Focusing on Growing Leaders
As a diocese over this year so far, we’ve focused on Nurturing Prayer and Enabling Commitment, two of our seven areas of focus. As we enter the summer term, with both Vocations Sunday and ordinations coming up, we’d love to invite you to join us in focusing on another of our areas: Growing Leaders. “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Luke 10:2 Over the coming
Finding Welcome – Brendon’s Living Hope Story
"Being part of the church family has helped me grow
A message from Bishop Paul following the death of Pope Francis
We are saddened to hear of the death of Pope Francis today. Bishop Paul has shared: “Pope Francis has been an inspiration to the Church all across the world. His humility, joy and compassion in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ have made a deep and lasting impression on Christian people everywhere. My prayers are with all who mourn the death of Pope Francis, especially for Roman Catholics across our county and my dear friend Bishop Patrick McKinney who leads the
Bishop Paul’s Easter Sermon in Southwell Minster
In Bishop Paul's Easter sermon in the cathedral, he said, “because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, there is always hope.” “With all that is happening in our world at the moment, and maybe in our lives too, we need the Easter story as much as ever. Here is the true story of hope over despair, light over darkness, and the power of love over hatred, because of Jesus.” "Our Easter faith is about the love of God
Southwell Minster featured in Songs of Praise: Women of the Easter Story
Southwell Minster features in Songs of Praise this Holy Week, as Rev. Kate Bottley visits the historic cathedral to discover how three contemporary Christians have found inspiration in the remarkable women of the Easter story. Kate meets renowned textile artist Jacqui Parkinson, whose striking exhibition, Threads through the Bible, is currently touring cathedrals across the UK. At Southwell Minster, only the second venue in the world to host this extraordinary collection, Jacqui reflects on her creative process and the biblical inspiration behind her work, including
Bishop Andy’s Easter Message 2025
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.
Join the DISCIPLE Course 2025 in Mansfield and Aslockton
The DISCIPLE course, launched in 2024, is returning again this summer term with courses taking place at St Lawrence's Mansfield and St Thomas' Aslockton. Disciple is an 8-week course designed to inspire and equip you to follow the teachings of Jesus into real life. The course will help to shape you as a disciple, exploring the 3C’s of the refreshed diocesan vision in detail & practice: disciples motivated by compassion; disciples founded on confidence; and disciples acting with courage. This year, there
Filling the Void – David’s Living Hope Story
“I said, ‘I give my life to Jesus’, and that’s when it really turned for me.” It was such a joy to sit down with David and hear the story of how coming along to a Nativity service with his family changed everything. David always felt there was something missing in his life, filling the void with materialistic things, but when he was encouraged by his family to come along to church, he encountered the Holy Spirit and felt a new
Pupil Leaders of Collective Worship Conference
Around 100 children and adults from 20 schools (including community schools) within the Transform Multi-Academy Trust gathered at Southwell Minster and the Archbishop’s Palace this week for the Pupil Leaders of Collective Worship Conference. This inspiring event, hosted by Transform Trust and supported by Anne Lumb, Diocesan Ethos, RE & SIAMS Lead, offered a unique opportunity for pupils and staff to explore leadership in collective worship. The day was filled with sunshine, learning, and a sense of wonder as participants explored the
Searching for Community – Kelly’s Living Hope Story
“In the darkest of times, we are not alone.” We’re so pleased to share Kelly’s moving story, as she describes the difference discovering faith has made to her and her family. When Kelly was rushed into hospital, she realised how alone she felt, but through the kindness of a friend she found community in her local church and that there was more to life than she realised. Kelly is based at St Giles West Bridgford. Watch the video below to hear her