Enabling commitment through nurture courses this new year
It's been great to focus on prayer this Autumn as a diocese, one of our seven areas of focus. In the new year, we'd like to invite you to join us as we focus on enabling commitment. We're praying for 50 nurture courses to be running across the length and breadth of the diocese giving people to opportunity to take their first steps in deciding to follow Jesus. Your church is likely to have contact with lots of people who are
Diocesan Day of Prayer: 14th November and 12th December
It was wonderful to gather last week in the Southwell Minster State Chamber for the restart of the Diocesan Days of Prayer. The Diocesan Day of Prayer reflects one of our seven focus areas, ‘Nurturing Prayer’ which has inspired creative ways to engage in prayer, including the Prayer Run held during October half-term (21st–26th). This focus of prayer has shaped our autumn term as a diocese and prepared the ground as we enter the season of Advent in the coming weeks. The
West Bingham Deanery Parish Giving Scheme Launch
On Tuesday, 12th November, about 20 parish leaders came together for an engaging and informative evening at St Paul’s Wilford Hill marking the launch of the West Bingham Deanery Parish Giving Scheme. The evening was led by Andrew Little, Deanery Treasurer for West Bingham, and Conrad Oatey, Churchwarden at St Mary’s East Leake. Together, they delivered practical insights into the scheme, highlighting its benefits and offering valuable guidance to parish leadership teams. Andrew Little encapsulated the scheme’s purpose perfectly: “Created by the
Bishop Paul speaks on BBC Radio Nottingham
Following the publication of the Makin Review and Resignation of Archbishop Justin, Bishop Paul has given an interview to BBC Radio Nottingham sharing his reaction, concern for the victims and survivors of abuse, and the work the Church is doing to ensure the safeguarding of those in its care. Listen below : If you or someone you know is affected by these findings please draw on the support and advice offered through the Safe Spaces Project Home - Safe Spaces England
A statement from the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Rt Revd Paul Williams.
Following the publication of the Makin review last week and the terrible abuse it identified along with failures to act in a way that would prevent further abuse, I fully respect and understand Archbishop Justin's decision to resign today, taking personal and institutional responsibility for the failures disclosed in the review. His decision in light of the review should serve to emphasise the responsibility we already have to continue implementing the important changes in the culture and safeguarding leadership that are
Significant investment for further church growth in the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham
The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is delighted to announce that it is set to receive £33.16 million – of which £12.1 million is subject to further approvals – from the Church of England’s Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board for a decade-long programme which builds on fruitful mission and ministry in recent years. The funds will support investment in parishes across the diocese in our city, towns and villages, delivering church revitalisation and a focus on evangelism, discipleship, vocations and the development of younger leaders. The funding
Archbishop of York to Visit the Diocese
Later this month, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, is making a missionary visit to the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Archbishop Stephen will be with us on 22nd-24th November, and will be visiting various churches, schools and organisations during his visit. He aims to share in and encourage the mission of the Church here in the diocese, as we seek to grow disciples of Christ with compassion, confidence and courage. During his visit, the Archbishop will visit Nottingham City Transport
School Children Inspired at Conference on Collective Worship
On Tuesday 5th November, children from sixteen Church of England schools across the diocese gathered for the Pupil Leaders of Collective Worship Conference at Southwell Minster, led by our diocesan Education Team. The children and their teachers took part in four workshops to inspire them and develop their skills for leading worship in school. Among the activities they participated in was exploring practical ideas for creatively opening and closing worship times, including using songs and actions when entering and leaving the
Installation of Interim Dean at Southwell Minster
On Monday, 4th November, friends, family, colleagues, and community members from across the diocese and beyond gathered at Southwell Minster for a beautiful Evensong service, celebrating the commissioning and installation of Revd Canon Neil Evans as Interim Dean. Ordained in 1984, Neil has served as Diocesan Director of Ministry for 17 years, part of the Bishop of London’s leadership team, a Prebendary Canon at St. Paul’s since 2018, and Canon Steward since 2022. The service was led by Bishop Paul, joined
Start the Day on First Fridays with Bishop Paul and Sarah (174) – 1st November 2024
“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music!” Psalm 98:4 In Start the Day for November, Bishop Paul and Sarah share inspiring reflections on Psalm 98, all the way from Johannesburg Bible College in South Africa. We are reminded of the gift of worship, which awakens our souls to the presence and power of Jesus that fills us with joy, encouragement and inspiration. As we continue to pray for a fresh move of the Holy Spirit and a