Join us in prayer today, on the Confirmation of Election of the Archbishop of Canterbury. 🙏

The Bishop of Norwich was asked to write a piece for the EDP’s farm and country supplement. www.dioceseofnorwich.org/bishop-of-no... @bishopnorwich.bsky.social

Thank you to all the clergy, lay ministers, churchwardens, musicians, welcomes, polishers and arrangers who have prepared a Christmas welcome across the 658 churches of @diocese ofnorwich.bsky.social - time now for a glass of fizz!

To the most wonderful carol service in the cow barn at Thornage Hall - which provides supported living, learning and working for adults with learning disabilities.

Prayers ascend for all impacted by the appalling and horrific attacks in Australia. Hanukkah commemorates the resilience and hope of the Jewish people, and the miracle of light enduring in dark times. These moments call for solidarity, peace, and standing together against hate in all it forms.

Jesus Christ is always at the centre of Christmas. And everyone's invited to experience it with us. Come and celebrate Christmas at a church near you. Find services and events in your local community at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas.

Congratulations to the first church in the Diocese of Norwich to reach Eco GOLD award. Well done to all at St Mark’s in Oulton Broad. 🙏🏻✝️🌳 www.dioceseofnorwich.org/st-marks-lea... @bishopnorwich.bsky.social @ianbishop.bsky.social

“This is an excellent, well structured, thought provoking course, ideal for everyone, no matter where you are on your faith journey.” The first group to complete the Bishop’s Certificate in Christian learning have received their certificates. www.dioceseofnorwich.org/new-disciple...

Lots of people enjoyed an Accessible Carol Service at St Mark’s Church in Oulton Broad today. Thanks for sharing St Mark’s! #accessiblechurch #inclusive #welcoming

A joy to see confirmations on Advent Sunday around the Diocese. Wymondham Abbey. Cawston church.

A really good Diocesan Synod affirming our vision and strategy work, as well as receiving Baroness Sal Brinton’s challenge about truly welcoming disabled people into the life of the Church.

The Winter Prayer Diary is out now. Sign up to receive to your inbox or contact the parish support team if you’d like a printed copy. With a focus on chaplaincy stories. Join together to pray across Norfolk and Waveney. #churchofengland #prayer #anglican

A final reminder has been issued for the Ecumenical Service with Churches Together in Norfolk and Waveney at The Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich on Sunday 23 November, 3.30pm @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social

New Standard for Harleston dedicated in time for Remembrance Sunday. www.dioceseofnorwich.org/new-standard... @ianbishop.bsky.social @bishopnorwich.bsky.social

A very special service @norwichcathedral.bsky.social for Black History Month. www.dioceseofnorwich.org/joyful-afric...

An uplifting and wonderful service at Norwich Cathedral for Black History Month on Sunday 26 October. Excellent to hear from; 👉🏽 The African Choir of Norfolk 👉🏾 The Venerable Dr Chigor Chike, Archdeacon of Lewisham and Greenwich 👉🏼 African drumming from the International Music Group.

A marvellous morning with new incumbents from across Norfolk and Waveney. An opportunity to spend time with the archdeacons and the parish support team at Diocesan House.

The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury. www.dioceseofnorwich.org/announcement...

A statement following the fire at St John the Baptist Church, Harleston. www.dioceseofnorwich.org/st-john-the-... 📸St John the Baptist Church, Harleston before the fire. c.Diocese of Norwich.

Very concerned to hear of the large fire at St John's Church, Harleston. Prayers that no one is injured and for the emergency services tackling the blaze.

Today I sat through some excellent speeches in the House of Lords. The clear message was that the ‘Assisted Dying’ Bill needs much more scrutiny. The expertise in the House is immense. Deep concerns were raised by doctors, nurses, lawyers, and those of us experienced in pastoral care of the dying.

In advance of COP30 in the Amazon, the Anglican Communion has launched a call for environmental action and advocacy to restore the ‘lungs of the earth’ - especially forests, oceans and ice-caps. www.anglicancommunion.org/mission/at-t...

A prayer following the death of the Duchess of Kent.

An incredible welcome from Bishop Reginald and Anglican parishioners in the New Guinea Islands - though being thrusted at with spears was an exhilarating new experience!

Warm summer days 🤝 Warm parish welcomes The latest summer heatwave of 2025 has not slowed down the process of licensing new priests across Norfolk and Waveney! Of late, these have included Bishops Graham and Ian welcoming clergy in Hemsby and Lound, Thorpe End and Stalham and Smallburgh.

The smiling faces of a couple unexpectedly married by a bishop! Congratulations to Adam and Nina, married by the Bishop of Thetford who stepped in to officiate at short notice. “Fantastic couple and a privilege for me…. I don’t get the chance to take many weddings.”

