An exciting launch for the new Flourish ‘church in school’ pilot
On Wednesday afternoon pupils, teachers, school chaplains and church leaders gathered at Jubilee House for the diocesan launch of the Flourish pilot. Flourish is a national initiative aiming to launch 40 new worshipping communities in schools and colleges, in partnership with the local church, to help foster a younger and more diverse church. At the launch event, there were representatives from The Minster School in Southwell, Magnus C of E Academy in Newark, and Queen Elizabeth's Academy and Samworth Academy, both in
DAC Clinics coming to a deanery near you
Over the coming 12 months, the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) Secretary, Jonathan Pickett, is visiting every deanery to hold a drop-in clinic for parishes, incumbents and churchwardens. The hope is that the clinics provide an opportunity to speak to and consult with Jonathan on anything related to the faculty process, church buildings and churchyards. The drop-in clinics will be an informal space, where you can ask any questions regarding your faculty application, the online system, or any aspect of your church
Licensing of Jenni Foreman as Vicar of Christ Church Worksop and St Luke’s Shireoaks & Rhodesia
Thursday 5th September was a joyful evening as Revd Jenni Foreman was licensed as Vicar of Christ Church, Worksop and St Luke's, Shireoaks and Rhodesia. Bishop Andy Emerton and Revd Dave Gough (Area Dean for Bassetlaw & Bawtry) led the service, with Archdeacon Tors Ramsey sharing an encouraging message on the radical whole-life worship demonstrated by the woman who anointed Jesus in Luke 7, inviting Jenni and the community in Worksop to join together on a journey formed around worship, modelling
Psalm 46 – Start the Day with Bishop Paul and Sarah
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46 v10 How can we still our hearts this day and know God as our ever-present help? In Start the Day for September Bishop Paul and Sarah share helpful and encouraging reflections from Psalm 46. Highlighting two verses in particular, they show how the Psalm invites us to take time to be still, to recognise who God is, and to know his presence and power in our lives. Watch the video below. https://youtu.be/yP0byLoKVPk?si=IU3qzVIc5Hlui8pw
Church School Leaders gather for a day of unity
On 3rd July a number of our church school leaders gathered together to learn from each other, refresh their vision and share communion together. The theme of the day was ‘rooted in love’ and the keynote speaker, Anjali Kanagaratnam, shared the challenge to see the urgency and the centrality of love, commenting, “Love is really hard work – but it’s also the only option we have.” Three of our church schools shared what it means to them to build a school community rooted
30th June
Please pray for our candidates being inducted into the office of Deacons and Priest this Petertide . Please also pray for Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui.
29th June
Please remember other diocesan candidates being ordained deacon in other dioceses or seeking a curacy. Please also pray for The Diocese of Gloucester – The Church of England.
28th June
Please remember diocesan candidates currently training for ordination. Please also pray for The Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway – The Scottish Episcopal Church.
Over 1000 people attend church fun days
Over the past couple of weeks, a number of churches across the diocese have hosted community fun days, collectively welcoming over 1000 people from their parishes for a day of fun with bouncy castles, music, activities, stalls and free food. St John’s with St Mary’s Mansfield St John’s with St Mary’s in Mansfield hosted a Family Fun Day to celebrate a new name for the parish, ‘Christ the Light’. They had bouncy castles, crafts, games, music, a barbecue, cream teams - and
27th June
We pray for those waiting to start training for lay or ordained ministry. Please also pray for The Diocese of Gitega – The Anglican Church of Burundi.