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Mission and Ministry Team

The Mission of the Church is the mission of Jesus Christ. Every day our churches serve local parishes through mission, responding to human need in local communities alongside providing weekly

Licensed Lay Ministry

A Licensed Lay Minister (or Reader) is a voluntary minister authorised by the bishop to teach and preach, conduct worship and assist with the pastoral ministry of a church. Contact

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.

Details about our online and virtual training. Introduction to the Safeguarding Training modules; who needs to do what; how to access the online modules; and dates, times, venues and booking details for training events.

Lay Ministry

There are thousands of lay ministers using their gifts in a wide variety of different roles, serving alongside ordained ministers. Youth and children’s ministers, churchwardens, licensed lay ministers, and many

Children, Youth and Families Team

We aim to encourage and empower churches, schools, workers and volunteers to build intentional and relational connections that grow their involvement with, and discipleship opportunities for, children, young people and

Safeguarding Team

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility The Diocese of Norwich is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. Both of our Safeguarding Advisers can be contacted

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility The Diocese of Norwich is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham

Vocations

It is exciting to think that every Christian has a vocation (or ‘calling’) to become more of the person God wants them to be. That vocation will always include a

The Bishop of Norwich’s view on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill debate

November 29, 2024 No Comments

Watching the debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was a deeply moving experience with many heartfelt stories shared. Members of Parliament on all sides of the debate

LLF Working Groups continue: Update on membership and residential meeting

November 22, 2024 No Comments

Working groups make progress on prayers, pastoral care, and ministry guidance. Following the decision at July General Synod to develop proposals to introduce standalone services including Prayers of Love and

Revd James Stewart and some of the Trustees of Mothers Union in the Diocese of Norwich.

New Diocesan Chaplain to Mothers’ Union

March 5, 2024 No Comments

The Mothers’ Union branch in the Diocese of Norwich has appointed a new Chaplain. Revd James Stewart, the Rector at Thorpe St Andrew Parish Church was commissioned by the Bishop

Chaplain