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)
Finding God in Prayer – Jonathan’s Living Hope Story
“God if you’re there, let me know feel your presence.” We recently sat down with Jonathan to hear his story of wrestling with faith throughout his teenage years. Jonathan grew up in a Christian family but when he was in his early teens, he started to call himself an atheist as he felt didn’t have any evidence for his beliefs. However, through getting involved in a local youth group he decided to give prayer a go when his friend was
Joy of Leadership – Esther’s Living Hope Story
"I'm here, this is who I am: God, use me." This term we've been focusing on 'Growing Leaders', one of our seven areas of focus. As part of this, we sat down with Esther to hear her story of moving from being a student in Nottingham, to intern, to leading the youth ministry at St Nic's Nottingham. Esther has since also invested in other youth interns who have gone on to lead in other churches across the diocese. Here she talks
Start the Month in July with Bishop Paul and Sarah (182) – 4th July 2025
'Blaze, Spirit blaze, set our hearts on fire' Do you feel the fire of God’s love burning brightly, or perhaps you feel like your faith is flickering? As they stand near the old fireplaces of Archbishop’s Palace, in Start the Month for July Bishop Paul and Sarah reflect on how God meets us where we are and can rekindle the fire in our hearts. Drawing on the book of Job, they share how despite the struggles and sufferings we may face, we have
People Update – July 2025
PARISH ASSOCIATE MINISTER FOR TRINITY CHURCH NOTTINGHAM Revd. Mark Wreford, at present Assistant Curate at Trinity Church Nottingham (BMO) to be Associate Minister (known as Associate Pastor for Church Planting and Leadership Development) at Trinity Church Nottingham. Mark was licensed at Jubilee House Chapel on 24th June 2025. Please pray for him as he continues his ministry at Trinity Church. This additional role has been enabled by generous funding from the National Church. JUBILEE HOUSE Revd. Sarah Patten will leave her role as Principal for
INEQE Safeguarding Audit: June Briefing
As you may know, our diocese is currently preparing for a Safeguarding Audit being carried out by INEQE Safeguarding Group, an independent organisation commissioned by the national Church of England. Our audit is scheduled for 7th–9th January 2026 and will take a close look at the safeguarding practices and culture across the diocese including the Cathedral and parishes, as part of a national review happening in every diocese across the country. This is a great opportunity to reflect on what’s working