Page Roles - Diocese of Norwich

Pages of interest

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

Confirmation services

Information about forthcoming confirmation services across the Diocese.

We support the Parish Support Team’s goals by attracting, developing and retaining talented employees, while ensuring legal compliance and fostering a positive work culture that values people’s contribution and is

Finance and IT team

We’re here to support all Diocesans stakeholders with advice and guidance on stipends, clergy pensions, expenses, parochial fees, parish share, gift aid, PCC accounts and much more. Don McCallum, Director

Clergy handbook

The Clergy handbook contains information about training, sickness policy and reporting, the various provisions of Common Tenure and sources of support. Clergy can request a copy by contacting the Diocesan

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

Grants and funding for clergy

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

Safeguarding Training

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.

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

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

Plough Sunday ploughs on, in spite of the weather with more planned this weekend

January 8, 2025 No Comments

Sunday’s cold and wet weather did nothing to deter a hardy band of Norfolk villagers, who turned out in number to support Cawston’s Plough Sunday procession. Over the last three

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

The Mrs R J Colman Trust, updated information for retired clergy and clergy with PtO.

November 11, 2024 No Comments

The Mrs R J Colman Trust offer grants or interest-free grants typically ranging from £100 to £12,250 to help retired clergy who have served in the Diocese of Norwich or

Clergy with pto