Ordination Candidates 2026
Please join us in praying for the candidates who will be ordained as Deacons and Priests on the 4th and 5th July. You can watch the Ordination of Priests service here, and the Ordination of Deacons service here. DEACON CANDIDATES CAMERON BENOY grew up in Northamptonshire and came to a personal faith in Jesus at age 13. He moved to Hull in 2013 to study Music at university where he met Hannah. They married in 2019 following the completion of Cameron’s Ministry Experience
Guard Your Heart | Start the Month in June with Bishop Paul and Sarah (193)
‘Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.’ Proverbs 4:23 What does it mean to guard our hearts? In Start the Month for June, Bishop Paul and Sarah reflect on Proverbs 4, reminding us that we can guard our hearts by filling it with good things, above all with God’s wisdom from His Word. Bishop Paul and Sarah also share with us a worship song from ‘God Behind Bars’, an organisation that brings the message of hope
People Update – June 2026
PARISH NEW RECTOR IN WIVERTON Revd. Lauren Simpson at present Assistant Curate in the Benefice of Lady Bay with Holme Pierrepont and Adbolton, to be Rector of the Benefice of Wiverton in the Vale. Lauren will be licensed on 15th July at 6pm at St Andrew’s, Langar. Please pray for Lauren and the congregations of Wiverton in the Vale as they prepare for this new season of ministry together. NEW AREA DEAN OF NEWARK & SOUTHWELL Revd Canon Dr Neil Evans to be Area Dean
Light at the End of the Tunnel – Cat’s Living Hope Story
“It felt like a world had been lifted off my shoulders” It was so special to sit down with Cat as she shared her story of finding God in the midst of a dark season in her life. Cat didn’t grow up in church, but after losing a baby at 24 weeks, she began a journey of exploring faith as she wrestled with why this had happened to her. Cat found community at her local church that made her feel that
Forgiven and Restored – Hannah’s Living Hope Story
“Jesus died for my sins, I am forgiven.” Hannah sat down with us to share her story of receiving God’s redemptive grace and forgiveness. Hannah grew up in a loving Christian home, but drifted from her faith in her teens and early adulthood. Hannah went on to make some regrettable decisions, but found God in the midst of her brokenness when searching for hope and comfort. Despite everything, Hannah’s family were reconciled together again and she has since rediscovered the impact
Comfort in the Bible – Ryan’s Living Hope Story
“I found comfort in the Bible” It was so good to sit down with Ryan and hear his story of finding faith in the midst of loss. Ryan didn’t grow up with any experience of church, but a few years’ ago, he faced two huge bereavements which led to him questioning the meaning of life. Through the loss of his baby, Ryan and his wife connected with their local church, and after sharing his questions with the vicar, decided to try
People Update – May 2026
PARISH NEW RECTOR IN NEWARK Revd. Danny Marshall at present Assistant Curate at St Mary Magdalene with St Leonard's Newark, to be Rector at St Mary Magdalene with St Leonard's Newark. Danny will be licensed on Sunday 6th September at 4pm at St Mary's. Please pray for Danny and the congregations of St Mary's and St Leonard's as they prepare for this new season of ministry together. JUBILEE HOUSE Sean Barnes has joined the diocesan central support team at Jubilee House as Finance and
Turn Your Focus to Him | Start the Month in May with Bishop Paul and Sarah (192)
“I lift my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” In May’s Start the Month, Bishop Paul and Sarah open up Psalm 121, a prayer that reminds us of the confidence we have in the Lord whatever our circumstances. They encourage us to turn our focus to God each new day as he is our helper who watches over us for all of our lives. As
My Chains Are Broken – Loretta’s Living Hope Story
“You can dance in your storm, because Jesus dances with you if you invite him to the party” It was so inspiring to hear Loretta’s story of finding Jesus in the midst of addiction, and the transformation that has since taken place in her life. Loretta was out running when she hit a crossroad. Despite having no previous experience of faith, she heard the voice of God invite her to make a choice: continue on the path she was on or
God Can Heal Me – Chloe’s Living Hope Story
"It is possible, God can heal me" When we sat down with Chloe, as well as telling her story of how she came to faith, she shared powerfully of her experience of receiving God’s healing. After suffering with a health issue for 5 years, although she had been seeking medical help, she knew something had to change - so Chloe prayed. Within weeks, she began to see breakthrough. Chloe kept praying, inviting others to stand with her, and has experience transformation