Clergy

Content on this page relates to your job role.

Pages of interest

Counselling

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.

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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.

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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

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Ministry

There are many ministry pathways to follow in the Diocese of Norwich. You may be discerning a call to Ordained Ministry or to Lay Ministry. The first step is to speak with your parish priest. The Diocese of Norwich offers training and ongoing support.

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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

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Mission and Ministry

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 services of Worship.

In Ministry, our clergy and lay leaders faithfully minister through churches, schools and chaplaincies across Norfolk and Waveney. If you feel called to ministry, there are different pathways available as well as ongoing support and training.

If you see Ministry as a possible vocation, please do have a look at the Vocations pages, and start with a conversation with your parish priest. If you live outisde of the Diocese of Norwich, feel free to get in touch and come and see us.

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Education

We want to see the children and adults in our schools truly flourish. Whether you are a teacher, leader, member or support staff, governor or a church member interested in your local school, we are here to help so please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have questions you think we can support you with.

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