Christians and Assisted Dying
2025-05-22 10:45 - 14:45 UTC | The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BP
Day Conference open to clergy, ordinands and laity of all denominations.
£25 including coffee/tea and 2 course lunch.
To book, email Maureen Howard: mihoward@btinternet.com
Keynote Speakers: The Revd Dr Andreas Wenzel: ‘Incarnation – What does it mean for us?, Teresa Lynch RN: ‘Attitudes to Death – What should we think?’; Dr Simon Eyre FRCP: ‘Assisted Dying – A Christian Response’.
Organised by The Guild of All Souls and The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.

Authorised Pastoral Assistants training course
2025-05-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-23 10:00 - 12:00
The Authorised Pastoral Assistants course is running at All Saints Church, Church Plain, Mattishall NR20 3QF on six Mondays beginning 12th May through to June 23th (no session on Bank Holiday Monday May 26th)
The sessions are from 10am-12 noon and it is essential to attend them all. If you are interested in becoming an APA, please speak with your parish priest first.
The course will be led by Jackie Crisp and Revd Sue Hemsley Halls.
Please contact Sue to book or to get further information
sue.hemsleyhalls@dioceseofnorwich.org 01508 528326

The Sanctuary Course
2025-05-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-30 19:30 - 21:30
An 8-week course designed to help the church support people with mental illness and strengthen mental health.

Thy Kingdom Come 2025
2025-05-29 - 2025-06-08, 2025-05-29
29 May – 8 June
Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus.
Since it began in May 2016, God has grown TKC from a dream of possibility into a movement which unites more than a million Christians in prayer, in nearly 90% of countries worldwide, across 85 different denominations and traditions- so that friends and family, neighbours and colleagues might come to faith in Jesus Christ. Every person, household and church are encouraged to pray during the 11 days in their own way.
It is our hope & prayer, that those who have not yet heard the Good News of Jesus Christ and His love for the world, will hear it for themselves and respond and follow Him. Specifically, we again invite each and every Christian across the globe to pray that God’s Spirit might work in the lives of 5 people who have not responded with their ‘Yes’ to God’s call. Whether you have joined in ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ before or not, we invite you to take part & join in.
Thy Kingdom Come | Thy Kingdom Come

Leadership Forum
2025-06-03 13:00 - 16:00 | online

Managing your churchyard well for wildflowers
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:30 | All Saints Church, Hemblington, All Saints Church, Church Lane, Hemblington, NR13 4EF
How can you manage your churchyard best for its wildflowers and also for the local community? Why is cutting and raking so important?
This guided tour focuses on how to manage ‘God’s Acre’ for both people and wildlife.
Booking essential via this Eventbrite link
One of the four FREE Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Churchyard Conservation Scheme workshops, run in partnership with the Diocese of Norwich during 2025.

An introduction to the SIAMS framework for Governors
2025-06-10 14:00 - 16:00

Spirituality, Prayer and Reflection
2025-06-12 13:30 - 16:00
This half day practical workshop is aimed at school staff who are interested in developing spirituality with their pupils and wider school community. Based on extensive research and practical experience – the session will explore the three aspects of spiritual development, prayer and reflection. It will offer practical ideas to develop these in school and how we can make them inclusive, invitational and inspirational – to enable everyone to flourish. Spirituality is a key theme within the new SIAMS framework (September 2023). The session will also offer:
• Exploration of spirituality within the new SIAMS Framework for 2023
• Evidence based ideas and resources to support Spiritual development
• Ways to enable spiritual development to weave throughout your curriculum, how you express this and plan for it
Audience: All headteachers and senior leaders and staff interested in spiritual development of pupils and adults in Voluntary Aided, Voluntary Controlled, Foundation church schools and academies

Spirituality, Prayer and Reflection – enabling all to flourish in schools Tickets, Thu 12 Jun 2025 at 13:30 | Eventbrite

Church Law webinar - Baptism, Marriage, and Funerals
2025-06-12 19:30 - 20:30
Led by our Diocesan Registrar, Stuart Jones, and Deputy Registrar, Kevin Wilson, this practical, scenarios-based session will look at the law surrounding baptisms, weddings and funerals. In addition, the webinar will explore the current law and recent legal updates. There will be time during the session to ask questions.
The seminar is open to Clergy and LLMs in the Diocese of Norwich and others with a particular interest in the subject.
Zoom details:
https://dioceseofnorwich-org.zoom.us/j/81278411903?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 812 7841 1903
Passcode: [REDACTED]

LECTIO DIVINA - a way of being with scripture and other sacred texts
2025-06-13 14:30 - 15:00 | Norwich Cathedral
We host a monthly group Lectio Divina session in the cathedral library, on the SECOND FRIDAY of every month at 2.30pm.
Lectio Divina is a contemplative way of reading the Bible, focusing on a short passage and allowing it to speak to us. The passage is read aloud, and we may share a word or phrase that resonates with us, but without discussion. It is a traditional Benedictine approach to the scriptures.
Open to all, readings and full outline of the approach provided. Come along to try it out, or contact Gudrun at gwarren@cathedral.org.uk if you would like to know more.

