A Message from the Rector

Most of England's parish churches are blessed with stained glass windows. These amazing art forms provide such places not only with a rich variety of coloured light and visual messages of the Christian story but an atmosphere where inspiration may be found to help human beings find courage and hope to live in the world. But, as in keeping with so many ancient buildings, the great East Window of our church is in serious difficulty.

Much of what holds it together is dangerously close to falling in or out of its frame. It has to be tackled and soon Although the church is thirteenth century, most of the interior is Victorian. Whilst some might consider this to be uninteresting from an architectural view-point, no one could say this of the central light that is the East Window. Such a window is thought to be this church's very best feature.

I hope that you might feel able to help us as we try to preserve it for future generations

Thank you.

Canon Tony Billett, Rector of Diss

What has happened?

Some of the glass panels are becoming distorted due to too few horizontal bars to keep it in place. This has led to some of the glass cracking; some of it is loose. The window needs completely re-leading with extra horizontal bars,otherwise parts of it will fall out. In order to re-lead the window, it must be completely removed, taken apart and new lead fitted to the glass. This needs to be laid horizontally so it will need to be laid flat in a workshop. The estimated cost of this and the repairs to three smaller windows is around £78,000.
How You Can Help….

Please email the secretary@dissparishchurch.org and request a donation form. Your donation can be made in memory of a loved one Whose name will be inscribed in a commemorative book.

If you are a tax payer your donation can be made under The Gift Aid Scheme You could support out fund-raising efforts. Click here for details. Come and look at our lovely church and see for yourself The colour and beauty of the East Window- It will inspire you
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The East Window

This beautiful window above the alter dates from around 1857. The Resurrection dominates the centre, with the Entombment below, and the Nativity and Crucifixion on either side. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John look on.