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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

Siams RE and Collective Worship

Collective Worship is an affirmation and celebration of each school’s distinctive Christian vision and ethos. It is the ‘heartbeat’ of the school day.

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

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.

DBS checks & recruitment

Policy and guidance for safer recruitment practices for people working or volunteering with children and adults. The Safer Recruitment Practice & People Management Guidance 2021 sets out the Church of England’s policy

The Bishop’s Certificate in Christian Learning

Do you feel ready to embark on a spiritual journey which could deepen your Christian faith? A new course to explore, learn and discuss Christianity is now open to anyone

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

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

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

The Broads has Talent

December 4, 2024 No Comments

St Benedict’s Church in Horning hosted the first ever ‘The Broads has Talent’ service for children in the benefice. Eleven children volunteered to perform and twenty-three children attended the service

Soul Shaper November 2024

December 4, 2024 No Comments

Twenty-six young people gathered at the Horstead Centre in Norfolk to learn more about the Christian faith and to spend time together having fun. Matt Beckett is the Children, Youth

Presidential Address for Diocesan Synod November 2024

November 23, 2024 No Comments

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

Spirituality day at Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Primary School

November 21, 2024 No Comments

It’s great to hear what’s going on in Church of England schools across the Diocese of Norwich and to share this with others. At Ingoldisthorpe Primary School in West Norfolk,

Youth worker