Bishop Paul’s Sermon in Southwell Minster on Christmas Morning 2021
In his Christmas Day sermon in the cathedral, Bishop Paul speaks about the transforming gift of kindness and love that God brings to our world in-person through the birth of Jesus.
Welcome to the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham
To celebrate the launch of our new website we are delighted to share a short video we've created to welcome every person to the diocese. Filmed across our parishes across the city and county, it reflects our belief that everyone can be inspired by the love of God.
Bishop Paul’s Advent & Christmas Message 2021
In Bishop Paul’s Advent & Christmas message for 2021, against the backdrop of so much fear in our world, he speaks about “the transforming hope that Jesus brings, which sets people free to be themselves as God intended.”
Revd Naeem Bahadur’s Licensing 30th November
On Tuesday 30th November, Bishop Andy and Archdeacon Phil Williams licensed and installed Revd Naeem Bahadur as Priest-in-Charge of Radford All Souls and St Peter.
Supporting Refugees in Our Diocese
All over our county, hundreds of refugees – men, women, and children – have been placed in emergency hotel accommodation. Churches have a key role to play in helping them to resettle with financial support and schemes such as Welcome Churches.
Pupils and School Leaders Inspire with Conference Stories
Delegates from across the Diocese gathered for the first in-person event many had attended since before the pandemic. There was a sense of anticipation as they listened to inspirational keynote speakers, gifted pupils and brilliant school leaders tell their stories at the Church School Leaders’ Conference: ‘My Story, Our Story, God’s Story’.
Allchurches Trust launches new emergency grants programme
Today, Allchurches Trust is launching the Afghan Evacuees Emergency Grants Programme which will support churches and Christian charities doing their bit in response to the Afghanistan evacuee crisis.
Growing Younger and More Diverse
We are pleased to announce that the Diocese has been successful in securing national Church of England funding to support our vision of Growing Disciples, reaching wider, connecting younger and nurturing deeper roots of faith. This Strategic Development Funding (SDF), amounting to £3.5m given over 5 years, will support our project, “Growing Younger and More Diverse”. It seeks to see a step change in children and families as well as youth ministry across the diocese.
New Clergy & Diocesan Staff Welcomes and Farewells
The bishops have recently led a number of licensing services for clergy who have taken up new appointments across the diocese as well as overseen parish services of welcome for those who were previously licensed online last year due to restrictions.
Appointment of New Canon Missioner, Residentiary Canon at Southwell Minster
We are happy to announce the appointment of Canon Paul Rattigan as New Canon Missioner, Residentiary Canon at Southwell