November 2025

During the Cathedral Eucharist on Sunday the 23rd, on the Feast of Christ the King, Bishop Andy confirmed 8 candidates from across the Diocese.  Families and friends from six different parishes joined the Southwell Minster congregation to celebrate their commitment to Christ. Bishop Andy preached from Mark 4: 1–20, The Parable of the Sower, on the theme of bearing fruit. He shared, “It is our vision, hope, and prayer that the seed, God’s word, the good news of the kingdom, that

Monday evening marked a joyful and Spirit-filled occasion at St Mark's Woodthorpe as the Revd Daniel Bocchetti was licensed as Vicar of the Benefice of Woodthorpe. The service was led by Bishop Paul, and the church was filled with members of the congregation, visiting clergy, community representatives and friends who gathered to welcome Daniel and his family. Bishop Paul preached on the story of The Road to Emmaus from Luke 24:13–35, reflecting on the moments when Jesus opens the eyes of his followers to recognise

It was an uplifting and encouraging evening on Sunday celebrating and confirming 27 candidates from across Bassetlaw & Bawtry Deanery at a service at St John's Worksop. Bishop Andy led the service and spoke from Mark 4:1-20 and the Parable of the Sower. The service provided an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful stories of God at work in peoples’ lives, with candidates representing 6 different parishes. Bishop Andy reflected, "It was a joy and privilege to be at St John’s Worksop

'I am profoundly shocked by the terrible abuse of children admitted by Jon Ruben. First and foremost, our thoughts are with the children and families affected by these appalling crimes. The abuse of trust and harm to the vulnerable is horrific in any setting, but it is especially shocking when it happens in a context that should have been safe and nurturing. Jon Ruben was a member of the PCC at St Peter’s Ruddington and also a volunteer working with

On Thursday 13th November, across all four prayer gatherings at this month's Diocesan Day of Prayer, there were powerful times of sung worship, prayer, and listening to what God might be saying to us as a diocese. We prayed for the local church, for churches across the diocese, and for the church nationally. In the afternoon at Holy Trinity Lenton, Bishop Andy led a time of prayer framed by Colossians 4:2-6. There was a chance to hear stories of students in

We are excited to invite you to the next Diocesan Day of Prayer coming up on Thursday 11th December. Following the special times we spent in prayer and worship across the four old 'gates' of Nottingham in November, in December we will be heading outwards to four 'gates' of the wider diocese. Bishop Paul and Bishop Andy are looking forward to being present for all of these and do hope you will consider joining them where you can. These gatherings are

The Living Hope Conference is an annual diocesan education gathering, held this year on Tuesday 4th November. These conferences aim to provide school leaders with the opportunity to pause, reflect, and be refreshed both spiritually and professionally. The theme for this year was “Hope.” Throughout the day, delegates heard from keynote speaker Joanna Adeyinka-Burford, as well as pupils and staff from two inspiring diocesan schools, St Wilfrid’s Church of England Primary and Queen Elizabeth’s Academy. Collective Worship and an optional Eucharist followed, led by The Potting Shed Worship

It was a joyful afternoon in Arnold on Sunday as the Revd Craig Hunt was licensed by Bishop Andy as Vicar of the Benefice of Arnold. The church was packed out as family, friends and the congregation of St Mary's came to support Craig as he steps into this new role. It was a service full of praise and thanksgiving for God's goodness, as the church begins a new season after a significant period of vacancy. This was reflected in the