Start the Month in April with Bishop Paul and Sarah (179) – 4th April 2025
'God is with us, and God will meet us in our need.' Join Bishop Paul and Sarah as they share reflections on Psalm 95 and an interesting discovery in the garden of Bishops Manor. As we journey towards Holy Week, we remember the outpouring of God’s love for us in Christ on the cross, and the celebration of Easter morning. “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are
A celebration of God’s transformational love in Sneinton
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
Following God’s Voice – Georgie’s Living Hope Story
“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
Bishop’s Study Day 2025
“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
Fr Lee Dunleavy’s Ordination as Priest
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
More than at 9 to 5 – Katrina’s Living Hope Story
"Everything is given over to God." We’re so excited to share Katrina’s story with you. Katrina is the Finance Director for our Diocese and has such an encouraging story of faith after her application to a ‘9-5’ led to so much more. She is currently training to be a Licensed Lay Minister as she continues to follow God’s leading on her life. Katrina is based at St Mary's Sutton-in-Ashfield. Watch the video below to hear her story. https://youtu.be/l3PuiT7MCzg Use this link to follow @storiesoflivinghope
The Archdeacons’ Visitation Dates
Every year, the Archdeacons’ Visitations take place. These are formal church services, during which Churchwardens across each Archdeaconry are admitted. Archdeacon Tors Ramsey and Archdeacon Phil Williams gave thanks for the invaluable contribution churchwardens have made as well as celebrated those who are about to step into a new role.
Baptisms and Confirmations at St Mary’s Radcliffe-on-Trent
"I am writing this to share how Jesus has transformed my life in ways that words can barely express." The first Sunday in March was a joyful day in Radcliffe-on-Trent with 2 youth baptisms in the morning and 9 confirmations in the evening. The day started with a real sense of excitement in the morning service, as two brothers were getting ready to be baptised. Revd Carl Brooks-Plunkett (curate at St Mary's) led the service, and welcomed the family to the
Tell the whole world – Josie’s Living Hope Story
“God brought people to my door, and we'd sit and chat for hours about Him.” When we sat down with Josie to hear her story, her joy in sharing Jesus’ love with her friends was infectious. Josie is a student in Nottingham, and after realising for herself how much she needed God in her late teens, over the past few years has had lots of opportunities to share her faith with her friends at university. Josie is based at Trinity Church Nottingham.
Revd Matt Roberts Inducted and Installed as Vicar of St Michael’s Bramcote
Sunday morning was a joyful occasion at St Michael and All Angels, Bramcote, as Revd Matt Roberts was officially instituted by Bishop Andy, and inducted and installed by Archdeacon Phil Williams as the new Vicar of St Michael's Bramcote. It was a special moment in the presence of friends, family, and colleagues, including St Mark's Woodthorpe (Matt’s previous parish), representatives from the local council, Bramcote CofE Primary School, and local clergy. For Matt and his wife, Melanie, the day also felt