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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.
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 Wednesday 18th September
10:00 Holy Communion, Shipdham
10:00 Holy Communion, Dereham
14:30 Afternoon Tea at Broadway Farm Scarning.
19:30 First of 5 Bible Studies at ShipdhamFriday 20th September
10:00 Friday Coffee morning at Church House
12:00 Holy Communion, DerehamSunday 22nd September
08:00 Holy Communion, Dereham
09:30 Harvest Choral Mattins, Bradenham
09:30 Parish Communion, East Bilney
10:00 Parish Communion, Dereham
11:15 Swanton Morley Family Service
11:15 Parish Communion, (BCP) Scarning
11:15 Parish Communion & Baptism,Shipdham
15:00 Holy Baptism, DerehamRecent events 
1st September Shipdham Pimms and Puddings
Shipdham Vicarage Garden was the venue for delicious puddings and plenty of Pimms to wash them down with.
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.
20th August 2019: Lord Chancellor's Ecclesiastical Secretary's Visit
Helen Dimmock joined members of the Parishes for lunch in Church House, Dereham.
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
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!
3rd-9th August 2019 Open Church Week at St. Nicholas
Events included a daily art exhibition and a craft exhibition on Friday 9th August
28th July 2019 Sally's Leaving Service
An emotional service, Sally Presided over her final Parish Communion.
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.
14th July 2019 Sally's Last Cafe Church
There was a goodly number for this special Cafe Church, when we thought long and hard about the moon, on the 50th Anniversary of the 1st Moon Landing
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!News & future events 
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.
September 14th Norfolk Churches Sponsored Bike Ride and walk
9am-5pm: A fun day out for all, stopping at as many churches and chapels as you can.Possible to cycle, walk or drive, or sit and welcome visitors. If you would like to take part, please contact Michael and sally Boldero on 01362 694896, (for St. Nicholas)
14th September Scarning Coffee Morning
At Scarning Village Hall from 10am.
14th September Anniversary Organ Recital by James Parsons
7.30pm at St. Nicholas Church. 'Fanfares, Reflections and Fantasias'
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.
22nd September Bradenham Harvest Festival
11.15am in St. Andrews Church. Followed by Harvest Lunch
29th September Sponsored Motorbike Ride
Fred Becket will participate in the 'Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride' for classic motor-bikes
29th September Dereham Harvest Festival
Service at 10 am, followed by Harvest Lunch
3rd October Snowball Lunch at The George, Dereham
Meet at 12 noon for a sociable lunch.
7th October: Benefice Prayer Group
7.30-8.30pm at 27 Swanton Grove Dereham.All welcome to join in the prayers for the needs of our Communities.
22nd October: St. Nicholas Messy Church
10-11.30am. Theme The Adventures of St. Paul