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Pages of interest

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.

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

Children, Youth and Families Task Force

A voluntary group of active youth or children’s leaders, or clergy, from all over the Diocese, with a heart for sharing the good news of Christ with children and families.

Shared Vocation Space

Are you thinking about a vocation in ordained or lay ministry? The Shared Vocation Space brings together the resources to support those wanting to explore a calling towards lay or ordained public ministry in our diocese.

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

What is a Licensed Lay Minister?

A Licensed Lay Minister (or Reader) is a lay leader who has been identified, trained, and licensed by the Bishop in order to: teach the faith; enable mission; and lead in church and society.

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

Mission

Mission and Ministry Team

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