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The Diocese of Norwich is the Church of England across the areas of Norfolk and Waveney.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for parishes

Read the regularly updated Church of England guidance for all churches.

Archbishop of Canterbury interview

In a recent ITV interview, the Archbishop has spoken about how the Church of England is reinventing itself in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Local live streams

It's wonderful to see church being church even as we self-isolate and social-distance. View our list of live streams and other digital church content you can tune into from your own home.

Bishop of Norwich creates four Bible story videos for schools

The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher, has recorded four Bible story videos to bring encouragement and entertainment to pupils at Diocese of Norwich schools and academies across Norfolk and Waveney.

Wells-next-the-sea church celebrates heritage grant

Wells Parochial Church Council has received initial support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for "Well, Well, Wells!" the Restoration of St. Nicholas Church, Wells-next-the-Sea.

Guidance on mental health and wellbeing and coronavirus

Infectious disease outbreaks, like the current coronavirus (COVID-19), can be scary and can affect our mental health; this guidance aims to help ministers and others who are offering pastoral support at this time.

A letter to the Diocese from our Bishops

Bishops Graham, Alan and Jonathan have written to everyone in the Diocese of Norwich following up the earlier letter from the Archbishops and Bishops to clergy.

Bishop’s Day: ‘All are called’ – POSTPONED

Sat 16 May at 10.00 am - 3.30 pm

Norwich Cathedral, Norwich

The Bishop's Day, due to be held on Saturday 16 May 2020, is to be postponed until Saturday 22 May 2021. Dean Jane writes: "We look forward to bringing you the same inspiring programme of worship, reflection, workshops, and activities for all age groups as we think together about our call as Christians in God's world on Saturday 22 May 2021."

Previous information about the day:

Bishop Graham invites you to join him at Norwich Cathedral for a day of worship, reflection, workshops, and activities for all age groups as we think together about our call as Christians in God’s world.

On arrival you will be greeted by a jazz band playing and cafe serving morning coffee.

CAP Money Kids

Thu 17 Sep at 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm

Diocesan House, 109 Dereham Road, Easton, Norwich

Experience the content of the CAP Money Kids course designed for 9-11 year olds.

The Gathering

Sat 10 Oct at 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm

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Fountain of Life, Ashill

Gathering young adults from the Church community to tap into and seek the kingdom of God.

Cormorants Sailing Holiday – CANCELLED

Sat 24 Oct at 10.00 am - Sat 31 Oct at 5.00 pm

Norfolk Broads, Potter Heigham

Experience sailing on the Broads on this Christian adventure holiday open to all young people aged 11-17.

Soulshaper Youth Weekend

Fri 6 Nov at 6.00 pm - Sun 8 Nov at 6.00 pm

The Horstead Centre, Horstead

Pack your bags for a fun packed weekend at the Horstead Centre! Meet with other young people, hang out with friends and make new ones. Perfect for those in school years 7 to 13

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Archbishop of Canterbury interview

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Bishop of Norwich creates four Bible story videos for schools

Wells-next-the-sea church celebrates heritage grant

Guidance on mental health and wellbeing and coronavirus

A letter to the Diocese from our Bishops

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Bishop’s Day: ‘All are called’ – POSTPONED

CAP Money Kids

The Gathering

Cormorants Sailing Holiday – CANCELLED

Soulshaper Youth Weekend

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