Oak Grove Community Church, a fixture in the community of Catton Grove since 1935, is celebrating a major milestone - it's 90th anniversary - and it ss inviting all to join in the celebrations across the weekend of October 2 to 5.

Following the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk, James Knight has been moved by his widow's public response, and explains why that response is so powerful. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/725...

Norwich church leader Nick Blanch will be trekking 100km across the Sahara Desert to raise £3000 for a cause he believes in, in mid October.

Church in Action Best Picture finalists: Diocese of East Anglia - Maundy Thursday Washing of Feet Shoeboxes at Bowthorpe Road Methodist Norwich Citadel - Hannah Carr Commissioning Manifest - Singing in the Rain St Mary Gorleston - The Bridge Lunch Club Sheringham Beach Life - Soaking Vote online

A Baptist minister living in Aylsham has just published an Advent calendar with a difference, and copies are now available. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/724...

The finalists for the Best Digital Content are: Diocese of Norwich Creation Care videos Gateway Vineyard Compassion videos Manna Productions Norwich Foodbank - The Foodbank Journey Servant's Church welcome video SOUL Church - The Wonder highlights Vote online at networknorfolk.co.uk

Norfolk charity's fundraising action-song-a-thon... The Raise Kids Work action-song-a-thon raised over £2000 to support the charity’s work of sharing the good news of Jesus to children in Norfolk and beyond.

Norwich Foodbank is inviting supporters to get behind Foodbank Fortnight from October 1 to 14, a national campaign coordinated by charity BanktheFood to help tackle rising food poverty and support people facing hunger across the UK. @norwichfoodbank.bsky.social

The finalists for the Best Newsletter are: ABC Times (Attleborough Baptist Church) Barnham Broom & Upper Yare benefice Contact - Benefice of Poringland Hethersett Good News Magazine Holy Trinity - Easter tract Stalham Baptist Community Scene Vote online at networknorfolk.co.uk

Norfolk Christian bookshop wins national award... Green Pastures Christian Bookshop in Dereham was presented with the Bookshop of the Year award at the recent Christian Resources Together (CRT25) Conference.

Vacancies of interest to the Norfolk Christian community are currently being advertised on @networknorfolk.bsky.social by #MethodistEastAnglia #YMCANorfolk #quietwaters #emmanuelchurch #norwichcongregationalchurch #ecklinggrange #houseofgenesis www.networknorwich.co.uk/Groups/15485...

The finalists for the Best Use of Social Media are: Nar Valley Benefice Facebook Norwich Citadel Facebook Proclaimers Facebook SOUL Church Instagram St Mary Magdalene, Gorleston, Facebook UEA Christian Union Instagram Vote online at networknorfolk.co.uk

Bishop’s garden raises £20k for Norfolk charities... Visitors to a hidden-gem city garden helped local charities raise more than £20,000 this summer – and there is still time to apply to host an event next year. @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social @bishopnorwich.bsky.social

The finalists for the Best Norfolk Christian Organisation Website are: Churches Together in Norfolk & Waveney Diocese of East Anglia Norwich Foodbank The Julian Shrine The Matthew Project YMCA Norfolk Vote online at networknorfolk.co.uk

St Andrews Methodist Church in Sheringham will be hosting a Fairtrade coffee morning next month, and all are warmly invited to come along. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/724...

The Diocese of Norwich is looking to build a network of eco-chaplains across the diocese and is offering a training course for those who might be interested. @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social

The finalists for the Best Norfolk Church Website - the Bishop of Norwich Award - are: The Cathedral of St John the Baptist CityGates Church East Church Life Church Sheringham Servant's Church, Norwich St Helen's & St Edmund's Find out more and vote - www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/724...

YMCA Norfolk will hold its Annual Celebration Awards, on Wednesday October 16 at The Space, Roundtree Way, Norwich and you are invited.

Rev Ron Skivington reminds us that showing kindness to others is essential for building community and, as our thoughts turn to harvest, the principle of reaping what we sow has never been more relevant. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/724...

The Norfolk Christian Communication Awards finalists have been announced and voting has begun. A big thank you to our award sponsors: The Bishop of Norwich, Hubb Church, YMCA Norfolk, Audio Electronic Design, St John's Cathedral, Narthex. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/724...

Stalham Baptist Church will host a second day of ‘Walking Through The Bible’ this autumn, giving participants a solid overview of the who, the why and the where of biblical characters, places and events. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/724...

