New Clergy & Diocesan Staff Welcomes and Farewells
The bishops have recently led a number of licensing services for clergy who have taken up new appointments across the diocese as well as overseen parish services of welcome for those who were previously licensed online last year due to restrictions.
Appointment of New Canon Missioner, Residentiary Canon at Southwell Minster
We are happy to announce the appointment of Canon Paul Rattigan as New Canon Missioner, Residentiary Canon at Southwell
YCCN Climate Relay
The Young Christian Climate Network (YCCN) set out on a relay walk from St. Ives to Glasgow ahead of the UK hosting the COP26 in November. Between these events, there are 750 miles and 140 days as they travel through 10 cities.
Southwell Climate March
During COP26, hundreds of people marched through Southwell to show their concern for the climate as part of the Global Day of Action.
St Mellitus Offers Part-Time Ordination Training
St Mellitus East Midlands is now offering a part-time pathway for ordination training and theological education on Monday evenings in Leicester.
Sign up for RealLIFE 2021/22
RealLIFE is for anyone who wants to follow-after Jesus and into real life – living the gift of knowing God in Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit and shaping the world through their discipleship. Comprised of three 10-week blocks over the course of a year, it is an opportunity to look in detail at ten aspects of discipleship that emerge from the teaching and example of Jesus. Watch the video below to hear stories from participants of last year’s course:
General Synod 2021
Nominations are invited for representatives from the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham to General Synod for the next five-year term 2021-2026.
Make a COP26 Prayer Boat
The Young Christian Climate are carrying a model boat on their relay to Glasgow and COP26. Taking inspiration from YCCN’s boat, Christian Aid are asking you to create a prayer boat.
Supporting Afghan refugees in Nottinghamshire
The Church of England has launched a toolkit that summarises some basic information about what’s going on and the UK government scheme, as well as other initiatives to which you can donate, some practical steps you can take, some tips for engaging in advocacy
Announcing our new Learning Hub!
At the beginning of September, the Discipleship & Ministry team launched the Learning Hub – a new online platform providing a place to register for and access courses, events and learning resources