Revd Canon Dr Richard Kellett Commissioned as Associate Archdeacon
On Monday 8th January, the Revd Canon Dr Richard Kellett was commissioned as Associate Archdeacon for the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham as part of a Service of Evening Prayer at Southwell Minster. Richard is well known in the diocese and the service was attended (amongst others) by several of his past ordinands and curates, as well as a number of those currently training for Licensed Lay Ministry and members of the Discipleship and Ministry Team. Bishop Paul paid tribute to Richard’s
‘See I am doing a new thing!’ (Isaiah 43:19)
On Sunday 19th November, Bishop Andy led a Service of Collation, Induction and Installation for The Revd Andrew Porter as the new Vicar for St Edmund the King, Mansfield Woodhouse. Bishop Andy paid tribute to those who had supported and continued the Gospel mission of St Edmund’s during the vacancy period, and the encouragement this gave as Andrew came alongside to share in this ministry. Also present to support were congregants from Andrew’s former parish, Holy Trinity, Southwell and welcomes
Jubilee House Open Day – 18th November 2023
On Saturday 18 November 2023, we are holding an Open Day between 11am and 3:30pm to celebrate the first ten years of Jubilee House serving the Diocese. Please do come along and meet some of the team - each department will have staff members available throughout the day to answer queries and provide information about how we support parishes.
Diocesan Days of Prayer
We are designating the second Thursday of every month a special diocesan day of worship and prayer. We do hope that you will come along to one or many of these gatherings, as we wait on the Lord in expectation for his guidance, refreshment and renewal.
NHCT: Ride + Stride 2023
Join the NHCT for Ride+Stride where you can have a great day out, visiting Nottinghamshire’s historic churches whilst raising funds for their preservation.
Gaia wows at Southwell Minster
Gaia, an awe-inspiring touring spectacle, by Luke Jerram awaits you until this Sunday at Southwell Minster.
Outstanding Ofsted grade for Lowdham Church of England Primary School
Lowdham Church of England Primary has received an outstanding Ofsted report and has kept its outstanding rating after first achieving it in 2011.
Caring for God’s Creation: Award-Winning Efforts at Burntstump Seely
As part of their hard work for our Don't Trash Our Future campaign, Burntstump Seely C of E Primary Academy have been awarded a bronze in the Picture Impact Awards 2023!
Start the Day on First Fridays with Bishop Paul and Sarah (157) – 7th July 2023
In Start the Day for the first Friday of July, Bishop Paul and Sarah read from Job 19 and reflect on one of the most difficult questions of faith: where is God in the face of terrible suffering? Also how the hope Christ shines into the darkness so we can know we are loved by God and never alone.
Ordination Candidates 2023
Please Pray for those being Ordained to the Office of Priest on Saturday 1 July and to the Office of Deacon on Sunday 2 July in Southwell Minster.