Ben Garry, Author at Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham https://southwell.anglican.org/author/ben-garrysouthwell-anglican-org/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:01:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://southwell.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-Church-of-England-logo-4k-sticky-32x32.png Ben Garry, Author at Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham https://southwell.anglican.org/author/ben-garrysouthwell-anglican-org/ 32 32 Bishop Paul speaks out for children in care at General Synod https://southwell.anglican.org/bishop-paul-speaks-out-for-children-in-care-at-general-synod/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:50:06 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=18680 At General Synod on Tuesday 14th July, Bishop Paul spoke in support of a private member’s motion putting forward the appointment of a lead bishop to advocate for the more than 80,000 looked after children in England, care leavers and carers. After the debate, members of the Synod voted unanimously in favour of the motion, which had been brought by Billy-Jo O’Leary. To hear what Bishop Paul said on the topic, watch the video below or scroll to read his […]

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]]> Good News Spotlight: Community donations & grants make new waterless toilet a reality for All Saints Barnby https://southwell.anglican.org/good-news-spotlight-community-donations-grants-make-new-waterless-toilet-a-reality-for-all-saints-barnby/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:44:10 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=18519 Community generosity and grants from the Garfield Weston Foundation and the FCC Communities Foundation made the installation of a new waterless toilet possible at All Saints’, Barnby in the Willows. The fundraising journey for a new Woo-Woo waterless toilet started five years ago with a 20-mile sponsored walk to each of the eight churches around Barnby. These efforts where then aided by fundraising concerts from local a cappella choirs, continued comunity donations and the grants that were received. One waterless […]

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]]> Jubilee House Volunteer Day 2026 in Bilsthorpe and Manton https://southwell.anglican.org/jubilee-house-volunteer-day-2026-in-bilsthorpe-and-manton/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:28:10 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=18564 Every year, diocesan staff head out from Jubilee House to two parishes to spend a day helping out however they need us to. This year’s Volunteer Day took us to St Margaret’s, Bilsthorpe and St Paul’s, Manton, both of which were wonderful hosts and fantastic places to spend the day. ST PAUL’S, MANTON St Paul’s is a community-focused church in Manton, a suburb of Worksop. It is a church with a beautiful legacy of prayer and support from the surrounding […]

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]]> Good News Spotlight: St Ann with Emmanuel receives funding for new solar PV power system https://southwell.anglican.org/st-ann-with-emmanuel-receives-funding-for-new-solar-pv-power-system/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:03:15 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=18517 St Ann with Emmannuel church in St Ann’s, Nottingham, has had funding approved for a new solar PV power system and battery storage which will reduce energy costs improve the building’s overall environmental sustainability. The grant of £20,286 was awarded by the FCC Communities Foundation, which is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund. The grant is a significant step towards sustainability for the church and an encouraging example of what can be […]

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]]> Apply for Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grants of up to £10,000 https://southwell.anglican.org/apply-for-net-zero-carbon-quick-wins-grants-of-up-to-10000/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:14:12 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=18535 Now that you’ve completed the Energy Footprint Tool, your church can apply for a Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant of up to £10,000 to help you kickstart a net zero project. Funded by the Church of England’s Net Zero Carbon Programme, NZC Quick Wins grants are for churches (and church halls) looking to start new decarbonisation projects. Eligible projects include initiatives like installing new LED lighting, zoned heating controls, insulation/draught-proofing or efforts to reduce the use of gas and […]

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]]> Schools come together for the Living Hope Conference 2026 https://southwell.anglican.org/schools-living-hope-conference-2026/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:25:13 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=18452 Around 100 teachers and leaders from schools across the Diocese gathered together on Wednesday 24th June at Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton campus to encourage one another and spend time hearing inspiring talks about faith in schools. The conference started with worship led by Bluecoat Aspley students, which included a choreographed performance called From Brokenness to Hope. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room! The day included a keynote talk from experienced educator Paul Rusby on spiritually flourishing schools, inspiring […]

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]]> A Beautiful Morning Together at the Hope Service https://southwell.anglican.org/hope-service-2026/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:58:46 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=18297 On Monday 29th June, a congregation from across the diocese gathered in the Archbishop’s Palace Gardens, with Southwell Minster in the background, to pause, reflect, and remember those with lived experience of trauma. The service took place in front of the Hope Bench, which has been a place of safety, reflection and support since it was dedicated in 2023. The service was jointly organised by the diocesan safeguarding team and Southwell Minster. It featured prayer and reflection led by members […]

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]]> Phone Box Resources https://southwell.anglican.org/phone-box/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:32:47 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=18264 If you’re accessing this after your visit to our phone box outside of Jubilee House, we hope that you feel refreshed and encouraged by your time in prayer. The phone box is a small sign pointing towards the community, encouragement and love that can be found when God’s people come together. If you visited as a step on your journey of discipleship, we encourage you to use the resources on this page to take your next step, whatever that may […]

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]]> Historical Adoption Practices: Archbishop Sarah’s statement & appeal for information https://southwell.anglican.org/historical-adoption-practices-appeal-for-information/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:04:31 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=18154 Please note: The contents of this page include references to historical adoption practices, including the separation of mothers and babies, stigma, and experiences of trauma and lasting emotional harm. Details of support services are included lower down this page, or you can go straight to support. The Church of England has been carrying out detailed research work since 2024 in order to understand its historical involvement in mother-and-baby homes and adoption practice. As part of this research, we in the […]

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]]> Care for Creation and Active Prayer on St Cyprian’s Big Parish Walk https://southwell.anglican.org/care-for-creation-and-active-prayer-on-st-cyprians-big-parish-walk/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:42:13 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=18093 Members of St Cyprian’s, Nottingham, brought together their care for creation and their desire to see God’s kingdom come in their parish as they embarked on their Big Parish Walk on 23rd May. They were joined by a team from Walk  Notts, who filmed a video as a way to encourage others across the county to get to know their neighbourhoods and to feel more comfortable walking to local destinations, rather than taking a car. Watch the video below: Sally […]

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