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

A beautiful sunny afternoon for the oaths and declarations ahead of Petertide this weekend. Please do pray for our new Deacons and Priests, serving parishes across Norfolk and Waveney. @bishopnorwich.bsky.social @ianbishop.bsky.social @bishopoflynn.bsky.social @timsweeting.bsky.social

Deacons- and priests- to be gathering for the ordination retreat @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social and fully supported by our prayers.

Good to be in Lowestoft to celebrate Suffolk Day (part of @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social is in Suffolk) and delighted to be present as Bishop Martin Seeley was presented with the Suffolk Medal.

Family fun afternoon today. 👇🏻

How can we make our churches more welcoming to UKME/GMH people? Some helpful top tips from Revd Tim Yau. @churchofengland.org @bishopnorwich.bsky.social @bishopoflynn.bsky.social #AMEN #Racialjustice m.youtube.com/shorts/If2J-...

I’m really looking forward to this. We’ll be taking the Good News of Jesus around the waterways of Norfolk. Travelling the Broads on a wherry! I promise I’m working!

Most unique donation to a foodbank yet? St Mary Magdalen church, Gorleston. 👇🏻✝️🍖 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Norfolk churches 🌾🌾

New for Norfolk. Opening of the Norfolk Food Hall, supporting local produce and agriculture. Revd Tim Weatherstone (RNAA chaplain) Bishop Ian and Bishop Jane attended. “Like a miniature Norfolk Show” Bishop Ian.

Happy World Bee Day! Bee inspired by nature! 🐝Bees pollinate 75% of our food crops, but their survival depends on healthy plants 🌸🌻🌱 Healthy plants = 🐝 healthy bees = 🌍 healthy planet = 😄 people. Protect pollinators. Support biodiversity.

A weekend in the life of the Bishop of Lynn, the Rt Revd Dr Jane Steen. 👇🏻✝️

Praying for Sally McCubbin, licensed as Team Vicar in the Aylsham team as she has her first week in the Bure Valley parishes and prepares for Sunday worship. Her licensing was so joyful! Thank you to all who made it possible. @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social

Want to start recording churchyard wildlife? What do you need? How do you do it? Why is it important? Join experts at Norwich Cathedral for this FREE workshop on May 20 and have a go at recording birds, plants or pollinators. Booking essential www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sacred-spa...

Norwich Cathedral was saddened to hear of the death of Pope Francis. He was a steadfast servant of Christ and a friend to the Church of England. Our prayers are with our Roman Catholic brothers and sisters worldwide at this time of his funeral. May Pope Francis rest in peace and rise in glory.

This year the feast day of St George falls on 28 April 2025. Why will the Church celebrate St George’s Day on a different day this year?🤔