http://networkipswich.org.uk Latest articles from Network Ipswich 2010, Network Ipswich en Insight by Endis, www.endis.com 1440 http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/189515/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Passion_for_Life.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/189515/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Passion_for_Life.aspx Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Passion for Life kicks off with a busy paella night at St John's. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/189518/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/A_Passion_for.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/189518/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/A_Passion_for.aspx Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT If you have questions about Christianity or just want to explore things further, then find out about a course near you. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/189366/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Turmoil_as_deep.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/189366/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Turmoil_as_deep.aspx Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight says the hardest thing for dyed in the wool atheists might be the change of mind itself. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/189322/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Mayor_welcomes_Stephen.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/189322/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Mayor_welcomes_Stephen.aspx Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Mayor of Ipswich, Cllr. David Goldsmith, welcomed Stephen Gaukroger to Ipswich at a civic reception on 13 March to launch the Passion for Life event http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188979/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Latest_News_of.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188979/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Latest_News_of.aspx Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Much has been happening as this project gets under way. Peter Matthews and John Cobbold share their latest news. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188990/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Perspectives_Schools_work.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188990/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Perspectives_Schools_work.aspx Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Perspectives is appointing Michelle Jones on a part time basis to head up their expanding programme of sex and relationships presentations in Ipswich schools. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188907/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/News_from_Chile.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188907/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/News_from_Chile.aspx Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Retired Ipswich Minister, John Battman (formerly with SAMS) has received some information about the situation in Chile from Bishop Hector Zavala of the Anglican Church. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188705/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ladies_Group_to.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188705/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ladies_Group_to.aspx Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Emma Haggar, who runs a ladies Bible study at Hatfield Road Congregational church, is organising a coffee morning in aid of the Talitha Koum Therapeutic Centre near Ipswich. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188480/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Passion_For_Life.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188480/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Passion_For_Life.aspx Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Only one week to go until Passion for Life. Find out how to make the most of this opportunity to introduce people to Jesus. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188575/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Breakfast_and_More.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188575/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Breakfast_and_More.aspx Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT A new event for Christian men is being launched in the Ipswich area on April 24th. A morning’s activities, including breakfast and a speaker, will enable men to take “time-out” from their normal activities. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188565/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Plans_for_Pentecost.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188565/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Plans_for_Pentecost.aspx Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Following the huge success of last year’s celebration the same team is planning to hold a similar event at the Cornhill in Ipswich on Sunday 23rd May 2010 http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188569/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/_Church_civil.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/188569/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/_Church_civil.aspx Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Evangelical Alliance is calling on the Government to guarantee that churches will genuinely be free to choose whether or not to hold civil partnerships without risk of future anti-discrimination lawsuits. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/187803/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_church_publishes.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/187803/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_church_publishes.aspx Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Rushmere Christian Fellowship, who meet at St Albans School, Digby Road in Ipswich, have produced a new magazine for all the households in their area. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/187586/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/_1_4m.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/187586/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/_1_4m.aspx Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Historic churches across Norfolk and Suffolk have been given a massive 1.4m boost towards urgent repairs as part of a 15.7m programme nationwide awarded from two heritage funds. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/187213/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Release_Ipswich_appoints.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/187213/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Release_Ipswich_appoints.aspx Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Nancy Sloan-Capasso has been appointed as a trustee of Release Ipswich and will be working on the Talitha Koum Project. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/187143/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Young_Christians_will.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/187143/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Young_Christians_will.aspx Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT An overwhelming majority of young evangelical Christians are planning to vote in the upcoming General Election, a survey of 18-24 year olds has revealed. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/187151/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Sex_education_amendment.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/187151/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Sex_education_amendment.aspx Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ed Balls has tabled an amendment to his Children, Schools and Families bill to allow faith schools to teach sex and relationships education in accordance with their faith. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/186413/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Church_Welcomes_Parliamentary.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/186413/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Church_Welcomes_Parliamentary.aspx Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Burlington Church in Ipswich has invited the main prospective parliamentary candidates to join them on Sunday mornings. The discussions have been surprisingly worthwhile. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/186420/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Talitha_Koum_project.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/186420/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Talitha_Koum_project.aspx Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Trustees of the Ipswich based Talitha Koum project are raising funds to enable the building to be constructed, so that first residents can move in later this year. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/182876/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Swap_something_for.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/182876/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Swap_something_for.aspx Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT What are you giving up for Lent? Regular Network Ipswich columnist, Jane Cornish, suggests “swapping” some things in our lives instead. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/181324/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/_Count_Your.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/181324/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/_Count_Your.aspx Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Christian Aid have issued a “Count Your Blessings Calendar” for use during Lent. Each day gives something to give thanks for – and to contribute to. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/181312/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Do_faith_and.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/181312/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Do_faith_and.aspx Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight asks how far should Christians delve into the world of politics and what effects their influence might have. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/181302/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Latest_News_from.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/181302/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Latest_News_from.aspx Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich based Perspectives Pregnancy Crisis Centre has seen several changes over the last few months. In addition to new staff, work in schools has grown significantly. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/181253/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Training_events_in.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/181253/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Training_events_in.aspx Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich Partnership of Evangelical Churches (IPEC) is arranging a number of training events for the coming year http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/180497/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Suffolk_s_historic.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/180497/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Suffolk_s_historic.aspx Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Marion Welham has been appointed as Church Buildings and Tourism Officer for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, a new post mainly funded by English Heritage. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/180330/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Walk_of_Witness.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/180330/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Walk_of_Witness.aspx Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT As in recent years, a Walk of Witness through the centre of Ipswich is planned for Good Friday 2010. Organised by town centre churches this will take place on April 2nd. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/179761/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Lords_reject_Equality.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/179761/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Lords_reject_Equality.aspx Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Lords have rejected an ambiguous Government amendment to the Equality Bill which could have prevented churches and Christian organisations from appointing practising Christians to key roles. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/179670/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Best_Selling_Author.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/179670/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Best_Selling_Author.aspx Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Wilson, author of the best-selling books "Deluded by Dawkins", "Incomparable" and "God*Stories" will be visiting Ipswich on 6th March as part of his God*Stories national tour. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/179635/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/200_People_attend.