A Commemoration of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Right Reverend Paul Williams' sermon on Southwell Minster Sunday 18th September 2022. “Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your labour is not in vain.”
September 18th
On 14th Sunday after Trinity and Battle of Britain Sunday, we pray for those who serve in RAF and other armed services. Giving thanks for our liberty and those whose sacrifice made it possible. We pray for peace in our world and those who work for it. We also pray for Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil
September 17th
Today, we pray for Trowell C of E Primary School (Dan Goddard) and The Diocese of Morogoro – The Anglican Church of Tanzania
September 16th
Today, we pray for Sutton-cum-Lound Church of England VA Primary School (Nadine Wilkinson) and the Diocese of Morobo – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Cantral Equatoria Province)
September 15th
Today, we pray for St Mary Magdalene C of E Primary School, Sutton-in-Ashfield (Samantha Robinson) and the Diocese of Port Moresby – The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea
September 14th
Today, we pray for Sturton le Steeple C of E Primary School (Mark Elliott) and The Diocese of Moray, Ross & Caithness – The Scottish Episcopal Church
September 13th
Today, we pray for St John’s C of E Primary School, Stapleford (Matt Downes) and the Diocese of Moosonee – The Anglican Church of Canada (Ontario Province)
Proclamations Across Nottinghamshire
Hundreds gathered in the City Centre at the County Hall for the proclamation of King Charles III on Sunday 11th September . Bishop Paul led prayers for the King and the Royal Family, then he spoke to East Midlands Today to reflect on the proclamation. During his interview, Bishop Paul said, “It’s wonderful to see crowds, both here and in the county, and the proclamations unfolding in our communities. I think people feel, although it’s a real sense of shock, it’s
Special Memorial Services
Please find a list of services across the diocese. Sunday September 18th 10.45am - St Mary’s in the Lace Market, Nottingham 3pm - Representatives from the County of Nottinghamshire gather for a Service of Commemoration - Southwell Minster. Bishop Paul will preach and Sir John Peace will offer a short Tribute to the Queen. 3pm - A Special Commemoration Service for Queen Elizabeth II, Retford Civic Service - St Swithun, Retford 5pm - St Mary Magdalene, Newark 6pm - the Bassetlaw District Council
Bishop Paul’s Sermon given in Southwell Minster on 11th September following the death of Her Majesty the Queen
It has been a quite momentous and emotionally turbulent week, certainly unprecedented for most of us in our lifetime. Last Sunday we knew that we would have a new Prime Minister and government within a few days but we did not imagine that by the following Sunday we would also have a new Sovereign, as our most beloved Queen, who for 96 years had fought the good fight and kept the faith, would finally finish the race marked out for