Who is who at NWCT

The Church Leaders

Churches Together in Norfolk and Waveney is made up of seven denominations.  The church leaders meet formally twice a year to pray together and discuss actions to support ecumenism across Norfolk and Waveney. 

The NWCT leadership group are:
 
Ms Liz Hoffbauer (The Society of Friends - Quakers - who also acts as Convenor of the Leadership Group)
Rev Helen Hollands (Chair of East Anglia Methodist District)
Major Howard Russell (East of England Divisional Commander for the Salvation Army)
Rev Lythan Nevard (Moderator for the Eastern Synod URC)
Rev David Mayne (Regional Minister Team Leader for the Eastern Baptist Association.)
Rt Rev Peter Collins (Roman Catholic Bishop of East Anglia)
Rt Rev Graham Usher (Diocesan Bishop of Norwich in the Church of England) 

Denominational Ecumenical Officers (DEOs)

Each of the seven Christian denominations that make up NWCT has a DEO whose role is to represent their own churches on Church Unity.  They are here to support ecumenical activities and advise on any specific denominational consideration that may arise.  The DEOs meet formally in a committee convened by the County Ecumenical Officer three times a year.  The current DEOs are:

Any queries about NWCT should be directed to the County Ecumenical Officer for Norfolk and Waveney Dr Ian Watson at: nwct-watson@outlook.com or on 07939 228163

Pictures top and below show the church leaders from the service to sign the NWCT Declaration for Christian Unity in the Anglican Cathedral in Norwich on 24 November 2024.  Bishop Mike Royal CTE general Secretary is also shown in the bottom picture. Pictures courtesy of Kieth Morris.