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Pages of interest

Clergy finance

Stipends; Statutory Sick Pay; Clergy Pension Scheme; fees, rates and claims. Stipends Links to a range of useful websites and information, including stipend statements and HMRC guidance. All of the

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

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.

Diocesan Structure

The Church of England is made up of 42 Dioceses. Each of the English dioceses (and the Diocese in Europe) has a structure of boards and councils responsible for different aspects of the Church’s work including ministry, mission and education.

Bishops

Bishop of Norwich The Rt Revd Graham Usher Contact details bishop@dioceseofnorwich.org Post: Bishop’s House, Norwich, NR3 1SB PA: Sophie Bell sophie.bell@dioceseofnorwich.org Tel: 01603 629001 Bishop’s Chaplain: Revd Canon Sally Theakston

Parish Share

Parish Share is a contribution by churches towards the cost of the mission and ministry of the Church in the Diocese, which is primarily the cost of clergy.

Parish Safeguarding Dashboards

The Diocese of Norwich uses Parish Safeguarding Dashboards to support Parish Safeguarding Officers, Clergy and PCCs in reviewing and monitoring their local safeguarding policies and procedures. The dashboard is already

Duty to “have due regard” to safeguarding

An explanatory note of what the legal duty to “have due regard” on matters relating to safeguarding has been issued by the Church of England. It is a legal duty

Statistics for Mission: How can counting help churches?

January 7, 2025 No Comments

Written by Becca Devlin, data analyst for the Diocese of Norwich. As an integral part of my Christian belief, I believe that every person in our Diocese is deeply loved

A message at Christmas from the Bishop of Thetford

December 28, 2024 No Comments

This message was originally published in the Great Yarmouth Mercury on 27 December 2024. It is written by the Bishop of Thetford, the Rt Revd Ian Bishop. We were privileged

‘Together at Christmas’ community service in Thetford

December 10, 2024 No Comments

St Cuthbert’s Church in Thetford was packed full for the ‘Together at Christmas’ community service on 8 December 2024. The service was hosted by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk, the Lady

New Resource! How to successfully manage your church building project from start to finish.

December 5, 2024 No Comments

Are you daunted by the prospect of taking on a church building project and what that means for your church community? Have you embarked on a project already but you’re

Horstead Centre wins Pride in Place award

December 2, 2024 No Comments

Staff at the Horstead Centre near Norwich are celebrating a special accolade from the Broadland Community at Heart awards winning the Pride in Place Award for hosting community activity days

The Bishop of Norwich’s view on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill debate

November 29, 2024 No Comments

Watching the debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was a deeply moving experience with many heartfelt stories shared. Members of Parliament on all sides of the debate

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