Good News Spotlight: St John’s at Carlton-in-Lindrick Awarded Disability Parish Grant
We are pleased to share that St John’s at Carlton-in-Lindrick has successfully secured funding through the Disability Parish Grant Scheme. Part of the Disability Project 2024, the Parish Grants Scheme supports parishes in enhancing accessibility and inclusion for those who are Deaf, disabled, and/or neurodivergent. Parishes can apply for funding for small projects, with grants of up to £5,000, or for larger works, with grants of up to £50,000. Small projects might include initiatives such as launching supportive groups for
People Update – December 2025
PARISH NEW VICAR FOR ST LEONARD'S WOLLATON Revd. Mark Fraser, at present Vicar in the benefice of Gamston and Bridgford, is to be Rector in the benefice of Wollaton St Leonard. Mark's last Sunday in Gamston will be 8th February 2026. Licensing date to be announced. Please pray for Mark as he prepares to move on to this new role, and for the benefice of Gamston and Bridgford as they prepare for a time in vacancy. MOVING ON Revd. Canon Peter Huxtable, at present
Home for Christmas: Christmas Parable 2025
This year, alongside Bishop Paul’s Christmas message, we are pleased to share a new parable short film created to reach out to audiences far and wide. At a time of year when our screens are filled with amazing Christmas adverts inviting us to buy delicious food and exciting gifts, this film offers something different. Rather than selling, it seeks to show you something. The story of the Prodigal Son is one of Jesus’ most well-known parables, and its invitation to ‘come
Licensing of Gareth Banton as Vicar of St John’s Worksop
It was another joy filled evening at St John’s Worksop last night as the Rev’d Gareth Banton was licensed, inducted and installed as Vicar by Bishop Andy. The choir from Redlands’ School beautifully sang a blessing over all present, and Archdeacon Tors opened her talk with a reminder that Jesus calls each of us by name. Recognising the achievement of the structural building work completed at St John’s during the vacancy, Tors reminded those present that first and foremost we are