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/179635/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/200_People_attend.aspx Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT More than 200 people attended a fashion show at St Alban’s School in Ipswich on 23rd January - one of the lead-in events to “A Passion for Life”. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/179658/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Tearfund_organises_special.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/179658/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Tearfund_organises_special.aspx Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich Tearfund supporters are organising two events in the area over the coming months to help support this relief work by finance and prayer. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/179501/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Ipswich_CYM_appoints.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/179501/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Ipswich_CYM_appoints.aspx Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich Christian Ministries (CYM) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer to replace Dave Pepper. Bob Molton, currently a mission School Principal in Senegal, will start in late summer. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/179539/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/_100k_boost.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/179539/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/_100k_boost.aspx Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Belsey Bridge Conference Centre is providing new audio-visual, internet and accommodation facilities in a 100k transformation. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/178946/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Latest_figures_show.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/178946/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Latest_figures_show.aspx Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Provisional figures released by the Church of England show that the numbers attending church in Suffolk rose in 2008. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/178947/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/You_cant_heal.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/178947/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/You_cant_heal.aspx Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT So said Ali Redcliffe in the first episode of Material Girl, the BBC's new prime time drama in which she features as a central character. Sally Orwin takes a look at the new series from a Christian perspective. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/178648/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Musical_Maureens_back.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/178648/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Musical_Maureens_back.aspx Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich Salvation Army member, Maureen Eley, has celebrated her return after 50 years by releasing a music CD to raise funds for the army’s Priory Centre http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/178664/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Name_change_for.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/178664/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Name_change_for.aspx Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT On Sunday 24 January 2010, Orwell Church on Fore Hamlet in Ipswich is changing its name to Hope Church Ipswich http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/178641/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/First_Steps_for.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/178641/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/First_Steps_for.aspx Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Ipswich based Talitha Koum project team have signed a land option agreement, which is the first step towards work on the new Therapeutic Community Centre, scheduled to open later this year. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/178374/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Large_Crowd_at.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/178374/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Large_Crowd_at.aspx Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The annual “Crown Him with Many Crowns” event at Burlington Baptist Church on Saturday 16th January attracted a large crowd to hear about the work of Ipswich based cross-church organisations over the last year. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/178203/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/Prayer_for_Haiti.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/178203/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/Prayer_for_Haiti.aspx Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT As many Christian organisations respond to the earthquake in Haiti, the Evangelical Alliance is calling on UK Christians to pray for the survivors and the relief efforts. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176997/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Christians_invited_to.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176997/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Christians_invited_to.aspx Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich Local Strategic Partnership is organising a conference to ensure better co-ordination between agencies aiming to help people with complex support needs. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176887/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ipswich_CAP_project.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176887/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ipswich_CAP_project.aspx Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Triangle CAP (Christians Against Poverty) project, which provides debt advice to people in Ipswich IP1 and IP2 areas, is in need of more people to help with support work. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176874/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_Five_A.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176874/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_Five_A.aspx Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Ipswich Inter Church Five-A-Side Football league is looking for a new team when the next season starts in late February http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176371/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Network_Ipswich_Our.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176371/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Network_Ipswich_Our.aspx Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT It is now just a year since Network Ipswich was launched in January 2009 – and a busy year it has been! We bring you up to date with progress so far, and possible developments for the future. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176662/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Church_appoints_new.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176662/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Church_appoints_new.aspx Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich has appointed Revd Alan Forsdike to the post of Buildings Officer, focussing on school buildings in Suffolk. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176322/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/There_is_something.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176322/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/There_is_something.aspx Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Regular Network Ipswich correspondent Chrissie Gray writes about the power that songs have in our lives - and how God “sings over those he loves”. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176150/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Operation_Noah_in.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176150/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Operation_Noah_in.aspx Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Following the limited progress of the Copenhagen Summit, two Suffolk Christians have formed a local branch of Operation Noah to mobilise support for climate change initiatives. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176144/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/A_New_Year.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176144/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/A_New_Year.aspx Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Liz Beaton looks back on 10 years of Ipswich in Prayer, and forward to the opportunities we have to serve and to increase our love of God and each other in 2010. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176056/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ipswich_soup_kitchen.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176056/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ipswich_soup_kitchen.aspx Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Christmas period sees a brief respite for the volunteers who run the Ipswich soup kitchen. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176064/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Top_10_stories.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/176064/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Top_10_stories.aspx Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Evangelical Alliance have summarized their version of the top ten news stories of the past year - from swine flu to Michael Jackson, atheist buses to world summits, a presidential inauguration to Susan Boyle. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175802/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Death_of_Suffolk.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175802/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Death_of_Suffolk.aspx Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Canon Simon Pettit has died unexpectedly following a short illness. Bishop Nigel has issued a message and tribute. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175579/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/A_Christmas_Word.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175579/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/A_Christmas_Word.aspx Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Regular Network Ipswich columnist, Jane Cornish, writes about the meaning and power of words – and one word in particular…. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175292/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Children_and_Family/A_Christmas_message.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175292/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Children_and_Family/A_Christmas_message.aspx Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT In his 2009 Christmas message, the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich says that the child in the manger reminds us of the youngest and most vulnerable in society. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175317/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Churches_respond_to.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175317/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Churches_respond_to.aspx Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT A recent survey by the Evangelical Alliance finds that churches play an important role in tackling domestic abuse in their communities. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175183/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Stories_from_the.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175183/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Stories_from_the.aspx Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Over the last few weekends Ipswich Town Pastors have seen a number of answered prayers in their work. Here are some recent stories from nights on the streets. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175189/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Suffolk_Christian_aims.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175189/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Suffolk_Christian_aims.aspx Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT A Suffolk Christian is hoping to return to Zimbabwe to continue a project helping teenage orphans after flying back early over security fears. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175037/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/African_Adventure_another.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175037/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/African_Adventure_another.aspx Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT CYM’s African Adventure programme has just finished its 5th year at Sizewell Hall in Suffolk - 590 children and 100 teachers attended the 3 and 5 day programmes over the summer period. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175038/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Latest_News_from.