Author: Laura Frank

'Live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." Ephesians 4:1-2 It was a joy filled evening at Holy Trinity Southwell on Monday (13th January) as the Revd Jonathan Morley was instituted by Bishop Paul, and inducted and installed by Archdeacon Tors as the Vicar of Holy Trinity. It was wonderful to be joined by those from Southwell as well as those from further afield, including a coach

‘Arise, shine, for your light has come and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.' Isaiah 60:1 On Monday, churches across our diocese celebrated Epiphany. At Southwell Minster, this was a particularly special occasion as during the service Revd Amanda Lees and Revd Canon Stephen Hippisley-Cox were warmly welcomed and installed as Acting Residentiary Canons. Stephen will be Acting Canon Pastor, which will include taking a particular lead in the pastoral care and discipleship of the Minster community (while continuing with

This term, as a diocese we're focusing on enabling commitment, one of our seven areas of focus. We're praying for 50 nurture courses to be running across the length and breadth of the diocese. We're really excited that so far we know of 35 courses taking place between now and Easter giving people to opportunity to take their first steps in deciding to follow Jesus. Look out for an interactive map with all these courses coming next week! If you'd like

The Church of England's National Safeguarding Standards were introduced in October 2023, having been in the process of development since 2020. The Standards are essential for the Church to understand the quality and the impact of all safeguarding activity. The intention is that all safeguarding activity in the church will relate to one or more of the standards. The Diocese needs to evidence full compliance by the end of December 2027, so we are keen to start this process early

It's been great to focus on prayer this Autumn as a diocese, one of our seven areas of focus. In the new year, we'd like to invite you to join us as we focus on enabling commitment. We're praying for 50 nurture courses to be running across the length and breadth of the diocese giving people to opportunity to take their first steps in deciding to follow Jesus. Let us know about your course here. Your church is likely to have contact

Later this month, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, is making a missionary visit to the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Archbishop Stephen will be with us on 22nd-24th November, and will be visiting various churches, schools and organisations during his visit. He aims to share in and encourage the mission of the Church here in the diocese, as we seek to grow disciples of Christ with compassion, confidence and courage. During his visit, the Archbishop will visit Nottingham City Transport

On Tuesday 5th November, children from sixteen Church of England schools across the diocese gathered for the Pupil Leaders of Collective Worship Conference at Southwell Minster, led by our diocesan Education Team. The children and their teachers took part in four workshops to inspire them and develop their skills for leading worship in school. Among the activities they participated in was exploring practical ideas for creatively opening and closing worship times, including using songs and actions when entering and leaving the