About Us
The Winfarthing and Upper Waveney Benefice represents a group of ten churches in rural South Norfolk. The benefice focuses on mission and evangelism within the community, offering various activities and services throughout the year. Please find more details of the history and regular activities at each of our churches under the “Churches” tab.
Our Benefice represents the following churches:
St John the Baptist, Bressingham, IP22 2AE
St Mary the Virgin, Burston, IP22 5TP
St Andrew’s, Fersfield, IP22 2BL
St Mary the Virgin, Gissing, IP22 5UJ
St Nicholas’, North Lopham, IP22 2LP
St Remigius, Roydon, IP22 5RU
All Saints’, Shelfanger, IP22 2DG
St Andrew’s, South Lopham, IP22 2LH
St Margaret’s, Tivetshall, NR15 2BD
St Mary the Virgin, Winfarthing, IP22 2EA
Welcome to The Reverend Tracey Caswell
The Reverend Tracey Caswell was licensed and installed as Rector to our benefice at St John the Baptist Church, Bressingham, on Thursday 18th June. We welcome Rev’d Tracey to our Benefice and look forward to working with her.
The Reverend Tracey Caswell being led out by The Right Reverend Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich at the end of the Licensing and Installation Service. Bressingham 18th June 2026
The Reverend Tracey Caswell and members of the clergy, including The Right Reverend Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich, and The Venerable Steven Betts, Archdeacon of Norfolk. The Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk, Mr Mike Hallowven was also in attendance.
Tracey’s first Benefice Holy Communion Service was held at St Mary the Virgin Church, Gissing on Sunday 21st June 2026. Such a lovely service.
Future Services
Please see below for a list of upcoming services led by Reverend Tracey Caswell.
