Session Four: Being Sent Out - The Church of England and Christian Mission
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Is God speaking to you about your Ministry and Mission?
The Shared Vocations Space programme gives you the chance to explore whether you are being called to play a role in Ministry. Discover the various pathways leading to Licensed Lay Ministry (LLM), Ordained Ministry (becoming a priest), Chaplaincy, Pioneer, Authorised Worship and Authorised Pastoral Assistant.
Hear vocations stories, explore Scripture and have the chance to think about some key issues relating to each ministry. There will be opportunities to explore your questions in small groups. By the end of the programme, you will be well placed to enter the formal selection process for either LLM or Ordained Ministry.
Contact: Register your interest via email to lucy.dallas@dioceseofnorwich.org
The sessions are hosted by Revd Lucy Dallas and members of the DDO & LLM teams with contributions from mission practitioners alongside lay and ordained ministers from around and beyond the diocese.
2025/26 Programme
Session 1
Setting Out and Starting Out
Wednesday 17 September 2025 at 7-9pm St Luke’s, 61 Aylsham Road, Norwich NR3 2HF
Session 2
Being Us: The Church of England
Thursday 16 October 2025 7-9pm Online
Session 3
Being Me: How God calls people
13 November 2025 7-9pm online
Session 4
Being Sent Out: The Church of England and Christian Mission
11th December 2025 7-9pm Online
Session 5
Trying Out: Knocking on the Door
15 January 2025 at 7-9pm online
Session 6
Walking by Faith: What next?
11th February 2026 at 7-9pm at 7-9pm St Luke’s, Norwich (address above)

LECTIO DIVINA - a way of being with scripture and other sacred texts
2025-12-12 14:30 - 15:00, 2026-01-09 14:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-13 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.

Join Bishop Jane for Reflections on the Advent Antiphons
2025-12-17 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-18 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-19 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-20 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-21 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-22 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-23 17:00 - 17:30
Join Bishop Jane for a time to reflect in the busy run up to Christmas

WATCH: Bishop Jane invites you to join her for a series of Advent reflections

Reflections on the Advent Antiphons

A daily zoom meeting with the Bishop of Lynn, the Rt Revd Dr Jane Steen.

Each day from Wednesday 17 to Tuesday 23 December 2025, 5pm-5.30pm.

Zoom link, please use this one each day:

Daily: https://dioceseofnorwich-org.zoom.us/meeting/tZEscuiqqzwtH9Bt2BhLCQdTSZbQgLepqYbj/ics?icsToken=DM7MEvWsu3vDjph0XAAALAAAAAeeXhr721R15ZqoTIvM1F63o0T3mzwUa5jaLniT3HBlhXMfr2PRWtCg4r2SsoL1Sk7n54BnhpBCMToEvzAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=zS8FXB7VTn-8inVkiyYRfA

Join Zoom Meeting
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Module Two: Inhabiting the New Testament
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00
What will be covered in this module?
Exploring the Old Testament topics:

The world of the OT
How do I read Genesis?
Horrible histories
Reading the Prophets
Seeking Wisdom

When will the sessions take place?

Saturday 22 November in person
Thursdays on Zoom. 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec 2025

Want to know more about the whole Bishop’s Certificate in Christian Learning? Click here.
Further details and eligibility

You need to be 18+ to take part.
You don’t have to be connected to or part of a church to apply
The learning is open and available to all
There are 5 subject area blocks, you are welcome to join 1 or select some, but the Certificate will only be awarded to people who complete all 5 learning blocks.
The sessions look at: Old Testament, New Testament, Prayer, Mission and the Christian Life.
The first session of each block is in person, on a Saturday in Norwich with four sessions on Zoom on Wednesday evenings.
The cost of each block is £25, total for 5 is £125. There is a 10% discount if you book for all 5. Bursaries are available to cover if cost is an issue and parishes might choose to pay some of the cost for people who wish to apply too.

