Author: Lola Adeleke

The Living Hope Conference is an annual diocesan education gathering, held this year on Tuesday 4th November. These conferences aim to provide school leaders with the opportunity to pause, reflect, and be refreshed both spiritually and professionally. The theme for this year was “Hope.” Throughout the day, delegates heard from keynote speaker Joanna Adeyinka-Burford, as well as pupils and staff from two inspiring diocesan schools, St Wilfrid’s Church of England Primary and Queen Elizabeth’s Academy. Collective Worship and an optional Eucharist followed, led by The Potting Shed Worship

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: St Peter’s Toton St Peter’s Toton set out to serve as many cups of hot chocolate as possible on Halloween! They set up three gazebos around the area and gave away sweets, glow sticks, and hot chocolate, all free of charge. They also handed out leaflets outlining the

Harvest season is a time to express our gratitude to God for His abundant provision. Across our diocese, we were excited to hear how parishes have been 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!  St Andrews Blidworth Junior Harvest at St Andrew’s Blidworth was a joyful and creative celebration! Twenty-two children and their parents baked bread and marked the harvest with

We’re thankful for two joyful confirmation services that took place in the diocese this month, as 42 candidates across St Mary’s, Arnold, and St Peter’s, Ruddington, were confirmed in the presence of family and friends! St Mary's Arnold Sunday was a spirit filled evening at St Mary’s, Arnold, as ten candidates from across different ages and backgrounds were confirmed. The service was a wonderful occasion of celebration and testimony. Bishop Andy preached from Mark 4, the Parable of the Sower, reflecting

The Apprentice Track is hosting their next network gathering coming up Monday 10th 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 Anna Clarke will be in conversation with Revd David Rowe reflecting on the topic of 'living for eternity'. Hear more from Duncan Dean (YLC Lead) and Anna Clarke. https://youtu.be/pVF2GiQAIpc You can use the button

"I truly sensed God stirring hearts afresh to prayer and praise." This week, clergy and lay leaders from across the diocese gathered at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick for 48 hours of prayer, worship and teaching at the annual Diocesan Conference. This year's theme was 'Fresh Encounter: Inspiring Worship, Nurturing Prayer'. It was such a special time of worshipping God together, hearing stories from around the diocese, thought-provoking talks from keynote speakers Christopher Ash and Becky Drake. There were also

It was a joyful service on Saturday as many gathered at Southwell Minster to celebrate the licensing of 15 new LLM candidates. The service was led by Bishop Andy, and it was a truly special occasion in the presence of family and friends. The first Bible reading was from John 21:1-6, and the second from Luke 10:17-24. The sermon, preached by the Revd Lydia Cartwright (Team Rector at Clifton Parish), was a powerful reminder of the power of the name of