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.
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.
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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
I’m grateful for the support that this amendment received for the protection of globally rare chalk streams.
www.dioceseofnorwich.org/bishop-of-no...
www.dioceseofnorwich.org/bishop-of-no...
Bishop of Norwich wins Lords backing to protect rare rivers - Diocese of Norwich
Nature-rich rare chalk streams could gain legal protection after an amendment to planning legislation, put forward by the Bishop of Norwich, was passed in the House of Lords. There are […]
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October 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I’m grateful for the support that this amendment received for the protection of globally rare chalk streams.
www.dioceseofnorwich.org/bishop-of-no...
www.dioceseofnorwich.org/bishop-of-no...
My amendment to help protect rare chalk streams (there are just over 200 in the world, most in the south east of England and many in @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social) was passed in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk last night. Read more at www.dioceseofnorwich.org/bishop-of-no...
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
My amendment to help protect rare chalk streams (there are just over 200 in the world, most in the south east of England and many in @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social) was passed in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk last night. Read more at www.dioceseofnorwich.org/bishop-of-no...
The Road Victims Trust supports families affected by drink drivers and drugged drivers. In the @houseoflords.parliament.uk yesterday I asked how the Transport Minister could encourage Police and Crime Commissioners to support the charity's activities with grants.
October 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The Road Victims Trust supports families affected by drink drivers and drugged drivers. In the @houseoflords.parliament.uk yesterday I asked how the Transport Minister could encourage Police and Crime Commissioners to support the charity's activities with grants.
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We were delighted to host @katiewhitemp.bsky.social, Minister for Climate Action, and the Primate of Brazil and Bishop of the Amazon, Most Rev Marinez Bassotto, for a discussion on the UK's priorities at #COP30 and Brazil's presidency, including a special focus on the Amazon rainforest
October 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We were delighted to host @katiewhitemp.bsky.social, Minister for Climate Action, and the Primate of Brazil and Bishop of the Amazon, Most Rev Marinez Bassotto, for a discussion on the UK's priorities at #COP30 and Brazil's presidency, including a special focus on the Amazon rainforest
Archbishop Marinez of Brazil (Bishop of the Amazon) with the Climate Minister, Katie White MP. She is spending the day in Parliament in advance of COP30.
October 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Archbishop Marinez of Brazil (Bishop of the Amazon) with the Climate Minister, Katie White MP. She is spending the day in Parliament in advance of COP30.
Apparently I sat nicely on the carpet! Great visit to Carbrooke CofE Primary School to present the Bishop of Norwich School Environment Award.
October 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Apparently I sat nicely on the carpet! Great visit to Carbrooke CofE Primary School to present the Bishop of Norwich School Environment Award.
Great to be at the 30th birthday of Scrapbox at Reepham, including beginning to knock through to the neighbouring unit as they expand their shop. So far this year they have sold 12 tonnes of items (mostly for crafting, children’s groups, community projects) that would have gone to landfill.
October 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Great to be at the 30th birthday of Scrapbox at Reepham, including beginning to knock through to the neighbouring unit as they expand their shop. So far this year they have sold 12 tonnes of items (mostly for crafting, children’s groups, community projects) that would have gone to landfill.