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/175038/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Latest_News_from.aspx Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT CYM works with young people in the schools and churches of Ipswich. They have recently issued a briefing on things that have been happening over the last few months. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/174365/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Laptops_for_Rwanda.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/174365/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Laptops_for_Rwanda.aspx Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rwanda Direct – Ipswich has some laptop computers they are trying to get to Kigali, Rwanda, and is looking for someone travelling to Rwanda who may be able to take them http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/174272/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Christian_band_wanted.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/174272/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Christian_band_wanted.aspx Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT “A Passion for Life” is looking for a young Christian band to play at the Ignite youth event in March 2010, as part of a three band concert. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/174288/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Brittle_Britain_anxious.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/174288/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Brittle_Britain_anxious.aspx Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT A new report by the Young Foundation says that, although there is much less material poverty in Britain than a decade ago, psychological needs are just as great, and some inequalities are widening. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/174268/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/New_Counselling_Course.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/174268/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/New_Counselling_Course.aspx Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich based Perspectives Pregnancy Crisis Centre will be running a counselling course “Called to Care”, from February 2010, covering both crisis and post abortion counselling. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/173921/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Please_don_t.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/173921/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Please_don_t.aspx Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Network Ipswich columnist, Jane Cornish, looks at the deeper implications of the British Humanist Society’s latest billboard campaign “Please don’t label me. Let me grow up and choose for myself”. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/173803/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Sisters_life_was.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/173803/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Sisters_life_was.aspx Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT When a nun writes an autobiography, you do not expect it to be called ‘The Men in My Life’. Then again, not many nuns are sent to prison by their Reverend Mother just after they have entered the Convent. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/173504/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/2009_A_Kingdom.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/173504/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/2009_A_Kingdom.aspx Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT What did 2009 mean for the Christian community in Ipswich? Liz Beaton reviews the year and draws some encouraging conclusions. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/173022/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/December_2009_Prayers.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/173022/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/December_2009_Prayers.aspx Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT This month the focus of our prayers is on those who have been damaged by addictions of various kinds, or who are exploited, and the local and national projects that try to help them. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172963/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/New_team_member.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172963/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/New_team_member.aspx Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hannah Cook has recently joined the Heart for Ipswich team. She will be working for a day a week on administration and support activities. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172909/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Trafficking_a_problem.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172909/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Trafficking_a_problem.aspx Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Stop the Traffik, a growing global movement fighting people trafficking, has issued some information about scale of the problem - which affects even Ipswich http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172813/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Help_with_eating.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172813/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Help_with_eating.aspx Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Lisa, a befriender with Ipswich based "Restore", writes of her own experience of an eating disorder, and how she now helps others to overcome similar problems. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172803/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Understanding_the_shocking.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172803/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Understanding_the_shocking.aspx Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT This week regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight looks at how to deal with the shocking verses and barbaric accounts that we read in the Bible. By . http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172473/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Church_backs_cash.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172473/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Church_backs_cash.aspx Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT An Ipswich debt advice centre, run by Christians Against Poverty (CAP), is urging people to cut up their credit cards and have a cash-only Christmas. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172478/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Big_Crib_exhibition.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172478/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Big_Crib_exhibition.aspx Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Nativity cribs, some featuring life sized figures, and all made by Suffolk school children, go on show at fifteen churches across the county on 27th November http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172296/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/New_Archdeacon_of.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172296/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/New_Archdeacon_of.aspx Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Canon David Jenkins, currently Director of Education in the Diocese of Carlisle, has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of Sudbury. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172192/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Town_Pastors_love.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172192/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Town_Pastors_love.aspx Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich Town Pastors are looking for more people to strengthen their prayer team. Liz Beaton explains what they do, and how to get involved. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172202/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Learning_and_Pampering.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172202/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Learning_and_Pampering.aspx Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT A new Christian venture for women held its second meeting on November 7th, when 75 ladies heard a talk by Linda Pepper - and received some pampering! http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172190/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/A_Passion_for.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/172190/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/A_Passion_for.aspx Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Emily Hannah of CYM reminds us of the plans, opportunities and challenges that are part of the “A Passion for Life” events in Ipswich over the coming months. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/171757/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Finding_time_to.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/171757/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Finding_time_to.aspx Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight considers how sometimes God just wants us to be still and know that we are loved. By . http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/171620/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Suffolk_churches_send.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/171620/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Suffolk_churches_send.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Pledges from over 100 Suffolk churches to cut their carbon footprint, together with a letter from Bishop Nigel, were delivered to 10 Downing Street on 16 November. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/171624/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/My_Story_Christine.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/171624/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/My_Story_Christine.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Christine, who leads the Prayer Ministry Team at St Matthews, Ipswich, tells of her struggle over many years with stammering, and her journey into healing through God’s strength. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/171031/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_mourns_the.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/171031/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_mourns_the.aspx Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Bishop Nigel and Revd Paul Daltry pay tribute to a man who did a huge amount for the town of Ipswich, and gave his support to many faith based projects. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/170730/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/The_18_30s.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/170730/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/The_18_30s.aspx Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT We must challenge and care for Christian young people growing up in a culture of consumerism - that was the message to Christian leaders at the Evangelical Alliance council http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/170720/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Cows_on_the.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/170720/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Cows_on_the.aspx Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Ipswich branch of Rwanda Direct are planning to have a “cow” walking through the Cornhill in Ipswich on December 19th to raise funds to buy a real cow for Ceformi, a Technical College in Kigali. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/170627/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_Christian_Organisations.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/170627/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_Christian_Organisations.aspx Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT An event arranged by Heart for Ipswich for the various cross-church bodies in the town attracted 17 organisations to a dinner at the Fynn Valley golf club on 4 November. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/170494/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Going_the_extra.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/170494/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Going_the_extra.aspx Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT It is now 30 years since Traidcraft was founded as a practical action towards achieving trade justice. Jane Cornish reviews the current situation and new challenges. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/170531/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Seafarers_Centre_needs.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/170531/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Seafarers_Centre_needs.aspx Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich Seafarers Centre is looking for a portable TV to replace one they recently gave to a ship. Can you help? http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/170486/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Children_and_Family/_Open_the.