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Welcome! We are a team of churches full of Christians sharing the love of God in Dereham and the surrounding villages. We serve the whole community through teaching in schools, visits to care homes and hospitals, special events for families, regular services in our eight churches, and much more. We take many weddings, baptisms and funerals and are open to all, churchgoer and newcomer alike. So come and join us!
At present the position of Team Rector is vacant.
Please click the link to view a copy of the Benefice Profile
The Dereham Benefice Vacancy Prayer
Heavenly Father,
We ask that you will help us to share responsibility,
and grow in faith and love,
as we serve you during the vacancy.
Guide those who are seeking the right Team Rector for us,
and those who are seeking the right place for their ministry,
that together we may discover your way, and vision, for the future,
and see your kingdom grow. Amen
For full list of 'Recent Events' and 'News and Future Events', click on Header Bar above.
This Week Wednesday 11th December
10:00 Holy Communion, Shipdham
10:00 Holy Communion, Dereham
13:45 Church Infants Nativity 2 at St. Nicholas
Thursday 12th December
14:00 Thursday Men at Church House
16:30 Church Infants Nativity 3 at St. Nicholas
Friday 13th December
10:00 Friday Coffee morning at Church House
12:00 Holy Communion, Dereham
Sunday 15th December
08:00 Holy Communion, Dereham
09:30 Said Mattins, Bradenham
10:00 Parish Communion, Dereham
11:15 Parish Communion, Swanton Morley
11:15 Family Service, Scarning
11:15 Parish Communion, Shipdham
16:30 Carol Service, Beetley
18:00 Nine Lessons and Carols, Shipdham
Monday 16th December
13:30 Tea and Tots at Church House, Dereham
14:00 Junior Academy Christingle Service (1)
Tuesday 17th December
10:00 Thomas Bullock School Carol Service, Shipdham
Recent events 
4th Dec. 2019 MU Advent Refelections
Revd. Richard Hanmer led the afternoon at St. Nicholas. Read More
26th November Sally becomes Bishop's Chaplain
sally's Licensing was at the Norwich Cathedral Choral Evensong. Read More
10th November 2019: Remembrance Sunday
The Bishop of Lynn came to Dereham to lead the Commemorations, at the War Memorial and at St. Nicholas Church Read More
6th November 2019 MU Meeting
A talk by Revd. Jane Nursey about her work as a Hospital Chaplain Read More
3rd November 2019 All Souls Service
St. Nicholas hosted the Benefice All Souls Service to remember departed loved ones Read More
22nd October 2019 Messy Church
'Who's St. Paul' was the theme for this half-term Family Fun Morning Read More
20th October Pet Service at St. Nicholas
Revd James Rosie blessed the 'furry friends' at St. Nicholas Read More
19th October 'Ship Ahoy' Concert and Fish n Chip Supper
The Masquerade Choir and others performed a fantastic concert, followed by a Fish and Chip Supper, at Scarning Church Read More
Harvest Festivals in the Benefice
Harvest Services and Harvest lunches and Suppers have been prevalent throughout the Benefice. Read More
6th October Afternoon Tea Party at St. Nicholas
The afternoon was greatly enhanced by the entertainment of the U3A Ukelele Band and the Delta Singers Choir. Read MoreNews & future events 
Church House Hall for rent
Beautifully refurbished for parties, meetings and special occasions. VERY reasonable rates. Read More
Schoolreaders needed!
The 'Schoolreaders Charity' is looking to recruit up to10 volunteers to give one-to-one support to primary school children in the Dereham area. Can you help? Read More
Dereham Church Allotments to rent!
Fancy 'growing your own'? Now's your opportunity! We have allotments available near to Washbridge. Read More
6th - 8th December: Shipdham Christmas Tree Festival
Come and see over 30 decorated trees around Shipdham Church. Read More
8th December at 10am: St Nicholas Annual Toy Service
Gifts donated to this service will be distributed to 'Families in need' by Salvation Army in time for Christmas Read More
9th December: Snowball Lunch
Please note this will be on MONDAY and will be at TALL ORDERS Read More