More Easter Stories Across Our Diocese
We’re pleased to share some more great stories from across our Diocese this Easter! Read below for some stories and highlights. Easter Celebrations at St Swithun's Retford Easter was a joyful and uplifting time at St Swithun’s, Retford, with worship, creativity, and celebration bringing the church community together. The Easter journey began with a Maundy Thursday Worship Night, followed on Good Friday by All-Age Creative Stations and a moving time of Reflections on the Cross. Read More A Powerful Easter Sunday at Lady Bay
Easter Stories Across Our Diocese
It was such a wonderful Holy Week and Easter across our Diocese. Read below for some stories and highlights! All Saints Nottingham's Pre-Easter in Taizé In the week before Holy Week a group of parishioners from All Saints Church in Nottingham made a retreat and pilgrimage to the Community of Taizé in France. During the week they participated fully in the life of the community, praying with the brothers three times a day, receiving communion each morning, studying the Bible in groups
Encouraging Stories of Living Hope Shared on BBC Radio Nottingham This Easter
On Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, stories of living hope were broadcast on BBC Radio Nottingham, featuring familiar voices from across the diocese. As the UK began its long Easter weekend, it was wonderful to hear these stories of transformation and grace, reminding us of the power of Jesus’ death and resurrection, alive and at work in our world today. Revd Garreth Frank describes a new spiritual climate in Nottingham On Maundy Thursday morning, Revd Garreth Frank and Sasha Andresier from Holy
People Update – April 2026
PARISH NEW VICAR IN HUTHWAITE Revd. Emma Wilkinson at present Assistant Curate of Christ Church Windhill, St Paul's Shipley, St Peter's Shipley and The Eldwick Church in the Diocese of Leeds to be Vicar of All Saints, Huthwaite. The licensing date is to be confirmed. Please pray for Emma as she prepares for this move. MOVING ON Revd. Canon Dr Richard Frith at present Canon Precentor in our Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, Southwell has been appointed as Vicar of Doncaster and
Fire of Faith | Bishop Andy’s Easter Message 2026
This Holy Week Bishop Andy invites us to reflect on the story of creation, the wrestle with sin and suffering, and the new beginning Jesus invites each one of us to.
Good News Spotlight: Testimonies From St Christopher’s ‘House of Prayer’
House of Prayer is a prayer group from St Christopher’s Sneinton. It gathers every Thursday afternoon in the lounge at Carlton Fold, a housing association for over-50s located across the road from the church. The group prays for specific needs within the church and the wider Sneinton community and provides a time of encouragement, discipleship, and spiritual growth. Since it began, House of Prayer has seen incredible answers to prayer, and it has been wonderful to hear the powerful testimonies and
Over 90 Gather for ‘Now Is The Time’ Vocations Event
More than 90 people from across the diocese gathered at Trinity Church Nottingham last Saturday for “Now is the Time,” an opportunity to explore God’s call and encouraging those sensing a new step of faith. The morning began with a welcome from Archdeacon Tors, and sung worship led by Tom and Hannah from the diocesan team, before Bishop Paul reflected on the current missional landscape and the opportunities of this present moment. Bishop Andy then led a session on discernment and
Celebrating Archbishop Sarah Mullally’s Installation with Bishop Paul & Bishop Andy
"I know that Archbishop Sarah sees her role as bringing God's love, healing and hope to our troubled world."
Diocesan Safeguarding Team Statement Concerning Peter John Holland (Deceased)
Peter John Holland, now deceased, and with no known living relatives, was convicted in 2011 of multiple criminal offences against children within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. We are aware that Peter Holland had multiple roles and connections within churches across the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, including Southwell Minster cathedral, as well as roles for other organisations across different locations. We deeply regret that Peter Holland was involved within church settings and the diocesan safeguarding team continue to investigate all allegations of
RE Conference 2026: Celebrating Stories
The Education Team recently welcomed more than 30 Diocesan RE Subject Leaders to Jubilee House in Southwell for the 2026 Religious Education Conference, themed “Celebrating Stories.” The conference provided a valuable opportunity for delegates to network, reflect and collaborate, while celebrating and sharing best practice in Religious Education. The conference was facilitated by Gillian Georgiou, RE Adviser for the Diocese of Lincoln, who guided delegates through key developments shaping the national RE landscape. These included the Francis Review, the Church of