An Inspiring Three Days at Diocesan Conference 2026
"I will be reflecting on the many things talked about here for a long time." This week, clergy and lay leaders from across the diocese gathered at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick for three days of prayer, worship, teaching and time together at our annual Diocesan Conference. This year’s theme was ‘Leading with Loving Presence’. It was a special time of worshipping God together, with thought-provoking teaching from keynote speaker Roger Bretherton, alongside plenty of opportunities to catch up with colleagues
20 Candidates Confirmed at All Hallows Gedling and St Peter’s Farndon
We’re thankful for two joyful confirmation services that took place recently, with 20 candidates across All Hallows Gedling and St Peter’s Farndon confirmed in the presence of their family and friends. All Hallows Gedling It was an uplifting and encouraging evening last Sunday as 12 candidates were confirmed by Bishop Paul at All Hallows Gedling. The service was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the many ways God is at work in people’s lives and to rejoice as these candidates took this next
People Update – October 2026
PARISH MOVING ON Revd Canon Steve Silvester at present Rector in the Benefice of Nottingham St Nicholas and Priest in charge of St Christopher’s with St Philip’s, Sneinton, is to retire with effect from 8th December. Steve’s last Sunday will be 1st November. Please join us in praying for Steve as he prepares for a new season, and for St Nic's as they prepare for a period of vacancy. NEW RECTOR FOR RETFORD ST SAVIOUR Revd Canon Mark Dunstan at present Rector of Hunsdon with Widford and
Good News Spotlight: MP visits St Saviour’s Church in the Meadows
Recently, Lilian Greenwood (MP for Nottingham South) visited St Saviour’s Church in the Meadows to hear about its plans for the future and its growing role in the local community. The visit comes after recent financial investment by the Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England through the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board (SMMIB) in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham as part of the Church Growth Programme which is our diocesan wide programme of church revitalisation. This 10-year funding
Applications for the School of Worship 2027 are Now Open!
The School of Worship is a programme run by Trinity Church Nottingham, open to leaders and teams from across the diocese and beyond. The Leadership Programme aims to equip those who lead contemporary sung worship and/or contemporary worship teams, developing their skills in leading worship and helping others encounter God. Now in its fourth year, previous contributors have included Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick, Nick Herbert, Lucy Grimble and more. The programme’s vision centres around three main areas of focus: Head, Heart
LLM Licensing Service 2026
It was a joyful service last Saturday as many gathered at Southwell Minster to celebrate the licensing of 13 new LLM candidates. The service was led by Bishop Paul, and it was a truly special occasion in the presence of family and friends. The first Bible reading was from Acts 11:19–end, followed by the second reading from Matthew 28:16–end. In his sermon, the Bishop offered a powerful reminder that, in the church of God, we are brought together to serve together. The