Marriage Restored – Brad’s Living Hope Story
“My advice to anyone who is going through a rough time is to look for hope” Brad would have called himself a ‘spectator in faith’ having grown up occasionally going to church with his grandparents. When he and his wife faced marital difficulties leading to him temporarily moving out of their home, they decided to give church a try, where they found welcome and ultimately, faith. Brad and his wife went on to complete The Marriage Course, which transformed and restored
Welcome to our new General Synod representatives
Voting for our General Synod representatives in the Houses of Laity and Clergy has now been concluded, and we are pleased to announce who will be representing the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham for the next five-year term (until 2031). These representatives were voted for by members of deanery synods across the diocese, and were given the opportunity to share their election campaign in a hustings evening that was held at the end of September. Our new representatives are: House of Laity Ian
Good News Spotlight: God at work through Crossroads Youth at St Mary’s Radcliffe on Trent
Exciting things are happening at St Mary’s, Radcliffe on Trent, where a simple idea has grown into a wonderful opportunity to connect with young people and share the good news of Jesus! What began in May with free hot chocolates – or refreshing lemonades when the weather called for it – at the Wednesday Crossroads Station has led to the launch of Crossroads Youth, meeting every Monday evening. These friendly conversations have opened the door to new relationships, with young people
Harvest Celebration Stories
Harvest season is a time to express our gratitude to God for His abundant provision. It's been great to see parishes celebrating in different ways that reflect not only thankfulness for God's good gifts but also a spirit of sharing and generosity toward one another and those in need. Below are some highlights! St Mary’s Church, Bulwell St Mary’s Church, Bulwell has been celebrating an extended time for its Harvest Festival (28thSeptember – 18th October) as Fr Andrew has visited schools around the
National Prisons Week 2026 : Prison Chaplaincy Testimonies
National Prisons Week (11–17 October) is a time to pray for people across the criminal justice system. This year’s theme, ‘All Are Invited’, takes its inspiration from Matthew 22:1–14, which describes how “the servants went out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, the bad as well as the good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests”. To mark the week, we’ve gathered three encouraging stories from one of our Anglican chaplains serving at a prison in
There is Life in This Church – Jerome’s Living Hope Story
“My heart felt warm, there’s goodness and peace and I want more of this.” It was a joy to hear Jerome’s story of finding faith. Returning home after uni, Jerome felt prompted to start reading the Bible, and as he began to explore he decided to try church. Jerome had spent years looking for rational proof for the existence of God, but in church he encountered a community that welcomed him and loved him, helping him instead experience God in a
An Inspiring Three Days at Diocesan Conference 2026
"I will be reflecting on the many things talked about here for a long time." This week, clergy and lay leaders from across the diocese gathered at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick for three days of prayer, worship, teaching and time together at our annual Diocesan Conference. This year’s theme was ‘Leading with Loving Presence’. It was a special time of worshipping God together, with thought-provoking teaching from keynote speaker Roger Bretherton, alongside plenty of opportunities to catch up with colleagues
20 Candidates Confirmed at All Hallows Gedling and St Peter’s Farndon
We’re thankful for two joyful confirmation services that took place recently, with 20 candidates across All Hallows Gedling and St Peter’s Farndon confirmed in the presence of their family and friends. All Hallows Gedling It was an uplifting and encouraging evening last Sunday as 12 candidates were confirmed by Bishop Paul at All Hallows Gedling. The service was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the many ways God is at work in people’s lives and to rejoice as these candidates took this next
There is Hope – Dawn’s Living Hope Story
“There is hope” It was so special to sit down with Dawn to hear the story of the transformation Jesus has brought in her life. Dawn’s found herself at rock bottom, full of fear and struggling with addiction. She encountered the grace of Jesus through the church and began a journey of transformation and rehabilitation. Dawn describes a simple prayer she prayed, and the peace she immediately encountered. Dawn continued on this journey of healing and found the community at St Swithun’s
Good News Spotlight: MP visits St Saviour’s Church in the Meadows
Recently, Lilian Greenwood (MP for Nottingham South) visited St Saviour’s Church in the Meadows to hear about its plans for the future and its growing role in the local community. The visit comes after recent financial investment by the Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England through the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board (SMMIB) in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham as part of the Church Growth Programme which is our diocesan wide programme of church revitalisation. This 10-year funding