Clergy

Information for clergy including training, finance, grants, counselling, sabbaticals and more. Includes information for clergy spouses.

In this section:

Clergy Discipline Measure

The Clergy Discipline Measure 2003 ('CDM'), together with the Clergy Discipline Rules 2005 (as amended), sets out the processes for dealing efficiently and fairly with formal complaints of serious misconduct against members of the clergy. It applies to all deacons, priests and bishops in the Church of England, even if they are not in active ministry.

Clergy finance

Stipends; Statutory Sick Pay; Clergy Pension Scheme; fees, rates and claims.

Clergy handbook

The Clergy handbook contains information about training, sickness policy and reporting, the various provisions of Common Tenure and sources of support.

Clergy spouses & partners

We recognise that the special nature of the work of the clergy means that the support given by clergy spouses and partners is very important.

Clergy wellbeing

Resources for clergy wellbeing, including counselling provision and information about the Covenant for Clergy Care and Wellbeing.

Confirmation services

Information about forthcoming confirmation services across the Diocese.

Continuing Ministerial Development (CMD)

Supporting licensed ministers (ordained, self-supporting, OLMs) and licensed lay workers.

Grants & funding for clergy

Grants in support of training; sabbaticals; to help retired clergy or widowed spouses; and more.

Housing for clergy

Information for clergy from our property department about home repairs, claim forms, the housing handbook and more.

Ministerial Development Review

Ministerial Development Review (MDR) is an expression of the Bishop’s oversight of ministers.

Organisations

Links to useful organisations such as the Annunciation Trust, Commission4mission, Quiet Garden Movement and more.

Retreat venues

A list of places for rest, relaxation and renewal.

Sabbaticals and Study Leave

Application forms, plus potential locations in Rome, Jerusalem, Devon, Wales and Salisbury.

The role of the Registrar

Information about the Registrar's duties regarding ordinations, collations and institutions, licensing, vacancies, clergy conduct, resignations and with overseas clergy.

Training & learning opportunities

The Diocese offers and promotes a wide range of training and learning opportunities.

Web resources

Links to Christian shops, websites, resources and more.

Working with conflict

The diocese introduced a new mediation service from early 2021, with a team of trained volunteers acting as informal mediators in church-based disagreements.

Urban and Estates Ministry

The Bishop’s Adviser for Urban and Estates Ministry, Matthew Price, who is also Vicar of the estate Church, St Mary Magdalene, Gorleston, is available to talk to about any aspect of urban and estate mission.

Appointment of a new Incumbent

Procedures for selecting a new incumbent when a benefice becomes vacant.

GDPR for churches

Just like any other charity or organisation, all parishes must comply with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Legal responsibilities & guidance

Information from the Diocesan Registry about PCCs, patronage, marriage law, church charities and more.

Marriage

The principal law relating to marriage in Church of England parish churches is contained in the Marriage Act 1949.

Parish data, forms, statistics & maps

APCM forms, Data Protection Forms, Electoral Roll forms, Parish demographics and statistics, Register of Activities and more.

Parish Persons Dashboard

Manage the data we hold about people in your parish(es); confirm who has what role and advise us of changes.

Retired Clergy, Widows & Widowers Committee

Supporting all retired clergy personnel including spouses (male and female, plus sons and daughters).

Supporting churches