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Guidance and Policies for Clergy

Information about training, sickness policy and reporting.

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.

Public ministry can be immensely rewarding. However, exposure to the distress of other people’s lives, the tensions and conflicts which may arise in parish life and the difficulties of living ‘on the job’, all make costly demands on ministers and their families. It can be hard for those in public ministry and those with whom they share their lives to know where to turn for confidential support, especially if they are new to the Diocese or to ministry.

Clergy handbook

The Clergy handbook contains information about training, sickness policy and reporting, the various provisions of Common Tenure and sources of support. Clergy can request a copy by contacting the Diocesan

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.

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.

Continuing Ministerial Development (CMD)

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

Housing for clergy

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

Grants and funding for clergy

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

Appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury: Public consultation launch

February 7, 2025 No Comments

The process for the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury is underway and, a key part of this, is the extensive consultation exercise that will take place in February

Racial Justice Sunday, 30th anniversary on 9 February 2025

February 3, 2025 No Comments

Revd Canon Karlene Kerr is the Racial Justice Officer for the Diocese of Norwich, as well as the Bishop’s Adviser on ‘From Lament to Action’. In this video, Revd Karlene

A Statement from the Bishops of Norwich, Thetford and Lynn

January 30, 2025 No Comments

We are deeply troubled by the safeguarding concerns and allegations of cover up in the Church of England raised by the media in recent weeks. The care of survivors and

Living Hope : Lent and Easter resources for churches

January 29, 2025 No Comments

This Lent we are encouraged to put down deep roots of hope by connecting with God who is with us at all times. The Church of England’s Lent theme for

‘Coat of Hopes’ reaches King’s Lynn Minster on pilgrimage through Britain

January 29, 2025 No Comments

King’s Lynn Minster are hosting the ‘Coat of Hopes’ from the 27 January to 11 February 2025, including a special Exhibition weekend from the 7 to 9 February. The Coat

Government’s Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme will be extended for 2025/26

January 22, 2025 No Comments

With around 95% of our churches protected by listed status, it is encouraging news that Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and

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