Join in the Bishop's Game!

The Bishops of Lynn and Thetford will be going head to head later this month in a friendly game of cricket.

The Bishop of Lynn's XI will be drawn mostly from the Lynn archdeaconry, while the Bishop of Thetford's XI will come from the Norfolk archdeaconry.

The Bishop's Game will be contested at the Marlingford Cricket Club, with play starting at 2pm and the Bishop of Norwich presiding as umpire.

Anyone wanting to participate can contact the Bishop's Chaplain, Simon Ward on bishops.chaplain@norwich.anglican.org.

People are also being invited to come along as spectators and enjoy the afternoon of friendly competition.

Newsletter Stay up to date with Christian Today
News
The inspiring story of St Luke: the man who wrote a quarter of the New Testament
The inspiring story of St Luke: the man who wrote a quarter of the New Testament

18 October is St Luke’s Day. This year’s observance has particular significance, marking the 500th anniversary of the first printed publication of Luke’s Gospel in English. This is the story …

Nicky Gumbel elected to Church of England parliament with a call to put evangelism first 
Nicky Gumbel elected to Church of England parliament with a call to put evangelism first 

The founder of the globally influential Alpha Course, the Rev Nicky Gumbel, has been elected to the Church of England’s General Synod. 

‘Strength does not always look impressive’: living with OCD as a Christian
‘Strength does not always look impressive’: living with OCD as a Christian

Thea Joshi, of the Centre for Mental Health, reflects on living with OCD as a Christian and what churches and fellow Christians can do to help those living with the condition.

Church of England receives £13m under new scheme to preserve historic churches
Church of England receives £13m under new scheme to preserve historic churches

A Church representative said he was conscious many churches had not received the funding they seek.