Revival at Christmas: Bishop Paul’s Christmas Message
What would a revival of faith look like in your life this Christmas? In his Advent & Christmas Message, Bishop Paul shares reflections on the gift of faith that Jesus brought into the world: ‘Despite the bleak midwinter, a humble stable houses a holy presence that has the power to rewrite history. The arrival of Jesus changes everything. This is why we are boldly praying for a spiritual revival, a revival of faith this Christmas.’ We warmly invite you to watch Bishop Paul’s
5th December
We pray for Eastwood, St Mary. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kitui – The Anglican Church of Kenya.
4th December
We pray for Annesley, All Saints; Newstead Village, St Mary the Virgin; Kirkby Woodhouse, St John the Evangelist. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kitgum – The Church of the Province of Uganda.
3rd December
We pray for Newstead Deanery. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kiteto – The Anglican Church of Tanzania.
2nd December
We pray for the Programme Management Office: Programme Manager, Neil Peake, and the team, Imogen and Stephen. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kitale – The Anglican Church of Kenya.
1st December
Today, we begin a new Church Year. We give thanks for all that has been and what shall be. We pray for Disciples to Grow Wider, Younger and Deeper across our diocese. As we begin the season of Advent, we pray: Lord Jesus, light of the world, born in David’s city of Bethlehem, born like him to be a king: be born in our hearts at Christmas, be King of our lives today. Amen. Amen. Please also pray for The Province of the Episcopal Church
30th November
We pray for those who support rough sleepers. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kita-Kanto – The Nippon Sei Ko Kai.
Archbishop of York’s Visit to the Diocese
"Each of us has a part to play in each other's lives, and stories for God's purposes in the world." Last weekend on the 22nd-24th November the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, took part in a missionary visit across our Diocese. Over the time he visited various organisations and churches, hearing what is happening in our diocese and sharing some of his story. On Friday afternoon, Archbishop Stephen visited Nottingham City Transport with our Workplace Chaplain, Revd. Jo Tatum. The team at
29th November
We pray for those who are homeless. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kisangani – Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo.
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.