The Dereham and District Team Ministry serves the town parish of Dereham and the neighbouring village parishes of Scarning, Swanton Morley, Beetley with East Bilney and Hoe. The growing combined population now stands at approximately 24,000. The town retains an industrial and commercial base and with the villages of the benefice is home to a substantial number of commuters to Norwich. The resulting community is very mixed in ages and needs, with a large number of young people being balanced by those who have made central Norfolk a place for their retirement. There is also a significant Portuguese community in Dereham. Swanton Morley is the home of the Light Dragoons at Robertson Barracks.
Our pastoral ministry extends to the whole community, to the work place, to our schools and care homes and to town and village organisations. We seek to share the love of God alongside our fellow Christians from the other churches in our communities.
We welcome you to our website which gives an insight into the life of our benefice.
