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14 May 2012
The Bishop of Lynn has teamed up with a Norfolk songwriter to perform a specially written song in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
11 May 2012
A huge thank you to all who have contributed to this year's Lent Project for our linked Province of Papua New Guinea.
11 May 2012
Highlighting a range of events and courses available.
10 May 2012
Back to Church Sunday is based on the simplest and shortest step in evangelism - that we should invite someone we already know to something we love; invite our friend to our church.
10 May 2012
Following on from the success of their first event last year, the Mother's Union is hosting a family celebration and picnic at Norwich Cathedral.
9 May 2012
There will be a Training Day on Tuesday 26 June for those who exercise the ministry of Spiritual Direction. It is also intended for those interested in Spiritual Direction.
9 May 2012
There are many ways to get involved with the 2012 Games and we as churches - if we are to be at the heart of our communities - have the opportunity to be ready if we respond now!
4 May 2012
We are seeking a motivated and inspirational leader to continue the development of this high performing village school.
2 May 2012
Simon Parke is joining us for the Warden's Day for Readers on Saturday 12 May, at St Catherine's, Mile Cross.
27 April 2012
We’re doing something really special to celebrate Pentecost in the diocese this year.
27 April 2012
Information about a new HLF Grants Scheme, Combating Heritage Crime and Vandalism, Personal Safety Training, etc.
26 April 2012
The Revd Canon Steven Betts' collation and installation as Archdeacon of Norfolk will be this Sunday 29 April.
26 April 2012
The Bishops of Norwich, Thetford and Lynn have written to all clergy about the current Government consultation on the introduction of same sex marriage.
26 April 2012
A priest is sought for the Benefice of Holkham, Warham, Wighton and Wells-next-the-Sea, a group of Parishes situated on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast.
25 April 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of The Revd Tom Heffer who died on Monday evening (23rd April).
24 April 2012
The Diocesan Secretary has written to all Incumbents and Parish Treasurers regarding the Diocesan procedure regarding the administration of parochial fees.
23 April 2012
The Bishop has commented on behalf of the Lords Spiritual on today's publication of the report by the Joint Committee on the Government's Draft House of Lords Reform Bill
23 April 2012
This is an update following our previous alert on 13 March 2012 regarding new guidance from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for Gift Aid declarations.
23 April 2012
Archdeacon of Norfolk Collation, Open Churches Week, Faith through a Lens, and more.
20 April 2012
At 6pm on Monday 23 April there will be over 20,000 bells rung by people all over the country who have come together to celebrate St George's Day.
19 April 2012
During May all Churchwardens are summoned to attend the Archdeacon’s visitation.
17 April 2012
The Bishop of Norwich seeks an experienced priest for this full time post.
8 April 2012
Norwich Cathedral was full to overflowing on Easter Eve, as the Bishop confirmed 40 men, women and children. Easter Day saw another packed Cathedral as the Bishop preached on prayer and the miracle of Easter.
5 April 2012
Wishing you the joy, hope and love that the resurrection brings to us all and with thanks for your generous giving so far towards the Parish Share in 2012.
5 April 2012
The Passport and Identity Service has issued a letter for all Clergy, which we have received late this afternoon.
4 April 2012
A Certificate of Disposal must be seen before a Burial takes place.
2 April 2012
A willowy figure of an angel from heaven is bringing a contemporary take on a medieval tradition to Norwich Cathedral this Easter.
2 April 2012
The Church of England has created an e-petition calling on the Chancellor to bring back zero rate VAT to alternations to the CofE's 12,500 listed churches.
2 April 2012
Community groups and organisations can bid for a maximum of £500 from the new Norfolk's Year of Celebrations 2012 Fund.
2 April 2012
Announcements in the church and national press have started the consultation process ahead of consideration by the Crown Nominations Commission as to who will follow Dr Rowan Williams.
29 March 2012
The National Parenting Initiative (NPI) is a co-ordinated attempt to enlist churches to run a parenting course during 2012 for their local community.
27 March 2012
The Vicar of Sprowston, Canon Simon Stokes – and his guide-dog Tigger - have been nominated to carry the Olympic Torch when it passes through Norwich on 4th July.
20 March 2012
The Diocese has refreshed its presence on Facebook, the social networking website, enabling those who use the site to hear about news stories of interest from across Norfolk’s churches and schools.
19 March 2012
The Bishop of Norwich, The Rt Revd Graham James, has given his thoughts on the Archbishop of Canterbury's announcement to step down.
19 March 2012
The Diocese's Open Churches 2012 guidebook, a free A-Z guide to 440 historic churches across the county, was launched at Great Yarmouth Minster on Friday 16 March to mark English Tourism Week.
17 March 2012
The Norwich Diocesan Synod has today voted to approve the draft Act of Synod adopting the Anglican Communion Covenant.
16 March 2012
The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced this morning that he has accepted the position of Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge, with effect from January 2013.
15 March 2012
Evangelist, Baptist minister, artist and poet Chris Duffett will be running two creative evangelism training evenings at Norwich Central Baptist Church on March 26 and 28.
14 March 2012
A specially composed grace thanking God for the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen - and the food to be shared at Jubilee celebrations - has been published.
13 March 2012
The Mothers' Union and Diocese of Norwich clergy teamed up at the EDP county wedding show at the end of February.
13 March 2012
HMRC have published a revised Gift Aid Declaration. The key change is that donors must now confirm that they pay enough tax to cover all charitable donations.
8 March 2012
An exciting line-up of top class Christian music, dance and theatre, headlined by The Chip Kendall Band, has been brought together for the new Celebrate Youth Event in Norwich on Saturday 9 June.
29 February 2012
This year's Keswick Hall Trust Lecture will ask if religious freedom is necessary in a secular society.
29 February 2012
A new book of blessings for every occasion has been compiled and written by the Archdeacon of Norwich and is published today.
27 February 2012
The Queen attended a multi-faith reception at Lambeth Palace and spoke of the important place the Church of England holds in the nation's life.
22 February 2012
A large range of links and information about resources available to help you are now available.
20 February 2012
The Bishop of Lynn is to take up cycling this Lent in an attempt to visit most of the 69 benefices in his area and to raise support for this year’s Diocesan Lent Project
19 February 2012
The Charities Act 2011 consolidates previous charity legislation into a single comprehensive Act on 14 March 2012.
16 February 2012
Parishes can now benefit from reduced prices for essential utilities and services through a new website developed by the Parish Buying Service.
16 February 2012
Susanna Gunner's new series of five individual fold-out 'maps' has been available to parishes since the beginning of February.
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