Called to Foster: 100 Homes Campaign
In Nottingham City, there are more than 700 children in care. The 100 Homes campaign are aiming to get more Christians to become foster carers ahead of Fostering Sunday on 8 May. Melissa and Ian started fostering in August 2020. They felt called by God to foster as Melissa had experience with social services through her years as a teacher, but she always felt she could do more to provide a safe space.
Churches Count on Nature
Churches Count on Nature runs between 4-12 June 2022 and covers churchyards across England and Wales. It will see communities and visitors making a note of the animals, birds, insects, or fungi in their local churchyard, and the data will then be collated on the National Biodiversity Network.
St Wilfrid’s Journey to their Silver Eco Church Award
Recently, St Wilfrid’s in Calverton has been presented an A Rocha’s Silver Eco Church Award. The church originally achieved their Bronze Award during the lockdown as it was a positive thing they could be working towards during a difficult time and something they could work together to achieve. Revd Sam Hustwayte reflects on their journey to Silver: “The journey began back in 2019 when we decided as a church that we should create an environmental policy that would reduce our use
An Easter Garden with a Twist
Local artist Dave Sawyer has painted a Easter Garden using an unconventional method – plastic bags!
Bishop Paul’s Easter Sermon in Southwell Minster
In Bishop Paul's Easter sermon in the cathedral, he said, “because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, there is always hope.” “With all that is happening in our world at the moment, and maybe in our lives too, we need the Easter story as much as ever. Here is the true story of hope over despair, light over darkness, and the power of love over hatred, because of Jesus.” "Our Easter faith is about the love of God
Hope Rising: Easter 2022 Message from Bishop Andy
As the dawn breaks across Nottinghamshire, on this Good Friday Bishop Andy brings an Easter message of hope rising against the backdrop of darkness, both overseas and closer to home.
Churches Across the Diocese Helping Ukrainian Refugees
The Diocese is partnering with other Christian communities and civil society groups across Nottinghamshire to provide support and training for those who wish to help Ukrainian refugees who are seeking sanctuary and safety here in the UK.
How You can Support Ukrainian Refugees
The Church of England has put a toolkit together which includes practical advice on what churches and individuals can do to help Ukrainian refugees. There are also details on where to donate, advice on the sponsorship routes for Ukrainians to come to the UK, an advocacy advice section as well as prayer and theological resources.
Our Pupils supporting Ukraine
Pupils in the diocese are leading the way in supporting Ukrainians with prayers and donations – often completely unprompted.
Our New Diocesan Environment Officer, Robert Cleave
We are pleased to announce that Robert Cleave, a member of Bishop’s Council and Finance Committee, has kindly agreed to volunteer up to two days a week as DEO to provide additional resource.