June 14th
Today, we pray for The Samworth Church Academy, Mansfield (Lisa McVeigh) and The Diocese of Magwi – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Eastern Equatoria Province).
Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham becomes a Member of the House of Lords
The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, the Right Reverend Paul Williams, has taken his seat in the House of Lords today (June 13th). He was introduced to the Upper Chamber of Parliament by the Bishop of Birmingham and the Bishop of Southwark as two of the 26 bishops, known as the Lords Spiritual.
June 13th
Today, we pray for St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy, Mansfield (James Marshall) and The Diocese of Madurai-Ramnad – The (united) Church of South India.
June 12th
On Trinity Sunday, we pray for Queen Elizabeth's Academy, Mansfield (Donna Percival) and The Anglican Church of South America.
June 11th
Today, we pray for Lowdham C of E Primary School (Ben Waldram) and The Diocese of Madras – The (united) Church of South India.
Bishop Paul’s Sermon given for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at St Mary’s in the Lace Market, Nottingham
In a special Jubilee message on Wednesday, the Queen spoke about ‘looking to the future with confidence and enthusiasm’. Once more the Queen spoke with resilient hope not based on wishful thinking but inspired by her faith in God before whom, seventy years ago, she dedicated her life to the service of nation and Commonwealth.
June 10th
Today, we pray for Linby cum Papplewick Church of England Primary School (Dom Conidi) and The Diocese of Madi-West Nile – The Church of the Province of Uganda.
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
There have been some great events this weekend across the diocese including crafts, picnics, and Beacon Lightings. We are grateful for everybody who helped to put on activities in both our churches and the community.
June 9th
Today, we pray for Leverton Church of England Academy (Rebecca Chadwick) and The Diocese of Madhya Kerala – The (united) Church of South India.
June 8th
Today, we pray for Langar Church of England Primary School (Emily Brown) and The Diocese of Machakos – The Anglican Church of Kenya.