35 Confirmed at Southwell Minster on Eve of Pentecost
On Saturday 23rd May, the Eve of Pentecost, the families and friends of 35 confirmation candidates from across the Diocese gathered with the congregation of Southwell Minster to celebrate this important step in their journey of faith and their commitment to God. The candidates came from 14 parishes across the Diocese, including St Mark's, Mansfield; St Mary the Virgin and All Souls, Bulwell; St Margaret's, Bilsthorpe; St Mary's, East Leake; Christ Church, Worksop; St Peter's, Nottingham; St Mary's in the Lace
Good News Spotlight: Inspiring Students Gathering at Holy Trinity Lenton
Following this year's Thy Kingdom Come, around 60 students from churches from across Nottingham gathered at Holy Trinity Lenton on for an inspiring night of worship and prayer. Beginning at 10pm and continuing through until 5am, students came together to seek God, pray for the city and their campuses, and encourage one another in their faith. Naomi Porteous (Student Lead at Holy Trinity Lenton) shared : “It was encouraging to see students ready to sacrifice sleep to pray and intercede over students in Nottingham” We
Over 100 People Attend The DISCIPLE Course Pilot
"Joining in worship with people from across different churches felt very special" Over the past few months, more than 100 people have taken part in the DISCIPLE course pilot across three deaneries. The brand new five-week video course series is designed to inspire and equip participants to follow the teachings of Jesus into real life. The course helps to shape you as a disciple, exploring the 3C’s of the diocesan vision in detail & practice: Compassion, Confidence and Courage. DISCIPLE was hosted
Licensing of Emma Wilkinson as Vicar of All Saints Huthwaite
Sunday afternoon was a wonderful service at All Saints Huthwaite as Emma Wilkinson was licensed by Bishop Paul and inducted and installed as Vicar by Archdeacon Tors Ramsey. Archdeacon Tors shared from 2 Corinthians 4, reminding the community at All Saints that “we do not lose heart”, because the light of Jesus is at work in each of us, and we are called to share the treasure of this good news. April Hunt, Churchwarden and LLM at Huthwaite, shared: “Our thanks, praises
Diocesan Synod Summary – 9 May 2026
Diocesan Synod 9 May 2026 On Saturday 9 May the Diocesan Synod met at the Minster School, Southwell with the Revd Kate Byrom (Head of Ministerial Development and Wellbeing) and Tom Walters (Contemporary Worship Lead) leading the opening worship. Annual General Meeting Synod voted unanimously to receive the Annual Report and Consolidated Finance Statements, for the year ending 31 December 2025 as recommended by Bishop’s Council following their meeting on 20 April 2026. The Revd Colin Bourne, Interim Chair of Finance, paid tribute to Katrina
Safeguarding Drop-Ins Concerning Peter John Holland (Deceased)
We have previously circulated communications regarding concerns relating to Peter John Holland (deceased), who was convicted in 2011 of multiple criminal offences against children within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. We are very keen to hear from you or anyone you know who has been affected either directly or indirectly by the actions of Peter Holland. All allegations or concerns of abuse, whether recent or non-recent, are taken seriously by the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. We would also like to ensure
Upcoming Diocesan Days of Prayer in 2026
Our Diocesan Days of Prayer in 2026 will continue after a short break in July and August. These days are important opportunities to bring members of multiple churches together in prayer as we continue seeking to grow disciples of Christ with compassion, confidence and courage across the diocese. On these evenings of prayer and worship, we are praying for a fresh move of the Holy Spirit in our lives, our churches and our schools, such that will bring an overflow
Guard Your Heart | Start the Month in June with Bishop Paul and Sarah (193)
‘Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.’ Proverbs 4:23 What does it mean to guard our hearts? In Start the Month for June, Bishop Paul and Sarah reflect on Proverbs 4, reminding us that we can guard our hearts by filling it with good things, above all with God’s wisdom from His Word. Bishop Paul and Sarah also share with us a worship song from ‘God Behind Bars’, an organisation that brings the message of hope
An Inspiring Archdeacons’ Visitations Gathering
Every year, the Archdeacons’ Visitations take place. These are formal church services, during which Churchwardens across each Archdeaconry are admitted. Archdeacon Tors Ramsey and Archdeacon Phil Williams gave thanks for the invaluable contribution churchwardens have made as well as celebrated those who are about to step into a new role.
People Update – June 2026
PARISH NEW RECTOR IN WIVERTON Revd. Lauren Simpson at present Assistant Curate in the Benefice of Lady Bay with Holme Pierrepont and Adbolton, to be Rector of the Benefice of Wiverton in the Vale. Lauren will be licensed on 15th July at 6pm at St Andrew’s, Langar. Please pray for Lauren and the congregations of Wiverton in the Vale as they prepare for this new season of ministry together. NEW AREA DEAN OF NEWARK & SOUTHWELL Revd Canon Dr Neil Evans to be Area Dean