28th November
We pray for the Discipleship & Ministry Team: Director of Discipleship & Ministry, James Halstead, and the team, Sarah, Craig, Ruth, Catriona, Kate, Duncan, Tom, David, Jo, Liam and Sue. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kirinyaga – The Anglican Church of Kenya.
27th November
We pray for all our Licensed Lay Ministers, Readers, Local Missional Leaders & authorised ministers across the diocese and give thanks for their important ministry. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kinshasa – Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo.
26th November
We pray for the Finance Department: Finance Director, Katrina Proctor, and the team, Jason, Jason, Angela, Jill, Ian, Jo and Anne. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kinkiizi – The Church of the Province of Uganda.
25th November
We pray for the Education Department: Diocesan Director of Education, Nigel Frith, and the team, Sam, Chrissie, Anne, Jess and Alison. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kindu – Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo.
24th November
Christ the King: Today, we end the Church’s year, and we celebrate the Universal Kingship of Jesus Christ. We remind ourselves that in a world that can often seem so uncertain, Jesus has won the victory over sin through the Cross, and we have the promise of his glory before us. We pray today for all those situations in our world where this message most urgently needs to be heard today. Please also pray for The Anglican Church of South
23rd November
We pray for Staff at the Minster Office. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kimberley and Kuruman – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa.
22nd November
We pray for the Bishop of Sherwood, Rt Revd Andy Emerton. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh – The Church of Ireland.
Diocesan Day of Prayer: 14th November and 12th December
It was wonderful to gather last week in the Southwell Minster State Chamber for the restart of the Diocesan Days of Prayer. The Diocesan Day of Prayer reflects one of our seven focus areas, ‘Nurturing Prayer’ which has inspired creative ways to engage in prayer, including the Prayer Run held during October half-term (21st–26th). This focus of prayer has shaped our autumn term as a diocese and prepared the ground as we enter the season of Advent in the coming weeks. The
West Bingham Deanery Parish Giving Scheme Launch
On Tuesday, 12th November, about 20 parish leaders came together for an engaging and informative evening at St Paul’s Wilford Hill marking the launch of the West Bingham Deanery Parish Giving Scheme. The evening was led by Andrew Little, Deanery Treasurer for West Bingham, and Conrad Oatey, Churchwarden at St Mary’s East Leake. Together, they delivered practical insights into the scheme, highlighting its benefits and offering valuable guidance to parish leadership teams. Andrew Little encapsulated the scheme’s purpose perfectly: “Created by the
21st November
We pray for the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, Rt Revd Paul Williams. Please also pray for The Diocese of North Kigezi – The Church of the Province of Uganda.