Diocese of Norwich | Press Releases http://www.norwich.anglican.org/news/press/ Press Releases issued by the Diocese of Norwich with news for the local media en-us Bishop appoints Clown http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/267 The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham James, has appointed a clown to assist in the parish of Sprowston with Beeston St Andrew in Norwich. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/267 'Local boy' is new Rector http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/268 The Bishop of Norwich has appointed the Revd Robin Stapleford as Rector of the Upper Wensum Village Group. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/268 Building Opportunities http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/254 It is almost impossible to imagine Norfolk without its multitude of historic church buildings and on 26 September a major one day conference will be held to look at the main issues involves in promoting our churches, managing them, and securing their future. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/254 Bishop of Horsham to be Priest Administrator at Walsingham http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/246 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/246 The Changing Face of Community in Norfolk http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/244 Norfolk is changing and Churches Together in Norfolk and Waveney are reflecting those changes at their Annual Forum to be held at Heacham Church 20 September. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/244 Sustainable Design for Norfolk's first Academy http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/237 Students of Norfolk's first Academy, sponsored by the Bishop of Norwich and Graham Dacre, can today gain their first glimpse of how the new building will look. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/237 Local brothers remembered on First World War Memorial http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/235 On 21 September 2008 at 3pm a parade will march through Pulham St Mary in honour of three brothers born in Pulham St Mary who joined the Norfolk Regiment during the First World War and were killed in action in France. They have never, until now, been recognized locally. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/235 Christian Resource Centre set for resurrection http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/236 A thriving city centre Christian resource centre and Cafe is set to re-open under new management within the next few weeks. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/236 Open Churches Week 2008 http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/199 Churches across the Norfolk Broads will be open to visitors throughout the week, with many holding special events. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/199 Bishops' Blog from the Lambeth Conference http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/196 Throughout the Lambeth Conference our three Bishops are blogging their personal reflection's every few days from Canterbury. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/196 Lambeth Bishops arrive in our Diocese http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/185 Two archbishops and three bishops from across the world, including a female bishop from the USA, are to visit the Diocese this weekend. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/185 Biggest Ordination for over a Decade http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/170 The Bishop of Norwich ordained 12 new deacons and 9 new priests at Norwich Cathedral this Saturday 28 June in the biggest ordination in the Diocese for over a decade. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/170 First Female Archdeacon Appointed http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/158 The Bishop of Norwich has announced the appointment of the first female archdeacon ever to be appointed to the Diocese of Norwich - The Revd Jan McFarlane. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/158 Church to become Banqueting Venue http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/148 St Catherines Church in Mile Cross, Norwich, is to be transformed into a banqueting hall next week in order to raise funds for its 2008 development campaign. Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/148 Community Worker for North Lynn http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/150 The Church of England and the Methodist Church in Kings Lynn have joined forces to create a new post for a Community Worker on the North Lynn Estate. Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/150 Bringing the Church to the People http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/142 The Benefice of Dickleburgh and The Pulhams is aiming to bring the church to the people with a new information marquee, available for local summer fetes. The marquee, called The Rhythm of Life, will offer information on weddings, baptisms and funerals in the Church of England. Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/142 London Memorial Service for former Dean of Norwich http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/117 Former Dean of Norwich, The Very Revd Alan Webster, who died last September, is to be remembered at a special memorial service at St Pauls Cathedral in London on Sunday 18th May at 3.15pm. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/117 Norwich Vicar in Norwich to Brighton Bike Ride http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/114 The Revd Paul Mackay, Vicar of Mile Cross, together with Simon Bransby, a member of his Parochial Church Council (PCC) are donning bicycle shorts - and a cassock and surplice - to take part in the London - Brighton bike ride on Sunday 15th June. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/114 Bishop on Fire and Water http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/107 The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham James, will move from water to fire this Sunday (04 May) as he takes part in two special services at each end of his Diocese. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/107 Artists Live in Norfolk's Historic Churches http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/58 Twelve historic Norfolk churches are hosting live arts and crafts events from 3-5 May and 10-11 May in a celebration of the county's rural arts and heritage. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/58 Challenging Art http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/96 An Artist whose works have been commissioned by the Archbishop of Canterbury for Lambeth Palace will be displaying a variety of his works at St Stephen`s Church on Rampant Horse Street in Norwich. