Homepage Archives - Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham https://southwell.anglican.org/category/homepage/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:31:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://southwell.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-Church-of-England-logo-4k-sticky-32x32.png Homepage Archives - Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham https://southwell.anglican.org/category/homepage/ 32 32 Ordination Weekend Highlights – 2026 https://southwell.anglican.org/ordination-weekend-highlights-2026/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:04:14 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=18282 It was a glorious, sunny weekend as friends, families and colleagues gathered at Southwell Minster to celebrate the ordination of eight Priests and twelve Deacons. Ordination of Priests The Ordination of Priests was a joyful service on Saturday that celebrated and welcomed Wendy, Jane, Olly, Luke, Jo, Liam and Lesley into this new phase of ministry. There was also a special service on Sunday evening at Worksop Priory as Robert Garnett was also ordained priest. Revd James Halstead, Director of Discipleship & Ministry, delivered a […]

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]]> Fire of Faith | Bishop Andy’s Easter Message 2026 https://southwell.anglican.org/fire-of-faith-bishop-andys-easter-message-2026/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:25:16 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17135 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.

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]]> Apprentice Track 2026/27 Applications Now Open! https://southwell.anglican.org/apprentice-track-2026-27-applications-now-open/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:12:43 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=16587 We’re pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026/27 year of The Apprentice Track. The Apprentice Track is an opportunity for 18-30s to spend a year committing to the journey to learning what it means to know your identity in Jesus, become like Him and live our lives his way in every area of life. There are four exciting pathways available, and whether you’re considering our full-time internship or one of our part-time programmes, there’s a place […]

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]]> Bishop Paul’s Christmas Sermon from Southwell Minster https://southwell.anglican.org/bishop-pauls-christmas-sermon-2025/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:22:22 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=16318 ‘Jesus was born not to make sure we know how badly we’ve messed things up, but so that we can discover how greatly we are loved by God.‘ In his Christmas sermon at the Midnight Communion in the Cathedral on Christmas Eve, Bishop Paul spoke about how at Christmas, God comes to find us in Jesus, offering a peace that can satisfy our very deepest need and longings, and inviting our hearts to come home to Him. He reflected on […]

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]]> New Dean of Southwell announced https://southwell.anglican.org/new-dean-of-southwell-announced/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=16121 The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Evans has been appointed as the new Dean of Southwell. For the last 16 years, Dr Evans has been Rector of St Marylebone in central London and before served as Rector of Uppingham and the Rural Dean of Rutland. “It is a great joy to have been asked by Bishop Paul to become the next Dean of Southwell and to be returning to the East Midlands,” Dr Evans shared, “I am indebted to the Revd […]

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]]> Home for Christmas: Christmas Parable 2025 https://southwell.anglican.org/home-for-christmas-christmas-parable-2025/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:08:34 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=16065 This year, alongside Bishop Paul’s Christmas message, we are pleased to share a new parable short film created to reach out to audiences far and wide. At a time of year when our screens are filled with amazing Christmas adverts inviting us to buy delicious food and exciting gifts, this film offers something different. Rather than selling, it seeks to show you something. The story of the Prodigal Son is one of Jesus’ most well-known parables, and its invitation to […]

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]]> INEQE Safeguarding Audit: November Briefing https://southwell.anglican.org/ineqe-safeguarding-audit-november-briefing/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:24:33 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=16024 On 12th November, we reached a major milestone in our audit schedule with the successful submission of our safeguarding evidence to INEQE via the 360° Audit tool. This was a huge team effort: over the past few months we have been gathering, checking, and organising evidence from multiple systems and sources. Thanks to everyone’s hard work, over 600 pieces of evidence were pulled together in time for this important deadline—a real achievement for the whole team! This submission marks a […]

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]]> INEQE Safeguarding Audit: October Briefing https://southwell.anglican.org/ineqe-safeguarding-audit-october-briefing/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:50:56 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=15795 Preparation for the INEQE safeguarding audit in January 2026 continues at pace. The Diocese and Cathedral are busy sourcing, formatting and uploading evidence to INEQE’s 360° Audit Tool, the secure online platform through which all evidence for the audit will be submitted. To ensure the most productive use of time, INEQE’s approach is to analyse all available information in advance of site visits. This information is collected using INEQE’s 360° Safeguarding Audit Tool. In this month’s briefing, read an update […]

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]]> INEQE Safeguarding Audit: September Briefing https://southwell.anglican.org/ineqe-safeguarding-audit-september-briefing/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:01:03 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=15582 Preparation for the INEQE safeguarding audit in January 2026 is progressing well. The Diocese and Cathedral now have access to INEQE’s 360 Audit Tool, the secure online platform through which all evidence for the audit will be submitted. This marks a significant milestone in our preparations for the forthcoming INEQE safeguarding audit (6th–9th January 2026). In this month’s briefing, read a project update, hear how your parish can get involved, and hear from the new Cathedral Safeguarding Officer with the […]

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]]> Announcement of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury https://southwell.anglican.org/announcement-of-the-106th-archbishop-of-canterbury/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:45:40 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=15532 We welcome the announcement of Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Our bishops Paul Williams (Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham) and Andy Emerton (Bishop of Sherwood) invite all our churches to give thanks to God and join in praying for the Archbishop of Canterbury-designate. Bishop Paul said, “I am holding Bishop Sarah in my prayers as she takes on this new and significant responsibility within the Church of England and across the Anglican Communion. Please pray that she will […]

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