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.
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
www.theguardian.com
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.
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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.
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Fabulous! (as an aside I met with someone earlier today who came clutching the holding cross you gave her many years ago when in M'boro. It clearly has helped focus her mind in prayer and discernment over many years. Not the first person who has done that - how these things echo over the years...!)
October 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Fabulous! (as an aside I met with someone earlier today who came clutching the holding cross you gave her many years ago when in M'boro. It clearly has helped focus her mind in prayer and discernment over many years. Not the first person who has done that - how these things echo over the years...!)
A happy confirmation service at Old Catton. One candidate said: “I didn’t want the service to stop”. Many tears and much rejoicing.
October 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A happy confirmation service at Old Catton. One candidate said: “I didn’t want the service to stop”. Many tears and much rejoicing.
Enjoyed a really wide-ranging talk with Bryn Frere-Smith on his Justice and Coffee podcast. Religion, politics, climate and biodiversity, what I do and why, and of course lots about justice (but not so much about coffee).
See it all here:
www.dioceseofnorwich.org/bishop-graha...
See it all here:
www.dioceseofnorwich.org/bishop-graha...
Bishop Graham guests on justice and coffee podcast – and confesses he has just one coffee a week - Diocese of Norwich
Conversation ranged from the climate and biodiversity crisis to the flag of St George, and from the new Archbishop of Canterbury designate to Palestinian Christians, when the Bishop of Norwich […]
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October 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Enjoyed a really wide-ranging talk with Bryn Frere-Smith on his Justice and Coffee podcast. Religion, politics, climate and biodiversity, what I do and why, and of course lots about justice (but not so much about coffee).
See it all here:
www.dioceseofnorwich.org/bishop-graha...
See it all here:
www.dioceseofnorwich.org/bishop-graha...
Delight to install Dr Claire Gilbert as a Lay Canon, and Richard Lamey and Martin Greenland as Honorary Canons, of @norwichcathedral.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Delight to install Dr Claire Gilbert as a Lay Canon, and Richard Lamey and Martin Greenland as Honorary Canons, of @norwichcathedral.bsky.social
A joyous confirmation of Christine and Malcolm at St Martin’s Thompson amidst many knitted mice and medieval green men spewing their hedgerow meal.
October 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A joyous confirmation of Christine and Malcolm at St Martin’s Thompson amidst many knitted mice and medieval green men spewing their hedgerow meal.
Good to be with the men at HMP Wayland at the start of Prison Week. Their worship band was superb and rich conversations followed.
October 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Good to be with the men at HMP Wayland at the start of Prison Week. Their worship band was superb and rich conversations followed.