Author: Lola Adeleke

“We speak the name of Jesus” Last Thursday was a special evening of worship, community and ministry as over 30 young adults gathered at St Saviour's Nottingham for a the Apprentice Track's first network gathering of the year. The evening began with refreshments and a chance to chat and meet new people, before a time of prayer and sung worship. Exploring the theme of 'Cultivating Peace in Turbulent Times', we were joined by Margaret Bristow. Margaret is a trained and experienced psychotherapist with

Listen Up, an annual conference with a difference, planned and delivered entirely by young people from Church of England schools across the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, was held last Thursday. It provided a unique space for pupils to share their ideas, projects, and experiences, encouraging others to reflect, engage, and take action within their own schools and communities. Young leaders took to the stage to present to an audience of their peers from across the Diocesan family, speaking passionately about

"We are experiencing the 'Quiet Revival'" Last Wednesday was a special day at St George in the Meadows, bringing together nearly 120 people to celebrate baptisms and confirmations. In total, eight candidates came from the parish, along with two from St Cyprian’s Nottingham, including seven students from the University of Nottingham. The service was introduced by the Revd Stephen Race, Bishop of Beverley, and included a reading from Deuteronomy 4:1–9. During the liturgy, three candidates were baptised, eight were confirmed, and a

Every year, the Archdeacons’ Visitations take place. These are formal church services, during which Churchwardens across each Archdeaconry are admitted. Archdeacon Tors Ramsey and Archdeacon Phil Williams gave thanks for the invaluable contribution churchwardens have made as well as celebrated those who are about to step into a new role.

Last Sunday evening was a wonderful service at St Leonard’s Wollaton, where Mark Fraser was licensed by Bishop Paul and inducted and installed as Rector by Archdeacon Phil Williams. It was wonderful to be joined by many people from Mark’s previous parish, St Luke’s Gamston, to celebrate and recognise the continuation of Mark’s ministry in a new parish. Archdeacon Phil Williams spoke on Philippians 3:4b–14 and highlighted the importance of knowing Christ above any other credentials. He focused particularly on verses 10–11:

Wednesday 4th March was an inspiring day as over 150 clergy and key lay leaders from across the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham gathered at St Mary's Church, Nottingham for the annual Bishop’s Study Day for a day of worship, prayer, and teaching. The morning began with a warm welcome from Amanda Lees and Tors Ramsey, who facilitated the event. This was followed by opening prayers led by Andy Emerton for the Middle East and for the Diocese of Guildford following the death of Andrew Watson, and a spirit-filled time of worship. "Since, then,

Woven Church, a family of eight local churches working together across Nottingham, welcomed more than 100 volunteers to the newly refurbished St Margaret’s Church Hall in early February. The celebration marked a significant milestone, as this is the first of the diocesan Church Growth Programme building projects to be completed. The Church Growth Programme is funded by the Church of England’s Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board as part of a decade long programme building on fruitful mission and ministry in

Tuesday evening was a special service of celebration at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Hucknall, where Rachael Burn was licensed by Bishop Andy and inducted and installed as priest by Archdeacon, Tors Ramsey. The congregation was joined by many supporters from Newstead deanery and from St Mary’s Church, Hucknall, where Rachael served her curacy. Some of the children helped lead the congregation in actions to one of the songs. During the service, Bishop Andy read from the Gospel of Matthew 11:1–10 and delivered a powerful sermon, reminding the congregation

It was great to see pancake celebrations taking place across parishes in the diocese on Shrove Tuesday, bringing together families and the community. Below are some highlights! St Margaret's Bilsthorpe It was a fun-filled and well-attended Pancake Party at St Margaret’s, Bilsthorpe on Tuesday evening. Guests enjoyed an exciting raffle, a quiz, and even the chance to try their hand at making their own pancakes. There was an abundance of pancakes and toppings to enjoy, including gluten-free options, kindly prepared by the hardworking