Pancake Celebration Stories
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 Helen's Stapleford To celebrate Shrove Tuesday, St Helen's hosted a pancake party for their youth, blending fun with reflection. They played games, ate lots of pancakes and explored the meaning of Shrove. Activities included a race while carrying a glass of water, then set the glass down before racing back, showing how much easier it
Apprentice Track 2025/26 Applications Now Open!
We’re pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025/26 year of The Apprentice Track. Designed for 18-30s, this programme offers four exciting pathways to deepen your faith, grow in community, and develop as a leader. Whether you're considering our full-time internship or one of our part-time programmes, there's a place for you. Scroll below to read some incredible stories and further details on how to apply. Amy's Story Towards the end of my degree I was looking at what
Stories of Nurture Courses Across the Diocese
We’re so pleased to share that over 50 nurture courses are taking place across our diocese this spring. Reaching 50 was a prayerful aspiration we set at the start of the year, with each course representing an opportunity for people to explore faith and take their first steps in following Jesus. Whether the groups are large or small, each one is so significant. We’ve been encouraged by the early stories coming from these courses and are excited to share a
30 Candidates Confirmed at St Nic’s
It was a wonderful evening of worship, prayer and testimony at St Nic's for the Nottingham North and South Deaneries confirmation service on Monday! There were 30 candidates from six parishes including St Mary The Virgin And All Souls Church, St Christopher's Church, Sneinton, Churches Together in Toton, St Nic’s Nottingham, St. Mark's Church Bestwood, and St Stephen's with St Paul's Hyson Green. There was a great range of stories and backgrounds represented, including a large group from the Farsi community in
Inspiring Curiosity: RE Conference 2025
Over 40 primary RE Subject Leaders gathered at Jubilee House, Southwell, for the 2025 Religious Education Conference, themed "Inspiring Curiosity." The conference was facilitated by Gillian Georgiou, RE Adviser for the Lincoln Diocese, alongside RE Leads Connie Bee, Andrea Burrows, Kate Charlesworth, and Anne Lumb- Diocesan Ethos, RE and SIAMS Lead. It focused on the transformative potential of adopting a ‘Religion and Worldviews’ approach to teaching RE. Delegates engaged in practical, reflective, and interactive sessions, sharing untold stories of Christianity
31st December
John Wyclif: Today we recall the life of one of the churches great reformers. We thank God for the vision we have to share the Living Hope of Christ and grow disciples and for the year ahead as we seek to introduce new people to Jesus Christ as our Lord. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kwara – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).
30th December
The first ‘quiet day’ of the week, with no feast day. Take a few minutes today to be thankful for things that can be celebrated from the last week. We remember those who have not been able to see family and friends as they have been caring for others and serving in the emergency services. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kutgi – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).
29th December
St Thomas Becket, Martyr: Today we commemorate another martyr. We give thanks for Thomas’s gift of faith. Please pray today for those who are victims of aggression. Please also pray for The Episcopal Church.
28th December
The Holy Innocents: This sombre commemoration of the death of the young is a sharp counterpoint to the celebration of new birth. Please pray today for those who are victims of aggression. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kushtia – The Church of Bangladesh.
27th December
St John, Apostle and Evangelist: ‘The Word was made Flesh and Dwelt Among Us’. With these words John acclaims, the Incarnation of God and Man. Today, we are thankful for John’s gift and for all evangelists in the Church. Pray for Christians in other denominations and the work of the ecumenical movement. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kurunegala – The Church of Ceylon (Extra Provincial).