Page Roles - Diocese of Norwich

Pages of interest

Dashboards and Data

Completing data and forms may seem difficult or time consuming. But please know that all of our dashboards gather information which then helps to inform mission and ministry across the

Public Licensed Ministry

In this Diocese both lay and ordained ministry are valued equally and each has some qualities in common while maintaining some important differences.

Grants and funding for clergy

Grants in support of training; sabbaticals; to help retired clergy or widowed spouses; and more.

Diocesan Secretary and Executive Support

Tim Sweeting became Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Norwich in September 2021. Prior to this Tim worked for YMCA for 22 years in various positions across the country and

Church Buildings Team

The Care and Development of Church Buildings team offer advice and support to all involved in looking after church buildings in the Diocese of Norwich. You can speak to them

Common Licence

A Common Licence is a Bishop’s permission for a marriage to take place in a particular church. The issue of a Common Licence is at the discretion of the Diocesan

Racial Justice Toolkit

Download a pdf version The Racial Justice Toolkit News story: October 2024 The Church of England in Norfolk and Waveney has launched a new racial justice toolkit to support

Communications and Marketing

Whether you have a story to share or are seeking advice or guidance about communications, the Communications Team are here to help. We can help with advice around social media,

DAC (Church buildings committee)

The Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) is a statutory committee which provides advice to parishes, the Diocesan Chancellor and the Archdeacons in relation to church buildings, their contents and churchyards. The

Andy Sexton to join the Diocese of Norwich as Strategic Programme Manager

February 7, 2025 No Comments

The Diocese of Norwich is delighted to announce that Andy Sexton will be joining us as our new Strategic Programme Manager in April 2025 on a two-year contract which is half-funded by the

Appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury: Public consultation launch

February 7, 2025 No Comments

The process for the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury is underway and, a key part of this, is the extensive consultation exercise that will take place in February

Racial Justice Sunday, 30th anniversary on 9 February 2025

February 3, 2025 No Comments

Revd Canon Karlene Kerr is the Racial Justice Officer for the Diocese of Norwich, as well as the Bishop’s Adviser on ‘From Lament to Action’. In this video, Revd Karlene

A Statement from the Bishops of Norwich, Thetford and Lynn

January 30, 2025 No Comments

We are deeply troubled by the safeguarding concerns and allegations of cover up in the Church of England raised by the media in recent weeks. The care of survivors and

Living Hope : Lent and Easter resources for churches

January 29, 2025 No Comments

This Lent we are encouraged to put down deep roots of hope by connecting with God who is with us at all times. The Church of England’s Lent theme for

‘Coat of Hopes’ reaches King’s Lynn Minster on pilgrimage through Britain