God Can Heal Me – Chloe’s Living Hope Story
"It is possible, God can heal me" When we sat down with Chloe, as well as telling her story of how she came to faith, she shared powerfully of her experience of receiving God’s healing. After suffering with a health issue for 5 years, although she had been seeking medical help, she knew something had to change - so Chloe prayed. Within weeks, she began to see breakthrough. Chloe kept praying, inviting others to stand with her, and has experience transformation
Multi Academy Trust Leaders gather for Deeply Christian Conference
On Friday, 17th April, trustees and central staff from five Church of England-led Multi Academy Trusts gathered for the “Deeply Christian” conference, held from 4pm to 8pm at Jubilee House. The event brought together approximately 30 delegates, including members of the Diocesan Board of Education (DBE), for an evening focused on faith-led educational leadership and trust-wide vision. The conference opened with worship led by students from Minster School with the keynote address delivered by Andy Wolfe, Interim Chief Executive of the National Society
Installation of New Dean at Southwell Minster
Southwell Minster marked a significant moment in its history yesterday as The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Evans was formally installed as the new Dean of Southwell. The special service, held in the cathedral and led by the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, the Right Reverend Paul Williams, welcomed more than 500 guests. Beautiful music was performed by the Cathedral Choir and the Minster Chorale. The ceremony included the swearing-in and installation of Dr Evans in the Dean’s historic stall in the
A Second Chance – Joe’s Living Hope Story
“The only person I felt I could trust and rely on was God…so I asked him to save me.” Sitting down with Joe to hear his story was so moving. Joe had experienced church as a child but pulled away as he got older. He found himself constantly seeking new highs and distractions, but when he burnt out and life his a story, the only person he turned back to God. On his knees, Joe asked God to save him, and
More Easter Stories Across Our Diocese
We’re pleased to share some more great stories from across our Diocese this Easter! Read below for some stories and highlights. Easter Celebrations at St Swithun's Retford Easter was a joyful and uplifting time at St Swithun’s, Retford, with worship, creativity, and celebration bringing the church community together. The Easter journey began with a Maundy Thursday Worship Night, followed on Good Friday by All-Age Creative Stations and a moving time of Reflections on the Cross. Read More A Powerful Easter Sunday at Lady Bay
Easter Stories Across Our Diocese
It was such a wonderful Holy Week and Easter across our Diocese. Read below for some stories and highlights! All Saints Nottingham's Pre-Easter in Taizé In the week before Holy Week a group of parishioners from All Saints Church in Nottingham made a retreat and pilgrimage to the Community of Taizé in France. During the week they participated fully in the life of the community, praying with the brothers three times a day, receiving communion each morning, studying the Bible in groups
Encouraging Stories of Living Hope Shared on BBC Radio Nottingham This Easter
On Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, stories of living hope were broadcast on BBC Radio Nottingham, featuring familiar voices from across the diocese. As the UK began its long Easter weekend, it was wonderful to hear these stories of transformation and grace, reminding us of the power of Jesus’ death and resurrection, alive and at work in our world today. Revd Garreth Frank describes a new spiritual climate in Nottingham On Maundy Thursday morning, Revd Garreth Frank and Sasha Andresier from Holy
People Update – April 2026
PARISH NEW VICAR IN HUTHWAITE Revd. Emma Wilkinson at present Assistant Curate of Christ Church Windhill, St Paul's Shipley, St Peter's Shipley and The Eldwick Church in the Diocese of Leeds to be Vicar of All Saints, Huthwaite. The licensing date is to be confirmed. Please pray for Emma as she prepares for this move. MOVING ON Revd. Canon Dr Richard Frith at present Canon Precentor in our Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, Southwell has been appointed as Vicar of Doncaster and
Fire of Faith | Bishop Andy’s Easter Message 2026
This Holy Week Bishop Andy invites us to reflect on the story of creation, the wrestle with sin and suffering, and the new beginning Jesus invites each one of us to.
Good News Spotlight: Testimonies From St Christopher’s ‘House of Prayer’
House of Prayer is a prayer group from St Christopher’s Sneinton. It gathers every Thursday afternoon in the lounge at Carlton Fold, a housing association for over-50s located across the road from the church. The group prays for specific needs within the church and the wider Sneinton community and provides a time of encouragement, discipleship, and spiritual growth. Since it began, House of Prayer has seen incredible answers to prayer, and it has been wonderful to hear the powerful testimonies and