Proclamations Across Nottinghamshire
Hundreds gathered in the City Centre at the County Hall for the proclamation of King Charles III on Sunday 11th September . Bishop Paul led prayers for the King and the Royal Family, then he spoke to East Midlands Today to reflect on the proclamation. During his interview, Bishop Paul said, “It’s wonderful to see crowds, both here and in the county, and the proclamations unfolding in our communities. I think people feel, although it’s a real sense of shock, it’s
Special Memorial Services
Please find a list of services across the diocese. Sunday September 18th 10.45am - St Mary’s in the Lace Market, Nottingham 3pm - Representatives from the County of Nottinghamshire gather for a Service of Commemoration - Southwell Minster. Bishop Paul will preach and Sir John Peace will offer a short Tribute to the Queen. 3pm - A Special Commemoration Service for Queen Elizabeth II, Retford Civic Service - St Swithun, Retford 5pm - St Mary Magdalene, Newark 6pm - the Bassetlaw District Council
Bishop Paul’s Sermon given in Southwell Minster on 11th September following the death of Her Majesty the Queen
It has been a quite momentous and emotionally turbulent week, certainly unprecedented for most of us in our lifetime. Last Sunday we knew that we would have a new Prime Minister and government within a few days but we did not imagine that by the following Sunday we would also have a new Sovereign, as our most beloved Queen, who for 96 years had fought the good fight and kept the faith, would finally finish the race marked out for
September 12th
Today, we pray for The Minster School, Southwell (Ben Chaloner) and The Diocese of Montreal – The Anglican Church of Canada (Canada Province)
September 11th
On 13th Sunday after Trinity and Education Sunday, we pray for wisdom in each of us and an openness to learning. We thank God for teachers and those who learn from them. Lord, watch over places of learning and we thank for you for the privilege we have as a Church to be involved in them. We also pray for The Church of Bangladesh
September 10th
Today, we pray for Lowes Wong Anglican/Methodist Junior School, Southwell (Mike Follen) and the Diocese of Montana – The Episcopal Church (VI (6) Province)
Bishop Paul’s Pastoral Letter
I know there will be a profound sense of loss and deep sadness following the announcement on 8th September of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
Following the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
Information, prayers, and guidance for churches and clergy.
September 9th
Today, we pray for Holy Trinity C of E Infant School, Southwell (Executive Head: Marie Thompson; Head of School: Jemma Johnson-Cooper) and the Diocese of Monmouth – The Church in Wales
September 8th
Today, we pray for South Wilford (Endowed) C of E Primary School (Natalie Aldridge) and the Diocese of Mombasa – The Anglican Church of Kenya