Six People Confirmed at St Barnabas Lenton Abbey
It was a wonderful morning of celebration at St Barnabas Lenton Abbey on Sunday 25 October, as six church members were confirmed by Bishop Peter, alongside Fi, the Associate Priest. The service included some incredible and encouraging testimonies. Read the testimonies of Rebecca and Niamh below. Rebecca's story "Nearly 11 years ago I was pregnant with my eldest son Albert. I had suffered many miscarriages and was very afraid of losing the child I was carrying. I was told of a local Vicar
Light Party Stories 2026
We’ve loved hearing about the Light Parties running across the diocese over the past few weeks, bringing together families and communities and sharing the light and hope of Jesus! Here are a few highlights: Clifton Parish Clifton Parish welcomed families to its Light Night Fun event on Saturday 31 October, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere in the church garden at Holy Trinity with St Francis! Children enjoyed free crafts and activities, hot dogs and drinks, and received one of 250 goody bags,
TENT Highlights: A spirit-filled evening of prayer and worship
More than 100 people from churches across the diocese gathered at Southwell Minster on Tuesday 3 November for TENT, a special evening of prayer and contemporary worship, lifting high the name of Jesus and praying for the diocese, nation and world. The evening was led by David Robertson and Amanda Lees, with worship led by Tom Walters and Hannah Crutch. Together, those gathered came before God in sung worship, prayer and quiet reflection, seeking His presence and calling on Him
Good News Spotlight: St Stephen’s Sneinton Awarded Places of Worship Renewal Grant
We’re pleased to share that St Stephen’s Church in Sneinton has been awarded £109,633 through the Places of Worship Renewal Fund (PWRF) to address structural, repair, and conservation priorities. Announced in January 2026, the fund supports essential repairs to England’s treasured places of worship, with a focus on those most in need. It is funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and delivered by Historic England. The Revd Lynda Blakeley, Priest-in-Charge, shared: "We are so grateful to God for
Apprentice Track Network Event 2026
The Apprentice Track is hosting their next network gathering coming up Monday 30th November, 7pm at Trinity Church Nottingham. This is an opportunity for 20s and 30s across the diocese to come together to worship, pray and connect with one another. It's going to be a really special evening as we'll be joined by Jill Webber from 24/7 Prayer, who will help us think about prayer, trust and what it might look like to follow Jesus through Advent. More About
Introducing Our New General Synod Representatives
We’re pleased to introduce the new representatives for the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham at General Synod, who will serve for the next five-year term, until 2031. Following nominations and a period of voting by members of deanery synods across the diocese, three clergy and four lay representatives have been elected to serve in the Houses of Clergy and Laity. Candidates also had the opportunity to share more about themselves and their hopes for General Synod at a hustings evening in
Good News Spotlight: God at work through Crossroads Youth at St Mary’s Radcliffe on Trent
Exciting things are happening at St Mary’s, Radcliffe on Trent, where a simple idea has grown into a wonderful opportunity to connect with young people and share the good news of Jesus! What began in May with free hot chocolates – or refreshing lemonades when the weather called for it – at the Wednesday Crossroads Station has led to the launch of Crossroads Youth, meeting every Monday evening. These friendly conversations have opened the door to new relationships, with young people
Harvest Celebration Stories
Harvest season is a time to express our gratitude to God for His abundant provision. It's been great to see parishes celebrating in different ways that reflect not only thankfulness for God's good gifts but also a spirit of sharing and generosity toward one another and those in need. Below are some highlights! St Mary’s Church, Bulwell St Mary’s Church, Bulwell has been celebrating an extended time for its Harvest Festival (28thSeptember – 18th October) as Fr Andrew has visited schools around the
National Prisons Week 2026 : Prison Chaplaincy Testimonies
National Prisons Week (11–17 October) is a time to pray for people across the criminal justice system. This year’s theme, ‘All Are Invited’, takes its inspiration from Matthew 22:1–14, which describes how “the servants went out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, the bad as well as the good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests”. To mark the week, we’ve gathered three encouraging stories from one of our Anglican chaplains serving at a prison in
An Inspiring Three Days at Diocesan Conference 2026
"I will be reflecting on the many things talked about here for a long time." This week, clergy and lay leaders from across the diocese gathered at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick for three days of prayer, worship, teaching and time together at our annual Diocesan Conference. This year’s theme was ‘Leading with Loving Presence’. It was a special time of worshipping God together, with thought-provoking teaching from keynote speaker Roger Bretherton, alongside plenty of opportunities to catch up with colleagues