Eco Church Support - Zoom Drop-in session
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00
EVENT RUN BY THE DIOCESE OF ELY
For this session, we are delighted to be joined by Rosie Venner from Just Money. Rosie will talk about greener finances for churches, including banking, purchasing and investing, with time to answer your questions.
Date: Tuesday 13 January
Time: 6.00 – 7.00pm
Venue: Online, via Zoom
Booking: https://elydatabase.org/events/view?course=4505
These regional Eco Church support sessions are an opportunity to share success, obstacles and challenges you may be experiencing, seek support and support others.
Whether you’re seeking advice, wanting to listen in to the chat, or have lots of experience you’re happy to share, please join us for this informal session for people to chat about what you are doing to work towards Eco Church Awards.

Session Five: Trying Out - Knocking on the Door
2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00
Is God speaking to you about your Ministry and Mission?
The Shared Vocations Space programme gives you the chance to explore whether you are being called to play a role in Ministry. Discover the various pathways leading to Licensed Lay Ministry (LLM), Ordained Ministry (becoming a priest), Chaplaincy, Pioneer, Authorised Worship and Authorised Pastoral Assistant.
Hear vocations stories, explore Scripture and have the chance to think about some key issues relating to each ministry. There will be opportunities to explore your questions in small groups. By the end of the programme, you will be well placed to enter the formal selection process for either LLM or Ordained Ministry.
Contact: Register your interest via email to lucy.dallas@dioceseofnorwich.org
The sessions are hosted by Revd Lucy Dallas and members of the DDO & LLM teams with contributions from mission practitioners alongside lay and ordained ministers from around and beyond the diocese.
2025/26 Programme
Session 1
Setting Out and Starting Out
Wednesday 17 September 2025 at 7-9pm St Luke’s, 61 Aylsham Road, Norwich NR3 2HF
Session 2
Being Us: The Church of England
Thursday 16 October 2025 7-9pm Online
Session 3
Being Me: How God calls people
13 November 2025 7-9pm online
Session 4
Being Sent Out: The Church of England and Christian Mission
11th December 2025 7-9pm Online
Session 5
Trying Out: Knocking on the Door
15 January 2026 at 7-9pm online
Session 6
Walking by Faith: What next?
11th February 2026 at 7-9pm at 7-9pm St Luke’s, Norwich (address above)

Module Three: Praying
2026-01-17 14:30 - 17:00, 2026-01-21 19:00 - 2026-01-28 21:00, 2026-01-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-11 19:00 - 21:00
What will be covered in this module?
Exploring the Praying topics:

New pathways in prayer and learning from tradition.
Being with God in creation and creativity.
Praying with experience and imagination.
Praying in the darkness.
Journeying in prayer: pilgrimage

When will the sessions take place?

Saturday 17 January – in person
Wednesdays on Zoom: 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb 2026

Want to know more about the whole Bishop’s Certificate in Christian Learning? Click here.
Further details and eligibility

You need to be 18+ to take part.
You don’t have to be connected to or part of a church to apply
The learning is open and available to all
There are 5 subject area blocks, you are welcome to join 1 or select some, but the Certificate will only be awarded to people who complete all 5 learning blocks.
The sessions look at: Old Testament, New Testament, Prayer, Mission and the Christian Life.
The first session of each block is in person, on a Saturday in Norwich with four sessions on Zoom on Wednesday evenings.
The cost of each block is £25, total for 5 is £125. There is a 10% discount if you book for all 5. Bursaries are available to cover if cost is an issue and parishes might choose to pay some of the cost for people who wish to apply too.

Deep Waters
2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:30
People often have complex emotional responses to the climate crisis, including grief, anger, blame, and many others. Deep Waters aims to help people navigate these responses through a Christian lens of love, wisdom, and justice, and to lead people into a place of active hope.

Deep Waters is run by Green Christian, and can be used in a church context and seeks to be a practical resource for pastoral needs.

The next Deep Waters course will run from Tuesday 20 January 2026 – Tuesday 10 March 2026, from 7.00pm until 8.30pm, on Zoom.

Barbara Bryant, our Diocesan Environment Officer, will be co-hosting this programme.

