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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.
Tuesday 19th February
10:00 Messy Church Dereham
Wednesday 20th February
10:00 Holy Communion, Shipdham
10:00 Holy Communion, Dereham
Friday 22nd February
12:00 Holy Communion, Dereham
Sunday 24th February
08:00 Holy Communion, Dereham
09:30 Holy Communion, Bradenham
09:30 Parish Communion, East Bilney
09:30 Holy Communion, Hoe
10:00 Parish Communion, Dereham
11:15 Family Service, Swanton Morley
11:15 Parish Communion, Scarning
11:15 Parish Communion, Shipdham
11:45 Holy Baptism, Dereham
10th February 2019 Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage
Derrick and Josie Watts continued their Golden Wedding Celebrations by renewing their Wedding Vows at the Parish Communion.
6th February MU Soup Lunch
Members gathered at Scarning Village Hall for delicious soups and puds, followed by entertainment.
24th January 2019 PCC Meeting
Church business still has to be discussed and acted upon, even on the coldest evenings!
12th January 2019 Scarning Coffee Morning
The usual Bacon Buttie delights of a Scarning Coffee Morning!
6th January2019 St Nicholas Verger reitres
Well loved David Webster celebrated his retirement from his post with his friends at the Parish Communion Service.
24th December 2018. Christmas Eve Services at St. Nicholas
3 Christingle Services and Midnight Communion were attended by a total of over 1,200 adults and children
21st December St. Nicholas Carol Service
Service of Lessons and Carols and singing by the 'Robed Choir'.
21st December St. Nicholas Carol Service
A robed choir led the singing for this beautiful service.
15th December 2018 'Christmas Bubbles'
An evening of Christmas Entertainment, celebrating the different aspects and emotions of Christmas.
9th December St Nicholas Annual Toy Service
This was a morning which once again demonstrated the generosity of people, with wonderful toys being donated.
Church House Hall for rent
Beautifully refurbished for parties, meetings and special occasions. VERY reasonable rates.
19th February 2019 St. Nicholas Messy Church
10-11.30. Theme is Noah's Ark
Tuesday 26th February 'Hymnsing'
Fun with hymns! Come and joins for a good sing in the warmth of Church House. All welcome 2.15-3.15. Followed by refreshments. Enjoy!
1st March Quiz Friday
All Saints Shipdham. Booking essential
Dereham Church Allotments to rent!
Fancy 'growing your own'? Now's your opportunity! We have allotments available near to Washbridge.
4th March Benefice Prayer Group
Join us to pray for all matters concerning our churches and communities
29th Mach: Curry Supper Evening
All Saints Shipdham. In aid of Bishop's Lent Appeal
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?