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/170486/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Children_and_Family/_Open_the.aspx Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT New Open the Book teams are springing up in primary schools across the town. Two new teams starting in the Spring, and more are on the way. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/169854/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Christian_Conference_Centre.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/169854/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Christian_Conference_Centre.aspx Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT A Christian conference on the Norfolk/Suffolk border has been renamed and re-launched as part of the well-known Christian Conference Trust (CCT). http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/169567/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/CYM_Gap_Year.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/169567/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/CYM_Gap_Year.aspx Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT CYM has appointed a new gap year team of young Christians, who will spend the next year working with young people, whilst taking part in a special training programme http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/169103/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Beating_drug_addiction.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/169103/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Beating_drug_addiction.aspx Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT A group of Christians are setting up a treatment community for drug addicts in rural Suffolk. By Lis Henderson http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/168970/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Salt_Marshes_and.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/168970/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Salt_Marshes_and.aspx Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Charles Croydon, who was involved with the Cornhill stall on the international day of climate action, considers the effects of climate change as seen in our local rivers and estuaries. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/168454/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Suffolk_Ark_travels.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/168454/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Suffolk_Ark_travels.aspx Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Since their expedition on the River Deben, Neil Winship has towed the 'Suffolk Ark' to several other places around the country for Operation Noah events. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/168449/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/_Christian_Central.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/168449/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/_Christian_Central.aspx Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT A new organization running lunchtime meetings for Christian business people has started in the heart of Ipswich. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/168420/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Talitha_Koum_Project.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/168420/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Talitha_Koum_Project.aspx Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Talitha Koum post-detox Therapeutic Community project has recently held two public events as it progresses towards opening in 2010 http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/168388/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/November_2009_Prayers.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/168388/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/November_2009_Prayers.aspx Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Click here for a daily prayer guide for the month of November - produced by Ipswich in Prayer http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/168404/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/A_Passion_for.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/168404/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/A_Passion_for.aspx Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Following the visit of Stephen Gaukroger on October 8th, a number of initiatives are being followed up by Ipswich Christians in the run up to the Passion for Life mission http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/168057/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/New_book_by.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/168057/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/New_book_by.aspx Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich based author, Elaine Coltham, has just published her latest book of poems, with profits going to the Manna Community Project in Kenya. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/167826/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Redeeming_Unemployment.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/167826/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Redeeming_Unemployment.aspx Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT The number of people out of work in the UK has now risen to 2.5 million, its highest level in 14 years, and is still rising. Paul Valler looks at the issue from a Christian perspective. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/167602/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Latest_MAF_plane.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/167602/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Latest_MAF_plane.aspx Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT The revolutionary new Missionary Aviation Fellowship Kodiak 100 aircraft was on display at the Duxford airshow on 11 October, as part of a short national tour. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/167591/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/New_Manager_for.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/167591/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/New_Manager_for.aspx Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Yoda Christou meets Marie Chisnall to discover how she came to take on the post of volunteer manager at the Christian Literature Crusade bookshop in St Mathews Street, Ipswich. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/167268/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Good_news_stories.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/167268/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Good_news_stories.aspx Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Chrissie Gray recently saw two stories about Ipswich in the national media that brought good news, and reflected on the need to pray for more good news, both in our town and our lives. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/167205/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Plans_revealed_for.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/167205/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Plans_revealed_for.aspx Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Organisers of the Passion for Life Mission with Stephen Gaukroger, scheduled for March 2010, revealed their plans at a recent meeting of Christians from a wide cross section of churches. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/166797/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/My_Story_Peter.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/166797/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/My_Story_Peter.aspx Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Local farmer, musician and entertainer, Peter Holloway, writes about his experiences over the years, including his involvement with the first Greenbelt Festival, which was held on his farm in Suffolk. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/166526/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/The_MBA_Oath.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/166526/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/The_MBA_Oath.aspx Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Students at Harvard, the world famous business school, have created an “MBA Oath” that commits swearers to service rather than narrow ambition. Peter Heslam draws parallels with the monastic ideals that birthed many of the universities. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/166229/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/An_evening_with.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/166229/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/An_evening_with.aspx Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Yoda Christou reviews the J John and Friends event at the River of Life Church in Felixstowe on September 23rd http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/165808/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Why_did_God.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/165808/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Why_did_God.aspx Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight asks why a loving, all knowing God created us into a corrupt and evil world. By . http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/165817/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/More_than_Sympathy.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/165817/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/More_than_Sympathy.aspx Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich lawyer, Charles Riddleston, draws inspiration from Oswald Chambers in addressing the question “Is sympathy all that human beings need, or should we be prepared to speak more about the source of our love”. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/165813/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Kagera_choosen_for.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/165813/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Kagera_choosen_for.aspx Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Suffolk's link diocese of Kagera in Tanzania is one of three areas that a new Church of England campaign will be supporting. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/165594/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Help_Save_Lives.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/165594/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Help_Save_Lives.aspx Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The National Blood Service (NBS) is asking people to give just an hour of their time to make a life-saving blood donation in October. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/165395/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/An_update_on.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/165395/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/An_update_on.aspx Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT DivorceCare, which is an Ipswich based support group for those who are going through a divorce or separation, have just finished their second series and start another in October. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/165275/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/New_Christian_venture.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/165275/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/New_Christian_venture.aspx Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT A new Christian venture for women, “Re-new”, was launched in Ipswich on September 6th, with guest speaker Jennifer Rees Larcombe. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/165157/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Premier_goes_national.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/165157/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Premier_goes_national.aspx Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT From 21 September Premier Christian Radio will be available across the eastern region on DAB digital radio http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/164477/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Swine_flu_latest.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/164477/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Swine_flu_latest.aspx Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Bishop Nigel has written to Clergy updating them of the latest guidence for communion arrangements. Click more to read the full letter. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/164133/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Perspectives_welcomes_new.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/164133/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Perspectives_welcomes_new.aspx Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Perspectives Pregnancy Counselling in Ipswich said goodbye to its founding leader, Chris Matthews, and welcomed three new Co-ordinators at a special service at Capel Community Church. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/164135/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Prayer_for_Zimbabwe.