Contents for this Enews include:

• Black History Month service and resources
• News across Norfolk and Waveney
• Parish Support: Our new Director of Finance
• Events: Eco Chaplaincy training and Cornerstone workshop
• Vacancies
• Daily Prayer Diary

Our second ever Black History Month service will be held at Norwich Cathedral on Sunday 26 October at 5.30pm. Come along and celebrate with us in this uplifting service, which includes a Gospel Choir and a drumming group. This year it has been advertised as part of the wider celebrations during Black History month so we hope many people will come. All are welcome.

You can read more about last year's service here: First ever service celebrating Black History month features international drummers, gospel band and chamber choir - Diocese of Norwich

During October, it's a good opportunity to mention that we have a Racial Justice Officer for the Diocese of Norwich, Revd Canon Karlene Kerr is the Bishop's Lead on 'From Lament to Action' and leads the Racial Justice Action Group. You can read more about their work here: Racial Justice - Diocese of Norwich

If you need help with resources, liturgy or worship, or simply how to have a good conversation about racial justice, then please do use the Racial Justice Toolkit, which was put together by the Action Group specifically for churches to use. You can read it or download your own copy here:

Haveringland celebrates Eco Church Silver award

Festival church St Peter’s in Haveringland celebrated their achievement of Eco Church Silver at their annual ‘Cut and Rake’ event on Sunday 28 September with the Archdeacon of Lynn.

“This is where we strim and rake off the churchyard to ensure we continue to promote its meadow habitat,” explains Churchwarden, Nigel Boldero.

Bishop of Thetford commends Harleston Sancroft Academy Ofsted success

The Bishop of Thetford has welcomed the “wonderful news” that a unique Church of England school in Norfolk has been praised in its latest Ofsted inspection for the educational provision it is offering pupils aged between 3 and 16.

Harleston Sancroft Academy, a member of the St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust, received an overall Good rating in the report published this month, with its Early Years phase being labelled Outstanding by the school inspection body.

New learning and wellbeing garden opens at Gorleston school

A new garden has been formally opened at Peterhouse Church of England Primary Academy in Gorleston, with the aim of providing fresh learning and wellbeing opportunities to one of the most deprived regions in Norfolk.

A launch event has been held at the school which serves the county’s sixth most deprived community, with Revd Matthew Price, Vicar of St Mary Magdalene Church and Chair of Governors at Peterhouse Church of England Primary Academy, leading a prayer of blessing over the garden and all who will use it.

Papua New Guinea pilgrimage in words and pictures

The strong links between the Diocese of Norwich and Papua New Guinea were renewed and celebrated when seven people from Norfolk travelled to the Pacific island this month.

The Norwich pilgrims joined church services and celebrations and were treated to joyful welcomes, one involving spear-wielding warriors in ceremonial dress.

The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher, led a group of clergy and lay people from the diocese.

The group visited churches, schools, a health centre and a training college for ordinands, and met many local members of the Mothers Union who run vital health and welfare projects.

New Canon Pastor appointed for Norwich Cathedral

Norwich Cathedral has announced the appointment of a new Residentiary Canon. The Bishop of Norwich has appointed the Revd Liz Leaver as the new Canon Pastor who will take the lead in the pastoral care of the Cathedral congregation and community and oversee the hospitality and welcome to the many pilgrims and visitors who come to the Cathedral each year.

Celebration of Licensed Lay Ministry at Norwich Cathedral

A celebration of Licensed Lay Ministry has been held at Norwich Cathedral on 20 September 2025, with seven people licensed and welcomed by hundreds of attendees.



The Bishop of Norwich also commissioned Helen Grogutt as Bishop’s Adviser for Licensed Lay Ministers as part of the service.

Festival Church Recipe Book

A wonderful new mission resource for churches to use. The aim is to set the tone for experimentation and all age approach to holding a gathering with a simple gospel message. Written by Revd Dave Lloyd, Mission Development Officer for the Diocese of Norwich.

This is a summary of important events coming up, please see more events on the website here: Events - Diocese of Norwich

We follow the Diocese of Norwich Prayer Diary and today we pray for:

Horsham, Spixworth and Crostwick

Chaplaincy to Norwich Airport

Clergy: Rosemary Maskell

St Faiths Primary School (Horsham)

"Give thanks for God's good gifts this Harvest time"

You can follow our prayer diary online or download and print a version here: Prayer Diary - Diocese of Norwich

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility

Safeguarding - Diocese of Norwich

Do you know who to go to with a safeguarding disclosure?

Is your safeguarding training up to date?

The Diocese Safeguarding Team:

Sue Brice, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Peter Sayer, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

Helen Norris, Safeguarding Training

Email: safeguarding@dioceseofnorwich.org

Call: 01603 882345

Write: Safeguarding Team, Bishop’s House, Norwich, NR3 1SB.

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