Revd Dr James Saunders inducted and installed as vicar of St Mary’s Nottingham
‘I pray that you will be a church where the Wisdom of God is made known, in your worship, your prayers, your service to the people of Nottingham, and in your compassionate, confident and courageous mission, above all in Growing Disciples in partnership with churches across this city.” Tuesday evening was a significant evening in the city as Revd James Saunders was inducted and installed as vicar of St Mary's Church, Nottingham. The words above are from Bishop Paul's sermon during the
Christmas Stories Part 2
With less than a week to go until Christmas, there have been so many stories of hope, peace, love and joy in our parishes this Advent. From carolling trams to overflowing services, parish retreats and creative school visits. Read below for some of the encouraging stories across our Diocese. The Carolling Tram - St Wilfrid's, Wilford In partnership with the Nottingham Express Transit team, Revd Jacob Tyers and a group from St Wilfrid's in Nottingham gathered together at Clifton South tram-stop
December’s Diocesan Day of Prayer
Amongst the often busy season of Advent, Thursday 12th was a special day of prayer set aside for the Diocese. Each month churches and schools are encouraged to pray together as we seek God's Living Hope for the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond. City Prayer - Council House, Market Square Thursday began at 7:00am in the Council House, right in the centre of the city. Nottingham City Prayer is a monthly gathering for churches across denominations to
23 Candidates Confirmed in Southwell Minster
November 24th was such a joyful morning as we celebrated the confirmation of 23 candidates at Southwell Minster as part of the festival of Christ the King (the last Sunday before Advent). This was a particularly special occasion as the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell led and preached at the service, as part of his missionary visit to the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham. Every person who comes forward for confirmation brings a powerful story of testimony of God at work
A statement from the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Rt Revd Paul Williams.
Following the publication of the Makin review last week and the terrible abuse it identified along with failures to act in a way that would prevent further abuse, I fully respect and understand Archbishop Justin's decision to resign today, taking personal and institutional responsibility for the failures disclosed in the review. His decision in light of the review should serve to emphasise the responsibility we already have to continue implementing the important changes in the culture and safeguarding leadership that are