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/164135/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Prayer_for_Zimbabwe.aspx Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT A Suffolk Churches for Zimbabwe recent event ‘A voice for the hungry and desperate people of Zimbabwe’ brought home the plight of so many people living in that country today. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/163626/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Local_Evangelist_appointed.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/163626/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Local_Evangelist_appointed.aspx Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Dawn Gillett has recently been appointed as a Local Evangelist in her church, St Andrews Ipswich. This is one of the first appointments of this kind in the area. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/163411/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/The_real_truth.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/163411/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/The_real_truth.aspx Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight looks at miracles in the context of logic and probability - an article that has generated much debate on our sister site Network Norwich and Norfolk By . http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/163361/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_Church_Minister.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/163361/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_Church_Minister.aspx Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rev. Robert Findlay has retired as minister of Stoke Green Baptist Church after 22 years of faithful service. He is currently taking a sabbatical before seeking his next place of service to the community. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/162909/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ipswich_Mother_Backs.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/162909/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ipswich_Mother_Backs.aspx Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT An Ipswich mother of six who thanks The Salvation Army for helping her rebuild her life is encouraging the public to answer the church and charity’s call for donations for its residential social work. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/162792/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_church_welcomes.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/162792/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_church_welcomes.aspx Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rushmere Christian Fellowship has appointed a new Pastor, Roger Seville, who has recently moved to the area from Cornwall. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/162712/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Quiet_Days_at.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/162712/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Quiet_Days_at.aspx Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Otley Hall is a Grade 1 Listed, 16th century house just north of Ipswich. The owners, Dr Ian and Revd Catherine Beaumont, are running a series of Quiet days over the autumn period. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/162702/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Drawing_young_adults.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/162702/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Drawing_young_adults.aspx Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT At “Momentum”, Soul Survivor's recent festival for 20-30 year-olds, Mike Pilavachi addressed the concern that so many 20-somethings are leaving the church. He identified three trends in society that prevent young adults from committing to church. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/162049/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Local_MP_welcomes.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/162049/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Local_MP_welcomes.aspx Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Suffolk MP, John Gummer, was among 300 or so people who gathered at the mouth of the river Deben to welcome a replica Noah’s Ark as part of a nationwide campaign to increase awareness of climate change. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/161896/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/My_Story_Neville.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/161896/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/My_Story_Neville.aspx Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Local Christian, Neville Warren, writes about his journey through life and how God has helped him, despite being handicapped as a result of losing a leg in an accident when he was 9 years old http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/161898/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Archdeacon_David_Brierley.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/161898/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Archdeacon_David_Brierley.aspx Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT An obituary from Bishop Nigel remembering the life of Archdeacon David Brierley. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/161529/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Faith_with_your.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/161529/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Faith_with_your.aspx Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Young Christians and their friends are gathering each week at an Ipswich Waterfront café to discuss faith and spiritual matters. By Lis Henderson http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/161233/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Kayak_marathon_for.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/161233/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Kayak_marathon_for.aspx Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Liz Webber, manager of the Triangle Christians Against Poverty project, is to Kayak from Sudbury to the sea – some 25 miles – to raise money for the charity. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/161239/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Breaking_through_the.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/161239/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Breaking_through_the.aspx Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight looks at the topic of human suffering, drawing inspiration from bestselling author Maria Landon. By . http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/160600/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/The_Graffiti_Bible.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/160600/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/The_Graffiti_Bible.aspx Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A current art exhibition displays a Bible with a notice inviting visitors to add their own message. ‘If you feel you have been excluded from the Bible, please write your way back into it.’ Jane Cornish finds their comments give food for thought. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/160431/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Bishop_opens_refurbished.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/160431/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Bishop_opens_refurbished.aspx Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT On 28 July, Bishop Nigel officially opened the newly extended and refurbished Triangle Living Water shop in Dickens Road, Ipswich. This now offers a bigger kitchen and café for the local community. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/160314/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Sir_Bobby_Robson.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/160314/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Sir_Bobby_Robson.aspx Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ex Ipswich Town footballer, Derek Jefferson, who played under Bobby Robson, sends his thoughts from Romania, where he is currently working in a Christian orphanage. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/160288/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Campaign_to_commemorate.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/160288/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Campaign_to_commemorate.aspx Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Clarkson, the man who inspired MP William Wilberforce to push through the abolition of the Slave Trade in Britain, could soon be remembered annually across the country. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/159970/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Age_and_Concern.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/159970/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Age_and_Concern.aspx Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT July 25 saw the death of Henry Allingham. At 113 he was the world’s oldest man and one of the last surviving World War I servicemen. Nigel Hopper writes about how the elderly can be as effective in kingdom service as the young. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/159258/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_churches_run.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/159258/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_churches_run.aspx Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Several churches are combining to organise a Community Fete and Praise Service on the Ipswich Waterfront in September. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/158858/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Christian_Conference_Centre.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/158858/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Christian_Conference_Centre.aspx Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Community of All Hallows has agreed to transfer its Conference Centre at Ditchingham on the Norfolk/Suffolk border to the Christian Conference Trust (CCT) from November 1. By Keith Morris http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/158823/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Rebuilding_Business_and.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/158823/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Rebuilding_Business_and.aspx Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Western economic model stands humbled by events. Seldom have our financial markets been so close to collapse, or our institutions lost so much value and trust http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/158828/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Network_Norwich_wins.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/158828/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Network_Norwich_wins.aspx Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Network Norwich, sister website to Network Ipswich, has won the award for "best regional Church website in the UK" in a national web competition organized by Christian Aid and The Church Times. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/158564/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Church_bids_to.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/158564/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Church_bids_to.aspx Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Church of England is one of three organisations bidding to run the new secondary school in Felixstowe, which is expected to open in September 2013. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/158510/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Network_Ipswich_forges.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/158510/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Network_Ipswich_forges.aspx Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Producers of stories about the local faith communities get together to share information. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/158140/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Coroners_and_Justice.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/158140/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Coroners_and_Justice.aspx Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The House of Lords has rejected, by a majority of 53, an attempt to remove a safeguard to religious conscience in Section 61 of the Coroners and Justice Bill. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/158139/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/New_Coffee_Break.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/158139/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/New_Coffee_Break.aspx Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT “Coffee Break”, which aims to help women of all nationalities to improve their spoken English, has grown from one to three groups in just a few months. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157893/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Have_you_seen.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157893/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Have_you_seen.aspx Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Network Ipswich has added a new button to the front page of the website so that users can get an RSS news articles feed over the Web. