Licensing of David Emerton as Priest-In-Charge of the Benefice of Bilsthorpe and Eakring
Sunday evening was a special service of celebration at St Andrew, Eakring, as Revd Dr David Emerton was licensed by Bishop Paul and inducted and installed as priest by Archdeacon Tors Ramsey. Family, friends and colleagues gathered to celebrate with David as he begins this new chapter of ministry. David will serve in this role alongside the Revd Chris Pearse (Lead Mission Enabler) and the wider team of Rural Cluster 3 as a Mission Associate as part of our Rural pilot. Area
Licensing of Danny Marshall as Rector of the Benefice of Newark on Trent St Mary Magdalene with St Leonard
Last Sunday evening, the benefice of St Mary Magdalene with St Leonard joyfully welcomed its new Rector, Revd Danny Marshall, at a Service of Institution and Installation at St Mary Magdalene, Newark. Parishioners, local residents, clergy, family and friends gathered to celebrate the beginning of this new chapter in the life of the parish. The service began with a welcome from the Reverend Canon Dr Neil Evans, Area Dean for Newark and Southwell Deanery. The Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Ed Attenborough,
Welcoming our new Apprentice Track interns!
This week, we were delighted to welcome a new cohort of interns onto the Apprentice Track. Over two days, they came together to worship, pray, learn and begin looking ahead to the year ahead. The induction was a chance for interns to meet their new cohort, form new relationships and step into their formation groups, setting the foundations for a year of discipleship, leadership and ministry. Alongside inspiring teaching, including from Bishop Andy, there was time for reflection and a panel featuring previous
LLM Opening Residential 2026
Last weekend, a new year of Licensed Lay Ministry (LLM) training began at the beautiful Highgate House Christian Conference Centre in Creaton. It was a weekend of worship, learning, food and fun, as the new cohort came together to get to know one another, share in prayer and worship, and focus their hearts on the God who loves them and has called them to serve Him. We’re delighted to welcome 18 new first-year students, alongside 12 returning second-year students! Revd Maureen, LLM Programme
People Update – September 2026
PARISH NEW PRIEST-IN-CHARGE FOR BILSTHORPE & EAKRING Revd Dr David Emerton to be Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice of Bilsthorpe & the Benefice of Eakring. David will be licensed on 13th September at 6pm at St Andrew's Eakring. Please join us in praying for David as he steps into this new role. NEW MISSION ASSOCIATE IN CHILWELL BENEFICE Revd Claire Tufnell at present Curate in the Benefice of Chilwell has become Assistant Curate (known as Mission Associate) of the Benefice of Chilwell. This role is
Licensing of Jim Prestwood as Associate Archdeacon
Tuesday evening was a wonderful occasion as friends, family and members of the local community gathered at Southwell Minster for Evening Prayer and the licensing service of the Revd Jim Prestwood as Associate Archdeacon of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Jim was licensed and commissioned by Bishop Paul. The congregation received a warm welcome from the Very Revd Dr Stephen Evans, Dean of Southwell. The first reading, from Haggai 1:12–2:9, was followed by a reading from Luke 1:46–55. Archdeacon Phil
New Building Management Portal replacing Online Faculty System in October
The Church of England is introducing the Building Management Portal, a new national digital system for managing applications relating to works on churches, their contents, and churchyards, with a planned release date of 6th October 2026. The new portal has been designed to make the application process easier to follow and to improve consistency in the way casework is managed. It will give users clearer information about application stages, supporting documents and the actions needed as an application progresses. The portal will
INEQE action planning, safeguarding risk register & diocesan staffing changes | DSAP June 2026
Sally Hodges, the Independent Chair for Southwell & Nottingham’s Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP), has summarised the key messages from the last panel meeting earlier in the summer. The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) met in June, and I am pleased to say that there was good representation from our partner colleagues, as well as safeguarding professionals and other senior leaders. 1. Draft INEQE report received DSAP was happy to hear that the draft report from the INEQE safeguarding audit had been received
Summer Stories from Across the Diocese: Part 2
It is always wonderful to see exciting summer events and celebrations taking place across parishes in the diocese, bringing together families and the community. If you missed our first collection of summer stories, you can catch up here. Below are some more highlights! All Saints Annesley All Saints Annesley welcomed around 75 children and teachers from Kirkby Woodhouse and Annesley schools for a wonderful day exploring bees, nature and the importance of caring for creation. The children met beekeeper Simon, who introduced them to
People Update – August 2026
PARISH NEW PRIEST-IN-CHARGE FOR MANSFIELD ST AUGUSTINE & PLEASLEY HILL ST BARNABAS Revd Eden Parris at present Assistant Curate at St John’s with St Mary’s, Mansfield and St Augustine’s with St Barnabas, Mansfield is to be Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice of Mansfield St Augustine and Pleasley Hill St Barnabas. Please join us in praying for Eden as he steps into this new role. JUBILEE HOUSE Donna-Marie Griffiths has joined the central support team at Jubilee House as Lead for Enhancing Diversity. Enhancing Diversity is