LLM Final Year Retreat 2025
Ahead of their upcoming licensing in October, our Licensed Lay Ministers (LLMs) in training went on their final residential retreat last weekend in the beautiful surroundings of Bestwood Lodge Hotel. It was a wonderful weekend of fun, worship, reflection and prayer, as the fifteen candidates celebrated the last two years of training and looked ahead to their licensing. For the fifteen candidates, it marked both the culmination of two years of learning and preparation, and the beginning of a new chapter in
Good News Spotlight: Vicar at St Mary’s Bulwell receives Governor’s Award
We are always grateful for how God is working across our diocese and we love to share stories of His goodness. This week we heard that Fr Andrew Fisher, Vicar at St Mary the Virgin and All Souls Bulwell and a Diocesan Foundation Governor at Bulwell St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, was given a Governor’s Award at a Transform Trust celebration for his impact and hard work as a governor. Transform Trust are an innovative Multi Academy Trust of 25
Jubilee House Volunteer Day 2025
It was such a joy for the central support team from Jubilee House to head out to St Ann with Emmanuel Nottingham and St Nicholas Tuxford on Wednesday for our annual Volunteer Day, working with teams from both churches to help clear and refresh the spaces. The two teams spent time painting, clearing, weeding, mowing and tidying! We’re so thankful to have been able to partner with these churches, and for the amazing welcome we received! Kristine (Parish Discipleship Enabler) shared a
Apprentice Track End of Year Celebrations
Over the past couple of weeks we have celebrated the end of year for both year 1 and year 2 interns on the Apprentice Track. It’s been an incredible year of growth and community with people who are passionate followers of Jesus. The final session with the year 1's on the Apprentice Track included worship, teaching from Bishop Andy, time to pray for one another and celebrate with pizza. At the Leadership Track celebration, each intern had the opportunity to
Recognise Week: Celebrating Youth & Children’s Workers & Volunteers
This week (7th-13th July) is Recognise Week, a national celebration to honour everyone involved in ministry with children, young people and their families. Recognise is an initiative of the Church of England’s 30k Project, which aims to raise up to 30,000 new children and youth leaders by 2030 through the recruitment of volunteers, training and formation of new CYPF minister, and enhancing support for existing CYPF ministers. Ruth Lee, diocesan Growing Younger Disciples Lead, is part of the 30k project board. On Tuesday 8th July,
An Inspiring Day at the 2025 Safeguarding Conference
Last Saturday (5th July) was a great day at The Minster School in Southwell, as over 100 attendees including clergy, parish officers and volunteers from across the diocese gathered for the 2025 Safeguarding Conference. Centred on the theme 'Supporting Vulnerable Groups in Our Churches,' the day offered reflection, learning and valuable insight. The conference began with worship and reflection led by Associate Archdeacon, Richard Kellett, who reminded us that safeguarding lies at the very heart of Jesus Christ’s ministry. Two keynote speakers delivered thought-provoking
Ordination Weekend Highlights
It was a glorious, sunny weekend as friends, families and colleagues gathered at Southwell Minster to celebrate the ordination of five Priests and seven Deacons. Ordination of Priests - Saturday 28th June The Ordination of Priests was a joyful service that celebrated and welcomed Jamie, Sam, Marsha, Graham and Carl into this new phase of ministry. The Venerable Tors Ramsey, Archdeacon of Newark, delivered a powerful sermon on purpose and transformation, thinking particularly about what happens when we are 'stopped in our tracks'. Drawing from the book of
Lifted Out of Darkness – Marsha’s Living Hope Story
"I prayed, 'Jesus I need you to help me', and I felt like two weights came off me." Following a difficult early life, Marsha found freedom from addiction when she invited Jesus into her life. She describes how the power of God lifted her out of the darkness she was experiencing, bringing healing and restoration. We’re so pleased to share Marsha’s story ahead of her ordination as Priest this weekend, and we’re excited to see how God continues to use her
Through the Wilderness – Ronaldo’s Living Hope Story
‘Now I live my life with hope and peace, knowing God’s alongside with me’ Ronaldo came to faith in his home country of Nicaragua, but found himself unexpectedly moving to the UK. It was a challenging and hard time to adjust, but in that time he discovered St Nic's Church and the Spanish speaking community there, as well as the opportunity to join The Apprentice Track internship. We loved hearing Ronaldo’s story and we hope it’s an encouragement to you, whatever
Good News Spotlight: Love Chilwell
We’re introducing the Good News Spotlight, a regular feature on our platforms that highlights and celebrates God's work in our parishes, schools, and projects across the diocese. If your parish or school has a Good News story to share, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with us here. Chilwell Parish- Christ Church, St Barnabas and The Orchards. LoveChilwell is a partnership between Chilwell Parish and The Garage, working together to make a real difference through acts of kindness, practical support,