30th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood
2024 marks 30 years since the first women in the Church of England were ordained priest. In celebration of this the diocese are organising a gathering for female clergy and ordinands on Monday 24th June 2024, at 3:30-4:40pm. There will be tea in the garden with Sarah and Bishop Paul at Bishop's Manor, Southwell, followed by Festal Evensong with the Girls' Cathedral Choir at 5:30pm in Southwell Minister. Please save the date; further details and invitations to be shared shortly.
8th March
Please join us in praying for Lenton Abbey, St Barnabas and the Diocese of Coimbatore – the Church of South India.
7th March
Please join us in praying for Hyson Green, St Stephen with St Paul and the Diocese of Cochin – the Church of South India.
6th March
Please join us in praying for the Chilwell, Christ Church; Inham Nook, St Barnabas and also the Diocese on the Coast – The Church of Nigeria.
5th March
Please join us in praying for Carrington, St John the Evangelist and also The Diocese of Clogher – The Church of Ireland.
1st March
Please join us in praying for the Nottingham South Deanery, including Jo Tatum (Area Dean) and Kirsty Cowley (Deanery Administrator). Also The Diocese of Christ the King – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa.
29th February
Please join us in praying for the Diocesan Chaplaincy Lead and the Diocese of Christ the King – Igreja Anglicana de Mocambique e Angola
28th February
Please join us in praying for HR and the Diocese of Chotanagpur – the Church of North India (United).
27th February
Please join us in praying for the Diocesan Ecumenical Officer and the Diocese of Chichester – the Church of England.
Estates Evangelism Motion at General Synod
Bishop Paul spoke in a debate in General Synod today supporting a Motion to prioritise estates evangelism. He shared the story of his mother’s journey to ordained ministry and went on to speak about “the importance of seeing the value of estate ministry as an integrated part of a diocesan vision that brings blessing and strength to the whole church, serving in very diverse contexts.” Bishop Paul’s Full Speech In supporting this Motion, I speak with some passion and reason for deep