Licensing of Louise Bearder as Priest-In-Charge of the Benefice of Blyth and Scrooby with Ranskill
It was a wonderful evening on Monday as the Revd Louise Bearder was licensed as Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Blyth and Scrooby with Ranskill. As well as marking a new season for Louise and the benefice, Louise is also the first Mission Associate to be in post as part of ‘Cluster One’ which links together some of our northern and most rural benefices, as part of the rural pilot. It was a particularly meaningful moment as the Rev’d
Fr Robert Garnett’s Ordination as Deacon
Sunday 7th September was an encouraging evening as friends, family and the congregation of Worksop Priory gathered for the ordination of Robert Garnett as deacon, welcoming him into ordained ministry. The service was on the Eve of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary and was led by the Rt Revd Stephen Race, the Bishop of Beverley with Bishop Andy and other clergy from the diocese attending in support of Robert. Robert has spent over 20 years working with overseas relief and development
A New Cohort of Apprentice Track Interns!
This week, we welcomed a brand-new cohort of interns onto the Apprentice Track! Over two days, the group gathered to worship, pray, and look ahead to all that God has in store for the coming year. The induction days are a powerful moment where interns begin building relationships with their new cohort, step into their formation groups, and begin setting the tone for a year of growth, service, and discipleship. The days included teaching, space for reflection and an inspiring panel
LLM Opening Residential 2025
Last weekend, the new Licensed Lay Ministry (LLM) training year began at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. It was an opportunity for the cohort to get to know each other and share in worship and prayer, setting their eyes on the God who loves them and has called them to serve Him. We are excited to welcome 13 new first year students to the course, as well as 16 returning 2nd year students. Angelika Bocchetti, School of Discipleship Lead, shared,
INEQE Safeguarding Audit: August Briefing
As part of our ongoing preparation for the INEQE Safeguarding Audit, we are continuing to make good progress to ensure that our Diocese and Cathedral are ready to demonstrate best safeguarding practice and identify areas where we can strengthen our culture and processes further. The audit will take place from 7–9 January 2026 as part of the national Church of England review following the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). In this month’s briefing, read an update from Julian Hodgson (DSO), news
People Update – September 2025
PARISH NEW VICAR FOR ST JOHN'S WORKSOP Revd. Gareth Banton, at present Team Vicar in the benefice of Eccleston Team of Churches and Priest-in-Charge of St Mark's North Road in the Diocese of Liverpool, to be Vicar in the benefice of St John's Worksop. Gareth will be licensed on Monday 1st December, 7pm at St John's Worksop. Please pray for Gareth as he prepares for this new role. NEW PRIEST-IN-CHARGE FOR NORWELL WITH OSSINGTON, CROMWELL, CAUNTON & SUTTON WITH CARLTON-ON-TRENT Revd. David Lewis, at
People Update – August 2025
PARISH RETIREMENT Revd. David Rowe, at present Rector at Wiverton in the Vale, retired on 6th July 2025. David's last Sunday in the benefice was Sunday 6th July. We're grateful for David's ministry in the diocese, please do pray for him as he begins retirement. NEW VICAR FOR ST MARK'S WOODTHORPE Revd. Daniele Bocchetti, at present Assistant Curate at Holy Trinity & the Priory Lenton, to be Vicar in the Benefice of Woodthorpe. The licensing date is to be confirmed. Please pray for
INEQE Safeguarding Audit: July Briefing
As part of our ongoing preparation for the INEQE Safeguarding Audit, we are continuing to make good progress to ensure that our Diocese and Cathedral are ready to demonstrate best safeguarding practice and identify areas where we can strengthen our culture and processes further. The audit will take place from 7–9 January 2026 as part of the national Church of England review following the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). In this month's briefing, meet the INEQE Project Board, read the audit
Accepting You’re Accepted – Molly’s Living Hope Story
“Jesus accepts me because he loves me, and I don’t need to earn that love.” It was great to hear Molly’s story of discovering the love and acceptance Jesus freely gives to each of us. Molly grew up going to church, but always thought of it as an activity she did rather than a relationship with Jesus. Whilst at university, she heard and understood for the first time that Jesus had died for her, and that she didn’t need to
Licensing of Jake Hyatt as Priest-in-Charge of St Thomas & St Wilfrid Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Monday 21st July was a special evening as Revd Jake Hyatt was licensed as Priest-in-Charge of the benefices of Kirkby-in-Ashfield St Thomas and St Wilfrid. The church was full and the service was a celebration that marks the beginning of a new phase of ministry both for Jake and for the people of that community, as together they anticipate God’s blessing on the years ahead. Bishop Andy Emerton and Revd Canon Dr Richard Kellett (Associate Archdeacon & Area Dean for Newstead)