The finalists have been named in the Norfolk Christian Communications Awards 2025 and now is your chance to vote for your favourites for the next two weeks only. So what are you waiting for. @networknorfolk.bsky.social

A Conflict Transformation Course is set to be held in a Norwich city centre church on Saturdays over the autumn.

Pakefield Pastures, which cares for an array of animals and offers outreach support as a mobile care unit, would welcome prayer to support its continued advancement. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/724...

Christian drugs, alcohol, and mental health issues charity, The Matthew Project, will mark Recovery Month in late September with a series of hope-filled community events.

A Christian retreat and hospitality centre on the Norfolk-Suffolk border needs a new female team member to join its live-in staff.

King's Lynn church celebrates three new servers... A church in King’s Lynn has celebrated three of its serving team joining the Company of Servers earlier this month. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/724... @stfaithsgaywoodlep.bsky.social

North Norfolk church welcomes new team leader... Beacon Community Church was packed to the rafters last Sunday for the first service with a new Team Leader. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/724...

Churches across Norfolk are being urged to take part in Disability Awareness Sunday on September 28 to celebrate and involve disabled people in their communities.

John Myhill recounts how he assisted a man injured by a cow, and how he believes God ensured a satisfactory outcome. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/724...

A family charity Hike of Hope from St John's Cathedral in Norwich to the Catholic National Shrine in Walsingham is set to take place in late September, to help displaced children affected by war, violence and natural calamities.

St John of the Cross Catholic Church in Aylsham has received a new defibrillator, donated by the Swimming Teachers' Association. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/724...

West Norfolk churches support network launch... Churches across West Norfolk are gathering for a day of vision, connection, and action at the Homegrown Network launch forum event taking place this Saturday.

St Joseph's Catholic Church, Sheringham's only listed building, will be open for anyone to visit and look round later this month as part of the national heritage open days scheme. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/724...

A teenager who had overdosed on drugs 24 times by the age of 18 has turned his life around with the help of Jesus and Teen Challenge in Norwich.

New role of Norfolk Rural Chaplain announced... A local vicar has accepted an additional new role as Norfolk Rural Chaplain. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/723... @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social

Norwich singer-songwriter, church worship leader and medical student, Alice-Lily Nnene has just performed at Latitude in Suffolk and the Big Church Festival and is due to support MartinSmith on an up-coming tour.

Less than a year since it closed its doors, Trinity URC in Norwich has had its future assured as a new place of Christian worship and community use after being sold to the Catholic Diocese of East Anglia for use by its neighbouring St John’s Cathedral.

The Yarmouth and Magdalen Foodbank has evolved into two separate foodbanks, each rooted more deeply in their local communities. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/723...

Four days of fun, games, and discovering Jesus on Sheringham clifftops and beach have now ended, and this year's BeachLife has attracted large numbers of children, young people and families. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/723...

A Norwich church is offering free holistic health checks at a family friendly Community Health Expo on September 14, supported by local volunteers, healthcare professionals and community groups. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/723...

A conference to raise awareness of the existence of human trafficking and modern slavery in East Anglia is set to be held at a Norwich church on Friday October 10. @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social

Jane Walters suggests we allow our imaginations to run riot as we speculate as to how we would spend a fortune. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/723...

Palestinian students supported by the Norfolk-founded John Aves Education Project (JAEP), are continuing their studies, despite the severe impact on them of the on-going Middle East conflict.

Day conference with Lou Fellingham in Dereham... Worship leader, song writer and speaker Lou Fellingham is hosting a women's conference in Dereham later this month. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/723...

Aylsham Parish Church is organising a barn dance and supper with the aim of raising additional funds and awareness for the charity which this year was the focus of the Bishop’s Lent Appeal. www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/723...

A first-for-the-UK Kairos Torch Prisoner Christian Rehabilitation Programme will be held in HMP Norwich in October and now organisers are appealing for local Christian families to provide host accommodation for out-of-town team members.

Norwich talk on Peace and Justice in Time of War Peace and Justice in a Time of War is the subject of a public talk by Professor Lee Marsden from @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social at St John's Cathedral in Norwich on Thursday, September 4 and all are welcome.

1000 knitted mice on display in Norfolk churches... The Adventures of the Church Mice festival, taking place this weekend, will see a thousand knitted mice on display across six Wayland churches.

Emmanuel Church, Aylsham, in North Norfolk is looking to appoint an experienced, Spirit-filled Pastor who is passionate about Jesus.