Bishop’s Address to Diocesan Synod – 14th May 2022
I want to begin my address to this Synod by thanking you all for your different ministries as the people of God across the diocese. Over these past few years through all the many challenges and changes we have been living through, I have frequently turned to one of Paul’s prayers in 1 Thessalonians 1: “We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by
May 17th
Today, we pray for The Bishop of Sherwood (Andrew Emerton) and The Diocese of Liwolo – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Cantral EquatoriaProvince).
May 16th
Today, we pray for Colwick, St John the Baptist (Debs Moyo) and The Diocese of Liverpool – The Church of England (York Province).
May 15th
On 5th Sunday of Easter, we pray for Carlton-in-the-Willows, St Paul (Wendy Murphy) and The Scottish Episcopal Church.
May 14th
Today, we pray for Lowdham Grange Prison (Vacant) and The Diocese of Litoral Ecuador – The Episcopal Church (IX (9) Province).
Living with Loss Café Easing Loneliness
The theme of this Mental Health Awareness week is loneliness, which includes those who have been bereaved. Clifton Parish have been running a monthly Living with Loss session to help ease the loneliness, it is complemented by a weekly drop in café which is open to all.
May 13
Today, we pray for Carlton, St John the Baptist (Debs Moyo) and The Diocese of Lincoln – The Church of England (Canterbury Province).
May 12th
Today, we pray for Calverton, St Wilfrid (Sam Hustwayte) and The Diocese of Limerick & Killaloe – The Church of Ireland (Dublin Province).
May 11th
Today, we pray for Arnold, St Mary (Vacant; Area Dean: John Allister; Lay Chair: Tony Mellor; Churchwardens: David Rodgers, Liz Turley) and The Diocese of Lichfield – The Church of England (Canterbury Province).
May 10th
Today, we pray for Diocesan Finance Director, Rebecca Bowes and her colleagues and The Diocese of Liberia – The Church of the Province of West Africa (West Africa Province).