15th November
Please pray for The Cranmer Group (Whatton, St John of Beverley; Thoroton, St Helena; Aslockton, St Thomas; Hawksworth, St Mary & All Saints; Scarrington, St John of Beverley; Orston, St Mary). Please also pray for The Diocese of Kibondo – The Anglican Church of Tanzania. . .
14th November
Please pray for Willoughby-on-the-Wolds, St Mary & All Saints; Wysall, Holy Trinity; Widmerpool, St Peter. Please also pray for The Diocese of Khartoum – Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan. . .
Bishop Paul speaks on BBC Radio Nottingham
Following the publication of the Makin Review and Resignation of Archbishop Justin, Bishop Paul has given an interview to BBC Radio Nottingham sharing his reaction, concern for the victims and survivors of abuse, and the work the Church is doing to ensure the safeguarding of those in its care. Listen below : If you or someone you know is affected by these findings please draw on the support and advice offered through the Safe Spaces Project Home - Safe Spaces England
13th November
We pray for the Communications Team: Interim Director, Gary Pitt, and the team, Laura and Lola. Please also pray for The Diocese of Khahlamba – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa. .
A statement from the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Rt Revd Paul Williams.
Following the publication of the Makin review last week and the terrible abuse it identified along with failures to act in a way that would prevent further abuse, I fully respect and understand Archbishop Justin's decision to resign today, taking personal and institutional responsibility for the failures disclosed in the review. His decision in light of the review should serve to emphasise the responsibility we already have to continue implementing the important changes in the culture and safeguarding leadership that are
12th November
Please pray for Plumtree, St Mary. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kericho – The Anglican Church of Kenya. .
11th November
Please pray for Radcliffe-on-Trent, St Mary; Shelford, St Peter & Paul. Please also pray for The Diocese of South Kerala – The Church of South India (United). .
10th November
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - This day we pause to remember those who sacrificed so much so that we might live in freedom. Wecontinue to pray for the peace of the world and that those in leadership may look to the interests of all as they seek to serve thecommon good. Please also pray for The Church of South India (United). .
9th November
Please pray for Owethorpe, St Margaret. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kentucky – The Episcopal Church. .
Journey of Generosity
Following the refresh of our Diocesan Vision early this year, we have focused on Encouraging Generosity across our diocese, with the aim of reaching financial sustainability across the whole diocese by 2035. In recent months this has included a series of Deanery Roadshows that have been hosted wonderfully by a number of different churches. Aimed for clergy, church wardens, treasurers, and PCCs these events have included stories and testimonies on generosity and giving, information on the current financial situation for the