1500
fade
4000
330
Y
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.
The Dereham Benefice Vacancy Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the ministry of Sally and Michael,
and we pray your presence and blessing upon them.
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 Saturday 19th October
19:00 Scarning Concert 'Ship Ahoy'
Sunday 20th October
08:00 Holy Communion, Dereham
09:30 Choral Mattins, Bradenham
10:00 Pet Service, Dereham
10:30 Harvest Festival, Beetley
11:15 Parish Communion, Swanton Morley
11:15 Family Service, Scarning
11:15 Morning Praise, Shipdham
16:00 Songs of Praise, Shipdham
Tuesday 22nd October
10:00 St Nicholas Messy Church
14:15 Hymnsing at Church house
Wednesday 23rd October
10:00 Holy Communion, Shipdham
10:00 Holy Communion, Dereham
19:30 Last of 5 Bible Studies, Shipdham
Thursday 24th October
10:00 Messy Church Dereham
Friday 25th October
10:00 Friday Coffee morning at Church House
12:00 Holy Communion, Dereham
Recent events 
October Silver Social Performance at Shipdham Church
A performance of 'The Origin of the Species' by Tangram Theatre Read More
14th September Anniversary Organ Recital by James Parsons
St Nicholas Church. Read More
1st September Shipdham Pimms and Puddings
Shipdham Vicarage Garden was the venue for delicious puddings and plenty of Pimms to wash them down with. Read More
25th August: Derrick Watts is 'commissioned as Verger for St. Nicholas Church
Revd. Jane Nursey presented Derrick with his Verge, and a cassock, bought with money donated by the late Ted Booty's family. Read More
20th August 2019: Lord Chancellor's Ecclesiastical Secretary's Visit
Helen Dimmock joined members of the Parishes for lunch in Church House, Dereham. Read More
17th August Organ Recital at Wymondham Abbey.
Richard Bower played an organ recital, with 'train connections'.included. People travelled by steam train to the Abbey, for tyhe coffee time recital Read More
17th August 2017 'Pimms and Puddings' at Evelyn and Doug's
An unexpected warm and sunny evening was just what was needed for a happy social event, enjoying good company, Pimms and puddings. Summer at it's best! Read More
3rd-9th August 2019 Open Church Week at St. Nicholas
Events included a daily art exhibition and a craft exhibition on Friday 9th August Read More
28th July 2019 Sally's Leaving Service
An emotional service, Sally Presided over her final Parish Communion. Read More
21st July 2019 Revd. Canon Sally Theakston's last Baptism service at Dereham
The service included the dedication and blessing of the new Paschal Candle Holder, which was made by Fred Becket. 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
18th September: Start of Five Bible Studies
The series of 5 will then run through October, to grow happiness and wellbeing.Further dates listed inside here. Read More19th October 'Ship Ahoy' Concert to celebrate sailors and the sea.
7pm at Scarning Church, with a fish and chip supper Read More
20th October Pet Service
10am at St. Nicholas, Dereham. All pets welcome to bring their owners for a blessing. Read More
22nd October'Hymn Sing'
Church House between 2.15pm and 3.15pm. All welcome Read More
22nd October: St. Nicholas Messy Church
10-11.30am. Theme The Adventures of St. Paul Read More
26th October Iceni Choir at St. Nicholas Church
Concert of a variety of musical favourites starts at 7.30pm Read More1st November Outing to Boundary Mill
Fellowship Committee Event Read More
2nd November Quality Craft Fair
All Saints Church, Shipdham: 9.30am-4.30pm Read More
23rd November St. Nicholas Autumn Fair
Great variety of stalls for this fund-raising event. Read More
26th November: Sally's licensing as Bishop's Chaplain
Norwich Cathedral at 5.30pm at Evensong Read More