Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham

A Joyful Praise Party at Southwell Minster

Lola Adeleke — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:18:40 +0000

Children and their leaders from 10 churches across the diocese came together at Southwell Minster last Saturday for an afternoon of praise, worship, creativity and fun. Led by Ruth Lee (Lead for Growing Younger Disciples) and Revd Chris Lee from St John’s with St Mary’s, Mansfield, the Praise Party was inspired by Psalm 8:2: “Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foes and the avenger” The afternoon began with […]

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Silver Eco Church Award for St Jude’s Mapperley

Lola Adeleke — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:11:51 +0000

St Jude’s Mapperley is delighted to have achieved the Silver Eco Church Award, recognising their commitment to caring for and celebrating God’s creation. Some of the key changes that helped them reach this milestone involved formalising and being more intentional about activities that were already taking place within the church community. These included encouraging the use of public transport, car sharing, and electric vehicles. They also created a bug hotel, installed bird feeders, and continued growing vegetables and flowers through […]

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Ordination Candidates 2026

Laura Frank — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:49:38 +0000

Please join us in praying for the candidates who will be ordained as Deacons and Priests on the 4th and 5th July. You can watch the Ordination of Priests service here, and the Ordination of Deacons service here. DEACON CANDIDATES CAMERON BENOY grew up in Northamptonshire and came to a personal faith in Jesus at age 13. He moved to Hull in 2013 to study Music at university where he met Hannah. They married in 2019 following the completion of Cameron’s […]

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Architect Required on Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC)

Lola Adeleke — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:24:59 +0000

As the Diocese seeks to live out its vision and address key missional challenges, investment in church buildings remains an important priority. Well-maintained, accessible buildings enable mission to flourish and help parishes serve their local communities more effectively. The Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) plays a vital role in supporting this work and is seeking a suitably qualified, conservation-accredited architect to join its panel of expert advisers and assist in the care, maintenance and conservation of church buildings […]

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Historical Adoption Practices: Archbishop Sarah’s statement & appeal for information

Ben Garry — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:04:31 +0000

Please note: The contents of this page include references to historical adoption practices, including the separation of mothers and babies, stigma, and experiences of trauma and lasting emotional harm. Details of support services are included lower down this page, or you can go straight to support. The Church of England has been carrying out detailed research work since 2024 in order to understand its historical involvement in mother-and-baby homes and adoption practice. As part of this research, we in the […]

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Care for Creation and Active Prayer on St Cyprian’s Big Parish Walk

Ben Garry — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:42:13 +0000

Members of St Cyprian’s, Nottingham, brought together their care for creation and their desire to see God’s kingdom come in their parish as they embarked on their Big Parish Walk on 23rd May. They were joined by a team from Walk Notts, who filmed a video as a way to encourage others across the county to get to know their neighbourhoods and to feel more comfortable walking to local destinations, rather than taking a car. Watch the video below: Sally […]

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Bishop’s Address to Diocesan Synod – May 2026

Lola Adeleke — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:42:50 +0000

This is the transcript of Bishop Paul’s address to Diocesan Synod on 9th May 2026. Good morning, Synod. Shortly after being appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Wakefield in 1992, Nigel McCulloch declared that the diocese was to be renamed, ‘The Missionary Diocese of Wakefield’. At the time it had been struggling in various ways and morale was low. So it was a clear statement of intent that the whole life of the diocese, every action, every prayer, every appointment, […]

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Good News Spotlight: Many Gather to Support St Giles’ Lighting Project

Lola Adeleke — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:56:28 +0000

It is always encouraging to see parishes finding creative ways to inspire generosity and bring their communities together. On the 6th of June – Saturday evening, St Giles hosted a quiz and auction night, providing a wonderful opportunity for people to gather and invite friends and family along. More than 150 people attended, and a fantastic evening was enjoyed by all. The generous funds raised from the event will go towards the major lighting and electrical project currently being undertaken […]

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DAC Clinics coming to a deanery near you

Laura Frank — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:02:00 +0000

Over the coming 12 months, the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) Secretary, Jonathan Pickett, is visiting every deanery to hold a drop-in clinic for parishes, incumbents and churchwardens. The hope is that the clinics provide an opportunity to speak to and consult with Jonathan on anything related to the faculty process, church buildings and churchyards. The drop-in clinics will be an informal space, where you can ask any questions regarding your faculty application, the online system, or any aspect of your […]

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35 Confirmed at Southwell Minster on Eve of Pentecost

Lola Adeleke — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:05:32 +0000

On Saturday 23rd May, the Eve of Pentecost, the families and friends of 35 confirmation candidates from across the Diocese gathered with the congregation of Southwell Minster to celebrate this important step in their journey of faith and their commitment to God. The candidates came from 14 parishes across the Diocese, including St Mark’s, Mansfield; St Mary the Virgin and All Souls, Bulwell; St Margaret’s, Bilsthorpe; St Mary’s, East Leake; Christ Church, Worksop; St Peter’s, Nottingham; St Mary’s in the […]

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