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Norwich Bishop amazed by church's Covid response

The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, says he has been amazed by the response of the county’s church goers and clergy to the Covid-19 pandemic, in an interview to mark the end of his first year in office.

Norfolk vicar's Covid-19 work honoured by the Queen

A Gorleston vicar has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List, delayed from June to provide an opportunity to recognise some of those involved in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

How Covid-19 lessons might crack climate change

A line-up of eminent speakers is applying lessons from Covid-19 to climate change. Willem Buttinger, who initiated this webinar for Norfolk, describes how it came into being.

Norwich church finds a way to furnish needs

Acts 435, a charity which channels giving to those in need, will be hosting two webinars about their work. Carol Woodward from Oak Grove Community Church shares her experience of working with them.

Norfolk charities get last chance for Tesco funding

Charities and community organisations in Norfolk who have been struggling to maintain their work can access £500 of funding from Tesco’s Covid-19 fund, administered by community charity Groundwork.

Norwich church delivers 800,000 lockdown meals

Soul Foundation, the outreach arm of Soul Church, Norwich, has delivered around 800,000 meals to people in need across the area during lockdown.

Gorleston church's support feeds 120 a week

St Mary Magdalene in Gorleston has adapted its family support programme this summer because of current restrictions but has seen a significant increase in uptake.

Norwich church grateful as it emerges from wilderness

God’s provision during lockdown has been overwhelming for Oak Grove Community Church. Pastor Darren Woodward gives thanks for God’s goodness through a tough season.

Most Norfolk churches did social action during lockdown

Covid-19 and lockdown did not stop most Norfolk churches serving their communities, a survey by Network Norfolk has revealed - they just did it in new and innovative ways.

Norwich fellowship provides a professional deep clean

It seems that God was preparing Norwich pastor Stuart Bailey for the pandemic by providing him a job as an infection control lead.

Mundesley church larder avoids food waste

A community larder has been set up in Mundesley by the local parish church for anyone to collect food that would otherwise go to waste. There is also a community fridge.

Matthew Project goes the extra mile with activity packs

The Matthew Project is sending out activity packs to 200 children across Norfolk who are affected by someone else’s substance misuse.

Norwich church finds a path through the re-opening maze

How do you keep the church family together as services resume? Andy Rees, lead pastor at Surrey Chapel, describes how his church has recognised the best route.

Taverham church works together hand in hand with community

Whether the need was wash bags or plants, Tec church has stretched every fibre of the imagination to support its local community. Vic Ready, Senior Pastor of the church, tells the story.

Diocese of Norwich provides 20,000 family meals

Over 20,000 meals will be provided to hungry families over the school summer holidays thanks to the churches and schools of the Diocese of Norwich.

Gorleston church active during lockdown

Cliff Park Community Church in Gorleston has been active in supporting the local community during lockdown, helping with food and meals distribution, as well as on-line services and an Alpha course.

Supportive church community in N Norfolk village

The members of Worstead Baptist Church have been supporting their local community during the current pandemic, with the benefits reaching out across North Norfolk.

Norwich church beats odds to resume services

Scaffolding, leaks and falling plaster – as well as coronavirus - have not deterred the congregation of Christ Church in Eaton from resuming collective worship. Rosalind Wright reports from the parish

ENYP adapts service to support people in need

During the last few months during the Covid-19 outbreak ENYP has been unable to deliver its usual programme of clubs and activities, and instead has looked at ways to continue to engage with thousands of children, young people and their families.

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