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The Bishop’s Certificate in Christian Learning

New course starts September 2025 What is the course about? Do you feel ready to embark on a spiritual journey which could deepen your Christian faith? A new course to

Licensed Lay Ministry

A Licensed Lay Minister (or Reader) is a voluntary minister authorised by the bishop to teach and preach, conduct worship and assist with the pastoral ministry of a church. Contact

Public Licensed Ministry

In this Diocese both lay and ordained ministry are valued equally and each has some qualities in common while maintaining some important differences.

Authorised Pastoral Assistant (APA)

Authorised Pastoral Assistants are trained and authorised to engage in pastoral ministry on behalf of the local church, working as part of a team of clergy and laity.

Mission

The Mission of the Church is the mission of Jesus Christ. Every day our churches serve local parishes through mission, responding to human need in local communities alongside providing weekly

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility

The Diocese of Norwich is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community.

It is exciting to think that every Christian has a vocation (or ‘calling’) to become more of the person God wants them to be. That vocation will always include a call towards knowing and loving Christ more deeply, towards loving and serving other people, and caring for the world God has given to us to share.

Dashboards and Data

Completing data and forms may seem difficult or time consuming. But please know that all of our dashboards gather information which then helps to inform mission and ministry across the

Safeguarding Team

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility The Diocese of Norwich is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. Both of our Safeguarding Advisers can be contacted

Anna Chaplaincy offering spiritual care to the elderly and those on the dementia pathway

May 28, 2025 No Comments

Thank you to Gaye Hailstone, an Anna Chaplain in the Diocese of Norwich, for writing this update for us. ‘Doesn’t God work in mysterious ways? I have spent many sleepless nights

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

LLF Working Groups continue: Update on membership and residential meeting

November 22, 2024 No Comments

Working groups make progress on prayers, pastoral care, and ministry guidance. Following the decision at July General Synod to develop proposals to introduce standalone services including Prayers of Love and

Authorised Pastoral Assistant ministry launches

September 22, 2023 No Comments

Authorised Pastoral Assistants are trained and authorised to engage in pastoral ministry on behalf of the local church, working as part of a team of clergy and laity. The focus

Authorised pastoral assistant