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
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