Bishop Paul’s Latest Sermons
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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
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Bishop Paul speaks on BBC Radio Nottingham
Following the publication of the Makin Review and Resignation of Archbishop Justin, Bishop Paul has given an interview to BBC Radio Nottingham sharing his reaction, concern for the victims and survivors of abuse, and the work the Church is doing
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A statement from the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Rt Revd Paul Williams.
Following the publication of the Makin review last week and the terrible abuse it identified along with failures to act in a way that would prevent further abuse, I fully respect and understand Archbishop Justin's decision to resign today, taking
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Bishop’s Address to Diocesan Synod – Luke 5:1-10
This is the transcript of Bishop Paul's address to Diocesan Synod on 12th October 2024. In Luke 5 Jesus begins the task of recruiting a team of people who will serve closely with him in establishing God’s kingdom on earth, and
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Bishop Paul asks important question to the Foreign Secretary on opportunities with a new South African government to support key aid and development projects
In the House of Lords on Tuesday 21st May Bishop Paul asked a question of the Foreign Secretary on the support and links between our country and South Africa, including supporting NGOs and important strategic church partnerships. This holds particular
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Bishop Paul champions early interventions and foster carers that support children in care
In the House of Lords yesterday Bishop Paul spoke in the debate on the number of children being committed into the care of local authorities. Drawing from his own experience as a foster carer, Bishop Paul highlighted the increasing financial
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Bishop Paul’s Easter Sermon in Southwell Minster
In Bishop Paul's Easter sermon in the cathedral, he said, “because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, there is always hope.” “With all that is happening in our world at the moment, and maybe in our lives
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Estates Evangelism Motion at General Synod
Bishop Paul spoke in a debate in General Synod today supporting a Motion to prioritise estates evangelism. He shared the story of his mother’s journey to ordained ministry and went on to speak about “the importance of seeing the value
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Bishop Paul’s Christmas Sermon from Southwell Minster
In his Christmas sermon in the Cathedral, Bishop Paul speaks about the peace that Jesus came to bring, and how knowing peace with God sets us free to be courageous peacemakers in our world today. He also gave special thanks for
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Bishop Paul asks urgent question about Christians caught up in the war in Gaza
A question about Israel treatment of Christians in war-torn Gaza was asked by Bishop Paul in the House of Lords. During a session dedicated to an urgent question on the war, Bishop Paul raised details of two incidents concerning the small
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Human flourishing at the front of regulating how data is used Bishop Paul tells House of Lords
Bishop Paul has contributed to the debate on the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill during its second reading in the House of Lords today (19 December). The draft legislation aims to update and simplify the UK’s data protection framework. Bishop Paul
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Bishop Paul asks Government Minister for greater funding for homelessness support
Bishop Paul, speaking in the House of Lords today (18th December), called on the government to find greater funding for charities and voluntary organisations who support the homeless. He highlighted the remarkable work done by the charities Framework Housing Association and
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Ad Clerum Concerning The Prayers of Love and Faith
Please find below a link to an Ad Clerum concerning the Prayers of Love and Faith sent to all clergy on 12th October 2023. Click here to read.
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Bishop Paul’s Christmas Message 2023
‘A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices. For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.’ In his Christmas message, Bishop Paul reminds us that Jesus’ birth restores hope to a weary world. He shares, "this is why the church exists,
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A statement from eleven bishops in the House of Bishops
Click here to read the statement from eleven bishops in the House of Bishops dated 12th October 2023.
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Bishop’s Address to Diocesan Synod
The Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Synod met on 13th May 2023 in Holy Trinity Church, Southwell. As a body of representatives of clergy and lay people from across the deaneries, the Diocesan Synod usually meets biannually along with the bishops,
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Bishop Paul Speaks Up for Farmers and Farming Mental Health Provision
Speaking in the House of Lords on 21st June, Bishop Paul drew attention to the crisis in the mental health and the wellbeing provision for the farming industry. Last month a report published by the cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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Bishop Paul’s Words at the Vigil in Nottingham
Several thousand people gathered in the Market Square this evening to join in a Vigil paying tribute to the precious lives of the three people who died in the horrific attacks in the city on Tuesday morning. Many moving words
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Bishop’s Address to Diocesan Synod
The Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Synod met on 13th May 2023 in Holy Trinity Church, Southwell. As a body of representatives of clergy and lay people from across the deaneries, the Diocesan Synod usually meets biannually along with the bishops,
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Bishop Paul’s Sermon at the Service to Celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla
One of the most moving images for me from yesterday’s Coronation was the moment when the Prince of Wales having paid homage to the King, reached forward to kiss his father. It seemed to express, ‘though you are my King
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Bishop Paul’s Easter Morning Sermon in Southwell Minister
Acts 10:34-43 and John 20:1-18 May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, Lord our Rock and our Redeemer. I don’t know if you recognise the name Mel Blanc? He was the voice
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Bishop Paul’s Sermon at the Legal Service, St Mary’s in the Lace Market
On Sunday 5th March, St Mary's in the Lace Market hosted the High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire’s Legal Service. The 458th High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Paul Southby, was joined by the Lord Lieutenant, the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, the Chair
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Bishop Paul calls for an immediate increase in spending for Ukraine
Bishop Paul has called for an immediate increase in UK defence spending. Speaking in the House of Lords, Bishop Paul said this would ensure that the Ukraine people could defend themselves and that refugees living in the UK received appropriate
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The Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, Rt Revd Paul Williams, delivered his Christmas Sermon at the Midnight Service in the Cathedral Church of Southwell Minister
We are now just minutes away from Christmas Morning, but how would it be if we heard that at short notice Christmas had been cancelled this year. In the Lion, the Witch and Wardrobe, Mr Tumnus said to Lucy, “It is
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Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham challenges government on national waiting time for children’s mental health services
The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, the Rt Revd Paul Williams has asked the government for a national review of waiting times for children and young people to access Child and Adolescent Mental Health services.
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Bishop Paul’s Advent & Christmas Message 2022
In Bishop Paul's Advent & Christmas message for 2022, against the backdrop of a difficult year for many across the world and closer to home, he speaks about how "fear may stalk in the darkness of our sorrow and sadness or
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Bishop Paul speaks on the Public Order Bill
The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, Bishop Paul Williams has challenged the government in a debate on the Public Order Bill. The controversial proposed legislation is passing through the House of Lords. It make provisions for new offences relating to public
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Bishop’s Address to Diocesan Synod
Bishop Paul said, "For all the blessings of the Queen’s long reign, it is the character of her life that has left the deepest impression. We know, and commentators could not avoid, the reality that her life of service was
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A Commemoration of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Right Reverend Paul Williams' sermon on Southwell Minster Sunday 18th September 2022. “Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your
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Bishop Paul’s Sermon given in Southwell Minster on 11th September following the death of Her Majesty the Queen
It has been a quite momentous and emotionally turbulent week, certainly unprecedented for most of us in our lifetime. Last Sunday we knew that we would have a new Prime Minister and government within a few days but we did