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Presidential Address for Diocesan Synod November 2024

Mission and Ministry Team

The Mission of the Church is the mission of Jesus Christ. Every day our churches

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.

Lay Ministry

There are thousands of lay ministers using their gifts in a wide variety of different roles, serving alongside ordained ministers.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility

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

Following God’s calling

If you believe you are called to ministry, there are many ways to serve and paths to follow.

Are you thinking about a vocation in ordained or lay ministry? The Shared Vocation Space brings together the resources to support those wanting to explore a calling towards lay or ordained public ministry in our diocese.

Training for Licensed Lay Ministry

Students follow a two year programme which is delivered in partnership with the Eastern Region Ministry Course.

Support for Licensed Lay Ministers

The Bishop’s Adviser for Licensed Lay Ministers acts on behalf of the diocesan bishop in all matters relating to licensed lay ministry.

Duty to “have due regard” to safeguarding

An explanatory note of what the legal duty to “have due regard” on matters relating

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