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We are the Church of England in Norfolk and Waveney. Serving 550 parishes and 108 schools. Our vision is to be Transformed by Christ: Prayerful, Pastoral and Prophetic.
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialWorking together to support those who have served. Read how West Raynham SHQ - Veterans Central is helping veterans and Blue Light workers rebuild connections and find community, and how churches across the Diocese can play their part. www.dioceseofnorwich.org/supporting-v...
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialA tribute to Hannah Cain, from Revd Mark Capron, Rector of the Dersingham benefice, where Hannah was a well loved and valued member of the church community.
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialJoin us at Norwich Cathedral on 19 October as seven new Eco Chaplains are commissioned during Choral Evensong. Please come and support them in prayer as they begin this important ministry. #EcoChaplaincy #CreationCare #DioceseOfNorwich
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialThese two dapper gents were an important part of the Black History Month service at St Peter Mancroft church in Norwich last night. Revd Austin Uzoigwe is priest-in-charge in the Brooke and Hempnall Group of Churches in South Norfolk. Revd Tim Yau is Rural Dean of Norwich North.
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialA season of gathering in, a moment to pause and a reason to give thanks.
#HarvestFestival #DioceseOfNorwich
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialHarvest is a time to give thanks for the food on our tables, the people who produce it and the communities that help us flourish. Read how churches are bringing people together and supporting their communities this Harvest.
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialA tractor in church? It has happened before!
This historic photo shows a tractor inside St Helen's Church, Ranworth. Today, the toy tractors on display for Harvest belong to Eric Yaxley, who farmed the land around Ranworth for more than 40 years before becoming the church's verger.
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialWell done to 18 Norfolk schools awarded Green Flag status through our Eco Schools programme with @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social! Young people are making a real difference through sustainability and creation care.
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Read more here: www.dioceseofnorwich.org/norfolk-pupi...
@robyaxley.bsky.socialReposted by @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialA lichen event I led the other day at Litcham church for Norfolk Wildlife Trust was well attended. This headstone was given the treatment!
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialWhat’s in a name?
A special St Matthew’s Day assembly celebrated how the name St Matthew’s reflects the vision, values and Christian foundations at the heart of school life.
Read more: www.dioceseofnorwich.org/st-matthews-...
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialCongratulations to our new Licensed Lay Ministers who were licensed on Saturday.
Jo, Phil, Toby, Cheryl, James and Tim have all answered a vocational call to become LLMs. Margaret, Celia and Jean were also welcomed as LLMs.
Images: Bill Smith
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialRead how one Norfolk school cut its gas consumption by 44%, saving around £9,800 and reducing carbon emissions by 30 tonnes of CO2 in just one year.
Read more here: www.dioceseofnorwich.org/how-one-norf...
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialEach day ahead of the celebration of licensed lay ministers at Norwich Cathedral on 19th September, we will be introducing a new LLM. Toby Perks will be licensed to St Peter's Church in Sheringham.
You can watch Toby's vocational story here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKG6...
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialJoin us in Holt on 10 October for an afternoon exploring biodiversity, conservation and caring for churchyards, with keynote speaker @bishopnorwich.bsky.social and the presentation of the inaugural Norfolk Churches Trust Churchyard Conservation Award. Book your free place: dofn.org/sacred-spaces
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialEach day ahead of the celebration of licensed lay ministers at Norwich Cathedral on 19th September, we will be introducing a new LLM. James Channel will be licensed to the Belton and Burgh Castle benefice. Please do pray for their ministry.
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialEach day ahead of the celebration of licensed lay ministers at Norwich Cathedral on 19th September, we will be introducing a new LLM. Cheryl Lowe will be licensed to the North Flegg benefice. Please do pray for their ministry.
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialEach day ahead of the celebration of licensed lay ministers at Norwich Cathedral on 19th September, we will be introducing a new LLM. Jo Hayward will be licensed to the Harling and Guiltcross Benefice.
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialWe are delighted to announce that Revd Christopher Bunce has accepted the Bishop of Norwich’s invitation to become the next Archdeacon of Norfolk.
Chris is currently Team Rector of the Hitchin Team Ministry and Vicar of St Mary’s Hitchin. Read more: www.dioceseofnorwich.org/news-and-eve...
@dioceseofnorwich.bsky.socialMeet our new Licensed Lay Ministers. Jo, Phil, James, Toby, Tim and Cheryl have all trained to become Licensed Lay Ministers to support their local church communities and will be licensed and commissioned at a special service at Norwich Cathedral on Saturday 19th September at 10.30am.