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157850/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ipswich_charity_urgently.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157850/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ipswich_charity_urgently.aspx Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT As a result of the present financial situation, local Christian charity “Families in Need” is running short of food to pass on to its clients and urgently requires more supplies. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157854/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/The_Christian_impact.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157854/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/The_Christian_impact.aspx Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Regular Network Ipswich and Network Norwich columnist James Knight looks at our modern society with its materialism and obsession with celebrity and how Christian principles can override it. By . http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157458/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Plans_for_new.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157458/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Plans_for_new.aspx Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plans are in hand to launch a new gospel choir of up to 100 voices, drawing in singers, musicians and helpers from across the local Christian community. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157460/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Teens_contribute_300.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157460/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Teens_contribute_300.aspx Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Young People Matter, a report and survey of youth volunteering recently published on by the Evangelical Alliance, shows how great a contribution 14-18 year olds are making. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157343/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Ipswichs_campaigning_youth.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157343/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Ipswichs_campaigning_youth.aspx Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Teenagers today are often criticised for only thinking about themselves. But one group of youngsters in Ipswich is determined to buck the trend by cleaning up their local area, if they can convince the council that is. By Lis Henderson http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157244/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/A_message_from.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157244/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/A_message_from.aspx Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Gaukroger, main speaker at the ‘Passion for Life’ mission in Ipswich next year, has sent a message to Christians in the area. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157242/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Appointment_of_new.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/157242/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Appointment_of_new.aspx Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Churches Together Suffolk has announced the appointment of a new County Ecumenical Officer, Mrs Julie Mansfield, who will succeed Margaret Condick. Julie will take up her duties at the beginning of September 2009. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/156867/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/The_Christian_Muslim.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/156867/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/The_Christian_Muslim.aspx Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT The first ever set of guidelines giving advice for Christians and Muslims, who want to share their faith in an ethical way, was launched on 24th June. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/156480/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/Re_launch_of.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/156480/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/Re_launch_of.aspx Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT A new website for the national Prayer Forum www.prayerforum.org is now up and running and will be re-launched publicly at the beginning of July. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/156043/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Release_Ipswich_appoint.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/156043/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Release_Ipswich_appoint.aspx Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Release!Ipswich , an Ipswich based Christian Charity seeking to help individuals who are subject to addictive behaviour, has appointed a new Project Director for their planned post-detox residential centre - ‘Talitha Koum’. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/156005/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Churches_Together_say.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/156005/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Churches_Together_say.aspx Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Margaret Condick, County Ecumenical Officer for Churches Together in Suffolk for 8 years, is to retire at the end of August. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/156008/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Faith_perspective_on.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/156008/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Faith_perspective_on.aspx Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Regular Network Ipswich and Network Norwich columnist James Knight looks at how the Christian view in tough economic times brings things into perspective. By . http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/155464/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Children_and_Family/All_Aboard_at.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/155464/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Children_and_Family/All_Aboard_at.aspx Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ben Wale, Primary Schools Worker with Ipswich Christian Youth Ministries, tells the story of the latest Junior Sizewell weekend. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/155304/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/New_Network_Ipswich.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/155304/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/New_Network_Ipswich.aspx Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT A Network Ipswich Facebook group has been set up, mainly for the 20s to 30s age group, to update members on events and news and provide a link to the main website. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/155306/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Cafe_Community_project.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/155306/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Cafe_Community_project.aspx Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT A new cafe community project is starting at the “Coffeelink” café on the Waterfront, and will open each Monday night from 22 June. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/154908/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Honour_for_Ipswich.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/154908/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Honour_for_Ipswich.aspx Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Maureen Reynel, Chairman of Ipswich based Families in Need charity, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/154838/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Chris_Moyles_talks.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/154838/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Chris_Moyles_talks.aspx Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT BBC1 radio presenter, Chris Moyles, was amazed by a televised Pentecost service he saw, and talked about it on his radio show. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/154724/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/A_letter_to.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/154724/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/A_letter_to.aspx Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jean Baptise, Director of Scripture Union in Rwanda, has written to Rwanda Direct, a small Ipswich based charity which supports his work, with prayer requests and a challenge for all Christians. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/154567/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/New_Archdeacon_of.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/154567/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/New_Archdeacon_of.aspx Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Revd Canon Dr Judy Hunt is to be the next Archdeacon of Suffolk. Judy comes to the county from her present role as Director of Mission and Ministry in Chester diocese. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/154583/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/The_Archbishop_comes.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/154583/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/The_Archbishop_comes.aspx Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT On Friday 5 June the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, paid a visit to St Edmundsbury Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds to give official blessing to the Cathedral's completed Millennium Project. By Lis Henderson http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/153910/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Pentecost_Sunday_Service.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/153910/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Pentecost_Sunday_Service.aspx Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Some more pictures of the united church service in Ipswich town centre on Pentecost Sunday http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/153949/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Safer_Suffolk_Foundation.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/153949/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Safer_Suffolk_Foundation.aspx Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT A new grant scheme has been unveiled by the Suffolk Constabulary, which aims to help improve the quality of life of those living and working in Suffolk. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/153533/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Sun_shines_on.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/153533/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Sun_shines_on.aspx Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Some 2,500 Christians from Ipswich churches, representing many denominations, gathered at the Cornhill in Ipswich for a joint service on Pentecost Sunday. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/153187/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Anglian_Clergy_warn.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/153187/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Anglian_Clergy_warn.aspx Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Local church leaders have warned that voting for the British National Party on June 4th could put the well being of communities at risk. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/153120/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Churches_reluctant_to.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/153120/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Churches_reluctant_to.aspx Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Churches are failing their members and communities by avoiding talking openly about money and debt, says the Evangelical Alliance. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/153121/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/From_sniffing_to.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/153121/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/From_sniffing_to.aspx Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT From seeing a nine year old sniffing glue to the sheer delight a brand new football can bring, Jenny Treacher, who's a police officer in Bury St Edmunds, said working with street children in Kenya was a real eye-opener. By Lis Henderson http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/152257/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Politicians_Expenses_and.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/152257/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Politicians_Expenses_and.aspx Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Kleissner takes a look at the current parliamentary expenses fiasco and draws some conclusions that are relevant to the way we all live. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/152258/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Telegraph_features_CYM.