Start the Day on First Fridays with Bishop Paul and Sarah (147) – 4th November 2022
Southwell is looking beautiful early this morning in the autumn light as Bishop Paul and Sarah bring a Start the Day message for November, reading from Psalm 105 they reflect on where to find strength when you are weary and remembering God’s faithfulness in all situations.
Mothers’ Union: Away From It All Holidays
Southwell & Nottingham Mothers’ Union offer Away From It All (AFIA) – a holiday scheme that helps families take a break from daily stresses. They send around 12 families every year who haven’t had a holiday in three years.
Admission & Licensing of Lay Ministers 2022
On Saturday 8 October, we welcomed twelve candidates who were licenced as lay ministers by Bishop Andy Emerton, the Bishop of Sherwood, during a service held at Southwell Minster.
The Diocese Earns Our Bronze Eco Award
We are delighted to be able to announce that the diocese has achieved Bronze Eco Diocese status with A Rocha UK, the Christian environmental charity. This follows on from Jubilee House’s Silver Award during the summer.
The National Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2) Report
The ‘Past Cases Review 2’ (PCR2) is a national independent review of the handling of safeguarding cases in the Church of England over many years. The purpose of the PCR2 is to ensure that all known cases of concerns about the behaviour of clergy and church officers towards children and vulnerable adults have been dealt with appropriately.
Diocesan Synod – 1 October 2022
Diocesan Synod met at Christ Church Worksop, with the Archdeacon of Nottingham leading worship. Gill Rand read from Luke chapter 10. Bishop’s Address Bishop Paul’s address can be read here. Church Response to Challenging Times The Revd David McCoulough reflected on the challenges of the pandemic and those being experienced at present, sharing examples of how churches have and are responding to serve their local communities, whilst sharing the love of God as members deepen their own discipleship. The Revd Nikki Bates shared how
Bishop’s Address to Diocesan Synod
Bishop Paul said, "For all the blessings of the Queen’s long reign, it is the character of her life that has left the deepest impression. We know, and commentators could not avoid, the reality that her life of service was shaped above all by her personal faith in Jesus Christ. And living with all the challenges of this present moment in history, I believe her life of faith can and should be an inspiration to the Church. The Queen’s own
A prayer for the new King
Everlasting God, we pray for our new King. Bless his reign and the life of our nation. Help us to work together
A Commemoration of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Right Reverend Paul Williams' sermon on Southwell Minster Sunday 18th September 2022. “Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your labour is not in vain.”
Special Memorial Services
Please find a list of services across the diocese. Sunday September 18th 10.45am - St Mary’s in the Lace Market, Nottingham 3pm - Representatives from the County of Nottinghamshire gather for a Service of Commemoration - Southwell Minster. Bishop Paul will preach and Sir John Peace will offer a short Tribute to the Queen. 3pm - A Special Commemoration Service for Queen Elizabeth II, Retford Civic Service - St Swithun, Retford 5pm - St Mary Magdalene, Newark 6pm - the Bassetlaw District Council