22nd April
Please pray for Ordsall, All Hallows; Retford, St Michael and The Diocese of Dunedin – The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia
21st April
3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER Norton Cuckney, St Mary and The Anglican Church of Australia
20th April
Please pray for Harworth & Bircotes, Styrrup and Hesley, All Saints and The Diocese of Duk – Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan.
Bishop Paul champions early interventions and foster carers that support children in care
In the House of Lords yesterday Bishop Paul spoke in the debate on the number of children being committed into the care of local authorities. Drawing from his own experience as a foster carer, Bishop Paul highlighted the increasing financial challenges facing local authorities, the importance of funding services which provide early intervention, and the need to support existing foster carers. https://youtu.be/WTWhLZqo0jA
19th April
Please pray for Worksop Priory of Our Lady & St Cuthbert; Clumber Park, St Mary the Virgin and The Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough – The Church of Ireland.
18th April
Carlton-in-Lindrick, St John the Evangelist; Langold, St Luke; Oldcotes, St Mark and The Diocese of Down and Dromore – The Church of Ireland
Our Vision Film – Living Hope
Filmed across churches and schools in our Diocese, this video captures the heart of our vision and mission https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFxN9lp2tZ8
17th April
The Clays Benfice (Bole, St Martin & Saundby; Clarborough, St John the Baptist; Hayton, St Peter; North Leverton with Habblesthorpe, St Martin Anglican/Methodist LEP; North Wheatley with West Burton, St Peter & St Paul Anglican/Methodist LEP; South Leverton, All Saints Anglican/Methodist LEP; Sturton Le Steeple with Littleborough, St Peter & St Paul) and the Diocese of Dornakal – The Church of South India (United).
16th April
Today we pray for Blyth, St Mary & St Martin's Priory Church; Scrooby, St Wilfrid; Ranskill, St Barnabas and also The Diocese of Dominican Republic – The Episcopal Church
Service of Thanksgiving for George Cassidy
You may have already received the sad news that George Cassidy, Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham from 1999-09, died peacefully on the 29th March following a serious stroke three weeks ago. Bishop Paul writes: ‘During his ten years as diocesan bishop, along with his wife, Jane, George touched the lives of many across the diocese through his kind and wise leadership. He inspired and encouraged many to enter into ordained and lay ministries, giving tremendous support and confidence to people to take