Author: Laura Frank

Diocesan Synod 10 May 2025  On Saturday 10th May the Diocesan Synod met at The Minster School, Southwell with the Archdeacon of Newark, The Venerable Tors Ramsey, leading opening worship.   Annual General Meeting Synod voted unanimously to receive the Annual Report and Financial Statements, as recommended by Bishop’s Council following their meeting on 29 April 2025. Canon Michael Arlington, Chair of Finance, provided an overview of financial performance and position. It was highlighted that Parish Share had increased significantly thanks to the hard work

Last week, the families and friends of 12 confirmation candidates from across the diocese gathered with the Trinity Church Nottingham congregation to celebrate their commitment to God. A range of ages and churches were represented among the candidates.  It was a joyful occasion of celebration, and it was beautiful to have people close to each candidate gather around them to pray as they were confirmed. Bishop Andy preached an encouraging message, inspiring deeper surrender to Jesus and active witness to the

‘Knowing Jesus has completely transformed my life.’ We loved sitting down with Charis to hear some of her story getting to know Jesus throughout her life. She grew up as “the vicar’s kid”, but when Charis encountered the Holy Spirit at a Christian conference aged 10, she felt a deep sense of being known by God for who she was. When finishing school Charis had plans to head off to university, until at that same conference years later she felt prompted

'God said, "even if you lose everything, I'll still be beside you."' It was so great to sit down with Elisha and hear some of her story of how God turned pain into purpose. Whilst she grew up going to church, when things got tough she clung to faith when she felt she had nothing else. Moving to Nottingham and working with young people facing similar challenges, God began stirring something new in Elisha and she felt prompted to join @theapprenticetrack

Last Sunday was a joyful day at St Christopher’s Sneinton as 7 new disciples were baptised in an exciting moment in the life of the church!  Revd. Marsha Farmer, curate at St Christopher’s, shared: “It was a glorious day and such a moment of celebration that St Christopher’s is growing! There was devotion, passion and tears of gratitude from these new disciples who committed to following Jesus with all of who they are - the place was full of the joy of

Apply now for a grant to help you kickstart a net zero project in your church. Churches in the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham looking to reduce their carbon emissions can now apply for a Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant to help launch a small project to their church or hall. Grants of up to £5,000 (£6,000 for non-listed building) can be applied for to help fund decarbonisation projects such as new LED lighting, pew heaters, insulation or updating electricity supplies. The Quick

God had carried me through all of this stuff, so I just trusted him and gave it a go." It was such a delight to hear Liz’s story as she rediscovered faith in her 40’s and found the joy of Jesus. As Liz gradually got more involved in her local church, she was encouraged by her vicar to explore ordination. This led her on an unexpected path of leaving her family business to become an ordained priest. If you're thinking about where