Lola Adeleke, Author at Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham https://southwell.anglican.org/author/lola-adelekesouthwell-anglican-org/ Thu, 07 May 2026 17:07:02 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://southwell.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-Church-of-England-logo-4k-sticky-32x32.png Lola Adeleke, Author at Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham https://southwell.anglican.org/author/lola-adelekesouthwell-anglican-org/ 32 32 Bishop Paul rededicates St Mary’s Newark as part of Reawakening Project https://southwell.anglican.org/bishop-paul-rededicates-st-marys-newark-as-part-of-reawakening-project/ Thu, 07 May 2026 17:04:16 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17630 Last Sunday marked a truly remarkable occasion at St Mary Magdalene with St Leonard, Newark, as Bishop Paul led the official rededication service following the completion of a major repair and conservation project. The building works formed part of the wider “Reawakening of St Mary Magdalene” initiative, delivered in close partnership with the local community. Revd Danny Marshall, Rector Designate, reflected on the significance of the day: “The Service of Rededication of St Mary’s was a truly remarkable occasion in […]

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]]> Good News Spotlight: Around 100 children and 30 adults attend St Andrew’s Langar Living Waters Retreat Day https://southwell.anglican.org/good-news-spotlight-around-100-children-and-30-adults-attend-st-andrews-langar-living-waters-retreat-day/ Thu, 07 May 2026 16:38:29 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17618 St Andrew’s, Langar, in the parish of Wiverton in the Vale, held its Living Waters retreat day in April. Around 30 adults from across the parish gathered at St Andrew’s for the Living Waters retreat day, enjoying a memorable and Spirit-filled time together. A ‘river’ of Living Water flowed through the church, stretching from the font to the altar table. Along its banks were prayer stations exploring themes including the miraculous catch of fish and becoming fishers of men, a […]

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]]> Good News Spotlight: Celebrating Growing Eco Churches Across the Diocese https://southwell.anglican.org/good-news-spotlight-celebrating-growing-eco-churches-across-the-diocese/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:22:58 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17588 The Diocese marked Earth Day on Wednesday 22 April by celebrating its commitment to caring for creation, with 140 churches now recognised as Eco Churches. As a diocese, caring for the environment and responding to the climate crisis is seen as an essential part of its responsibility to safeguard God’s creation and work towards a more just and sustainable world. The growing number of Eco Churches reflects this shared commitment, with 57 churches holding Bronze awards, 32 holding Silver awards, […]

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]]> Multi Academy Trust Leaders gather for Deeply Christian Conference https://southwell.anglican.org/multi-academy-trust-leaders-gather-for-deeply-christian-conference/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:58:39 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17564 On Friday, 17th April, trustees and central staff from five Church of England-led Multi Academy Trusts gathered for the “Deeply Christian” conference, held from 4pm to 8pm at Jubilee House. The event brought together approximately 30 delegates, including members of the Diocesan Board of Education (DBE), for an evening focused on faith-led educational leadership and trust-wide vision. The conference opened with worship led by students from Minster School with the keynote address delivered by Andy Wolfe, Interim Chief Executive of the National […]

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]]> Installation of New Dean at Southwell Minster https://southwell.anglican.org/installation-of-new-dean-at-southwell-minster/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:12:39 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17527 Southwell Minster marked a significant moment in its history yesterday as The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Evans was formally installed as the new Dean of Southwell. The special service, held in the cathedral and led by the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, the Right Reverend Paul Williams, welcomed more than 500 guests. Beautiful music was performed by the Cathedral Choir and the Minster Chorale. The ceremony included the swearing-in and installation of Dr Evans in the Dean’s historic stall in […]

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]]> More Easter Stories Across Our Diocese https://southwell.anglican.org/more-easter-stories-across-our-diocese/ https://southwell.anglican.org/more-easter-stories-across-our-diocese/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:53:42 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17437 We’re pleased to share some more great stories from across our Diocese this Easter! Read below for some stories and highlights. Easter Celebrations at St Swithun’s Retford Easter was a joyful and uplifting time at St Swithun’s, Retford, with worship, creativity, and celebration bringing the church community together. The Easter journey began with a Maundy Thursday Worship Night, followed on Good Friday by All-Age Creative Stations and a moving time of Reflections on the Cross.  Read More A Powerful Easter […]

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]]> https://southwell.anglican.org/more-easter-stories-across-our-diocese/feed/ 0 Easter at St Swithun’s Retford https://southwell.anglican.org/easter-at-st-swithuns-retford-2/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:42:28 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17447 Easter was a joyful and uplifting time at St Swithun’s, Retford, with worship, creativity, and celebration bringing the church community together. The Easter journey began with a Maundy Thursday Worship Night, followed on Good Friday by All-Age Creative Stations and a moving time of Reflections on the Cross. Families of all ages came together to experience the Easter story in a hands-on and meaningful way. On Easter Sunday, the church gathered for a Big Easter Celebration, which included a much-enjoyed […]

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]]> Easter Celebrations at St Nic’s https://southwell.anglican.org/easter-celebrations-at-st-nics/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:42:09 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17452 Easter was marked with a reflective and joyful series of services at St Nic’s. On Maundy Thursday, the church held a Tenebrae service with Holy Communion to remember the Last Supper. Throughout the service, the church gradually darkened, symbolising the approaching darkness of Jesus’ death on the cross. This led into a reflective meditation service on Good Friday. Easter Day began with a vibrant multicultural celebration in the morning, including a retelling of the Resurrection story from the perspective of […]

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]]> Holy Week in the Beck & Trent Benefice https://southwell.anglican.org/holy-week-at-st-laurence-norwell-beck-trent-benefice/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:41:58 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17463 In the Beck & Trent Benefice (Norwell, Ossington, Caunton, Cromwell, Carlton, Sutton on Trent) there was something every day of Holy Week to ponder and celebrate Easter. On Palm Sunday, Milestone Brewery in Cromwell hosted breakfast from a food van before attendees made the short walk down to St Giles Church for the service. 68 Adults and 10 Children came out to join in what will hopefully be a new annual tradition. On Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday they had Compline […]

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]]> Holy Week and Easter Celebration at St Michael’s Bramcote https://southwell.anglican.org/holy-week-and-easter-celebration-at-st-michaels-bramcote/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:41:44 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17472 Holy Week at St Michael’s Bramcote was a rich journey of worship, reflection, and celebration, as the church community moved from Palm Sunday through to the joy of Easter Day. The week began on Palm Sunday, remembering Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Services across the day explored themes of welcome, expectation, and Jesus’ path of servanthood and sacrifice, with worship, teaching, drama, and choral evensong bringing the story to life. On Maundy Thursday, the church gathered for Holy Communion in the morning and […]

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