Start the Month in May with Bishop Paul and Sarah (182) – 4th July 2025
'Blaze, Spirit blaze, set our hearts on fire' Do you feel the fire of God’s love burning brightly, or perhaps you feel like your faith is flickering? As they stand near the old fireplaces of Archbishop’s Palace, in Start the Month for July Bishop Paul and Sarah reflect on how God meets us where we are and can rekindle the fire in our hearts. Drawing on the book of Job, they share how despite the struggles and sufferings we may face, we have
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
Ordination Candidates 2025
Please join us in praying for the candidates who will be ordained as Deacons and Priests on the 28th and 29th June. You can watch the Ordination of Priests service here, and the Ordination of Deacons service here. PRIEST CANDIDATES GRAHAM BAKER grew up in southeast London and was aware of wanting to follow Jesus from an early age. He spent time in academic research, with a DPhil in History, and then teaching before recognising a call to ministry within the church.
Start the Month in May with Bishop Paul and Sarah (181) – 6th June 2025
'Proverbs invites us to think and reflect on the wisdom it holds, as if we’re searching for treasure.' There are often times in our lives where we particularly need to seek God’s wisdom and guidance. In Start the Month for June, Bishop Paul and Sarah provide encouraging reflections from the book of Proverbs. They share how the passage invites us to dig deep, and reflect carefully on God’s word. ‘For the Lord gives wisdom and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding’
Start the Month in May with Bishop Paul and Sarah (180) – 2nd May 2025
‘When this happens, this is a move of the Holy Spirit’ Have you heard of someone new coming to church recently? For 'Start the Month' in May, Bishop Paul and Sarah reflect on an encouraging season as we continue to hear stories of people entering into churches across our diocese, often for the first time. Psalm 122 reminds us of the deep joy we can share as we ‘go to the house of the Lord’ and enter God’s presence together.
Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day
Thursday 8 May 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, commemorating the end of the Second World War in Europe. Churches across England will participate in a series of commemorations to mark this historic occasion. A key part of the day will be the ringing of church bells at 6:30 p.m, echoing the joyful sounds that swept the country in 1945. Churches and cathedrals, including those in Southwell and Nottingham, will ring their bells as a
Gold Award for St Wilfrid’s Calverton
"Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it." 1 Corinthians 12:27 Sunday 27th was a day of celebration for St Wilfrid's Calverton as after many years of hard work, they were presented with a Gold Award from A Rocha UK as an Eco Church. This is the first Gold Award in our Diocese and one of only a small number across the UK. A Rocha explains on their website that 'Achieving gold means that
Easter Holiday Clubs Across the Diocese
It's been exciting to hear about the holiday clubs for children and families which have taken place across our diocese over the past few weeks. These events have been filled with fun activities, plenty of food and, most importantly, opportunities to learn more about the good news of Jesus! Woven St Margaret's Egg-cellent Easter Trail event! The Egg-cellent Easter Trail event at the beginning of the Easter holidays was a huge success, marking the biggest outreach event of the year for St
Bishop Andy’s Easter Message 2025
This Holy Week Bishop Andy invites us to reflect on the story of creation, the wrestle with sin and suffering, and the new beginning Jesus invites each one of us to.
Start the Month in April with Bishop Paul and Sarah (179) – 4th April 2025
'God is with us, and God will meet us in our need.' Join Bishop Paul and Sarah as they share reflections on Psalm 95 and an interesting discovery in the garden of Bishops Manor. As we journey towards Holy Week, we remember the outpouring of God’s love for us in Christ on the cross, and the celebration of Easter morning. “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are