Four people will be licensed as Lay Ministers in the Diocese of Norwich on Saturday 21 September by the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher.
- Ben Fiaz is to serve in the Taverham with Ringland Benefice in the Deanery of Norwich North.
- Sarah Spall is to serve in the Lowestoft St Margaret Benefice in the Deanery of Lothingland.
- David Thompson is to serve in the Costessey Benefice in the Deanery of Norwich South.
- Christopher Hammett is to be welcomed to the Diocese of Norwich. Chris will be serving in the Nar Valley Benefice in the Deanery of Breckland.
A Licensed Lay Minister is a voluntary minister authorised by the bishop to teach and preach, conduct worship and assist with the pastoral ministry of a church. You can read more about the role here: Licensed Lay Ministers – Diocese of Norwich
If you feel called to support a church in this way, then we are currently running a Shared Vocations Space, a series of six sessions to explore Licensed Ministry within the Diocese of Norwich. You can read more about this programme here: Shared Vocation Space – Diocese of Norwich
The celebration of Licensed Lay Ministers service is at Norwich Cathedral, starting at 10.30am. All are very welcome to attend.