Sign up at www.borrowedtime.earth/programmes-of-mutual-support/deep-waters-programme

Holocaust Memorial Day
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:00
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust | St Peter’s Church, Sheringham – Annual Ceremony – HMD 2026
St Peter’s Church of England Church in Sheringham is holding a service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and reflect on the tragic loss of life. During the service, there will be readings from shared scripture between Christian and Jewish traditions, hearing stories of survivors, reflective music, and the lighting of candles as a beacon of light and remembrance.
St Peter’s is an inclusive church that is proud to be a place of welcome to everybody.
The service is written in line with advice and guidance from the Council for Christians and Jews, the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust and the Church of England.
Everyone is welcome as we come together to mark this important day, to pray for peace and an end to the horrors of prejudice and hatred.

Eco Roadshow @ Swaffham
2026-01-31 14:00 - 16:00
Eco Roadshow @Swaffham
Saturday 31 January 2-4pm
Fountain of Life Church, The Barn, Sporle Road, Swaffham PE37 7HL
what3words location: escalates.mankind.organist

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Ed (Net Zero Carbon Adviser) and Barbara (Environment Officer, Diocese of Norwich).

Discover practical ways to care for creation, explore the fifth mark of mission, and share your ideas on net zero, biodiversity, and becoming an eco-church.

Open to all churches and anyone curious about becoming good news for God’s creation.
Bring your questions. Bring your passion. Bring hope for our planet.

Racial Justice Sunday
2026-02-08
Love Your Neighbour.
Racial Justice Sunday is on Sunday 8 February 2026.
“The importance of Racial Justice Sunday is that it makes a space in the church calendar to tell the stories in the way that Jesus did. Using examples that people can connect with and so help them to better understand that there are injustices that we as brothers and sisters in Christ should challenge, because Jesus has asked us to. Jesus said love your neighbour and then told the story of the Good Samaritan to help us all to better understand how important it is for us to care for one another irrespective of colour, creed or race.” Revd Cheryl Ramballi, Associate Priest, Blofield and Broadside benefices
Specific resources, including worship, liturgy and prayers are available to download from the Churches Together website here: Racial-Justice-Sunday-resource-2026.pdf.pagespeed.ce.dCns4cfhgC.pdf

Session Six: Walking by Faith - What next?
2026-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 | St Luke’s, 61 Aylsham Rd, Norwich, NR3 2HF
Is God speaking to you about your Ministry and Mission?
The Shared Vocations Space programme gives you the chance to explore whether you are being called to play a role in Ministry. Discover the various pathways leading to Licensed Lay Ministry (LLM), Ordained Ministry (becoming a priest), Chaplaincy, Pioneer, Authorised Worship and Authorised Pastoral Assistant.
Hear vocations stories, explore Scripture and have the chance to think about some key issues relating to each ministry. There will be opportunities to explore your questions in small groups. By the end of the programme, you will be well placed to enter the formal selection process for either LLM or Ordained Ministry.
Contact: Register your interest via email to lucy.dallas@dioceseofnorwich.org
The sessions are hosted by Revd Lucy Dallas and members of the DDO & LLM teams with contributions from mission practitioners alongside lay and ordained ministers from around and beyond the diocese.
2025/26 Programme
Session 1
Setting Out and Starting Out
Wednesday 17 September 2025 at 7-9pm St Luke’s, 61 Aylsham Road, Norwich NR3 2HF
Session 2
Being Us: The Church of England
Thursday 16 October 2025 7-9pm Online
Session 3
Being Me: How God calls people
13 November 2025 7-9pm online
Session 4
Being Sent Out: The Church of England and Christian Mission
11th December 2025 7-9pm Online
Session 5
Trying Out: Knocking on the Door
15 January 2026 at 7-9pm online
Session 6
Walking by Faith: What next?
11th February 2026 at 7-9pm, St Luke’s, Norwich (address above)

Community Meeting - East Rudham
2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:00
Fr Clive and Fr Edward invite you to a Community Meeting to discuss starting regular services again at St Mary’s, East Rudham, together with occasional services at St Peter’s, West Rudham.
Come along and share your ideas!
Shrove Tuesday refreshments will be provided.

Location: St Mary’s Church, Fakenham Road, East Rudham, PE31 8RA
Time & Date: 7pm on Tuesday 17 February 2026
