Graham Usher
@bishopnorwich.bsky.social
Bishop of Norwich in the Church of England & lead bishop for the environment - seeking life in all its fullness. Born at 325 ppm atmospheric carbon, now at 412.
Good to be Advent watching and waiting at Garboldisham, and to license The Revd Lynn Fry as Associate Priest. Warm welcome, excellent benefice choir and exceedingly good post-service cheesy biscuits!
The benefice is looking for a new vicar - do you know anyone who would be interested?
The benefice is looking for a new vicar - do you know anyone who would be interested?
November 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Good to be Advent watching and waiting at Garboldisham, and to license The Revd Lynn Fry as Associate Priest. Warm welcome, excellent benefice choir and exceedingly good post-service cheesy biscuits!
The benefice is looking for a new vicar - do you know anyone who would be interested?
The benefice is looking for a new vicar - do you know anyone who would be interested?
My address to the Norwich Diocesan Synod - flags, faithful patriotism and forming a land of God’s hope and glory. www.dioceseofnorwich.org/diocesan-syn...
Diocesan Synod November 2025: Presidential Address - Diocese of Norwich
Alan Bennett’s film The Choral has just been playing in the cinemas. Set in 1916 in a Yorkshire mill town, it explores how a local choral society responds when so […]
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November 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
My address to the Norwich Diocesan Synod - flags, faithful patriotism and forming a land of God’s hope and glory. www.dioceseofnorwich.org/diocesan-syn...
A pleasure to present the Bishop’s Certificate in Christian Learning to this year’s cohort. They spoke movingly about how it had helped their discipleship - many wanting to explore more. And the new cohort has even more people taking part. Thanks to Dr Jane McLarty who has planned & led it so well.
November 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
A pleasure to present the Bishop’s Certificate in Christian Learning to this year’s cohort. They spoke movingly about how it had helped their discipleship - many wanting to explore more. And the new cohort has even more people taking part. Thanks to Dr Jane McLarty who has planned & led it so well.
A really good Diocesan Synod affirming our vision and strategy work, as well as receiving Baroness Sal Brinton’s challenge about truly welcoming disabled people into the life of the Church.
November 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A really good Diocesan Synod affirming our vision and strategy work, as well as receiving Baroness Sal Brinton’s challenge about truly welcoming disabled people into the life of the Church.
To the Sainsbury Centre for the opening of their new exhibition ‘Seeds of Hate and Hope’ - global artists responding to mass atrocities of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. Powerful and reflective
November 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
To the Sainsbury Centre for the opening of their new exhibition ‘Seeds of Hate and Hope’ - global artists responding to mass atrocities of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. Powerful and reflective
To the National Emergency Briefing outlining the science of climate change and its impact on nature, food security, extreme weather events, tipping points, migration, conflict, health and so much more. A very sobering assessment about the major risks we run and our collective failure to respond.
November 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
To the National Emergency Briefing outlining the science of climate change and its impact on nature, food security, extreme weather events, tipping points, migration, conflict, health and so much more. A very sobering assessment about the major risks we run and our collective failure to respond.
A fascinating evening of interfaith faith dialogue between Christian and Muslim leaders at the Ismaili Centre as guests of His Highness The Aga Khan and chaired by the Chief Imam of Scotland, Dr Sayed Ali Abbas Razaw.
November 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A fascinating evening of interfaith faith dialogue between Christian and Muslim leaders at the Ismaili Centre as guests of His Highness The Aga Khan and chaired by the Chief Imam of Scotland, Dr Sayed Ali Abbas Razaw.
Autumnal days at Bishop’s House garden.
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Autumnal days at Bishop’s House garden.
Reposted by Graham Usher
Protecting our chalk streams should never have been controversial — yet the amendment fell because the government refused to act and the Tories, the official opposition, wouldn’t back it.
I’ll keep pressing for real protections for these precious ecosystems.
I’ll keep pressing for real protections for these precious ecosystems.
November 25, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Protecting our chalk streams should never have been controversial — yet the amendment fell because the government refused to act and the Tories, the official opposition, wouldn’t back it.
I’ll keep pressing for real protections for these precious ecosystems.
I’ll keep pressing for real protections for these precious ecosystems.
It was a privilege to be part of the celebrations at Horsford CofE Primary School this morning as they mark 50 years on their Mill Lane site. Pupils took me on a tour of the school and I joined a special service with the rector, headteacher, staff, governors and children.
November 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It was a privilege to be part of the celebrations at Horsford CofE Primary School this morning as they mark 50 years on their Mill Lane site. Pupils took me on a tour of the school and I joined a special service with the rector, headteacher, staff, governors and children.
I was one of the speakers at a Parliamentary meeting discussing the perilous situation of Christians in the Holy Land, reported on here:
Christians in the Holy Land face daily attacks, harassment and violence from Settlers, Parliament told | Parliament Politics Magazine
Last night we held another parliamentary talk, one that left me deeply unsettled. What began as a routine discussion on Christians in the Holy Land quickly
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November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I was one of the speakers at a Parliamentary meeting discussing the perilous situation of Christians in the Holy Land, reported on here:
Morning at Lambeth Palace listening to Archbishop of York, Archbishop Hosam and Pastor Munther Isaac about the situation in Jerusalem and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and in the evening contributing to a discussion about Christians in the Holy Land with Melanie McDonagh and Sir Edward Leigh.
