15th December
We pray for On the third Advent Sunday, we pray: Lord Jesus, light of the world, John told the people to prepare for you were very near. As Christmas grows closer day by day, help us to be ready to welcome you now. Amen. Please also pray for The Anglican Church of Tanzania.
14th December
We pray for Selston, St Helen; Westwood, St Mary. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kongor – Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan.
Nine Candidates Confirmed at St Mary Magdalene in Hucknall
'Forgiveness, fruitfulness and fulfilment.' It was such a joyful day on Sunday at St. Mary Magdalene, Hucknall as 9 candidates were confirmed in a service led by Bishop Andy. The sermon was on Luke 5 and Jesus calling the first disciples, where Jesus invites them ‘into deep water’. Bishop Andy shared how Jesus invites each one of us to a life of depth that is full of forgiveness, fruitfulness and fulfilment. Luke 5 v5-11 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put
13th December
We pray for Linby, St Michael; Papplewick, St James. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kondoa – The Anglican Church of Tanzania.
Christmas Stories Part 1
As the Advent season continues and Christmas draws closer, we have loved seeing and sharing uplifting stories from parish events across the diocese, where many have been warmly welcomed into churches to discover the hope Jesus brings at Christmas! St Nic's, Nottingham As part of their refugee support ministry, this week St Nic's Church delivered 200 gifts to asylum seekers living in the city centre. Each gift contained chocolates donated by the congregation along with toiletries for the adults, toys for the children,
National Safeguarding Standards Workshops
The Church of England's National Safeguarding Standards were introduced in October 2023, having been in the process of development since 2020. The Standards are essential for the Church to understand the quality and the impact of all safeguarding activity. The intention is that all safeguarding activity in the church will relate to one or more of the standards. The Diocese needs to evidence full compliance by the end of December 2027, so we are keen to start this process early
12th December
We pray for Ravenshead, St Peter; Newstead Abbey, St Mary. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kollam – Kottarakkara – The Church of South India (United).
11th December
We pray for Kirkby-in-Ashfield, St Thomas. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kolhapur – The Church of North India (United).
10th December
We pray forHuthwaite, All Saints. Please also pray for The Diocese of Koforidua – The Church of the Province of West Africa.
9th December
We pray for West Hucknall, St Peter & St Paul. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kobe – The Nippon Sei Ko Kai.