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Bishop appoints an Acting Archdeacon of Norwich and a Warden of Readers

The Bishop of Norwich has written to clergy and Licensed Lay Ministers to outline two recent appointments.

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A Celebration of Licensed Lay Ministry

The Celebration of Licensed Lay Ministry will take place at 10.30am on 18 September at Norwich Cathedral, and all are welcome.

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Celebrating the life of Jean Rowe – the longest serving female Licensed Lay Minister in the Church of England

It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of Jean Rowe who served for her entire 50-year ministry in the Trunch Group – the villages of Mundesley, Trunch, Knapton, Paston, Gimingham, Swafield and Bradfield.

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New Readers licensed in Norwich Cathedral

On Saturday 19 September seven new Readers were licensed in Norwich Cathedral, having completed their training over the past two years.

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Church buildings able to open for individual prayer from 15 June

The Bishop of Norwich has written to clergy, Readers, churchwardens and others following the Government's announcement that church buildings will be able to open for individual prayer from Monday 15 June.

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New Readers to begin training this August

Every Eastertide sees the Reader Selection Team springing into action to meet those who have responded to a sense of call to Reader ministry, and this year has been no exception, despite the current lockdown. The Venerable Karen Hutchinson, Archdeacon of Norwich and Warden of Readers introduces them to us.

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Updated guidance about clergy and lay leaders entering churches

At a virtual meeting of the House of Bishops yesterday (Tuesday 5 May) where they reviewed the advice to clergy on the Church's efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus, it was agreed that individual diocesan bishops can issue guidance about the first stage of a gradual easing of restrictions.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for parishes

The Church of England's guidance to all parishes is being regularly updated based on the best medical advice and following Public Health England.

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A message from Bishops Jonathan, Alan and Graham

Our three bishops have written to all clergy and lay ministers to express their deep sorrow for the hurt and anger that was caused by the House of Bishops' statement issued last week about civil partnerships.

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Lay ministry course highly praised

Church of England reviewers have praised the Diocese of Norwich course which trains lay ministers (often called Readers).

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Readers’ Day 2019

On Saturday 21 September, four new Readers were Licensed and five who have recently transferred to this Diocese were welcomed.

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Do you need some Spiritual Direction?

Do you know what Spiritual Direction is? Would you value the opportunity to speak to someone about your spiritual life? How might a companion support you on your spiritual journey?

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