Jesus Changed Me – Mike’s Living Hope Story
"When I got baptised, it felt like a massive weight was lifted from me." It was so great to sit down with Mike and hear some of his story and his love for the Bible. Mike had been a volunteer and then cleaner at his local church for many years, but still felt like there was something missing in his life. When his vicar invited him to be baptised at Easter, he decided to go for it and felt his
Announcement of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
We welcome the announcement of Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Our bishops Paul Williams (Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham) and Andy Emerton (Bishop of Sherwood) invite all our churches to give thanks to God and join in praying for the Archbishop of Canterbury-designate. Bishop Paul said, “I am holding Bishop Sarah in my prayers as she takes on this new and significant responsibility within the Church of England and across the Anglican Communion. Please pray that she will be
Start the Month in October with Bishop Paul and Sarah (185) – 3rd October 2025
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 In Start the Month for October, Bishop Paul and Sarah reflect on Psalm 73. Bishop Paul describes ‘four golden verses’ in which the psalmist is compelled to set aside self-interest to be set free by love for God. These verses remind us of the wonder of knowing Jesus, and the eternal hope that He holds out to us. Bishop
Diocesan Governance Review
As some of you are aware, we commissioned an external review of diocesan governance towards the end of 2024. This review recommended several changes to our internal administration, including to increase the level of support for the Archdeacons’ Team and create a dedicated part time role to cover off aspects of governance that are currently spread between several roles. Bishop’s Council, as the Trustee Body of SNDBF, accepted the recommendations of the review in full, including an increase in the overall central
Licensing of Liz Mack as Priest-In-Charge of the Benefice of Beckingham, Walkeringham, Misterton, West Stockwith, Clayworth & Gringley-on-the-Hill
It was a full church in Beckingham on Monday evening as the Revd Liz Mack was licensed by Bishop Andy as Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Beckingham, Walkeringham, Misterton, West Stockwith, Clayworth and Gringley-on-the-Hill (known locally as Oswaldbeck). Liz will also serve alongside the Revd Louise Bearder and the Revd Becky Hancock and the wider team as a Mission Associate as part of our Rural pilot. The reading from 1 Samuel 3 reminded those present to be expectant that