Marriage Restored – Brad’s Living Hope Story
“My advice to anyone who is going through a rough time is to look for hope” Brad would have called himself a ‘spectator in faith’ having grown up occasionally going to church with his grandparents. When he and his wife faced marital difficulties leading to him temporarily moving out of their home, they decided to give church a try, where they found welcome and ultimately, faith. Brad and his wife went on to complete The Marriage Course, which transformed and restored
There is Life in This Church – Jerome’s Living Hope Story
“My heart felt warm, there’s goodness and peace and I want more of this.” It was a joy to hear Jerome’s story of finding faith. Returning home after uni, Jerome felt prompted to start reading the Bible, and as he began to explore he decided to try church. Jerome had spent years looking for rational proof for the existence of God, but in church he encountered a community that welcomed him and loved him, helping him instead experience God in a
People Update – October 2026
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
There is Hope – Dawn’s Living Hope Story
“There is hope” It was so special to sit down with Dawn to hear the story of the transformation Jesus has brought in her life. Dawn’s found herself at rock bottom, full of fear and struggling with addiction. She encountered the grace of Jesus through the church and began a journey of transformation and rehabilitation. Dawn describes a simple prayer she prayed, and the peace she immediately encountered. Dawn continued on this journey of healing and found the community at St Swithun’s
INEQE’s independent safeguarding audit for the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance and Southwell Minster now available
In January 2026, INEQE carried out an independent safeguarding audit of the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance and the Cathedral, Southwell Minster, which was commissioned by the national Church of England as part of a national programme to audit all dioceses. INEQE has now published its findings from the audit in a report, which you can download and read with the button below. Read the report As part of the audit, INEQE received and analysed 1,015 anonymous survey responses and
Welcoming our new Leadership Track interns!
This week, a new cohort of interns on the Leadership Track headed to Launde Abbey to worship, pray, learn and begin looking ahead to the year ahead. The Leadership Track is the second year of the diocesan internship programme. The cohort will spend the year investing in their spiritual growth and receiving discipleship and leadership teaching. The interns are placed in a range of churches and contexts across the diocese and will have practical opportunities throughout the year to grow as a
Good News Spotlight: St Mary’s Arnold Celebrates 850 Years
The community in Arnold recently celebrated 850 years of St Mary's Church with a weekend of celebrations including a Family Fun Day and a special service with Bishop Paul. They were celebrating 850 years since the first recorded event at the church, a wedding in 1176. It was an exciting weekend as over 500 people joined in the celebrations at a family fun day. The day included ice cream, cake, refreshments, games, animals from White Post Farm, a history of the
Licensed Lay Ministry Candidates 2026
Please join us in praying for the candidates who will be licensed as Licensed Lay Ministers (LLMs) on the 26th September at Southwell Minster. All are welcome to join for the service at 11am. LESLEY BLACK began worshipping in Saint Mary & All Saints, Bingham after years of not attending church regularly. Having become a Christian as a teenager and following The Lord for most of her adult life, she fell away and mostly stopped going to church all together when life dealt
Leading with Loving Presence
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
Deep Peace – Dave’s Living Hope Story
"I was overwhelmed with love and joy, it was bursting out of me" For years, Dave had rejected the idea of faith and God. As a police officer, the pressures of his work gradually took their toll, leaving him struggling with anxiety and PTSD for many years. Then, last year some family friends invited him to Alpha at his wife's church, and to everyone's surprise, Dave said yes. During one of the sessions, his friends offered to pray for him. And