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We’re pleased to share that St Stephen’s Church in Sneinton has been awarded £109,633 through the Places of Worship Renewal Fund (PWRF) to address structural, repair, and conservation priorities. Announced in January 2026, the fund supports essential repairs to England’s treasured places of worship, with a focus on those most in need. It is funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and delivered by Historic England. You can find out more about the Places of Worship Renewal Fund

The Apprentice Track is hosting their next network gathering coming up Monday 30th November, 7pm at Trinity Church Nottingham. This is an opportunity for 20s and 30s across the diocese to come together to worship, pray and connect with one another. It's going to be a really special evening as we'll be joined by Jill Webber from 24/7 Prayer, who will help us think about prayer, trust and what it might look like to follow Jesus through Advent. More About

PARISH MOVING ON Revd Canon Steve Silvester  at present Rector in the Benefice of Nottingham St Nicholas and Priest in charge of St Christopher’s with St Philip’s, Sneinton, is to retire with effect from 8th December. Steve’s last Sunday will be 1st November. Please join us in praying for Steve as he prepares for a new season, and for St Nic's as they prepare for a period of vacancy. NEW RECTOR FOR RETFORD ST SAVIOUR Revd Canon Mark Dunstan at present Rector of Hunsdon with Widford and

Your Diocesan Conference 2026 Guide Welcome to Diocesan Conference 2026! We're really looking forward to the next few days together. Alongside some excellent talks, there'll be space to worship, pray and listen to God together, as well as time to deepen relationships and encourage one another. Click through the tabs below to find out more about what's coming up each day. Day 1Day 2Day 3Speakers Monday 5th October 2pm | Arrivals & Registration Location: Derbyshire Suite Head straight to Main Reception to register. Refreshments available in

Historic England grant announces further round of two major grant schemes: Round 2 of the continuation of the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund is open for Expressions of Interest from 28 August and closing Friday 18 September, 5pm. The Heritage at Risk Capital Fund supports the repair and conservation of historic buildings and sites at risk across England. Churches are considered by exception, although in particularly acute risks of loss this fund has awarded grants (see example here). Know more Round 2 of

Around 18 children and young people aged 6 to 20 took the lead in a special CYP Takeover Service at St Michael’s Farnsfield, contributing to almost every aspect of the 10.30am Sunday service on August 19. The young people were involved in welcoming, refreshments, leading the service and worship, notices, prayers, a dramatised reading, preaching and the technical side of the service, including screens and sound. Other children and young people also attended, supporting and participating throughout. Grace (Youth Minister) shared

Last Thursday, more than 150 years of faithful service, learning and community were celebrated at a special thanksgiving service marking the remarkable legacy of Dean Hole CofE Primary School. As the school prepares to close on 31 August, pupils, staff, former headteachers, teachers, governors and members of the local community gathered together to give thanks for the generations of children whose lives have been shaped by the school's Christian foundation. Around 50 people attended the service, celebrating the lasting impact of

Last weekend, some of our young people across the diocese took part in the Young Leaders Weekend 2026, joining other young leaders from across Nottinghamshire for a time of learning, worship and connection. Throughout the weekend, they enjoyed outdoor activities, games and opportunities to build friendships, while exploring what the Bible teaches about leadership and how they can serve their communities. It was an inspiring time of growth and encouragement, and they came away feeling equipped and motivated to continue leading and making

Community generosity and grants from the Garfield Weston Foundation and the FCC Communities Foundation made the installation of a new waterless toilet possible at All Saints', Barnby in the Willows. The fundraising journey for a new Woo-Woo waterless toilet started five years ago with a 20-mile sponsored walk to each of the eight churches around Barnby. These efforts where then aided by fundraising concerts from local a cappella choirs, continued comunity donations and the grants that were received. One waterless toilet will

As one of the 7 areas of focus of our Diocesan Vision, we have focused on Encouraging Generosity across our diocese, with the aim of reaching financial sustainability across the whole diocese by 2035. Please see below some resources to help on this journey parish share report 2024 Journey of generosity booklet 2026 WHAT IS PARISH SHARE AND WHY DO WE PAY IT? A BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION ENCOURAGING GENEROSITY TEACHING SERIES from BISHOP PAUL FAQs We want to hear and respond to questions