Latest News Archives - Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham https://southwell.anglican.org/category/latest-news/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:25:00 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://southwell.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-Church-of-England-logo-4k-sticky-32x32.png Latest News Archives - Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham https://southwell.anglican.org/category/latest-news/ 32 32 Architect Required on Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) https://southwell.anglican.org/architect-required-on-southwell-nottingham-diocesan-advisory-committee-dac/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:24:59 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=18150 As the Diocese seeks to live out its vision and address key missional challenges, investment in church buildings remains an important priority. Well-maintained, accessible buildings enable mission to flourish and help parishes serve their local communities more effectively. The Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) plays a vital role in supporting this work and is seeking a suitably qualified, conservation-accredited architect to join its panel of expert advisers and assist in the care, maintenance and conservation of church buildings […]

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]]> Historical Adoption Practices: Archbishop Sarah’s statement & appeal for information https://southwell.anglican.org/historical-adoption-practices-appeal-for-information/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:04:31 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=18154 Please note: The contents of this page include references to historical adoption practices, including the separation of mothers and babies, stigma, and experiences of trauma and lasting emotional harm. Details of support services are included lower down this page, or you can go straight to support. The Church of England has been carrying out detailed research work since 2024 in order to understand its historical involvement in mother-and-baby homes and adoption practice. As part of this research, we in the […]

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]]> Care for Creation and Active Prayer on St Cyprian’s Big Parish Walk https://southwell.anglican.org/care-for-creation-and-active-prayer-on-st-cyprians-big-parish-walk/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:42:13 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=18093 Members of St Cyprian’s, Nottingham, brought together their care for creation and their desire to see God’s kingdom come in their parish as they embarked on their Big Parish Walk on 23rd May. They were joined by a team from Walk  Notts, who filmed a video as a way to encourage others across the county to get to know their neighbourhoods and to feel more comfortable walking to local destinations, rather than taking a car. Watch the video below: Sally […]

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]]> Good News Spotlight: Many Gather to Support St Giles’ Lighting Project https://southwell.anglican.org/good-news-spotlight-many-gather-to-support-st-giles-lighting-project/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:56:28 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17948 It is always encouraging to see parishes finding creative ways to inspire generosity and bring their communities together. On the 6th of June – Saturday evening, St Giles hosted a quiz and auction night, providing a wonderful opportunity for people to gather and invite friends and family along. More than 150 people attended, and a fantastic evening was enjoyed by all. The generous funds raised from the event will go towards the major lighting and electrical project currently being undertaken […]

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]]> DAC Clinics coming to a deanery near you https://southwell.anglican.org/dac-clinics-coming-to-a-deanery-near-you/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:02:00 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=11492 Over the coming 12 months, the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) Secretary, Jonathan Pickett, is visiting every deanery to hold a drop-in clinic for parishes, incumbents and churchwardens. The hope is that the clinics provide an opportunity to speak to and consult with Jonathan on anything related to the faculty process, church buildings and churchyards. The drop-in clinics will be an informal space, where you can ask any questions regarding your faculty application, the online system, or any aspect of your […]

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]]> 35 Confirmed at Southwell Minster on Eve of Pentecost https://southwell.anglican.org/35-confirmed-at-southwell-minster-on-eve-of-pentecost/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:05:32 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17990 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 […]

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]]> Good News Spotlight: Inspiring Students Gathering at Holy Trinity Lenton https://southwell.anglican.org/good-news-spotlight-inspiring-students-gathering-at-holy-trinity-lenton/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:02:46 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17981 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 […]

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]]> Over 100 People Attend The DISCIPLE Course Pilot https://southwell.anglican.org/over-100-people-attend-the-disciple-course-pilot/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:52:04 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17946 “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 […]

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]]> Licensing of Emma Wilkinson as Vicar of All Saints Huthwaite https://southwell.anglican.org/licensing-of-emma-wilkinson-as-vicar-of-all-saints-huthwaite/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:10:40 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17922 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 […]

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]]> Diocesan Synod Summary – 9 May 2026 https://southwell.anglican.org/diocesan-synod-summary-9-may-2026/ https://southwell.anglican.org/diocesan-synod-summary-9-may-2026/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:03:26 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17821 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 […]

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