Start the Month in May with Bishop Paul and Sarah (181) – 6th June 2025
'Proverbs invites us to think and reflect on the wisdom it holds, as if we’re searching for treasure.' There are often times in our lives where we particularly need to seek God’s wisdom and guidance. In Start the Month for June, Bishop Paul and Sarah provide encouraging reflections from the book of Proverbs. They share how the passage invites us to dig deep, and reflect carefully on God’s word. ‘For the Lord gives wisdom and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding’
Searching for More – Joyce’s Living Hope Story
‘There’s got to be more to life than this.’ We loved sitting down with Joyce to hear her story of faith. Joyce had a great life, but one day started to question if there was more. After an invite to church, she gradually became part of the community, but the moment Joyce asked Jesus into her life she couldn’t keep it to herself. Now years later, she is joining in with what God is doing in Wilford and loves to invest
Stories of Nurture Courses Across the Diocese – Part 3
We are continuously encouraged by the many stories that have emerged from over 50 nurture courses focused on 'Enabling Commitment' that have taken place across the diocese, and are pleased to share stories from two benefices below. St Helen's, Trowell and St Peter's, Awsworth The recent Alpha course at St Helen’s, Trowell drew participants from across the Benefice and turned out to be an amazing experience. Sixteen people attended, more than was anticipated, and their commitment was inspiring. Despite facing personal
People Update – June 2025
PARISH NEW AREA DEAN FOR NOTTINGHAM NORTH Revd. Canon Peter Huxtable, Bishop's Advisor for Urban/Estate Mission and Mission Associate in the benefice of Broxtowe is now also (with effect as of 2nd June) Area Dean of Nottingham North Deanery in the same Diocese for a period of 12 months. Please pray for Peter continues his work across the diocese and steps into this new role. NEW PRIEST-IN CHARGE FOR BLYTH, SCROOBY AND RANSKILL Revd. Louise Bearder, at present Assistant Curate at Christ Church Worksop