March 2026

Peter John Holland, now deceased, and with no known living relatives, was convicted in 2011 of multiple criminal offences against children within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. We are aware that Peter Holland had multiple roles and connections within churches across the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, including Southwell Minster cathedral, as well as roles for other organisations across different locations. We deeply regret that Peter Holland was involved within church settings and the diocesan safeguarding team continue to investigate all allegations of

The Education Team recently welcomed more than 30 Diocesan RE Subject Leaders to Jubilee House in Southwell for the 2026 Religious Education Conference, themed “Celebrating Stories.” The conference provided a valuable opportunity for delegates to network, reflect and collaborate, while celebrating and sharing best practice in Religious Education. The conference was facilitated by Gillian Georgiou, RE Adviser for the Diocese of Lincoln, who guided delegates through key developments shaping the national RE landscape. These included the Francis Review, the Church of

We're excited to be launching a brand new five-week video course series next term, DISCIPLE, designed to inspire and equip you to follow the teachings of Jesus into real life. The course will help to shape you as a disciple, exploring the 3C’s of the diocesan vision in detail & practice: Disciples motivated by compassion Disciples founded on confidence Disciples acting with courage We're premiering the course in 3 locations across the diocese, and would love to invite you to join in: Tuesdays at Clifton

“We speak the name of Jesus” Last Thursday was a special evening of worship, community and ministry as over 30 young adults gathered at St Saviour's Nottingham for a the Apprentice Track's first network gathering of the year. The evening began with refreshments and a chance to chat and meet new people, before a time of prayer and sung worship. Exploring the theme of 'Cultivating Peace in Turbulent Times', we were joined by Margaret Bristow. Margaret is a trained and experienced psychotherapist with

Listen Up, an annual conference with a difference, planned and delivered entirely by young people from Church of England schools across the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, was held last Thursday. It provided a unique space for pupils to share their ideas, projects, and experiences, encouraging others to reflect, engage, and take action within their own schools and communities. Young leaders took to the stage to present to an audience of their peers from across the Diocesan family, speaking passionately about

"We are experiencing the 'Quiet Revival'" Last Wednesday was a special day at St George in the Meadows, bringing together nearly 120 people to celebrate baptisms and confirmations. In total, eight candidates came from the parish, along with two from St Cyprian’s Nottingham, including seven students from the University of Nottingham. The service was introduced by the Revd Stephen Race, Bishop of Beverley, and included a reading from Deuteronomy 4:1–9. During the liturgy, three candidates were baptised, eight were confirmed, and a

Every year, the Archdeacons’ Visitations take place. These are formal church services, during which Churchwardens across each Archdeaconry are admitted. Archdeacon Tors Ramsey and Archdeacon Phil Williams gave thanks for the invaluable contribution churchwardens have made as well as celebrated those who are about to step into a new role.

Last Sunday evening was a wonderful service at St Leonard’s Wollaton, where Mark Fraser was licensed by Bishop Paul and inducted and installed as Rector by Archdeacon Phil Williams. It was wonderful to be joined by many people from Mark’s previous parish, St Luke’s Gamston, to celebrate and recognise the continuation of Mark’s ministry in a new parish. Archdeacon Phil Williams spoke on Philippians 3:4b–14 and highlighted the importance of knowing Christ above any other credentials. He focused particularly on verses 10–11:

Wednesday 4th March was an inspiring day as over 150 clergy and key lay leaders from across the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham gathered at St Mary's Church, Nottingham for the annual Bishop’s Study Day for a day of worship, prayer, and teaching. The morning began with a warm welcome from Amanda Lees and Tors Ramsey, who facilitated the event. This was followed by opening prayers led by Andy Emerton for the Middle East and for the Diocese of Guildford following the death of Andrew Watson, and a spirit-filled time of worship. "Since, then,

PARISH MOVING ON Revd. Sam Hustwayte at present Incumbent of the Benefice of Calverton, as well as Area Dean of Gedling and Chair of the House of Clergy is to be Archdeacon of Ludlow in the Diocese of Hereford. This is a really exciting move for Sam and we're really pleased for her (read more here). Please pray for Sam as she prepares for this new role, and for the benefice of Calverton as they prepare for a period of vacancy. JUBILEE HOUSE Ben Garry has