Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham https://southwell.anglican.org/ Fri, 15 May 2026 11:54:30 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://southwell.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-Church-of-England-logo-4k-sticky-32x32.png Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham https://southwell.anglican.org/ 32 32 Forgiven and Restored – Hannah’s Living Hope Story https://southwell.anglican.org/forgiven-and-restored-hannahs-living-hope-story/ Fri, 15 May 2026 11:54:28 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17721 “Jesus died for my sins, I am forgiven.” Hannah sat down with us to share her story of receiving God’s redemptive grace and forgiveness. Hannah grew up in a loving Christian home, but drifted from her faith in her teens and early adulthood. Hannah went on to make some regrettable decisions, but found God in the midst of her brokenness when searching for hope and comfort. Despite everything, Hannah’s family were reconciled together again and she has since rediscovered the […]

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]]> 27 Candidates Confirmed at Woven St Margaret’s Aspley https://southwell.anglican.org/27-candidates-confirmed-at-woven-st-margarets-aspley/ Thu, 14 May 2026 12:18:28 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17690 It was an uplifting and encouraging evening last Sunday as 27 candidates from across the Nottingham North Deanery were confirmed by Bishop Paul during a service at St Margaret’s Aspley. The service was a joyful opportunity to celebrate the many ways God is at work in people’s lives, with candidates from St Mary’s Eastwood, St Helen’s Trowell, St Margaret’s Aspley, St Martin’s Bilborough, St Martha’s Broxtowe, All Saints Strelley, and St Aidan’s Basford. The service began with extended period of […]

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]]> New DSAP member, INEQE plans & new safeguarding resources | DSAP April 2026 https://southwell.anglican.org/new-dsap-member-ineqe-plans-new-safeguarding-resources-dsap-april-2026/ https://southwell.anglican.org/new-dsap-member-ineqe-plans-new-safeguarding-resources-dsap-april-2026/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 07:44:21 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17700 The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) met on Wednesday 29th April to discuss safeguarding strategy, guidance and support. The meeting was one of the panel’s regular, quarterly opportunities to come together as a panel to discuss these important topics.  Sally Hodges, the Independent DSAP Chair, has summarised the following key messages that emerged from the meeting: 1. Welcoming a new DSAP member  We were pleased to welcome a member to the panel, who joins us with lived experience of church abuse. Their valuable contributions will help to […]

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]]> https://southwell.anglican.org/new-dsap-member-ineqe-plans-new-safeguarding-resources-dsap-april-2026/feed/ 0 St Martin’s Sherwood’s Cornerstone Success Story https://southwell.anglican.org/st-martins-sherwoods-cornerstone-success-story/ Wed, 13 May 2026 14:51:03 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17669 We’ve been inviting churches across the diocese to join Cornerstone, a free online tool designed to encourage generosity and giving. The Cornerstone platform supports churches in understanding their current financial position, strengthening their finances, and growing a culture of generosity within the church. Cornerstone can support churches in three main ways: It was wonderful to hear about St Martin’s Sherwood’s Cornerstone success story. After taking part in the pilot last autumn, they focused on three pathways, as highlighted by Ian […]

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]]> Comfort in the Bible – Ryan’s Living Hope Story https://southwell.anglican.org/comfort-in-the-bible-ryans-living-hope-story/ Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17640 “I found comfort in the Bible” It was so good to sit down with Ryan and hear his story of finding faith in the midst of loss. Ryan didn’t grow up with any experience of church, but a few years’ ago, he faced two huge bereavements which led to him questioning the meaning of life. Through the loss of his baby, Ryan and his wife connected with their local church, and after sharing his questions with the vicar, decided to […]

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]]> Bishop Paul rededicates St Mary’s Newark as part of Reawakening Project https://southwell.anglican.org/bishop-paul-rededicates-st-marys-newark-as-part-of-reawakening-project/ Thu, 07 May 2026 17:04:16 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17630 Last Sunday marked a truly remarkable occasion at St Mary Magdalene with St Leonard, Newark, as Bishop Paul led the official rededication service following the completion of a major repair and conservation project. The building works formed part of the wider “Reawakening of St Mary Magdalene” initiative, delivered in close partnership with the local community. Revd Danny Marshall, Rector Designate, reflected on the significance of the day: “The Service of Rededication of St Mary’s was a truly remarkable occasion in […]

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]]> Good News Spotlight: Around 100 children and 30 adults attend St Andrew’s Langar Living Waters Retreat Day https://southwell.anglican.org/good-news-spotlight-around-100-children-and-30-adults-attend-st-andrews-langar-living-waters-retreat-day/ Thu, 07 May 2026 16:38:29 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17618 St Andrew’s, Langar, in the parish of Wiverton in the Vale, held its Living Waters retreat day in April. Around 30 adults from across the parish gathered at St Andrew’s for the Living Waters retreat day, enjoying a memorable and Spirit-filled time together. A ‘river’ of Living Water flowed through the church, stretching from the font to the altar table. Along its banks were prayer stations exploring themes including the miraculous catch of fish and becoming fishers of men, a […]

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]]> People Update – May 2026 https://southwell.anglican.org/people-update-may-2026/ Thu, 07 May 2026 11:17:06 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17617 PARISH NEW RECTOR IN NEWARK Revd. Danny Marshall at present Assistant Curate at St Mary Magdalene with St Leonard’s Newark, to be Rector at St Mary Magdalene with St Leonard’s Newark. Danny will be licensed on Sunday 6th September at 4pm at St Mary’s. Please pray for Danny and the congregations of St Mary’s and St Leonard’s as they prepare for this new season of ministry together. JUBILEE HOUSE Sean Barnes has joined the diocesan central support team at Jubilee […]

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]]> Turn Your Focus to Him | Start the Month in May with Bishop Paul and Sarah (192) https://southwell.anglican.org/turn-your-focus-to-him-start-the-month-in-may-with-bishop-paul-and-sarah-192/ Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17607 “I lift my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” In May’s Start the Month, Bishop Paul and Sarah open up Psalm 121, a prayer that reminds us of the confidence we have in the Lord whatever our circumstances. They encourage us to turn our focus to God each new day as he is our helper who watches over us for all of our […]

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]]> My Chains Are Broken – Loretta’s Living Hope Story https://southwell.anglican.org/my-chains-are-broken-lorettas-living-hope-story/ Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://southwell.anglican.org/?p=17590 “You can dance in your storm, because Jesus dances with you if you invite him to the party” It was so inspiring to hear Loretta’s story of finding Jesus in the midst of addiction, and the transformation that has since taken place in her life. Loretta was out running when she hit a crossroad. Despite having no previous experience of faith, she heard the voice of God invite her to make a choice: continue on the path she was on […]

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