Schools Taking Action to Protect Our World
During Thy Kingdom Come, schools across Nottinghamshire embarked on an inspiring mission to pray, clean up litter, and advocate for God’s world.
A Special Coronation Start the Day on Good Friday with Bishop Paul and Sarah (155) – 5th May 2023
In a special Start the Day message on the first Friday in May, Bishop Paul and Sarah read and reflect on Psalm 122, which for centuries has been sung at the very beginning of the Coronation Service.
Deaf Awareness Week: BSL Interpreted Services at Christ Church Chilwell
Ensuring that church is a welcoming and inclusive place for all people is at the heart of offering BSL interpretation in the church services. Twice a month, services are signed at Christ Church, Chilwell, which means that Deaf people can attend.
Join in with Our Schools’ “Don’t Trash Our Future” Campaign
From 22nd to 26th May, schools across Nottinghamshire have been invited to pray, clear some litter and remind everybody to not "trash our future".
Long-Serving Organist honoured with Royal Maundy Money
A long-serving organist and director of music in the diocese was honoured to receive Royal Maundy money from King Charles III at York Minster on Maundy Thursday.
St James’ Church Joins the Small Pilgrim Places Network
St James, Normanton on Soar has become the first church in the diocese – and second in the East Midlands – to join the Small Pilgrim Places Network.
The YLC Internship Programme Applications are now open!
Are you interested in exploring your God given gifts, growing in Christian leadership and developing your sense of calling? Would you like the opportunity to serve and learn in a local church through varied focused ministries including children’s or youth work, worship, prayer, media and communications?
The Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2023
Hundreds of thousands of people are fleeing their homelands to escape violence and persecution, as the world continues to be an unsafe place for many. In the past couple of years there have been increased numbers of people arriving in the UK from Afghanistan and Ukraine as well as many other countries. This year’s Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2023 will replenish the Welcome Fund which supports churches and projects in the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham working with new arrivals. Find out
St Giles’ Church is Welcoming Owls in Cropwell Bishop
St Giles' Church, Cropwell Bishop have been working hard on biodiversity in their churchyard. 12-year-old Alex has been leading the way. He has made a box for tawny owls from recycled wood and painted it. With 1 in 7 of the UK’s wildlife species is at risk of extinction, churchyards are important habitats. Across England, it is estimated that 10,000 churches have churchyards. That’s the area of a small national park. It’s a precious resource which can make a huge difference to
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 and sustained support.