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Could you be a Prison Visitor?
8 September 2009
Could you be a Prison Visitor?
Prison Visitors are a lifeline for prisoners who for a wide variety of reasons do not have visits from family.
Norwich churches food bank team is formed
2 September 2009
Norwich churches food bank team is formed
A church-backed crisis food bank project to offer emergency food parcels to needy families across Norwich has moved several steps forward.
Abuse Issues Workshop in Norwich
27 August 2009
Abuse Issues Workshop in Norwich
The next one-day Implementing Time for Action workshop, exploring abuse issues and in particular issues of sexual abuse will be run on Friday 16 October 2009.
Resources for Prisons Week (15 21 Nov)
24 August 2009
Resources for Prisons Week (15 21 Nov)
This year the theme is Hold Fast to Hope - you can now download resources for study and worship including a prayer leaflet.
Norfolk and Suffolk Young Person of the Year
29 July 2009
Norfolk and Suffolk Young Person of the Year
Do you know a young person who deserves recognition?
3 July 2009
Responding to Homelessness: the Church's Role
Read the transcript of Bishop James talk to the Housing Justice National Conference.
3 July 2009
Rural villages asked to kickstart community enterprise
The search is on for the six most enterprising and visionary villages to spearhead a rural revival.
5 June 2009
Bishop speaks on Policing and Crime Bill
The Bishop of Norwich took part in the recent debate in the House of Lords on the Policing and Crime Bill. His speech follows...My Lords, the juggernaut of Home Office legislation trundles its way relentlessly along....
8 April 2009
UK poverty and the economic downturn
A paper published by Oxfam sets out a pro-poor policy response to the recession that lays down the foundations for a more equitable, sustainable society.
Reduced Cost for CRB Checks
24 February 2009
Reduced Cost for CRB Checks
Due to the change in VAT, the cost for obtaining a Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau has been reduced.
12 February 2009
Pastoral Ministry Advice in an Economic Crisis
What can the church do to help?
8 January 2009
Make 2009 a year for social responsibility
Let us make 2009 a year to join Gods mission of compassion and social justice to our neighbours, our churches, our communities, our nation and our world.
Events
Tue 12 Jan Training to compliment Safe Haven, the new diocesan guidelines for the protection of vulnerable adults.

A four-week course to support and encourage all those who care for older people in our communities in any of many ways.

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