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The DISCIPLE course, launched in 2024, is returning again this summer term with courses taking place at St Lawrence's Mansfield and St Thomas' Aslockton. Disciple is an 8-week course designed to inspire and equip you to follow the teachings of Jesus into real life. The course will help to shape you as a disciple, exploring the 3C’s of the refreshed diocesan vision in detail & practice: disciples motivated by compassion; disciples founded on confidence; and disciples acting with courage. This year, there

“I said, ‘I give my life to Jesus’, and that’s when it really turned for me.” It was such a joy to sit down with David and hear the story of how coming along to a Nativity service with his family changed everything. David always felt there was something missing in his life, filling the void with materialistic things, but when he was encouraged by his family to come along to church, he encountered the Holy Spirit and felt a new

Around 100 children and adults from 20 schools (including community schools) within the Transform Multi-Academy Trust gathered at Southwell Minster and the Archbishop’s Palace this week for the Pupil Leaders of Collective Worship Conference. This inspiring event, hosted by Transform Trust and supported by Anne Lumb, Diocesan Ethos, RE & SIAMS Lead, offered a unique opportunity for pupils and staff to explore leadership in collective worship. The day was filled with sunshine, learning, and a sense of wonder as participants explored the

“In the darkest of times, we are not alone.” We’re so pleased to share Kelly’s moving story, as she describes the difference discovering faith has made to her and her family. When Kelly was rushed into hospital, she realised how alone she felt, but through the kindness of a friend she found community in her local church and that there was more to life than she realised. Kelly is based at St Giles West Bridgford. Watch the video below to hear her

Thursday evening was a joyful occasion at St Stephen's Sneinton, as Revd Lynda Blakeley was licensed by Bishop Andy, installed by Archdeacon Phil Williams as the Priest-in-Charge of St Stephen with St Matthias in Sneinton. Lynda began her ministry at St Stephen's in 2021, and this special service was a wonderful celebration of many stories of God's love and hope in the parish over the past few years. Many friends, family, the congregations of St Stephen's and representatives from the wider

“I dropped everything and moved to Nottingham, because this is where God was speaking to me.” Georgie sat down with us to share her story of how she’s been following God’s call over the past few years. Graduating during the coronavirus pandemic, Georgie’s plans had to change, but she met with God in unexpected way and following his voice to Nottingham. Georgie is based at Trinity Church Nottingham, and is also a second year intern with The Apprentice Track. Watch the video

“The Creed is how we get to know God. We are to believe and trust that this is who God is.” Wednesday 26th March was an inspiring day as over 150 clergy and key lay leaders from across the diocese gathered at St Mary's Church, Nottingham for our annual Bishop’s Study Day. The day is an opportunity to worship, pray, and hear teaching together. Our guest speaker, Dr. Jane Williams, McDonald Professor in Christian Theology at St Mellitus College, led three insightful

Last night, in a special service at Saint Cyprian's Church, Nottingham, Fr Lee Dunleavy (who is a curate in this diocese) was ordained as Priest. It was a moving service led by the Rt Revd Stephen Race, the Bishop of Beverley with Bishop Andy and other clergy from the diocese attending in support of Fr Lee. On the Eve of the Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bishop Stephen spoke about how Mary carried Jesus - who is