Leading with Loving Presence
Your Diocesan Conference 2026 Guide Welcome to Diocesan Conference 2026! We're really looking forward to the next few days and hope alongside some excellent talks, there'll be space to worship, pray and listen to God together, as well as time to deepen relationships and encourage one another. Click through the tabs below to find out more about what's coming up each day. Day 1Day 2Day 3 Monday 5th October 2pm | Arrivals & Registration Location: Derbyshire Suite Head straight to the Derbyshire Suite to register. Refreshments
Licensed Lay Ministry Candidates 2026
Please join us in praying for the candidates who will be licensed as Licensed Lay Ministers (LLMs) on the 26th September at Southwell Minster. LESLEY BLACK began worshipping in Saint Mary & All Saints, Bingham after years of not attending church regularly. Having become a Christian as a teenager and following The Lord for most of her adult life, she fell away and mostly stopped going to church all together when life dealt her some hard blows. It was when COVID restrictions meant
People Update – September 2026
PARISH NEW PRIEST-IN-CHARGE FOR BILSTHORPE & EAKRING Revd Dr David Emerton to be Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice of Bilsthorpe & the Benefice of Eakring. David will be licensed on 13th September at 6pm at St Andrew's Eakring. Please join us in praying for David as he steps into this new role. NEW MISSION ASSOCIATE IN CHILWELL BENEFICE Revd Claire Tufnell at present Curate in the Benefice of Chilwell has become Assistant Curate (known as Mission Associate) of the Benefice of Chilwell. This role is
People Update – August 2026
PARISH NEW PRIEST-IN-CHARGE FOR MANSFIELD ST AUGUSTINE & PLEASLEY HILL ST BARNABAS Revd Eden Parris at present Assistant Curate at St John’s with St Mary’s, Mansfield and St Augustine’s with St Barnabas, Mansfield is to be Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice of Mansfield St Augustine and Pleasley Hill St Barnabas. Please join us in praying for Eden as he steps into this new role. JUBILEE HOUSE Donna-Marie Griffiths has joined the central support team at Jubilee House as Lead for Enhancing Diversity. Enhancing Diversity is
How do you stay steady in trials? | Start the Month with Bishop Paul & Sarah (195)
"I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I shall not be shaken." Psalm 16:8 How do you stay steady in your faith when you face trials? In Start the Month for August, Bishop Paul and Sarah reflect on Psalm 16 and the assurance that, whatever we face, we are never alone. The psalm reminds us that Jesus' triumph on the cross means we are loved and forgiven, and have a living hope in Jesus
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
Christ’s Devotion to Us | Start the Month with Bishop Paul and Sarah (194)
As we approach ordination weekend, in Start the Month for July Bishop Paul and Sarah give thanks for the new callings on the lives of the candidates being ordained, offered in love in response to Jesus. Drawing from the book of Song of Songs, a love poem from a couple expressing their devotion to one another, Bishop Paul and Sarah reflect on how this story is fulfilled through the relationship of Christ to his bride, the Church. Through his devotion to
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