An Evening of Burgers & Worship at the Apprentice Track Network Event
On Monday evening, young adults from churches across the diocese gathered at Holy Trinity Lenton for the final Apprentice Track Network Event of the academic year. The evening began with a barbecue outside the church in the evening sunshine. It was a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones over burgers. With around 14 churches represented in the gathering, it was great to be able to spend time together and hang out. After this time of community,
Can I Ask a Question? A Youth Alpha Story
Earlier this year, Zac felt inspired by one of our Living Hope Stories to run Youth Alpha in his school. He asked his headteacher about it, and thanks to her willingness and with the help of Lady Bay Church and Connect Gamston to help make it happen, children in the school were able to explore faith and learn about Jesus. We found this story so inspiring and are pleased to share it with you below. https://youtu.be/FQ0ZgLKkEU8 With huge thanks to Pierrepont Gamston School
Ordination Photos 2026
Please see below the photos from the 2026 Petertide ordination services. Click the links to view - you can download individual images or the full album: Ordination of Priests 2026 - 4th July Ordination of Deacons 2026 - 5th July
People Update – July 2026
BISHOPS' OFFICE BISHOPS' ADVISORS FOR LEADERSHIP FORMATION & SPIRITUAL RENEWAL We are delighted to announce that Jon and Jo Soper will be joining the Diocese on a part-time basis from the Autumn, serving as Bishops’ Advisors for Leadership Formation and Spiritual Renewal. Their work will seek to help leaders across the Diocese respond to God’s calling, especially those stepping into new roles or pioneering new areas of ministry. This role has been made possible with thanks to external funding. Jon and Jo
Ordination Candidates 2026
Please join us in praying for the candidates who will be ordained as Deacons and Priests on the 4th and 5th July. You can watch the Ordination of Priests service here, and the Ordination of Deacons service here. DEACON CANDIDATES CAMERON BENOY grew up in Northamptonshire and came to a personal faith in Jesus at age 13. He moved to Hull in 2013 to study Music at university where he met Hannah. They married in 2019 following the completion of Cameron’s Ministry Experience
DAC Clinics coming to a deanery near you
Over the coming 12 months, the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) Secretary, Jonathan Pickett, is visiting every deanery to hold a drop-in clinic for parishes, incumbents and churchwardens. The hope is that the clinics provide an opportunity to speak to and consult with Jonathan on anything related to the faculty process, church buildings and churchyards. The drop-in clinics will be an informal space, where you can ask any questions regarding your faculty application, the online system, or any aspect of your church
Guard Your Heart | Start the Month in June with Bishop Paul and Sarah (193)
‘Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.’ Proverbs 4:23 What does it mean to guard our hearts? In Start the Month for June, Bishop Paul and Sarah reflect on Proverbs 4, reminding us that we can guard our hearts by filling it with good things, above all with God’s wisdom from His Word. Bishop Paul and Sarah also share with us a worship song from ‘God Behind Bars’, an organisation that brings the message of hope
People Update – June 2026
PARISH NEW RECTOR IN WIVERTON Revd. Lauren Simpson at present Assistant Curate in the Benefice of Lady Bay with Holme Pierrepont and Adbolton, to be Rector of the Benefice of Wiverton in the Vale. Lauren will be licensed on 15th July at 6pm at St Andrew’s, Langar. Please pray for Lauren and the congregations of Wiverton in the Vale as they prepare for this new season of ministry together. NEW AREA DEAN OF NEWARK & SOUTHWELL Revd Canon Dr Neil Evans to be Area Dean
Light at the End of the Tunnel – Cat’s Living Hope Story
“It felt like a world had been lifted off my shoulders” It was so special to sit down with Cat as she shared her story of finding God in the midst of a dark season in her life. Cat didn’t grow up in church, but after losing a baby at 24 weeks, she began a journey of exploring faith as she wrestled with why this had happened to her. Cat found community at her local church that made her feel that
Forgiven and Restored – Hannah’s Living Hope Story
“Jesus died for my sins, I am forgiven.” Hannah sat down with us to share her story of receiving God’s redemptive grace and forgiveness. Hannah grew up in a loving Christian home, but drifted from her faith in her teens and early adulthood. Hannah went on to make some regrettable decisions, but found God in the midst of her brokenness when searching for hope and comfort. Despite everything, Hannah’s family were reconciled together again and she has since rediscovered the impact