November 19, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Morning at Lambeth Palace listening to Archbishop of York, Archbishop Hosam and Pastor Munther Isaac about the situation in Jerusalem and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and in the evening contributing to a discussion about Christians in the Holy Land with Melanie McDonagh and Sir Edward Leigh.
To the Chapel Royal at St James’ Palace today for my annual preachment as Lord High Almoner.
November 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
To the Chapel Royal at St James’ Palace today for my annual preachment as Lord High Almoner.
A prayer for COP30 from christianaiduk.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 10:11 PM
A prayer for COP30 from christianaiduk.bsky.social
A happy day in North Norfolk with Bishop Reginald from New Britain Islands in PNG - Binham Priory, Mrs Temple’s cheese (much Binham Blue enjoyed, though +Reginald thought it odd that we allowed cheese to go mouldy), Wells Lifeboat, Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, pub meal - much good conversation.
November 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
A happy day in North Norfolk with Bishop Reginald from New Britain Islands in PNG - Binham Priory, Mrs Temple’s cheese (much Binham Blue enjoyed, though +Reginald thought it odd that we allowed cheese to go mouldy), Wells Lifeboat, Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, pub meal - much good conversation.
I’m so fortunate to be a Patron of Thornage Hall and this afternoon had the joy of blessing their new £1.3M. building for older residents with physical and cognitive needs, opened by the Lord Lieutenant. May the new house be a place of joy, delight, welcome and care, as well as a loving home.
November 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I’m so fortunate to be a Patron of Thornage Hall and this afternoon had the joy of blessing their new £1.3M. building for older residents with physical and cognitive needs, opened by the Lord Lieutenant. May the new house be a place of joy, delight, welcome and care, as well as a loving home.
An excellent morning visiting AVIVA which employs 5,500 people in Norwich. Fascinating conversations about community engagement, staff volunteering, and a culture of service and care to their customers. And a tour of the 1904 Norwich Union Marble Hall.
November 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
An excellent morning visiting AVIVA which employs 5,500 people in Norwich. Fascinating conversations about community engagement, staff volunteering, and a culture of service and care to their customers. And a tour of the 1904 Norwich Union Marble Hall.
I’m not going to COP30 - but advocating from here.
"Our forests, our trees, our woodlands are so vitally important for life on earth." 🌎
The Bishop of Norwich is among the Anglican Communion delegation heading to Brazil for #COP30, which begins next week.
Find out more about how to engage with COP30 at cofe.io/COP30.
The Bishop of Norwich is among the Anglican Communion delegation heading to Brazil for #COP30, which begins next week.
Find out more about how to engage with COP30 at cofe.io/COP30.
November 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I’m not going to COP30 - but advocating from here.
Autumnal gifts from Bishop’s House garden.
November 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Autumnal gifts from Bishop’s House garden.
It was good to be part of a delegation of faith leaders meeting Katie White MP, the Climate Minister, in advance of COP30 in Brazil. We were able to express our shared commitment to work together on climate change, seeking the wellbeing of our global neighbours.
November 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
It was good to be part of a delegation of faith leaders meeting Katie White MP, the Climate Minister, in advance of COP30 in Brazil. We were able to express our shared commitment to work together on climate change, seeking the wellbeing of our global neighbours.
Norfolk lawnmowers at St Margaret’s Stratton Strawless.
November 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Norfolk lawnmowers at St Margaret’s Stratton Strawless.
Good to have been able to offer a reflection about this study’s findings. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Britain one of least ‘nature-connected’ nations in world – with Nepal the most
Others languishing near bottom of 61-country study include Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and Spain
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November 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Good to have been able to offer a reflection about this study’s findings. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Meet Caleb Stradling (and a curlew.) Caleb is the winner of this year's Bishop of Norwich Ecology Prize. His research into nesting curlews, while at @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social is already helping the endangered birds. @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social www.dioceseofnorwich.org/curlews-help...
October 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Meet Caleb Stradling (and a curlew.) Caleb is the winner of this year's Bishop of Norwich Ecology Prize. His research into nesting curlews, while at @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social is already helping the endangered birds. @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social www.dioceseofnorwich.org/curlews-help...
I was really pleased to be given the chance to talk about Maundy money, gratitude and perhaps the most beautiful words in the whole of Scripture when I was interviewed on the Royal Mint Museum podcast. @theroyalmintuk.bsky.social
S2E3 - Royal Recognition
Podcast Episode · The Secret Life of Coins · 10/28/2025 · 37m
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October 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I was really pleased to be given the chance to talk about Maundy money, gratitude and perhaps the most beautiful words in the whole of Scripture when I was interviewed on the Royal Mint Museum podcast. @theroyalmintuk.bsky.social