The Church of England, Diocese of Norwich

Contact the Environment Team

Revd Canon David Longe, Chair of the Diocese of Norwich Environmental Working Group
Barbara Bryant, Diocesan Environment Officer
Rosalind Bacon, Net Zero Carbon Adviser

Eco Chaplains

Our Eco Chaplains are here to support you on your creation care journey. If they cover your area, please contact them directly for help via their email contact details. If you’re not sure that you fall into their area, contact Barbara or Ed first.
 
James Lee – Greater Norwich – james.lee@weareeast.church
Richard Beach – Depwade Deanery & surrounding localities – richard.beach1508@gmail.com
Sam Ruddock – SW Norfolk & Norwich – samruddock@hotmail.com
Norman Johnson – West & Mid-Norfolk – nwjohnson@btinternet.com
Helen Blake – Greater Norwich – dandhblake@yahoo.co.uk
Revd Iain Grant – North Norfolk – reviaingrant@outlook.com
Michelle Goulding – Greater Norwich – michelleatsprowstonchurch@gmail.com
Revd Hannah Morris – East Norfolk – revhannahmorris@gmail.com
Abigail Leach – West Norfolk – abigail.leach67@gmail.com
Revd Martin Greenland – East Norfolk – rector@aclechurch.plus.com
  

Called to be an Eco Chaplain?

The primary purpose of this voluntary role is to encourage and support churches to respond to the climate and ecological crisis, by advocating for environmental action, resourcing others, and helping churches on their Eco Church and net zero journey. We’re building a network of chaplains across the diocese. Could God be calling you?

he next training course will take place on a Saturday in early 2027. The training sessions will cover the theological context of our climate and biodiversity crises, our missional response to them, and how to signpost parishes to practical support on working towards net zero, improving biodiversity and progressing through the Eco Church survey.

For a more details of what the role commitment and responsibilities are, please see the role description HERE and complete the application form HERE. Or contact Barbara.bryant@dioceseofnorwich.org 07876 634867 for a chat.

You do not need to commit to the role until after training is completed. You will need to have the agreement of your parish priest/incumbent and provide another referee. Please contact Barbara if you would like to book onto the course.