LLM Opening Residential 2025
Last weekend, the new Licensed Lay Ministry (LLM) training year began at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. It was an opportunity for the cohort to get to know each other and share in worship and prayer, setting their eyes on the God who loves them and has called them to serve Him. We are excited to welcome 13 new first year students to the course, as well as 16 returning 2nd year students. Angelika Bocchetti, School of Discipleship Lead, shared,
Start the Month in September with Bishop Paul and Sarah (184) – 5th September 2025
'There is a point where we need to decide to let ourselves be loved by God' In this special Start the Month for September, Bishop Paul and Sarah read from Psalm 45 and reflect on the difference it makes to daily life when we truly know how deeply we are loved by God. His love inspires confidence and brings courage, especially in new seasons of opportunity or challenge. Our prayer is that, as you watch this Start the Month, you
INEQE Safeguarding Audit: August Briefing
As part of our ongoing preparation for the INEQE Safeguarding Audit, we are continuing to make good progress to ensure that our Diocese and Cathedral are ready to demonstrate best safeguarding practice and identify areas where we can strengthen our culture and processes further. The audit will take place from 7–9 January 2026 as part of the national Church of England review following the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). In this month’s briefing, read an update from Julian Hodgson (DSO), news
Licensing of David Lewis as Priest-In-Charge of Norwell with Ossington, Cromwell, Caunton, and Sutton with Carlton on Trent
Wednesday 3rd September was a special evening as Bishop Andy licensed the Revd David Lewis as Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice of Norwell with Ossington, Cromwell, Caunton, and Sutton with Carlton on Trent. The service marked the beginning of a new phase of ministry for both David and the churches, particularly as David is also a Mission Associate in one of the rural clusters as part of the rural pilot, which seeks to intentionally link rural parishes into a wider group
Good News Spotlight: An Inspiring Year of ‘Young Worshipper Workshops’ at St Michael’s Farnsfield
The Young Worshippers Workshop at St Michael’s Farnsfield this year has been both inspiring and encouraging, bringing together a wonderful cohort of young people from churches across the diocese. The aim of the Young Worshippers Workshop is to encourage young people in their giftings and to equip them to serve within their local churches. Over the year and across five sessions, the group spent time getting to know each other better, eating pastries, reflecting on what it means to lead God’s