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/152258/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Telegraph_features_CYM.aspx Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT “Out of Africa in Deepest Suffolk!” The Weekend Telegraph of May 16 features a story about CYM’s African Village in the grounds of Sizewell Hall Conference Centre. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/152056/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswichs_new_Regeneration.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/152056/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswichs_new_Regeneration.aspx Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich is seeing a massive transformation in its physical appearance with new homes and buildings continuing to rise. But what about its spiritual change? A new 'Regeneration Rector' has been appointed to try and help meet that need. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/151534/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Christian_Unions_are.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/151534/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Christian_Unions_are.aspx Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Christian Unions are now flourishing at the new University on the Waterfront and the existing Suffolk and Otley Colleges. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/151415/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/On_Detachment_with.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/151415/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/On_Detachment_with.aspx Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Philippa Kerr recently visited the Woodbridge Road Corps of the Salvation Army in Ipswich, met the 92 members of their “Cameo Club” and learned about the latest concerts. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/150298/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Successful_launch_of.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/150298/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Successful_launch_of.aspx Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Some 60 church leaders gathered at 'The Key' in Ipswich on April 29th for the launch of A Passion for Life Ipswich, part of a nation-wide gospel initiative in March 2010. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/149949/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Bringing_Christianity_and.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/149949/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Bringing_Christianity_and.aspx Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Network Ipswich and Network Norwich columnist James Knight considers Darwin's Theory of Evolution and bringing Christianity and science together. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/149950/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/The_importance_of.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/149950/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/The_importance_of.aspx Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The second of James Knight's two articles on Science and Religion. By . http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/149861/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Hope_for_Homeless.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/149861/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Hope_for_Homeless.aspx Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Although there is no nightshelter in Ipswich, there are hostels for people living on the streets. The Sally Army runs a centre in Ipswich for homeless people where they try and put them back on track. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/149316/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Children_and_Family/Restore_Emma_s.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/149316/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Children_and_Family/Restore_Emma_s.aspx Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Restore aims to increase awareness of Eating Disorders, and offers befriender support to any adult struggling in this area, both sufferers and carers. Read Emma’s story. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/149061/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/Churches_are_invited.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/149061/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/Churches_are_invited.aspx Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Individuals, groups, churches, or other organisations are invited to join in with the fourth Global Day of Prayer on Pentecost Sunday - 31st May 2009 http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/149054/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/New_General_Director.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/149054/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/New_General_Director.aspx Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The new General Director of the Evangelical Alliance, Steve Clifford, is convinced the UK Church is finding fresh confidence as Christians seek to be more involved in their communities. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/148833/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Town_Pastors_work.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/148833/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Town_Pastors_work.aspx Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich Town Pastors have been now operating for three years and the vision is being caught by Christians in other towns across the area. Town Pastor, Linda Taylor, and Chief Superintendent Mark Cordell give their thoughts. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/148437/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Church_minister_Paul.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/148437/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Church_minister_Paul.aspx Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Church minister Paul Harvey is a rally car driver on the fast track of faith in East Anglia and beyond. It takes him on the knife edge of danger at speeds of up to 120 mph in all weathers. By . http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/148439/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/New_Honorary_Assistant.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/148439/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/New_Honorary_Assistant.aspx Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Bishop Keith Newton, the Bishop of Richborough has been licensed as an Honorary Assistant Bishop for Suffolk. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/148390/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Silent_Walk_through.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/148390/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Silent_Walk_through.aspx Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Some 200 Christians from local Anglican, Catholic and non-conformist churches joined together to walk through the streets of Ipswich on Good Friday, bringing the message of Easter to the town. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/147811/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/My_Experiences_at.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/147811/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/My_Experiences_at.aspx Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fiona Ashford, from St John the Baptist church, Ipswich, visited the “New Word Alive” conference in Wales at the beginning of April, and writes about her experiences. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/147805/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ladies_Ipswich_Town.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/147805/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ladies_Ipswich_Town.aspx Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Barbara Willingham explains how she came to be involved in Town Pastors, and the rewards of working with young people in the town centre at night. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/147824/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Easter_the_worlds.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/147824/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Easter_the_worlds.aspx Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Network Ipswich columnist James Knight takes a look at the most remarkable event in the history of the world. - the Easter story. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/147183/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Local_Couple_visit.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/147183/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Local_Couple_visit.aspx Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT David and Marian Rushbrook, from Witnesham near Ipswich, recently visited the Kajiado Christian Children’s Home in Kenya. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/147172/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/New_DVD_Available.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/147172/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/New_DVD_Available.aspx Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich based Christian counselling organisation, Inspire, have a new DVD, “What value an hour”, for supporters and those needing help. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/147076/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Bishop_to_lead.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/147076/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Bishop_to_lead.aspx Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Bishop Nigel is to lead a Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2010. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/146393/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/New_initiative_launched.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/146393/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/New_initiative_launched.aspx Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Anti-gun campaigner Patsy McKie challenges the church to put its faith into action at the launch of the Evangelical Alliance's new integral mission toolkit for churches. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/146395/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Evaluate_launch_new.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/146395/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Evaluate_launch_new.aspx Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Evaluate have recently delivered their first presentations, called “Sex -How Safe?”, to 267 year 9 students in local schools. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/145796/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Appointment_with_the.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/145796/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Appointment_with_the.aspx Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Freda Smith, a member of St Matthew’s church for 60 years, has been invited to be one of the Maundy Recipients when the Queen visits St Edmundsbury Cathedral. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/145513/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/British_Red_Cross.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/145513/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/British_Red_Cross.aspx Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT The British Red Cross is looking to be contacted by Ipswich churches if they have helped destitute migrant workers. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/145429/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/Ipswich_Churches_respond.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/145429/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/Ipswich_Churches_respond.aspx Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Many Ipswich churches responded to TearFund's invitation to pray for the poorest communities. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/145161/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/A_New_Network.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/145161/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/A_New_Network.aspx Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Young Christians from several churches in the Ipswich and Woodbridge areas are getting together for social and other events. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/145167/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Fresh_Expressions_Leaders.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/145167/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Fresh_Expressions_Leaders.aspx Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT National Fresh Expressions leaders Revd Norman Ivison and Ruth Poch visited Suffolk recently and addressed a meeting of the Diocesan Synod. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/144111/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Network_Ipswich_needs.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/144111/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Network_Ipswich_needs.aspx Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT The lifeblood of Network Ipswich is news of what the church is doing - stories, events and projects - things that will inspire and encourage the whole Christian community. