Significant investment for further church growth in the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham
The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is delighted to announce that it is set to receive £33.16 million – of which £12.1 million is subject to further approvals – from the Church of England’s Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board for a decade-long programme which builds on fruitful mission and ministry in recent years. The funds will support investment in parishes across the diocese in our city, towns and villages, delivering church revitalisation and a focus on evangelism, discipleship, vocations and the development of younger leaders. The funding
8th November
Please pray for Cotgrave, All Saints. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kebbi – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). .
Archbishop of York to Visit the Diocese
Later this month, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, is making a missionary visit to the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Archbishop Stephen will be with us on 22nd-24th November, and will be visiting various churches, schools and organisations during his visit. He aims to share in and encourage the mission of the Church here in the diocese, as we seek to grow disciples of Christ with compassion, confidence and courage. During his visit, the Archbishop will visit Nottingham City Transport
7th November
Please pray for Wiverton in the Vale (Colston Basset, St John the Divine; Cropwell Bishop, St Giles; Elton-on-the-Hill, St Michael & All Angels; Granby, All Saints; Langar cum Barnstone, St Andrew; Tythby, Holy Trinity). Please also pray for The Diocese of Katsina – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).
School Children Inspired at Conference on Collective Worship
On Tuesday 5th November, children from sixteen Church of England schools across the diocese gathered for the Pupil Leaders of Collective Worship Conference at Southwell Minster, led by our diocesan Education Team. The children and their teachers took part in four workshops to inspire them and develop their skills for leading worship in school. Among the activities they participated in was exploring practical ideas for creatively opening and closing worship times, including using songs and actions when entering and leaving the
Installation of Interim Dean at Southwell Minster
On Monday, 4th November, friends, family, colleagues, and community members from across the diocese and beyond gathered at Southwell Minster for a beautiful Evensong service, celebrating the commissioning and installation of Revd Canon Neil Evans as Interim Dean. Ordained in 1984, Neil has served as Diocesan Director of Ministry for 17 years, part of the Bishop of London’s leadership team, a Prebendary Canon at St. Paul’s since 2018, and Canon Steward since 2022. The service was led by Bishop Paul, joined
6th November
Please pray for The Fosse Group (Car Colston, St Mary; East Bridgford; Kneeton, St Helen; Flintham, St Augustine of Canterbury; Screveton, St Wilfrid). Please also pray for The Diocese of Katanga – Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo.
5th November
Please pray for Keyworth, St Mary Magdalene; Stanton-on-the-Wolds, All Saints; Bunny with Bradmore, St Mary the Virgin. Please also pray for The Diocese of Katakwa – The Anglican Church of Kenya.
4th November
Please pray for Benefice of Kinoulton, Hickling and Upper Broughton, St Luke. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kasai – Mbujimayi – Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo.
3rd November
Please pray for East Bingham. Please also pray for The Church of the Province of South East Asia.