Six People Confirmed at St Barnabas Lenton Abbey
It was a wonderful morning of celebration at St Barnabas Lenton Abbey on Sunday 25 October, as six church members were confirmed by Bishop Peter, alongside Fi, the Associate Priest. The service included some incredible and encouraging testimonies. Read the testimonies of Rebecca and Niamh below. Rebecca's story "Nearly 11 years ago I was pregnant with my eldest son Albert. I had suffered many miscarriages and was very afraid of losing the child I was carrying. I was told of a local Vicar
Stilling the Storm | Start the Month with Bishop Paul and Sarah (198)
“He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed.” Have you ever found yourself facing a storm season of life? In Start the Month for November, Bishop Paul and Sarah open up Psalm 107, focusing particularly on the section where the psalmist paints a picture for those feeling storm-tossed by life, reminding us that God hears our cry. If you’re in the midst of a storm right now, or perhaps supporting someone who is, Bishop Paul and
Flourishing Schools
“To flourish is to make the most of the wonderful gift that is life.” What makes a school flourish? Pupils from Langar CofE Primary School recently shared with us their ideas for a dream school. We also heard from headteacher Jamie Walker-Jones and Revd Lauren Thompson (Wiverton in the Vale) on what it means for a school to embrace the teachings of Jesus. Watch below. https://youtu.be/rddhey7x2Kw Have you considered serving as a school governor? Supporting and caring for young people is central to
Light Party Stories 2026
We’ve loved hearing about the Light Parties running across the diocese over the past few weeks, bringing together families and communities and sharing the light and hope of Jesus! Here are a few highlights: Clifton Parish Clifton Parish welcomed families to its Light Night Fun event on Saturday 31 October, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere in the church garden at Holy Trinity with St Francis! Children enjoyed free crafts and activities, hot dogs and drinks, and received one of 250 goody bags,
TENT Highlights: A spirit-filled evening of prayer and worship
More than 100 people from churches across the diocese gathered at Southwell Minster on Tuesday 3 November for TENT, a special evening of prayer and contemporary worship, lifting high the name of Jesus and praying for the diocese, nation and world. The evening was led by David Robertson and Amanda Lees, with worship led by Tom Walters and Hannah Crutch. Together, those gathered came before God in sung worship, prayer and quiet reflection, seeking His presence and calling on Him
People Update – November 2026
PARISH NEW PRIEST-IN-CHARGE FOR IDLE & SANDS Revd Nigel Stones at present Curate at St Anne's Worksop with Norton Cuckney to be Priest-in-Charge (known as Mission Associate) of the Benefice of The Idle and Sands, Retford, part of the Riverfold Rural Cluster. Nigel will be licensed on 9th November at 7pm. Please pray for Nigel as he prepares for this move. NEW VICAR FOR CALVERTON Revd Esther Hutchinson at present Team Vicar at Clifton Parish, to be Vicar of the Benefice of Calverton. Esther will
An update from Southwell Minster and how you can help
This update was originally published on the Southwell Minster website and has been reposted here for wider visibility. We know that recent news about Southwell Minster has been unsettling. Media headlines have raised understandable questions. and concerns about our future, and we want to give everyone an update on where things stand, what we are doing about the problems we face and how you can help. We also know how much the Minster means to so many people: to those who worship,
Introducing Our New General Synod Representatives
We’re pleased to introduce the new representatives for the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham at General Synod, who will serve for the next five-year term, until 2031. Following nominations and a period of voting by members of deanery synods across the diocese, three clergy and four lay representatives have been elected to serve in the Houses of Clergy and Laity. Candidates also had the opportunity to share more about themselves and their hopes for General Synod at a hustings evening in
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