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/96 Farewell Service for the Archdeacon of Norwich http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/90 A service to give thanks for the ministry of the Archdeacon and to say farewell to Clifford and Catherine Offer will be held on Wed 9 July in Norwich Cathedral at 7.30pm. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/90 New Honorary Canons Installed http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/83 The Bishop of Norwich has installed three new Honorary Canons in recognition of their service to the Diocese. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/83 Cathedral evacuated at Easter http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/56 Churchgoers are familiar with the lighting of the Easter fire at Easter Eve services, but for the congregation at Norwich Cathedral it all became a bit too real when they had to evacuate the building in the middle of the service when the fire alarms sounded. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/56 Norfolk Church finalist in national competition http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/57 St Margaret's Church, Thorpe Market, has been shortlisted as one of six finalists for the Village Church for Village Life Award, being run by Country Life magazine. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/57 Palm Sunday Donkey a first at South Walsham http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/51 The churches of the Broadside Benefice (Ranworth, South Walsham, Woodbastwick and Upton) and the children of Fairhaven Church of England Primary School are to celebrate Palm Sunday this year with the aid of a donkey called Eve. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/51 Memorial Service for much loved Priest http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/32 A memorial service for the Revd Robert Llewelyn - the priest who revived interest in 13th Century English Mystic, Mother Julian of Norwich - is to be held at Norwich Cathedral on FRIDAY 4TH APRIL at 2.30pm. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/32 Archdeacon of Norwich Announces Retirement http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/3 The Venerable Clifford Offer has been Archdeacon of Norwich and Canon Residentiary and Librarian of Norwich Cathedral since 1994. Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/3 Church Pushes Boundaries with new Diocesan Website http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/9 The Diocese of Norwich has launched a new up-to-the-minute website which will enable visitors to find a parish church easily and quickly and, at a click of the mouse, will enable them to see what's happening across the Diocese. Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/9 Visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury - Press Briefing http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/4 As you know, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan Williams, is to visit the Diocese on Friday 9th-Sunday 11th November. He has an extremely busy schedule for the three days. The main events of interest to the media are as follows: (Please note that apart from Sunday morning, all events are by invitation only.) Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/4 Sir Roy Strong's Challenge to the Rural Church http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/5 The art and cultural historian, writer and broadcaster, Sir Roy Strong, is to throw out a challenge to Norfolk's rural churches when he gives the annual Sharrington Lecture at All Saints', Sharrington, on Saturday 27th October at 7pm. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/5 Cormorants 10th Birthday http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/6 The Cormorants - a sailing holiday for young people organized by the Diocese of Norwich - is celebrating its 10th Birthday this week with 41 young people from across the Diocese sailing on the Broads in 30 foot yachts during half term week. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/6 Memorial Service - The Very Revd Alan Webster, KCVO DD http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/7 The former Dean of Norwich and Dean of St Paul's will be remembered at a Memorial Service in Norwich Cathedral on Friday 23rd November at 2.30pm. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/7 Two Bishops in Conversation http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/10 The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham James, and the Roman Catholic Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Revd Michael Evans, are to engage in a dialogue on the Church's social teaching from an Anglican and a Roman Catholic perspective at Evensong in Norwich Cathedral on Sunday (21st October) at 3.30pm. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/10 Diocesan Synod - Briefing Note http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/11 The next meeting of the Norwich Diocesan Synod will be on Saturday 20th October at St Luke's Church Centre, Aylsham Road, Norwich from 9.30am-1.00pm and members of the media are welcome to attend. (Please note that timings are very approximate) Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/11 Memorial Service - Bishop Maurice Wood http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/12 A Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for Bishop Maurice Wood is to be held at Norwich Cathedral on Friday 28 September at 2.30pm. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/12 Wish you were here! http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/13 Churches across Norfolk and Waveney will be extending a warm invitation to join them next Sunday (30th September) as part of the national "Back to Church Sunday" initiative. Over 130 churches in the Diocese of Norwich will be taking part, with churchgoers inviting friends and neighbours who used to go to church, and who for whatever reason stopped going, to come back. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/13 The Revd Claire Pettigrew http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/14 The Revd Claire Pettigrew died peacefully following a long illness on Saturday 4th August 2007. Her funeral, (family members only) will take place in Cheltenham on Tuesday 14th August at 2.30pm. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/14 The Rt Revd Maurice Wood, former Bishop of Norwich http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/15 The Bishop of Norwich is saddened to announce the that The Rt Revd Maurice Wood died on Sunday 24th June 2007. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.norwich.anglican.org/article/15