Seen and Known by God – Elisha’s Living Hope Story
'God said, "even if you lose everything, I'll still be beside you."' It was so great to sit down with Elisha and hear some of her story of how God turned pain into purpose. Whilst she grew up going to church, when things got tough she clung to faith when she felt she had nothing else. Moving to Nottingham and working with young people facing similar challenges, God began stirring something new in Elisha and she felt prompted to join @theapprenticetrack
A joyful day of baptisms at St Christopher’s Sneinton
Last Sunday was a joyful day at St Christopher’s Sneinton as 7 new disciples were baptised in an exciting moment in the life of the church! Revd. Marsha Farmer, curate at St Christopher’s, shared: “It was a glorious day and such a moment of celebration that St Christopher’s is growing! There was devotion, passion and tears of gratitude from these new disciples who committed to following Jesus with all of who they are - the place was full of the joy of
Applications Open for Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins Grant
Apply now for a grant to help you kickstart a net zero project in your church. Churches in the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham looking to reduce their carbon emissions can now apply for a Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant to help launch a small project to their church or hall. Grants of up to £5,000 (£6,000 for non-listed building) can be applied for to help fund decarbonisation projects such as new LED lighting, pew heaters, insulation or updating electricity supplies. The Quick
New Growing Disciples Fund
We are delighted to share that applications for churches to access new funding through our Diocesan-wide Church Growth Programme (CGP) are now open. The new Growing Disciples Fund is open to all churches that are not already in receipt of SDF or other Church Growth Programme, Resource Church or Revitalisation funds. This has been supported through funding recently received from the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board (SMMIB). Churches can apply for up to £5,000 per year to support their strategic plans for growth. This funding could be
God Made a Way – Liz’s Living Hope Story
God had carried me through all of this stuff, so I just trusted him and gave it a go." It was such a delight to hear Liz’s story as she rediscovered faith in her 40’s and found the joy of Jesus. As Liz gradually got more involved in her local church, she was encouraged by her vicar to explore ordination. This led her on an unexpected path of leaving her family business to become an ordained priest. If you're thinking about where
People Update – May 2025
PARISH NEW VICAR FOR ST MARY'S ARNOLD Revd. Craig Hunt, at present Vocations Adviser and Diocesan Director of Ordinands in the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham, is to be Vicar of St Mary's Arnold. The licensing date is to be confirmed. We're so thankful for all Craig has done in his current role - please pray for him as he steps into this next season of ministry. JUBILEE HOUSE Revd. Angelika Bocchetti has joined the central support team at Jubilee House as School
Focusing on Growing Leaders
As a diocese over this year so far, we’ve focused on Nurturing Prayer and Enabling Commitment, two of our seven areas of focus. As we enter the summer term, with both Vocations Sunday and ordinations coming up, we’d love to invite you to join us in focusing on another of our areas: Growing Leaders. “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Luke 10:2 Over the coming
Finding Welcome – Brendon’s Living Hope Story
"Being part of the church family has helped me grow
Join the DISCIPLE Course 2025 in Mansfield and Aslockton
The DISCIPLE course, launched in 2024, is returning again this summer term with courses taking place at St Lawrence's Mansfield and St Thomas' Aslockton. Disciple is an 8-week course designed to inspire and equip you to follow the teachings of Jesus into real life. The course will help to shape you as a disciple, exploring the 3C’s of the refreshed diocesan vision in detail & practice: disciples motivated by compassion; disciples founded on confidence; and disciples acting with courage. This year, there
Filling the Void – David’s Living Hope Story
“I said, ‘I give my life to Jesus’, and that’s when it really turned for me.” It was such a joy to sit down with David and hear the story of how coming along to a Nativity service with his family changed everything. David always felt there was something missing in his life, filling the void with materialistic things, but when he was encouraged by his family to come along to church, he encountered the Holy Spirit and felt a new