News

Due to the retirement of our successful Headteacher we are offering an exciting opportunity to lead our federated schools, to build on the excellent work that has already been achieved and further expand the federation to include other schools in the future.

Featuring news of a new video about the Diocese, the latest edition of eNews is out now!

Celebrate Traidcraft Week in Church and help make a world of difference!

New resources have been made available to help celebrate the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen.

This is a part time appointment (21 hours weekly, to be worked Wednesday to Friday) based at Bishop’s House, adjacent to the Cathedral in the heart of Norwich.

A new incumbent is sought to serve this lively three-parish benefice. Close to Norwich on the London side, it offers good schools, good transport links, three very different village communities and good potential for growth.

A new fundraising portal may be made available to the Diocese to aid searches for grants.

The Bishops of Norwich and Lulea have come together to celebrate the special links between the Diocese of Norwich and the Diocese of Lulea.

As part of the on-going support to PCC officers we are running another series of workshops across the Diocese providing a range of resources and advice on everything from church finance, stewardship, resources for children and young people, church publicity, IT, support for buildings, administration and more!

The Benefice of West Winch with Setchey, North Runcton and Middleton and East Winch with West Bilney are looking for a Priest-in-Charge.

The King's Beck United Benefice which comprises of Banningham, Colby, Felmingham, Skeyton, Suffield and Tuttington is looking for a new Priest-in-Charge.

The Mission to Seafarers' Sea Sunday returns on the 14th July, and new resources are available to aid services.

A new and important opportunity for ministry in the life of our diocese, one that marks a significant development in re-imagining ministry for the challenges we face.

On a glorious Bank Holiday Monday, nearly 200 participants took part in the annual Archdeacons' Charge.

Norwich was dubbed "the most Godless city in the UK" following the 2011 Census but the Church of England's Annual Statistics for 2011, published today, show that the Diocese of Norwich is the second fastest growing diocese in the Church of England with a 9% increase in weekly church attendance.

Featuring news of an art exhibition, and a Spiritual Directors' Quiet Day, the latest eNews is out now!

The Diocese of Norwich are hosting an art competition for the under 25s, and the shortlisted entries will be displayed at the Royal Norfolk Show.

If you're interested in fundraising for your church building, you can now subscribe to an emailing list that will give you regular updates about Grants and Funding.

For the first time, Nicholas Vesey, vicar of St Luke’s and St Augustine’s church in Norwich is planning on running the 8 week Developing Consciousness course over one weekend.

The Bishop of Lynn, the Right Revd Jonathan Meyrick is releasing an album to help raise money for two great local causes.

Parish Share is the contribution paid by churches towards the overall mission and ministry of the Church in the Diocese; primarily to cover the cost of clergy.

Almost 6 million people were reached by the Church of England’s (@c_of_e) Easter 2013 twitter campaign according to figures released on Monday (22nd April).

Featuring news of the a trip to Israel and a Mothers' Union Praise and Play event, the latest eNews is out now!

6 parishes in the beautiful Waveney Valley in South Norfolk, a well-established benefice with a committed and experienced ministry team (OLMs and Readers) and support from a Benefice Administrator.

The Archdeacons of Norwich, Norfolk and Lynn are looking forward to welcoming Churchwardens, Clergy and PCC members to one of the Central Visitations in May and June.

A number of years ago the Bishop's office set up a scheme of free lessons for those wishing to make a contribution on the organ in churches around the Diocese.

Wondering where to travel in 2014? Why not join a guided trip of Israel?

Churchwarden Publications who produce the Churchwarden's Yearbook are taking orders for the 2014 edition of the book.

An initiative is encouraging people to get involved in their local primary schools and enable every primary aged child to hear the story of the bible.

In a service at Norwich Cathedral on Sunday morning, The Dean of Norwich, The Very Revd Graham Smith, has announced he is stepping down from his role in the autumn.

A House-for-Duty priest is sought for this attractive single church benefice on the outskirts of Norwich.

With news of the Taize Youth pilgrimage and the winner of our Easter Egg hunt, the latest edition of eNews is out now.

From Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22 June St Andrew's Church in Norwich will be opening its doors to the Feed the Minds Book Fair and the organisers are appealing for books to sell.

Bishop Graham has renewed his support of the Lullaby Trust, a charity dedicated to providing education and support to parents to reduce the risk of infant death.

After some serious searching in the run up to Easter, and numerous entries we are excited to announce the winner of the Diocese of Norwich Easter Egg hunt!

The Diocese of Norwich is encouraging its parishes and schools to take part in Pray for Schools fortnight (5-19 May), an initiative from the Pray for Schools partnership.

From the 6th - 10th May, people will be celebrating Julian of Norwich, and you're invited to a number of events.

The campaign "Ringing for England" returns for it's third year, and is encouraging you to ring your church bells this St George's Day.

Details of the Celebrate Norwich and Norfolk 2013 event from June 7-9 have been revealed, together with an appeal to churches, Christian organizations, musicians and performers to join the popular festival.

The Children, Youth and Families team would like to invite you to a training day to learn about Prayer Spaces in Schools.

The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham James, has paid tribute to Margaret Thatcher who died today.

700 pupils from primary schools across Norfolk learnt the real meaning of Easter as part of an Easter Experience programme held at Norwich Cathedral.

Featuring news of an evening with Bishop Graham, and an opportunity to meet some of our friends from Lulea, the latest edition of eNews is out now!

Ecclesiastical has once again opened its annual Ministry Bursary Awards for entries. The awards are open to all clergy in Anglican Christian faiths and aim to provide financial support to members of the clergy for sabbatical breaks and projects undertaken in 2014.

An urgent message from the Director of Finance about upcoming changes to Pay as you Earn.

After recognising a growing need in the church to care for those dementia, on Wednesday 26 June, Ridley Hall are hosting an event looking at the theme of "Spirituality and Dementia".

An urgent message from the Director of Finance about Online Gift Aid claims.

On Saturday 16th March, over 100 people gathered at St Luke’s Church in Norwich for the Diocese of Norwich’s Synod.

Speaking at the Norwich Diocesan Synod on Saturday 16th March, the Bishop of Norwich, the Right Revd Graham James made his Presidential Address. Bishop Graham spoke on subjects such as Women Bishops and gay marriage. You can read his full address below.

After the announcement of a new Pope, the former Bishop of Argentina, The Right Revd David Leake, (now living in North Norfolk) tells of his life in Argentina and his friendship with the new head of the Roman Catholic Church.