Licensing of Craig Hunt as Vicar of St Mary’s Arnold
It was a joyful afternoon in Arnold on Sunday as the Revd Craig Hunt was licensed by Bishop Andy as Vicar of the Benefice of Arnold. The church was packed out as family, friends and the congregation of St Mary's came to support Craig as he steps into this new role. It was a service full of praise and thanksgiving for God's goodness, as the church begins a new season after a significant period of vacancy. This was reflected in the
Start the Month in November with Bishop Paul and Sarah (186) – 7th November 2025
“My heart, O God, is steadfast.” Psalm 108:1 Where do you draw your confidence from? In Start the Month for November, Bishop Paul and Sarah reflect on Psalm 108, exploring how and where we find confidence in God. In the psalm, David’s confidence is grounded in his experience of God’s steadfast love, and we too can steady our hearts in that same love when we need courage to face new opportunities and challenges. Bishop Paul and Sarah encourage us this
Discipleship & Ministry Team Update
We are pleased to share with you some upcoming changes to the Discipleship & Ministry Team. As you may be aware, Craig Hunt and Sarah Patten have recently left their roles in the central support team at Jubilee House, Craig to be Vicar of Arnold Benefice, and Sarah to be Willesden Area Director of Ministry in the Diocese of London. We are delighted to introduce to you three new members of the team who will be joining the diocese in the
People Update – November 2025
Alongside this month's people update, please click here to read about some new faces joining the Discipleship & Ministry team at Jubilee House. PARISH MOVING ON Revd. Jack Bull, at present Priest-in-Charge of the benefice of Daybrook, is to resign with effect of 21st January 2026. Jack’s last Sunday in the benefice will be 4th January 2026. We’re grateful for Jack’s ministry in the diocese, please do pray for her as she prepares to leave this role, and for the benefice of Daybrook
Always With Me – Maria’s Living Hope Story
“Since Jesus came into my life, I’ve found peace.” Maria first encountered God in prayer during a difficult birth with her first daughter. After trying different churches and settling at St Leo’s with her children, she now daily experiences the comfort of the Holy Spirit’s presence with her through prayer and reading the Bible. Watch the video below to hear her story. https://youtu.be/tFTZvpHx5Ig Use this link to follow @storiesoflivinghope on Instagram to watch more inspiring and encouraging stories from across the diocese. We
November’s Diocesan Day of Prayer
We are excited to invite you to the next Diocesan Day of Prayer coming up on Thursday 13th November. As we continue to seek to develop opportunities to continue growing in prayer, for the November and December’s days of prayer we will be holding multiple gatherings across the diocese. Bishop Paul and Bishop Andy are looking forward to being present for all of these and do hope you will consider joining them where you can. On Thursday 13th November, we will
INEQE Safeguarding Audit: September Briefing
Preparation for the INEQE safeguarding audit in January 2026 is progressing well. The Diocese and Cathedral now have access to INEQE’s 360 Audit Tool, the secure online platform through which all evidence for the audit will be submitted. This marks a significant milestone in our preparations for the forthcoming INEQE safeguarding audit (6th–9th January 2026). In this month’s briefing, read a project update, hear how your parish can get involved, and hear from the new Cathedral Safeguarding Officer with the latest
Jesus Changed Me – Mike’s Living Hope Story
"When I got baptised, it felt like a massive weight was lifted from me." It was so great to sit down with Mike and hear some of his story and his love for the Bible. Mike had been a volunteer and then cleaner at his local church for many years, but still felt like there was something missing in his life. When his vicar invited him to be baptised at Easter, he decided to go for it and felt his
Announcement of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
We welcome the announcement of Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Our bishops Paul Williams (Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham) and Andy Emerton (Bishop of Sherwood) invite all our churches to give thanks to God and join in praying for the Archbishop of Canterbury-designate. Bishop Paul said, “I am holding Bishop Sarah in my prayers as she takes on this new and significant responsibility within the Church of England and across the Anglican Communion. Please pray that she will be
Start the Month in October with Bishop Paul and Sarah (185) – 3rd October 2025
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 In Start the Month for October, Bishop Paul and Sarah reflect on Psalm 73. Bishop Paul describes ‘four golden verses’ in which the psalmist is compelled to set aside self-interest to be set free by love for God. These verses remind us of the wonder of knowing Jesus, and the eternal hope that He holds out to us. Bishop