Called to Foster: 100 Homes Campaign
In Nottingham City, there are more than 700 children in care. The 100 Homes campaign are aiming to get more Christians to become foster carers ahead of Fostering Sunday on 8 May. Melissa and Ian started fostering in August 2020. They felt called by God to foster as Melissa had experience with social services through her years as a teacher, but she always felt she could do more to provide a safe space.
Churches Count on Nature
Churches Count on Nature runs between 4-12 June 2022 and covers churchyards across England and Wales. It will see communities and visitors making a note of the animals, birds, insects, or fungi in their local churchyard, and the data will then be collated on the National Biodiversity Network.
An Easter Garden with a Twist
Local artist Dave Sawyer has painted a Easter Garden using an unconventional method – plastic bags!
Churches Across the Diocese Helping Ukrainian Refugees
The Diocese is partnering with other Christian communities and civil society groups across Nottinghamshire to provide support and training for those who wish to help Ukrainian refugees who are seeking sanctuary and safety here in the UK.
How You can Support Ukrainian Refugees
The Church of England has put a toolkit together which includes practical advice on what churches and individuals can do to help Ukrainian refugees. There are also details on where to donate, advice on the sponsorship routes for Ukrainians to come to the UK, an advocacy advice section as well as prayer and theological resources.
Our Pupils supporting Ukraine
Pupils in the diocese are leading the way in supporting Ukrainians with prayers and donations – often completely unprompted.
Our New Diocesan Environment Officer, Robert Cleave
We are pleased to announce that Robert Cleave, a member of Bishop’s Council and Finance Committee, has kindly agreed to volunteer up to two days a week as DEO to provide additional resource.
New Canon Missioner, The Revd Paul Rattigan
On Saturday 22 January, Bishop Paul installed The Revd Paul Rattigan as Southwell Minster's first ever Canon Missioner.
A Rocha UK’s Eco Church Awards
A Rocha UK’s Eco Church Awards require the churches who apply to demonstrate their commitment to caring for creation, ranging from optimising energy efficiency to discussing climate change in sermons. Recently, the diocese has reached the 5% threshold of Bronze Award churches which we need to achieve a Bronze Eco Diocese Award. More than 50 of our churches are working towards their Eco Church status now, of which 16 have at least a bronze award. St Patrick’s Nuthall achieved their silver
In Memory of Colin Slater MBE
We are saddened to hear that Colin Slater MBE died yesterday. While many tributes have been offered to Colin as ‘the Voice of Notts County’, he was also a man of deep faith. Colin made a remarkable and inspirational contribution to diocesan and synodical life and witness in Southwell and Nottingham.