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/143976/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ipswich_Town_Pastors.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/143976/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ipswich_Town_Pastors.aspx Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT A new training course is being run over four weeks in June for any Christians in the area who are interested in becoming Town Pastors. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/143669/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Hazel_Blears_speaks.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/143669/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Hazel_Blears_speaks.aspx Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has said that churches are ideally placed to help people through the current economic crisis. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/142778/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ipswich_based_Pregnancy.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/142778/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ipswich_based_Pregnancy.aspx Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Perspectives has openings for people interested in joining their new Pregnancy Crisis counselling course, and also to train as educators within their schools sex and relationship programme. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/142643/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Bishop_s_rugby.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/142643/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Bishop_s_rugby.aspx Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Bishop Nigel revealed that his grandfather played rugby for England as a statue to Prince Alexander Obolensky was unveiled in Ipswich. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/142510/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Many_Britons_remain.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/142510/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Many_Britons_remain.aspx Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Only half of the UK population consistently choose evolution over creationism or Intelligent Design, according to a major report published by Theos. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/142592/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/Tearfund_s_Global.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/142592/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/Tearfund_s_Global.aspx Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Thousands of Christians will join in prayer this month (23 February to 1 March), to see real change around the world. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/142209/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Christian_conference_centre.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/142209/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Christian_conference_centre.aspx Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT St Gabriel’s Conference Centre in South Norfolk is helping its guests beat the credit crunch by holding its prices at last year’s levels throughout 2009 http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/142210/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Archbishop_Rowan_Williams.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/142210/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Archbishop_Rowan_Williams.aspx Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Archbishop Rowan Williams will visit the Cathedral in June to dedicate the Millennium Project buildings. An exciting highlight to a fortnight of celebration for the diocese. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/141357/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/Ipswich_delegates_at.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/141357/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Prayer/Ipswich_delegates_at.aspx Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Delegates from Ipswich recently attended a Leaders’ Forum in Manchester, bringing together Church leaders and police from various towns and cities across the nation. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/141346/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Out_of_church.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/141346/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Out_of_church.aspx Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Instead of her usual visit to church, Philippa Kerr took a walk through Ipswich one recent Sunday morning. These are her thoughts. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/141391/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Children_and_Family/Local_Christian_Worker.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/141391/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Children_and_Family/Local_Christian_Worker.aspx Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Kevin Moore, Scripture Union evangelist for Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, will be leading a chess based holiday for 11-15 year olds this summer. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/141182/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Faith_and_the.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/141182/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Arts_and_Media/Faith_and_the.aspx Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT The sometimes uneasy relationship between “Faith and the Media” was the focus of the East Suffolk Theology Forum held on February 11th 2009. By Andrew Kleissner http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/141010/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Online_box_office.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/141010/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Online_box_office.aspx Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT A new online box office has been set up to allow tickets to be booked for Bishop Nigel's "Building Church" Saturday afternoon events in June http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/140398/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Church_attendance_is.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/140398/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Church_attendance_is.aspx Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Churchgoing is not in decline, according to figures released by Tearfund, which show that one in four adults in the UK attend church at least once a year. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/140406/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Series_of_lunchtime.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/140406/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Series_of_lunchtime.aspx Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT St Mary le Tower church is hosting an open Lent lecture series by Canon Charles Jenkin on "Big Issues - Christian Hope in the Modern World". http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/139728/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Mobile_Multi_media.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/139728/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Mobile_Multi_media.aspx Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT A purpose built multi-media mobile classroom will be visiting five Ipswich High schools in February and March, under the “Gsus Live” programme run by Counties and CYM. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/139570/Network_Ipswich/Connections/Volunteer_Link_Up/Supporting_Network_Ipswich.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/139570/Network_Ipswich/Connections/Volunteer_Link_Up/Supporting_Network_Ipswich.aspx Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT If you think you might like to help with Network Ipswich, or have ideas for other projects, read on...... By Alan Fisher http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/139473/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ipswich_seniors_turn.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/139473/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Ipswich_seniors_turn.aspx Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT A group of senior citizens have turned their artistic skills to good use. The members of the ‘Art for Fun’ group have demonstrated their skills making impressive 2009 calendars to raise funds for the Salvation Amy. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/139312/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Water_Resources_Adviser.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/139312/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Water_Resources_Adviser.aspx Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Wondayehu Gedumi, Water and Sanitation Advisor to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, visited Ipswich recently to explain how gifts to water projects help improve life for thousands of people in rural Ethiopia. By Alan Fisher http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/139115/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Ipswich_Christians_visit.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/139115/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Ipswich_Christians_visit.aspx Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Following the Waterfront Churches visit to Rwanda in 2008, Jonathan and Leigh Parratt from St Helen’s Church will be returning in the near future, on behalf of CED (Christian Engineers for Development). http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/138835/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_churches_hold.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/138835/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/The_Christian_Community/Ipswich_churches_hold.aspx Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Many churches in Ipswich are cancelling or changing the times of their normal services on Pentecost Sunday, so they can come together for a joint service taking place on the Cornhill in the town centre. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/137728/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Children_and_Family/Suffolk_schoolchildren_raise.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/137728/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Children_and_Family/Suffolk_schoolchildren_raise.aspx Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Children from 40 schools across Suffolk took part in the “One Christmas” music project at the end of 2008, and in the process raised 35,000 for the Christian relief agency Tearfund. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/141497/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Placing_a_bet.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/141497/Network_Ipswich/Opinion/Placing_a_bet.aspx Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Network Ipswich columnist James Knight says that Christianity is not an each-way bet. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/134601/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Police_Officer_becomes.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/134601/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Social_Action/Police_Officer_becomes.aspx Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich police Sargeant, Neil Boast, tells the story of how he helped to start Ipswich Town Pastors, and his continued involvement with the project. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/134506/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/600_Children_visit.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/134506/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/600_Children_visit.aspx Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT In the last year 20 schools groups have taken part in African Adventure, run by Ipswich based Christian Youth Ministries (CYM), providing opportunities to meet and build relationships with over 600 children. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/134342/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Ipswich_responds_to.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/134342/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Mission_and_International/Ipswich_responds_to.aspx Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ipswich has responded to a pledge from the EU to quadruple money it can raise for drought-stricken communities in Ethiopia. Churches in the town have begun collecting funds, which will be eligible for the matched funding through Christian Aid. http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/134005/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Ex_Ipswich_Town.aspx http://networkipswich.org.uk/Articles/134005/Network_Ipswich/Action_Zones/Youth_and_Students/Ex_Ipswich_Town.aspx Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Derek Jefferson, who played for Ipswich under Bobby Robson, now runs a Christian based sports training charity in Solihull. This is his story.