St Wilfrid’s Journey to their Silver Eco Church Award
Recently, St Wilfrid’s in Calverton has been presented an A Rocha’s Silver Eco Church Award. The church originally achieved their Bronze Award during the lockdown as it was a positive thing they could be working towards during a difficult time and something they could work together to achieve. Revd Sam Hustwayte reflects on their journey to Silver: “The journey began back in 2019 when we decided as a church that we should create an environmental policy that would reduce our use
April 22nd
Today, we pray for Bingham, St Mary & All Saints (Jon Wright) and The Diocese of Lafia – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Abuja Province).
April 21st
Today, we pray for East Bingham Deanery (Area Dean: Stephen Hippisley-Cox) and The Diocese of Kyushu – The Nippon Sei Ko Kai.
April 20th
Today, we pray for Sutton-in-Ashfield, New Cross Community Church (Julie Cotterill) and The Diocese of Kyoto – The Nippon Sei Ko Kai.
April 19th
Today, we pray for Sutton-in-Ashfield, St Mary Magdalene (Vacant; Area Dean: Pat Hemstock, Lay Chair: Claire Mackenzie; Churchwardens: Tim Guy) and The Diocese of Kwoi – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Abuja Province).
An Easter Garden with a Twist
Local artist Dave Sawyer has painted a Easter Garden using an unconventional method – plastic bags!
April 18th
On Bank Holiday Monday, pray for the Holy Spirit to bring vision to our planning, wisdom to our actions, faith to our lives, hope to our communities, and love to our hearts. We also pray for The Diocese of Kwara – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Kwara Province).
Bishop Paul’s Easter Sermon in Southwell Minster
In Bishop Paul's Easter sermon in the cathedral, he said, “because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, there is always hope.” “With all that is happening in our world at the moment, and maybe in our lives too, we need the Easter story as much as ever. Here is the true story of hope over despair, light over darkness, and the power of love over hatred, because of Jesus.” "Our Easter faith is about the love of God
April 17th
On Easter Day, Christ is Risen! Alleluia! We pray for The Church of Pakistan (United).
April 16th
On Holy Saturday, day of waiting as we remember all those whose life feels like it is 'on hold', whatever the reason. We also pray for The Diocese of Kutigi – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Lokoja Province).