Caroline Cobb: Telling the Story
2025-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 | St Mary Magdalene Church, Gorleston, Magdalen Square, Gorleston-on-Sea, United Kingdom
This June, you’re invited to experience the “Big Story” of Scripture with Texas-based singer-songwriter Caroline Cobb.
With every concert, Caroline helps listeners rehearse, remember and respond to the gospel through biblically-rich songs and storytelling.
This will be Caroline’s first-ever run of shows in England — and it may not happen again anytime soon — so these shows should be special!
Come slow your pace, and enjoy an evening of hearing the Story sung over you and with you.
Doors open 6:30pm | Tickets: Adults – £12 / Youth (under 18s) – £6
Book tickets at: https://stmarymagdalenechurch.churchsuite.com/events/1sgmel8k
For more information: 01493 655523 | admin@stmmgorleston.org.uk | www.stmmgorleston.org.uk

RE – Complying to Statutory Duties: Norfolk Agreed Syllabus, SIAMS and Ofsted
2025-06-18 13:00 - 15:00 | online

Teaching Diversity in Christianity and other Religions & Non-Religious Worldviews
2025-06-19 15:00 - 17:00
This session on ZOOM is designed to explore how we can teach diversity in RE. we will begin by looking at the multi-cultural and global representations of Christianity as well as exploring denominational diversity. We will then also consider presenting authentic diversity in Judaism and Islam. We will also explore Humanism, atheism and agnosticism as a way to look at diversity within non-religious worldviews. This practical session will provide a range of FREE resources, draw on the new exemplification plans for Social and Human Sciences and offer schools ways into teaching diversity through their RE curriculum.
Cost: £90
Audience: Primary School Teachers / support staff who deliver RE in ALL schools (Community, Church of England and Academies)
DofN.org/TD-Jun

Truth Telling: Unveiling the Anglican Church's involvement in Transatlantic African Chattel Enslavement
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-25
This event is a powerful opportunity to uncover the hidden history of the Anglican Church’s role in African chattel enslavement. Join us at the University of Liverpool for a deep dive into this crucial topic. Let’s come together to learn, reflect, and discuss the truths that have long been overlooked. Don’t miss this chance to engage in meaningful dialogue and shed light on a significant part of history.
Event Details and Accommodation Information
The gathering spans three days, with the full event ticket covering your accommodation at the University of Liverpool, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout your stay. For those opting for a day ticket, your package includes lunch and dinner for that specific day, but no accommodation. Please note that while your ticket covers meals and accommodation, travel expenses are not included. If you are unable to afford the ticket price, we encourage you to reach out to your diocese for financial support. A special Gala will take place on Tuesday evening, and we encourage all attendees to join for an unforgettable night of celebration and community.
Although accommodation is included in the general admission ticket price, you will still need to confirm your room by booking through the provided link. We understand that some attendees may not be able to stay for the full three days, but the event price remains the same regardless of whether you stay one or two nights. If we do not receive your room booking through the link, we will assume you do not require accommodation.
Book tickets here: TRUTH-TELLING Tickets, Mon 23 Jun 2025 at 11:30 | Eventbrite

RE Local Leaders Forum
2025-06-23 13:30 - 16:00
A termly meeting with RE Leaders from across Norfolk, including church, community, academy, primary and secondary school contexts. We meet to share good practice, have regular updates on RE resources and curriculum matters as well as hear from a range of guest speakers in the world of RE and worldviews. It is also a forum where we develop action research projects that have a direct impact on the delivery of RE in Norfolk classrooms.
Audience: RE Leaders of ALL schools (Community, Church of England and Academies)
dofn.org/LLF-Jun

Swifts in your church
2025-06-24 10:00 - 11:00
Would summer be the same without swift ‘screaming parties’ as they fly overhead?
Join Caroline Spinks from Norwich Swift Network for an outdoor walk and talk, discussing the key role Norfolk churches can take in helping this red-data listed bird, and the practicalities involved in setting up a church swift project. Learn through the experiences at Aylsham, Reepham and Saxthorpe.
One of the four FREE Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Churchyard Conservation Scheme workshops, run in partnership with the Diocese of Norwich during 2025.

RE Moderation and Sharing of Good Practice
2025-06-25 14:00 - 17:00
This session at Diocese House will provide an opportunity for RE leads to moderate RE across the Diocese. It will enable colleagues to share experiences of assessing pupils using the age-related expectations, support professional dialogue about learning in RE and provide ways of ensuring there is standardisation in terms of achievement in RE. It will begin to consider how we assess children through the disciplinary lenses as well as how we assess substantive knowledge and ways of knowing in your RE curriculum. It will also be an opportunity to look at different ways of recording RE (floor books, express books) and a range of exemplified examples of pupils work in each of the three lenses linked to the Norfolk Agreed Syllabus.
Audience: Teachers and RE leaders in ALL schools (Community, Church of England and academies)
DofN.org/GoodPractice2025

Concert Performance of Music & Words on the theme of Humans and Nature
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | St Helen’s Church, Ranworth, Woodbastwick Road, Ranworth, NR13 6HT

Thursday Lunchtime Organ Recital
2025-07-03 12:30 - 13:30 | St Nicholas’ Church, North Walsham, Market Pl, North Walsham, NR28 9BT, United Kingdom
A series of organ recitals by well known local organists.

Five Churches Festival
2025-07-09 09:00 - 2025-07-13 17:00
Five Churches Festival is back for its 3rd year! Once again, the five churches of the Glaven Valley Benefice – Blakeney, Cley, Glandford, Letheringsett and Wiveton – each with their own unique architecture and atmosphere, will play host to an exciting and varied programme of music from 9th- 13th July. Featuring musicians of international acclaim alongside established professionals from across Norfolk, and talented young musicians from Norwich School, the Festival provides five days of high-level concerts with something for everyone. Chamber music, jazz, brass, and an idyllic finale of English music for strings.
The Festival Service on Sunday 13th will have as its guest preacher Michael Wakelin – former Head of Religious Broadcasting at the BBC and Series Producer of Songs of Praise.
Full details, online booking and how to become a Festival Friend can be found at Home | FiveChurchesFestival | Norfolk, UK
