Ordination Candidates 2026
Please join us in praying for the candidates who will be ordained as Deacons and Priests on the 4th and 5th July. You can watch the Ordination of Priests service here, and the Ordination of Deacons service here. DEACON CANDIDATES CAMERON BENOY grew up in Northamptonshire and came to a personal faith in Jesus at age 13. He moved to Hull in 2013 to study Music at university where he met Hannah. They married in 2019 following the completion of Cameron’s Ministry Experience
Diocesan Synod Summary – 9 May 2026
Diocesan Synod 9 May 2026 On Saturday 9 May the Diocesan Synod met at the Minster School, Southwell with the Revd Kate Byrom (Head of Ministerial Development and Wellbeing) and Tom Walters (Contemporary Worship Lead) leading the opening worship. Annual General Meeting Synod voted unanimously to receive the Annual Report and Consolidated Finance Statements, for the year ending 31 December 2025 as recommended by Bishop’s Council following their meeting on 20 April 2026. The Revd Colin Bourne, Interim Chair of Finance, paid tribute to Katrina
Safeguarding Drop-Ins Concerning Peter John Holland (Deceased)
We have previously circulated communications regarding concerns relating to Peter John Holland (deceased), who was convicted in 2011 of multiple criminal offences against children within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. We are very keen to hear from you or anyone you know who has been affected either directly or indirectly by the actions of Peter Holland. All allegations or concerns of abuse, whether recent or non-recent, are taken seriously by the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. We would also like to ensure
Upcoming Diocesan Days of Prayer in 2026
Our Diocesan Days of Prayer in 2026 will continue after a short break in July and August. These days are important opportunities to bring members of multiple churches together in prayer as we continue seeking to grow disciples of Christ with compassion, confidence and courage across the diocese. On these evenings of prayer and worship, we are praying for a fresh move of the Holy Spirit in our lives, our churches and our schools, such that will bring an overflow
Guard Your Heart | Start the Month in June with Bishop Paul and Sarah (193)
‘Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.’ Proverbs 4:23 What does it mean to guard our hearts? In Start the Month for June, Bishop Paul and Sarah reflect on Proverbs 4, reminding us that we can guard our hearts by filling it with good things, above all with God’s wisdom from His Word. Bishop Paul and Sarah also share with us a worship song from ‘God Behind Bars’, an organisation that brings the message of hope
An Inspiring Archdeacons’ Visitations Gathering
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.
People Update – June 2026
PARISH NEW RECTOR IN WIVERTON Revd. Lauren Simpson at present Assistant Curate in the Benefice of Lady Bay with Holme Pierrepont and Adbolton, to be Rector of the Benefice of Wiverton in the Vale. Lauren will be licensed on 15th July at 6pm at St Andrew’s, Langar. Please pray for Lauren and the congregations of Wiverton in the Vale as they prepare for this new season of ministry together. NEW AREA DEAN OF NEWARK & SOUTHWELL Revd Canon Dr Neil Evans to be Area Dean
Light at the End of the Tunnel – Cat’s Living Hope Story
“It felt like a world had been lifted off my shoulders” It was so special to sit down with Cat as she shared her story of finding God in the midst of a dark season in her life. Cat didn’t grow up in church, but after losing a baby at 24 weeks, she began a journey of exploring faith as she wrestled with why this had happened to her. Cat found community at her local church that made her feel that