Bishop Paul asks Government Minister for greater funding for homelessness support
Bishop Paul, speaking in the House of Lords today (18th December), called on the government to find greater funding for charities and voluntary organisations who support the homeless. He highlighted the remarkable work done by the charities Framework Housing Association and Emmanuel House in Nottingham. “They do exceptional work alongside the City Council, in seeking to help the ten thousand people on the (housing) waiting list,” Bishop Paul told their Lordships. “But the rising demand for social care and increased homelessness has, in
Bishop Paul’s Christmas Message 2023
‘A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices. For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.’ In his Christmas message, Bishop Paul reminds us that Jesus’ birth restores hope to a weary world. He shares, "this is why the church exists, not because Christians have all the answers to the biggest questions of life or never feel weary, but because the peace of Christ that passes all understanding can settle our restless hearts and awaken in us a thrill of hope
‘See I am doing a new thing!’ (Isaiah 43:19)
On Sunday 19th November, Bishop Andy led a Service of Collation, Induction and Installation for The Revd Andrew Porter as the new Vicar for St Edmund the King, Mansfield Woodhouse. Bishop Andy paid tribute to those who had supported and continued the Gospel mission of St Edmund’s during the vacancy period, and the encouragement this gave as Andrew came alongside to share in this ministry. Also present to support were congregants from Andrew’s former parish, Holy Trinity, Southwell and welcomes
From Wellington to Wiverton
St Andrew’s Church in Langar was filled with representatives from the surrounding village communities, as well as the family and friends of the Revd David Rowe last Wednesday evening as he was Instituted by Bishop Paul Williams as Rector of Wiverton in the Vale, in the Deanery of East Bingham. David and his wife Pixie have recently moved from Wellington, New Zealand where David was Dean of Wellington Cathedral and Archdeacon for Church Health and Growth in the Wellington Diocese from
Being Built Together
Racial Justice Unit Conference, October 2023 Written by Revd Daniel Tsoi - Curate at St Nic's Nottingham “Being Built Together” was the first conference hosted by the Church of England’s Racial Justice Unit, which happened on 12th and 13th October, soon after our Diocesan Conference, at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. Revd Edith Iheama (curate at St Anne’s Worksop), Fola Sowunmi (LLM at St Stephen’s with St Paul’s, Hyson Green) and I attended the conference with more than 130 clergy and
Bishop’s Address to Diocesan Synod
The Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Synod met on 13th May 2023 in Holy Trinity Church, Southwell. As a body of representatives of clergy and lay people from across the deaneries, the Diocesan Synod usually meets biannually along with the bishops, archdeacons, diocesan members on General Synod and other senior post holders in the diocese, seeking to work collaboratively to move forward the mission of the Church. Bishop Paul addressed the Diocesan Synod.
Jubilee House Open Day – 18th November 2023
On Saturday 18 November 2023, we are holding an Open Day between 11am and 3:30pm to celebrate the first ten years of Jubilee House serving the Diocese. Please do come along and meet some of the team - each department will have staff members available throughout the day to answer queries and provide information about how we support parishes.
Diocesan Days of Prayer
We are designating the second Thursday of every month a special diocesan day of worship and prayer. We do hope that you will come along to one or many of these gatherings, as we wait on the Lord in expectation for his guidance, refreshment and renewal.
NHCT: Ride + Stride 2023
Join the NHCT for Ride+Stride where you can have a great day out, visiting Nottinghamshire’s historic churches whilst raising funds for their preservation.
Gaia wows at Southwell Minster
Gaia, an awe-inspiring touring spectacle, by Luke Jerram awaits you until this Sunday at Southwell Minster.