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Protect Duty consultation

A government consultation is currently open on the proposed Protect Duty until Friday 2 July. You are encouraged to review the proposal and respond to the consultation.

New arrangements for Chrism Eucharist this year

Bishop Graham has announced how the Chrism Eucharist and blessing and distribution of the holy oils will take place this year in light of the pandemic.

During the first wave of the pandemic, former NHS staff were asked to return to work. Canon Darren Thornton, one of the University of East Anglia Chaplains and Rector of St Giles on the Hill, offered to help the Chaplaincy at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

Focusing on the ministry of healing and wholeness

The Guild of Health & St Raphael have launched an initiative called the ‘Healthy Healing Hub’, aiming to help churches engage in a ministry of healing as part of a holistic approach to mission.

Norfolk churches’ progress on combatting racism

Six months ago, the Revd Karlene Kerr, who is also Team Vicar St Faiths Gaywood, was appointed as Bishop's Adviser for Black Asian & Minority Ethnic Affairs. Karlene now gives an insight into how the issue of racism is being addressed within the Church locally and nationally.

New Bishop’s Adviser for Women’s Ministry appointed

The Rt Revd Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich appointed The Reverend Canon Julie Boyd as his Adviser for Women’s Ministry, effective from 30 November 2020.

Diocese to reduce costs in light of COVID-19

With the Diocese facing a significant shortfall in Parish Share income – which funds clergy posts and central services – work has begun to look at how the mission and ministry of the church can flourish whilst financial costs are reduced.

New Connect! booklet series launched

A series of six booklets exploring the relationship between Christian faith and some of the most pressing issues of our time has been launched, for free, by the diocese.

Local vicar awarded the British Empire Medal in recognition of COVID-19 community work

The Revd Matthew Price, Vicar of St Mary Magdalene Church in Gorleston has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List.

Bread, wine and walking boots

Recently ordained as priest at All Saints Mattishall, curate Andrea Woods describes her rather different first communion that took in all six churches in her benefice of Mattishall and Tudd Valley.

Vicar to run, swim, and cycle for Norfolk Churches Trust bike ride

The Revd David Longe of the Matlaske Benefice is taking on a triathlon to raise money for churches in his benefice and the Norfolk Churches Trust as part of their sponsored bike ride on Saturday 12 September.

A first communion pilgrimage – with accompanying bikes!

In a break from the usual tradition, one new Diocese of Norwich priest will be presiding over her first communion services on a pilgrimage around all the churches in her benefice, while they will also be welcoming cyclists taking part in the Norfolk Churches Trust Bike Ride.

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