Tell the whole world – Josie’s Living Hope Story
“God brought people to my door, and we'd sit and chat for hours about Him.” When we sat down with Josie to hear her story, her joy in sharing Jesus’ love with her friends was infectious. Josie is a student in Nottingham, and after realising for herself how much she needed God in her late teens, over the past few years has had lots of opportunities to share her faith with her friends at university. Josie is based at Trinity Church Nottingham.
A life-changing detour – Neil’s Living Hope Story
“Since that day my life has been changed.” Neil recently joined us to share his story of how a detour on his way to the gym when he was struggling with poor mental health, led to a life-changing encounter with Jesus. Since walking into church when he felt he had nothing to lose, he has felt a weight lifted and discovered the Living Hope of Christ. Neil is based at Holy Trinity Lenton. Watch the video below to hear his testimony. https://youtu.be/ipB4iqb3FS4 Use this
People Update – March 2025
PARISH RETIREMENT Revd. Ruth Colby at present Rector of The Fosse Group benefice (incorporating East Bridgford and Kneeton, Flintham, and Screveton with Car Colston) is to retire on 30th April 2025. Ruth's last Sunday will be 27th April 2025. We're grateful for Ruth's ministry in the diocese, please do pray for her as she comes to the end of her time at The Fosse Group and prepares for retirement. RECTOR IN GEDLING & LAMBLEY Revd. Tasha Genck Morton at present Assistant Curate at St
Lord, I need you – Dylan’s Living Hope Story
“No matter who you are, God loves you.” We loved hearing Dylan's story, and his joy in sharing his faith with the next generation. Dylan has grown up going to church with his mum and brother, but he discovered faith for himself at a church camp, which was reaffirmed when he found himself in a situation where he really needed God to show up. Dylan is based at St Luke's Church in Gamston. Watch the video below to hear his testimony. https://youtu.be/zI--Oyb7H3U Use this
Lifelong Faith – Jean’s Living Hope Story
“What God does, he does consistently. To this nothing can be added, from this nothing can be taken away.” We're pleased to share a new story in our Living Hope series today. We loved sitting down with Jean, now 92, to hear her story of faithfully following Jesus throughout her life. Jean was one of the first women to be ordained priest in this diocese, and has always been passionate about the Bible and how God can speak through it. We
Second round of grants available for church buildings
The second round applications for grants for minor repairs and improvements to your church buildings open this Friday 21st February. The closing date for applications will be 31st March at 12pm, with awards made May 2025. As part of the Church Commissioner’s £11 million Building for Mission fund, administered by the Archbishops’ Council over the period 2023 to 2025, in late 2024 the diocese was awarded funding towards building repairs and specialist advice to parishes. Part of this funding was used to employ a Church Buildings
“Jesus saved my life” – Abbie’s Living Hope Story
"I never thought I'd be the person who would be healed." We're excited to share the next story in our Living Hope series today. Abbie grew up in church but stopped going as a teenager, instead falling into a pattern of drugs, alcohol and partying, particularly following a traumatic medical event. When she hit rock bottom and was experiencing the effects of PTSD, she turned back to God and experienced healing. Abbie is now based at Trinity Church Nottingham, and loves
Diocesan Days of Prayer 2025
We are designating the second Thursday of every month a special diocesan day of worship and prayer. We do hope that you will come along to one or many of these gatherings, as we wait on the Lord in expectation for his guidance, refreshment and renewal.
People Update – February 2025
PARISH NEW VICAR IN SOUTHWELL Revd. Jonathan Morley was licensed as Vicar at Holy Trinity Southwell on Monday 13th January. Jonathan trained for ordination at St. Mellitus College in London, before moving to Aldridge in the West Midlands where he served his curacy in the Parish of Aldridge. Please pray for Jonathan as he steps into this new role. Read more about his licensing here. PRIEST-IN-CHARGE IN SNEINTON Revd. Lynda Blakeley at present Assistant Curate in the benefice of St Stephen's with St Matthias to
Rediscovering Beauty with the Apprentice Track Network
“Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the church was known as a place that cultivates beauty and wonder?” On Monday over 50 young adults gathered at Trinity Church Nottingham for an inspiring evening of worship and creativity at the Apprentice Track's first network gathering of the year. Exploring the theme of 'Rediscovering Beauty', we were joined by with Jon White. Jon is an artist based in Cornwall, who also leads Atelier Create, an organisation which runs retreats, events and an annual discipleship school in