Church School Leaders gather for a day of unity
On 3rd July a number of our church school leaders gathered together to learn from each other, refresh their vision and share communion together. The theme of the day was ‘rooted in love’ and the keynote speaker, Anjali Kanagaratnam, shared the challenge to see the urgency and the centrality of love, commenting, “Love is really hard work – but it’s also the only option we have.” Three of our church schools shared what it means to them to build a school community rooted
30th June
Please pray for our candidates being inducted into the office of Deacons and Priest this Petertide . Please also pray for Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui.
29th June
Please remember other diocesan candidates being ordained deacon in other dioceses or seeking a curacy. Please also pray for The Diocese of Gloucester – The Church of England.
28th June
Please remember diocesan candidates currently training for ordination. Please also pray for The Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway – The Scottish Episcopal Church.
Over 1000 people attend church fun days
Over the past couple of weeks, a number of churches across the diocese have hosted community fun days, collectively welcoming over 1000 people from their parishes for a day of fun with bouncy castles, music, activities, stalls and free food. St John’s with St Mary’s Mansfield St John’s with St Mary’s in Mansfield hosted a Family Fun Day to celebrate a new name for the parish, ‘Christ the Light’. They had bouncy castles, crafts, games, music, a barbecue, cream teams - and
27th June
We pray for those waiting to start training for lay or ordained ministry. Please also pray for The Diocese of Gitega – The Anglican Church of Burundi.
26th June
We pray for all members of the Church in their vocation and ministry, that they may serve the Lord in truth and love. Please also pray for The Diocese of Gippsland – The Anglican Church of Australia.
25th June
We pray for all those involved in the training and formation of our curates. Please also pray The Diocese of Georgia – The Episcopal Church.
24th June
We give thanks for everybody in various forms of lay ministry both within and without formal church structures. Please also pray for The Diocese of George – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa.
23rd June
Please pray for the ministry of hospitality and welcome exercised by vergers at Southwell Minster and across our churches. Please also pray for The Church of England.