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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!
The Reverend Canon Sally Theakston, Team Rector
For full list of 'Recent Events' and 'News and Future Events', click on Header Bar above.
This Week Friday 19th July
10:00 Friday Coffee morning at Church House
12:00 Holy Communion, DerehamSunday 21st July
08:00 Holy Communion, Dereham
09:30 Bradenham
09:30 Parish Communion, Beetley or Bilney
10:00 Parish Communion, Dereham
11:15 Swanton Morley
11:15 ScarningTuesday 23rd July
14:15 Hymnsing at Church houseWednesday 24th July
10:00 Holy Communion, Shipdham
10:00 Holy Communion, DerehamThursday 25th July
12:00 Bradenham Pavilion LunchRecent events 
17th July 2019 Fantastic News for Dereham Church Infants and Nursery Scool
They have gained an 'Excellent' for their recent SIAMS Inspection....improving from 'Outstanding'. They are the first school in the Diocese to gain such distinction!
15th July 2019 Long Service Presentation
Barbara Jimpson was presented with a certificate for 60 yeas membership of the Mothers Union.
7th July: Withburga Service at St. Nicholas
This 10am service celebrated the Festival of Withburga
4th July 2019 St. Nicholas Concert
An amazing concert by Gonville and Caius College Choir
3rd August 2019 MU Strawberry Tea at Swanton Morley
MU members and friends enjoyed the sunshine, in the garden of Swanton Morley Vicarage, for their annual strawberry tea.
29th June Ordination Day at Norwich Cathedral
A wonderful occasion as 15 were ordained Deacon.
23rd June 2019 40 year Anniversary of the Ordination of Revd. John Hunt
Members of the congregation of St. Nicholas shared the celebration with John and his family.
22nd June 2019 Open meeting for decision making.
Members of all the Congregations of the Benefice met to discuss The Profileof the Team Ministry, in preparation for the process of selecting a new Team Rector when Sally leaves us.
5th June MU Quiet Day at Bilney House
Kind weather and the peaceful setting enhanced the day which was led by Revd.Canon Richard Hanmer
28th May Messy Church at St. Nicholas
The theme was 'People Jesus met'News & future events 
Team Rector, Canon Sally Theakston will be leaving!
She will be completing her ministry for the Dereham and District Team Ministry on August 31st, although her last service will be on 28th July.
The Revd Dominique Turnham has become a mum again!
Our Curate and her husband have a new brother for Ralph! His name is Guy, born on 11th June 2019. Congratulations!.
Tuesday 23rd July Hymnsing
Do join us for fun with singing hymns. Church House 2.15-3.15pm. All voices welcome.
Church House Hall for rent
Beautifully refurbished for parties, meetings and special occasions. VERY reasonable rates.
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?
Dereham Church Allotments to rent!
Fancy 'growing your own'? Now's your opportunity! We have allotments available near to Washbridge.
25th July Messy Church 10-11.30am
St. Nicholas Church: Theme: Caring for God's World
25th July Bradenham Pavilion Lunch.
Previously planned for 23rd May, but delayed to this date due to Village Hall being used as a Polling Station for European Elections.
28th July: Sally's final Sunday
Team Ministry Communion at St. Nicholas, Dereham at 10am, followed by Finger Buffet at Swanton Morley Village Hall approx. 1.00pm
Monday 5th August Benefice Prayer Group: 7.30-8.30pm
Will meet at Woodgate Cottage, Woodgate, Swanton Morley
3rd-10th August Open Churches Week at St. Nicholas
Art and Craft Exhibitions. Click for further details