to pupils in the area.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 9d

West Norfolk over 60s lunch club looks ahead...

A lunch club for senior citizens, which has been serving up helpings of food and fellowship in Gaywood for almost 60 years, is taking on a new lease of life with the appointment of a new leader.

West Norfolk over 60s lunch club looks ahead

A lunch club for senior citizens, which has been serving up helpings of food and fellowship in Gaywood for almost 60 years, is taking on a new lease of life with the appointment of a new leader.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 11d

The Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich welcomed hundreds of visitors during this year’s Heritage Open Days in September, with tours, talks, and displays drawing strong public interest.

Cathedral heritage open day surprise in Norwich

The Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich welcomed hundreds of visitors during this year’s Heritage Open Days in September, with tours, talks, and displays drawing strong public interest.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 12d

The Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, has been named as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England's almost 500-year history, nominated by a commission including @bishopnorwich.bsky.social @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social @churchofengland.org

First female Archbishop of Canterbury is named

The Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, has been named as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England's almost 500-year history, nominated by a commission including the Bisho...

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 12d

There will be a jazz and blues concert in Acle later this month to raise funds for the parish church, and tickets are now available. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/725...

Acle jazz evening to support local church

There will be a jazz and blues concert in Acle later this month to raise funds for the parish church, and tickets are now available.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 12d

We’re in the season when many churches will be hosting their Harvest Festivals, and Jane Walters urges us to give more thought to thanking God for His provision.
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Thanking God for the harvest

We’re in the season when many churches will be hosting their Harvest Festivals, and Jane Walters urges us to give more thought to thanking God for His provision.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 13d

A vow has been made to get a church back into community use after six fire crews tackled a blaze at the Victorian St John the Baptist in the South Norfolk market town of Harleston. @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social

Vow made after blaze at South Norfolk church

A vow has been made to get a church back into community use after six fire crews tackled a blaze at the Victorian St John the Baptist in the South Norfolk market town of Harleston.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 13d

Public voting has now closed in the Norfolk Christian Communications Awards 2025 after a huge response, and the winners will be revealed at a presentation evening at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich on October 23. @networknorfolk.bsky.social

Huge public response for awards finalists

Public voting has now closed in the Norfolk Christian Communications Awards 2025 after a huge response, and the winners will be revealed at a presentation evening at St John the Baptist Cathedral in N...

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 13d

Learning to lament in the face of grief is the subject of a workshop by the Norfolk Gospel Partnership (NRG) in Norwich on October 15.

Learn to lament at Norwich church workshop

Learning to lament in the face of grief is the subject of a workshop by the Norfolk Gospel Partnership (NRG) in Norwich on October 15.

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Network Norfolk @networknorfolk.bsky.social · 13d

The Norfolk Broads Methodist Circuit will be welcoming their new minister Rev Steve Oliver and his wife Jill at a welcome service in Acle later this month, and all are invited to attend. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/725...

New Minister for Norfolk Broads Methodists

The Norfolk Broads Methodist Circuit will be welcoming their new minister Rev Steve Oliver and his wife Jill at a welcome service in Acle later this month, and all are welcome to attend.

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