Who we are
We are the Church of England in Norfolk & Waveney - a Christian presence in every community.
Supporting churches
We provide resources, training and practical advice for all who serve in our churches.
Supporting schools
We enrich, serve and support over a hundred Church Schools and Academies.
Supporting people
We equip people through training and development to serve their church and community.
Your stories
A mission project that involves a building
During the early part of last summer, I drove over to Blakeney to hear a workshop led by Dr Nigel Walter who, by profession, is not only an architect but also a theologian, writes Fabric Officer Jamie Campbell
Building reconciliation in Rwanda
Earlier this year, a visit by a mission team from the Glaven Valley Benefice to Rwanda coincided with a unique community event that takes place on the last Saturday of each month. Jonathan Lamb, of Life In Abundance International, facilitated the trip and reports.
Ecumenical prayer walk in Acle
A clear demonstration of unity in diversity was shown recently in a recurring event of churches coming together across denominations in one Norfolk village.
The Revd Heather Cracknell takes up Fresh Expressions post
The Revd Heather Cracknell has been appointed to a national Fresh Expression role with the Church of England based in Westminster.
Training & learning opportunities
Science-Faith Lecture on Gene Editing
Mon 25 Mar 2019 in Norwich
Editing human genes is now relatively easy. Dr Alexander Massmann will talk and lead a discussion on the social implications of gene editing, as viewed from the perspective of Christian ethics.
Seeing the World Differently with Brother Samuel
Mon 25 Mar 2019 in Norwich
Franciscan Brother Sam is a well known speaker, retreat leader and known for his contribution to the prayer and community life of the Church. Listen to him speak about we can see the world differently.
The Music of Worship or the Worship of Music?
Sat 6 Apr 2019 in Sprowston, Norwich
A Norfolk Organists' Association event: Paper and Discussion on Music in Worship.
Frugal Innovation & the Church - how to do more with less
Thu 2 May 2019 in Norwich
This day will introduce the ideas behind Frugal Innovation, show examples of how it has transformed lives, and help us discover what we can do in our own contexts.
Support & resources
Resources for difficult questions
Jonathan Richardson shares a range of helpful resources to facilitate difficult conversations with teenagers.
Book reviews - faith and politics
A selection of books on the theme of faith and politics, reviewed by Steve Foyster of Revelation bookshop.
Further ideas on faith and politics
A range of resources for further exploration of the theme of the Spring 2019 issue of The Magazine, on faith and politics.
Understanding Facebook Insights
If you look after the Facebook page for your church, you might have seen the analytics Facebook provides with each post and not sure what it was telling you.
News
Bright Map project to map social action is launched
A church-inspired project aimed at putting social action and community engagement work across Norfolk onto a digital map held a public launch in the council chamber of County Hall in Norwich.
Could your church host a Brexit tea and prayer drop-in?
The Church of England has called for communities to join together in conversation and prayer as Brexit discussions reach a pivotal point.
Would you like to help Norwich Cathedral have some serious fun?
The search is on to find a team of volunteers to help Norwich Cathedral have some serious fun this summer.
Help Celebrate Norfolk fill the air with music
Celebrate Norfolk is aiming to fill the Forum and Millennium Plain in Norwich with heavenly sounds at its flagship event on Saturday 29 June and wants choirs and music groups to help.