Forgiven and Restored – Hannah’s Living Hope Story
“Jesus died for my sins, I am forgiven.” Hannah sat down with us to share her story of receiving God’s redemptive grace and forgiveness. Hannah grew up in a loving Christian home, but drifted from her faith in her teens and early adulthood. Hannah went on to make some regrettable decisions, but found God in the midst of her brokenness when searching for hope and comfort. Despite everything, Hannah’s family were reconciled together again and she has since rediscovered the impact
27 Candidates Confirmed at Woven St Margaret’s Aspley
It was an uplifting and encouraging evening last Sunday as 27 candidates from across the Nottingham North Deanery were confirmed by Bishop Paul during a service at St Margaret’s Aspley. The service was a joyful opportunity to celebrate the many ways God is at work in people’s lives, with candidates from St Mary’s Eastwood, St Helen’s Trowell, St Margaret’s Aspley, St Martin’s Bilborough, St Martha’s Broxtowe, All Saints Strelley, and St Aidan’s Basford. The service began with extended period of sung
St Martin’s Sherwood’s Cornerstone Success Story
We’ve been inviting churches across the diocese to join Cornerstone, a free online tool designed to encourage generosity and giving. The Cornerstone platform supports churches in understanding their current financial position, strengthening their finances, and growing a culture of generosity within the church. Cornerstone can support churches in three main ways: It provides access to a regularly updated grants database to help fund special projects. All churches receive completely free access to over 900 grants curated specifically for church needs. It uses your
Comfort in the Bible – Ryan’s Living Hope Story
“I found comfort in the Bible” It was so good to sit down with Ryan and hear his story of finding faith in the midst of loss. Ryan didn’t grow up with any experience of church, but a few years’ ago, he faced two huge bereavements which led to him questioning the meaning of life. Through the loss of his baby, Ryan and his wife connected with their local church, and after sharing his questions with the vicar, decided to try
Bishop Paul rededicates St Mary’s Newark as part of Reawakening Project
Last Sunday marked a truly remarkable occasion at St Mary Magdalene with St Leonard, Newark, as Bishop Paul led the official rededication service following the completion of a major repair and conservation project. The building works formed part of the wider “Reawakening of St Mary Magdalene” initiative, delivered in close partnership with the local community. Revd Danny Marshall, Rector Designate, reflected on the significance of the day: "The Service of Rededication of St Mary’s was a truly remarkable occasion in which we
Good News Spotlight: Around 100 children and 30 adults attend St Andrew’s Langar Living Waters Retreat Day
St Andrew’s, Langar, in the parish of Wiverton in the Vale, held its Living Waters retreat day in April. Around 30 adults from across the parish gathered at St Andrew’s for the Living Waters retreat day, enjoying a memorable and Spirit-filled time together. A ‘river’ of Living Water flowed through the church, stretching from the font to the altar table. Along its banks were prayer stations exploring themes including the miraculous catch of fish and becoming fishers of men, a pebble
People Update – May 2026
PARISH NEW RECTOR IN NEWARK Revd. Danny Marshall at present Assistant Curate at St Mary Magdalene with St Leonard's Newark, to be Rector at St Mary Magdalene with St Leonard's Newark. Danny will be licensed on Sunday 6th September at 4pm at St Mary's. Please pray for Danny and the congregations of St Mary's and St Leonard's as they prepare for this new season of ministry together. JUBILEE HOUSE Sean Barnes has joined the diocesan central support team at Jubilee House as Finance and
Turn Your Focus to Him | Start the Month in May with Bishop Paul and Sarah (192)
“I lift my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” In May’s Start the Month, Bishop Paul and Sarah open up Psalm 121, a prayer that reminds us of the confidence we have in the Lord whatever our circumstances. They encourage us to turn our focus to God each new day as he is our helper who watches over us for all of our lives. As
My Chains Are Broken – Loretta’s Living Hope Story
“You can dance in your storm, because Jesus dances with you if you invite him to the party” It was so inspiring to hear Loretta’s story of finding Jesus in the midst of addiction, and the transformation that has since taken place in her life. Loretta was out running when she hit a crossroad. Despite having no previous experience of faith, she heard the voice of God invite her to make a choice: continue on the path she was on or
Good News Spotlight: Celebrating Growing Eco Churches Across the Diocese
The Diocese marked Earth Day on Wednesday 22 April by celebrating its commitment to caring for creation, with 140 churches now recognised as Eco Churches. As a diocese, caring for the environment and responding to the climate crisis is seen as an essential part of its responsibility to safeguard God’s creation and work towards a more just and sustainable world. The growing number of Eco Churches reflects this shared commitment, with 57 churches holding Bronze awards, 32 holding Silver awards, and