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    Bishop Martin’s Christmas Message
    22nd December 2020
    God became physical with us for ordinary times, and for extraordinary times like this. Read More


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    Huge success as Doorstep Carols make an impact
    21st December 2020
    Lightwave and Radio Suffolk bring carols to doorsteps across Suffolk Read More

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