1st June
Today we pray for the Newark & Southwell Deanery and The Diocese of Exeter – The Church of England
31st May
Today we pray for Retford, St Saviour. Please pray for The Diocese of Evo – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
30th May
Ahead of World Environment Day on 5th June, we pray: God of creation, who loves all he has made and all that has evolved, open the eyes of your people, that your love might be reflected in our care for the planet. Through Jesus Christ, who walked this earth and calls us by name. Amen. The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe – The Episcopal Church
29th May
Today we pray for compassion for all those who mourn. Please pray for The Diocese in Europe – The Church of England
28th May
Today we pray for comfort for those who are lonely. The Diocese of Etsako – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
27th May
MAY BANK HOLIDAY As today is a bank holiday and we are encouraged to take a rest day, we remember those who cannot. Those who work to care for us and respond to our emergencies. Those who serve us as we shop and enjoy our leisure time. Lord, thank you for those who serve and thank you for our Servant King, Jesus. The Diocese of Etche – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
26th May
TRINITY SUNDAY Today we pray for the refugees, we ask this in the name of Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord, who fled persecution at His birth. Please pray for The Church of the Province of Central Africa
25th May
Today we pray: Loving God, deliver us from a world without justice and a future without mercy. Please pray for The Diocese of Eswatini – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa
Bishop’s Address to Diocesan Synod – Nurturing Prayer
Diocesan Bishop’s Address to Synod – 18th May 2024 Bishop Paul opened his address by thanking Synod for their service over the last three years, with particular thanks to Michael Arlington for his service to the diocese as Chair of the Finance Committee, highlighting the unique combinationof financial knowledge, wisdom and vision that he brings. Bishop Paul emphasised that our refreshed vision is building on the work from 2015/16, and that the vision in 2015/2016 was itself a refresh of the previous vision. There is much
Pentecost and Thy Kingdom Come Stories
Sometimes described as the 'birthday of the Church' Pentecost is a special time where we celebrate the Holy Spirit poured out on all believers. With 10 days of prayer between Acension and Pentecost, there's been some great stories of baptisms, prayer and 'pentecost parties' across our Diocese. Courageous Baptisms at The Orchard, a new worshipping community in Chilwell The Orchard is a new worshipping community that launched in June 2023, in Inham Nook, Chilwell to the west of Nottingham. Their prayer