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
Deep Peace – Dave’s Living Hope Story
"I was overwhelmed with love and joy, it was bursting out of me" For years, Dave had rejected the idea of faith and God. As a police officer, the pressures of his work gradually took their toll, leaving him struggling with anxiety and PTSD for many years. Then, last year some family friends invited him to Alpha at his wife's church, and to everyone's surprise, Dave said yes. During one of the sessions, his friends offered to pray for him. And
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,
Can I Ask a Question? A Youth Alpha Story
Earlier this year, Zac felt inspired by one of our Living Hope Stories to run Youth Alpha in his school. He asked his headteacher about it, and thanks to her willingness and with the help of Lady Bay Church and Connect Gamston to help make it happen, children in the school were able to explore faith and learn about Jesus. We found this story so inspiring and are pleased to share it with you below. https://youtu.be/FQ0ZgLKkEU8 With huge thanks to Pierrepont Gamston School
Ordination Photos 2026
Please see below the photos from the 2026 Petertide ordination services. Click the links to view - you can download individual images or the full album: Ordination of Priests 2026 - 4th July Ordination of Deacons 2026 - 5th July