The Bishop of Norwich has joined a call for the immediate end to the war in Gaza, the immediate and unconditional release of hostages and the UK government to recognise Palestinian statehood: www.dioceseofnorwich.org/palestinian-...

The Bishop of Norwich has joined a call for the immediate end to the war in Gaza, the immediate and unconditional release of hostages and the UK government to recognise Palestinian statehood: www.dioceseofnorwich.org/palestinian-...

One of my favourite afternoons of the year - the annual garden party for refugee families living in Norfolk enjoying activities in the Bishop’s House garden. A few hundred are here, sharing their food, and enjoying the Great British delicacy of Mr Whippy’s ice cream!

The rain held off for the annual outdoor service at St Benet’s Abbey on Sunday 27 July. The only monastery in England not closed by Henry VIII but given to the Bishop of Norwich. Each summer, as Abbot of the Abbey, the Bishop holds a service of prayer and worship. #norfolk #wherry #stbenets

And we’re off! The 2025 pilgrimage with young adults from @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social to Taizé - one of the highlights of my year, though not the 18 hour coach journey!

Come and see the oldest private garden in Norwich in all its summer finery this Sunday July 20 in aid of Vision Norfolk, and Sunday July 27 in aid of the RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre. 1-4.30pm (last entry 4pm). Tickets £5, free for children and wheelchair-users. Refreshments, music, stalls.

Whenever you’re in #GreatYarmouth, be sure to visit the magnificent Minster - and look up! 👀⬆️ #church #churches #historicchurches #architecture #churcharchitecture #norfolk #norfolkchurches

Today is St Benedict’s Day. In Norfolk, a community pilgrimage walk is taking place from St Benedict’s Church in Horning to St Benet’s Abbey. Meanwhile the annual St Benet’s service will take place on Sunday 27 July at 3.30pm. All welcome. www.dioceseofnorwich.org/st-benets-tw... 📷 Jason Bye

Voices for creation from Cawston CofE school in @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social which I’m showing to people during the Mass Climate Lobby of Parliament today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHsj...

A wonderful confirmation at King's Lynn Minster. All receive a hazel tree: care for creation and remembering Julian of Norwich: 'all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well' @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social

The Bishop of Norwich mentioned cables across the Waveney Valley and churches in Lowestoft and King's Lynn when he spoke in an energy infrastructure debate in the House of Lords - see video here: youtu.be/NHNB7Cvvx_0 and the minister's answers here: youtu.be/AcATXcq8AvE

A new venue for Diocesan Synod at Easton College. Thankyou to all who have travelled in on a hot evening to be together and work together as a local Synod. And thankyou to those who are praying for the work here tonight.

A gallery of photos from the ordinations on 28 and 29 June are now on the website. Take a look here: www.dioceseofnorwich.org/gallery-pete... @bishopnorwich.bsky.social @ianbishop.bsky.social @bishopoflynn.bsky.social 📷 Bill Smith.

Congratulations to our eight new deacons, ordained this morning. Ben Almond Carolyn Sexton Gaynor Sutton Lucy Stone Karen Gower Dan Krawczyk Hannah Morris Michael Newey We also remember the family and friends of John Charmley. 📷 Bill Smith #NewRevs #dioceseofnorwich

Congratulations to our eight new deacons, ordained this morning. Ben Almond Carolyn Sexton Gaynor Sutton Lucy Stone Karen Gower Dan Krawczyk Hannah Morris Michael Newey We also remember the family and friends of John Charmley. 📷 Bill Smith #NewRevs #dioceseofnorwich

Use the link below to watch the livestream of the ordinations of our eight new deacons this morning at Norwich Cathedral. #NewRevs

Congratulations to our new priests, ordained this morning and already serving parishes across Norfolk and Waveney. #NewRevs #dioceseofnorwich

m.youtube.com/@norwichcath... Use the link above to watch the ordinations of our six new priests today at Norwich Cathedral st 10.30am. #newrevs

For anyone who would like to watch the ordinations of our new priests on Saturday 28 June at 10.30am or our new deacons on Sunday 29 June at 10.30am, both services will be live streamed from Norwich Cathedral. Follow this link: cathedral.org.uk/livestream/ Norwich Cathedral

Royal Norfolk Show Day 2 done ✔️ Animals, caring, sharing, listening, environment, bibles, colouring, rest, free refreshments and of course… many, many candyfloss sticks. @bishopnorwich.bsky.social @bishopoflynn.bsky.social @timsweeting.bsky.social

What have we learned at the Royal Norfolk Show? Among her many talents, Bishop Jane has a new one… @bishopoflynn.bsky.social @timsweeting.bsky.social

The Royal Norfolk Show, day 1. Chaplaincy, colleagues, company, candyfloss and colours. @bishopnorwich.bsky.social @timsweeting.bsky.social