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Volunteer Co-ordinator vacancy in East Norfolk church

St Mary Magdalene Church, Gorleston, is seeking a Volunteer Co-ordinator to recruit, support and develop the volunteers who make its community work possible.

Coffee shop to close, but church is open

The coffee shop run by King's Community Church for more than 20 years will close at the end of the month, and the space will remain open for people to use as a lounge.

Could you play a part in the Norfolk Christian League?

The Norfolk Christian Football League is inviting Christians, churches, young people and local businesses to get involved as it looks to strengthen its committee, develop opportunities for young people and build new partnerships to support the its future.

Part-time YFC Youth Worker vacancy in Dereham

North Breckland Youth for Christ is seeking a part-time member of staff to work alongside its director in serving the young people of Mid Norfolk.

Historic Norfolk churches share £1.2m in grants

Half a dozen Norfolk churches have shared in the latest Historic England grants boost of £41 million through its Places of Worship Renewal Fund and the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund.

The Spirit of Assisi: Building peace through encounter

Dr Ian Watson reports on an ecumenical and inter-religious gathering in London

YMCA Norfolk Awards start 170th celebrations

Young people, volunteers and staff were recognised for their achievements at YMCA Norfolk's Annual Celebration and Pride of YMCA Norfolk Awards on Thursday October 15.

Matthew's book will help people face up to death

Over 30 million adults in the UK have no will and a third new edition of Your Last Gift, written by retired Norfolk tax lawyer and Anglican church minister Matthew Hutton, helps explain why they should consider doing one.

Shoebox volunteers enthused at Norfolk workshop

Mark and Debra Watkins have volunteered for Operation Christmas Child for the last four years. They put on an annual workshop for volunteers in Norfolk in readiness for the coming busy season.

Birds help win Bishop of Norwich ecology prize

A researcher keen to see more endangered ringed plovers hatch on Norfolk beaches has won the Bishop of Norwich’s annual ecology prize.

Latest Norfolk Christian community events

Events of interest to the Norwich and Norfolk Christian community happening over the next few weeks are listed.

Try delving deeper into the bible

Catherine Ayre remembers buying “pick and mix” sweets from Woolworth, but is wary of applying the same technique to her bible reading.

Grace Church North Norfolk welcomes new pastor

Tim Johnson is the new pastor of Grace Church North Norfolk in East Runton. Tim and his family were welcomed at a special service on 26 September.

Orchestral concert for Ukraine in Norwich church

A concert for Ukraine will be performed by St Gregory’s Orchestra at the Salvation Army Citadel in Norwich on Saturday October 17, as part of the orchestra’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

West Norfolk trust celebrates long-serving trustees

The Gaywood Allotment Trust, which has supported people in West Norfolk for 90 years, recently honoured two long-serving trustees as they stepped down after years of dedicated service.

Pupils inspire hope via Operation Christmas Child

Pupils at St Mary and St Peter’s Primary School in Gorleston have once again shown compassion and generosity by supporting Operation Christmas Child, a project that delivers shoebox gifts to children in need around the world.

Find hope and renewal at Lowestoft Living Word

People from across Norfolk and Waveney are invited to three evenings of Bible teaching, worship and encouragement at this year’s Lowestoft Living Word convention later this month.

Norwich church to host free children's Bright Party

Taverham Evangelical Church will host a Bright Party for local children and their families at the end of the month.

Opportunities to work for YMCA Norfolk

YMCA Norfolk is currently advertising for a Lead Chef.