Author: Lola Adeleke

St Mary Magdalene is proud to have achieved the A Rocha Bronze Eco Church Award, an introductory certification recognising churches in England and Wales that demonstrate a foundational commitment to environmental stewardship and caring for creation. The church’s Eco Church journey began in September 2025 and was successfully completed in December 2025. The project was driven by a group of young people passionate about caring for creation, bringing together a collaborative effort between the youth and the Parochial Church Council (PCC). Adam

Racial Justice Sunday took place on 8 February 2026 across the country, with this year’s theme, “Love Your Neighbour,” exploring how we can challenge hostility and promote inclusion within our communities. Bishop Paul visited St Nic’s Nottingham, a church known for its vibrant and intercultural congregation. The service reflected this diversity, with an international flavour that included prayers spoken in two languages and parts of the readings shared in Farsi, Cantonese, and Spanish. Preaching on Ephesians chapter 2, Bishop Paul reflected on how

FUEL is a monthly evening gathering that brings together youth groups from across Nottinghamshire to worship, pray, and hear a Bible message. FUEL Central was originally started by Trinity Church Nottingham and Tanya Wilson (Emerging Generations Pastor at Trinity), and the vision has since grown across the diocese, with gatherings now taking place in Newark, Worksop and Wilford. These evenings provide opportunities for young people, including those new to faith, to encounter Jesus and grow together in community. Its been so

All Saints Huthwaite It was an uplifting and encouraging morning on Sunday as Bishop Andy confirmed six candidates at All Saints Huthwaite. Bishop Andy’s talk on the parable of the sower prepared the congregation for the confirmations, reflecting on the importance of cultivating “good soil” in which God can grow faith and keeping our eyes fixed on Him. During the service, four candidates courageously shared their testimonies, speaking of the empty space they had tried to fill with wild living. Turning to Jesus,

All Saints’ Church, Harworth and Bircotes, together with the communities of Styrrup and Hesley, gathered on Sunday 25 January for the Miners’ Annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving, giving thanks for the community’s rich mining heritage and remembering those who lost their lives in the industry. The annual service continues to offer a space for remembrance, thanksgiving and hope for future generations. The church was full and this year’s service was held beneath the Miners’ Window, installed in January 2018, funded

As part of General Synod’s prophetic call for the Church of England to reach Net Zero Carbon by 2030, the national Net Zero Programme has launched the Church Demonstrators Project, which aims to create a network of churches across the country that model good decarbonisation practice. These “demonstrator” churches will help share learning, inspire communities, and encourage practical action, with the long-term vision that every parish will have one nearby. The Diocese is delighted to share that St Cyprian’s Nottingham has

St Nic’s Church Nottingham held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday 17 December 2025 to mark the start of construction on its new annexe. This multi-million-pound project has a vision of becoming a ‘tree of life’ in the city centre, offering nourishment and healing to diverse groups. The annexe will be a place where relationships are built, community is fostered, and faith is explored, providing space for both existing and new activities that will allow St Nic’s to better serve the

We love seeing parishes across our diocese find creative ways to engage their communities. Last night, Clifton Parish in Nottingham premiered a short film titled The Wise, a 24-minute modern retelling of one of the most famous stories in the world. The film follows the journey of the Magi as they evade the disturbing pursuit of King Herod’s agents and encounter an extraordinary child, a gift from God. As the story unfolds, viewers are invited to journey alongside the Magi in

We’ve loved seeing and hearing about many more Christmas events and services taking place in churches across the diocese as we invite people to Come home this Christmas. Read below for a selection of stories, and explore even more stories in our previous round-up here. St Mary's East Leake Last Sunday afternoon, St Mary’s East Leake celebrated Christingle with a wonderful mix of regular churchgoers and newcomers. Each person received a bag containing all the ingredients needed to make their own Christingle. The