People Update – October 2026
PARISH MOVING ON Revd Canon Steve Silvester at present Rector in the Benefice of Nottingham St Nicholas and Priest in charge of St Christopher’s with St Philip’s, Sneinton, is to retire with effect from 8th December. Steve’s last Sunday will be 1st November. Please join us in praying for Steve as he prepares for a new season, and for St Nic's as they prepare for a period of vacancy. NEW RECTOR FOR RETFORD ST SAVIOUR Revd Canon Mark Dunstan at present Rector of Hunsdon with Widford and
INEQE’s independent safeguarding audit for the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance and Southwell Minster now available
In January 2026, INEQE carried out an independent safeguarding audit of the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance and the Cathedral, Southwell Minster, which was commissioned by the national Church of England as part of a national programme to audit all dioceses. INEQE has now published its findings from the audit in a report, which you can download and read with the button below. Read the report As part of the audit, INEQE received and analysed 1,015 anonymous survey responses and
Welcoming our new Leadership Track interns!
This week, a new cohort of interns on the Leadership Track headed to Launde Abbey to worship, pray, learn and begin looking ahead to the year ahead. The Leadership Track is the second year of the diocesan internship programme. The cohort will spend the year investing in their spiritual growth and receiving discipleship and leadership teaching. The interns are placed in a range of churches and contexts across the diocese and will have practical opportunities throughout the year to grow as a
Good News Spotlight: St Mary’s Arnold Celebrates 850 Years
The community in Arnold recently celebrated 850 years of St Mary's Church with a weekend of celebrations including a Family Fun Day and a special service with Bishop Paul. They were celebrating 850 years since the first recorded event at the church, a wedding in 1176. It was an exciting weekend as over 500 people joined in the celebrations at a family fun day. The day included ice cream, cake, refreshments, games, animals from White Post Farm, a history of the
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. All are welcome to join for the service at 11am. 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
Leading with Loving Presence
Your Diocesan Conference 2026 Guide Welcome to Diocesan Conference 2026! We're really looking forward to the next few days together. 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 3Speakers Monday 5th October 2pm | Arrivals & Registration Location: Derbyshire Suite Head straight to Main Reception to register. Refreshments available in
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,