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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 Sunday 23rd February
08:00 Holy Communion, Dereham
09:30 Parish Communion, East Bilney
09:30 Holy Communion (BCP) Hoe
09:30 Holy Communion (BCP) Bradenham
10:00 Parish Communion, Dereham
11:15 Holy Communion (BCP) Scarning
11:15 Parish Communion, Shipdham
11:15 Family Service, Swanton Morley
14:00 Baptism, Dereham
14:00 Baptism, Shipdham
Monday 24th February
13:30 Tea and Tots at Church House, Dereham
Wednesday 26th February
10:00 Holy Communion, Shipdham
10:00 Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes, Dereham
19:30 Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes, Dereham
Friday 28th February
10:00 Friday Coffee morning at Church House
12:00 Holy Communion, Dereham
Recent events 20th Feb 2020 St. Nicholas Messy Church
'Angels and Lions' theme for this half-term session Read More
1st Feb 2020 Scarning Coffee Morning
Great turn-out at Scarning Village Hall Read MoreShipdham Church: The Play Van
Every Tuesday during term time, 9.30-11.30 Read More
8th January 2020: MU 'Wave of Prayer'
Following Wednesday Communion Dereham and District MU met for a New Year 'Wave of Prayer and seasonal refreshments. Read More
24th December 2019 Christingle Services
The familiar pattern of 3 Christingle services, on Christmas Eve, at St Nicholas Church, Dereham, were led by the Archdeacon of Lynn, the Venerable Ian Bentley, assisted by Evelyn Speed and Simeon Sheep. Read More
9th December: Dereham Snowball Lunch
Social time and Christmas Lunch with Church friends at 'Tall Orders', Dereham Read More
8th December 2019 St Nicholas Annual Toy Service
3rd Dereham Brownies helped with the service, where toys and gifts were donated. Read More
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 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
13th February 2-4pm Thursday Men
All men welcome to come and chat, play games and enjoy delicious refreshments. Read More
22nd February Jackets and Crumble Evening
7.30pm at Scarning Village Hall Read More
20th February: Half Term Messy Church 'Angels and lions!
Thursday of half-term at St. Nicholas, Dereham. Family fun with 'Angels and Lions!' Read More
2nd March Benefice Prayer Group
7.30-8.30pm at 81 Norwich Road, Dereham Read More
Dereham and District Team Ministry Lent Groups 2020
There are several options throughout the Benefice, giving a variety of opportunities to take part in Lent activities. Read More
9th March: Snowball Lunch
MONDAY is the new day for this popular lunch at the George Hotel. Read More