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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
This Week Sunday 22nd October
08:00 Holy Communion, Dereham
09:30 Parish Communion, East Bilney
09:30 Parish Communion, Dereham
09:30 Holy Communion, Bradenham
11:15 Parish Communion, Scarning
11:15 Parish Communion, Shipdham
15:00 Holy Baptism, DerehamMonday 23rd October
19:00 Bell ringing practice , DerehamWednesday 25th October
10:00 Holy Communion, DerehamFriday 27th October
12:00 Holy Communion, DerehamRecent events 
15th Oct 2017 Harvest at St. Nicholas
A beautifully decorated church, a lovely service on a gloriously sunny morning, and a delicious lunch, all made for a fantastic harvest festival.
12th Oct 2017 MU Coffee Morning
Members were invited to a coffee morning at the home of Barbara Jimpson in aid of Mothers Union funds.
4th Oct. Mothers Union Festival at Norwich Cathedral
Dereham and District Branch joined other branches from across the Diocese for this Annual Service.
Sunday 1st Oct. 2017
Licensing and Installation of Revd. James Rosie as Team Vicar of th Dereham and District Team Ministry.
16th September 2017 Organ Recital
22nd Anniversary Organ Recital with Richard Bower at St. Nicholas Parish Church
Nelson's Journey Motor bike ride.
Circumnavigation of Nelson's County in aid of Nelson's Journey raised 1,873.11p.
9th Sept. 2017 Dereham Fringe Event
St. Nicholas Church, Dereham, participated in the Dereham Fringe Event at Dereham Memorial Hall .
6th Sept 2017 Mothers Union Joint Meeting
Dereham and District MU joined with other branches from the Mid-Norfolk Area to hear the work being done for Syrian refugees.
6th Sept. Deanery Prayer Pilgrimage
Bishop Alan, Bishop of Thetford visited our Deanery to pray at various locations. He attended a lunch, school assemblies, a Mothers Union gathering, as well as places around Dereham and district.
27th Aug 2017 Ralph Turnham's Baptism
The Benefice turned up in force to see Ralph, first-born son of Dominique, our Curate and her husband Ed, baptised by the Bishop of Lynn.-
APPOINTMENT
We are delighted that the Revd. James Rosie, has now been Licensed and Installed at All Saints Church, Swanton Morley, on 1st October 2017. The inspiring service was well attended by congregations from across the Benefice, his previous places of Ministry, Readers, Clergy, Dignitaries and representatives of other denominations. He was Licensed by the Rt Revd Graham James and Installed by the Ven John Ashe, Archdeacon of Lynn. Revd. James is now Team Vicar of the Dereham and District Team Ministry, and will live in Swanton Morley Vicarage.
News & future events 
Saturday 4th Nov. Autumn Serenade
Concert with fish and chips. Scarning Church 7pm. Tickets £8.50, including fish and chips.
2nd December: St. Nicholas Christmas Fair
The Fair will be held in the Chancel of St. Nicholas and will include a Christmas Craft Stall and a Preserves Stall.
11th November Reprise Concert
A Concert of Medleys and Songs from your Favourite Musicals at St. Nicholas Church at 7.15/
25th November 2017 Advance notice
The Annual train trip to Thuxton Parish Church for the service of Lessons and Carols.
Messy Church 26th Oct. 2017
Our next 'Family Fun Morning on the Thursday of half-term break. 10-11.30Monthly Communion Service on 3rd Sunday
St. Nicholas PCC has agreed that there will no longer be an 11.15 Communion Service on the 3rd Sunday of the month. This is with immediate effect.