Harvest Celebration Stories
Harvest season is a time to express our gratitude to God for His abundant provision. Across our diocese, we are excited to hear how parishes have been celebrating in different ways that reflect not only thankfulness for God's good gifts but also a spirit of sharing and generosity toward one another and those in need! St Paul’s Boundary Road On Saturday 5th October, St Paul’s hosted a free Harvest Meal for members of their church and the local community. Over 40 people
Diocesan Days of Prayer 2024
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.
Diocese Prayer Run 21st – 26th October Route
We're looking forward to the ‘Diocese Prayer Run’ that will be taking place over October half term 21st-26th! Following the launch of the refreshed vision earlier this year we want to pray together for living hope across the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond. This will be opportunity to do this in the churches, fields, paths and streets of our diocese. The 120km prayer run route will be spread over 6 days and will stretch from the most
Announcement of new interim Dean
An update from Bishop Paul concerning Southwell Minster: I would like to express my gratitude to all who took part in last Sunday’s moving and fitting Festal Evensong and Service of Farewell for Dean Nicola and Terry. As we now prepare to commence the process to appoint the next substantive Dean, and in consultation with the Cathedral Chapter, I am delighted that the Revd Canon Dr Neil Evans has accepted my invitation to become interim Dean of Southwell. Neil has recently moved to
An Inspiring Three Days at Diocesan Conference 2024
"Throughout conference God has been teaching me that we go in His strength, not our own." This week, leaders from across the diocese gathered at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick for 48 hours of prayer, worship and teaching at the annual Diocesan Conference. This year's theme was 'Healthy Leaders, Flourishing Churches'. It was such an inspiring and encouraging time of hearing stories from around the diocese, teaching on leadership from Revd Dr Kate Middleton, and worshipping God together, as well
A Farewell to the Dean of Southwell
The community of Southwell Minster, friends, family, colleagues and civic representatives from all parts of the diocese and beyond gathered in Southwell Minster on Sunday 29th September for a Service of Festal Evensong for Michael and All Angels and Farewell to the Dean of Southwell, the Very Revd Nicola Sullivan. Nicola has been Dean of Southwell for over 8 years, leading the ministry and mission of the cathedral as well as supporting the spiritual life of the diocese and the county
LLM Candidates 2024
Our new Licensed Lay Minster Candidates! Please scroll below to read each person's story, and join us on prayer for their licensing on the 5th October at Southwell Minster, 11:00am. NEIL APPADURAI was born in Madurai, India and grew up in Chennai for the first 27 years of his life. He grew up in a Christian family, his Dad (Late Mr John Appadurai) being the inspiration of his faith. His faith is not a single day conversion rather it’s like building a house brick after brick over time. After University
New support and grants available for church buildings
We're pleased to announce that as part of the Church Commissioner’s £11 million Building for Mission fund, administered by the Archbishops’ Council over the period 2023 to 2025, the diocese was recently awarded funding towards building repairs and specialist advice to parishes. Part of this funding has been used to employ a Church Buildings Support Officer, and Stephen Watson has recently been appointed to this post. Stephen has spent 22 years working in the construction industry, and will be working closely with our
October Prayer Diary
The diocesan Prayer Diary for this month is now available. Each day offers a different prayer focus for our Diocese and the world. We believe in the transformative power of prayer and encourage you to download the diary and join us in daily prayer. Download prayer diary here
Free hot drinks for students with Holy Trinity Lenton’s coffee cart
This week has been Welcome Week at the University of Nottingham, and as part of a week of various outreach events for students, Holy Trinity Lenton headed out with their coffee cart to hand out free hot drinks on University Park campus, meeting both freshers and returning students. The coffee cart was bought with support from the diocese's Growing Disciples Fund, and the team in Lenton regularly go out in the local area to give out free hot drinks and chat