Being Built Together
Racial Justice Unit Conference, October 2023 Written by Revd Daniel Tsoi - Curate at St Nic's Nottingham “Being Built Together” was the first conference hosted by the Church of England’s Racial Justice Unit, which happened on 12th and 13th October, soon after our Diocesan Conference, at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. Revd Edith Iheama (curate at St Anne’s Worksop), Fola Sowunmi (LLM at St Stephen’s with St Paul’s, Hyson Green) and I attended the conference with more than 130 clergy and
A statement from eleven bishops in the House of Bishops
Click here to read the statement from eleven bishops in the House of Bishops dated 12th October 2023.
Bishop’s Address to Diocesan Synod
The Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Synod met on 13th May 2023 in Holy Trinity Church, Southwell. As a body of representatives of clergy and lay people from across the deaneries, the Diocesan Synod usually meets biannually along with the bishops, archdeacons, diocesan members on General Synod and other senior post holders in the diocese, seeking to work collaboratively to move forward the mission of the Church. Bishop Paul addressed the Diocesan Synod.
The First LLM Retreat
The twelve graduating Licensed Lay Minsters have returned from the first ever retreat to mark the end of their 2 years of training. In the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District, they spent time in prayer and reflecting on their time together. Attendee Jo Smith said, “In the tranquillity of the retreat we had time to listen, pray and show tenderness to each other alongside rest, reflection, and renewal in our laughter together. In the rest, we walked and talked and ate ice
Churches Across the Diocese Helping Ukrainian Refugees
The Diocese is partnering with other Christian communities and civil society groups across Nottinghamshire to provide support and training for those who wish to help Ukrainian refugees who are seeking sanctuary and safety here in the UK.