Good News Spotlight: St Stephen’s Sneinton Awarded Places of Worship Renewal Grant
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
Apprentice Track Network Event 2026
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
Introducing Our New General Synod Representatives
We’re pleased to introduce the new representatives for the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham at General Synod, who will serve for the next five-year term, until 2031. Following nominations and a period of voting by members of deanery synods across the diocese, three clergy and four lay representatives have been elected to serve in the Houses of Clergy and Laity. Candidates also had the opportunity to share more about themselves and their hopes for General Synod at a hustings evening in
Good News Spotlight: God at work through Crossroads Youth at St Mary’s Radcliffe on Trent
Exciting things are happening at St Mary’s, Radcliffe on Trent, where a simple idea has grown into a wonderful opportunity to connect with young people and share the good news of Jesus! What began in May with free hot chocolates – or refreshing lemonades when the weather called for it – at the Wednesday Crossroads Station has led to the launch of Crossroads Youth, meeting every Monday evening. These friendly conversations have opened the door to new relationships, with young people
Harvest Celebration Stories
Harvest season is a time to express our gratitude to God for His abundant provision. It's been great to see parishes celebrating in different ways that reflect not only thankfulness for God's good gifts but also a spirit of sharing and generosity toward one another and those in need. Below are some highlights! St Mary’s Church, Bulwell St Mary’s Church, Bulwell has been celebrating an extended time for its Harvest Festival (28thSeptember – 18th October) as Fr Andrew has visited schools around the
National Prisons Week 2026 : Prison Chaplaincy Testimonies
National Prisons Week (11–17 October) is a time to pray for people across the criminal justice system. This year’s theme, ‘All Are Invited’, takes its inspiration from Matthew 22:1–14, which describes how “the servants went out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, the bad as well as the good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests”. To mark the week, we’ve gathered three encouraging stories from one of our Anglican chaplains serving at a prison in
An Inspiring Three Days at Diocesan Conference 2026
"I will be reflecting on the many things talked about here for a long time." This week, clergy and lay leaders from across the diocese gathered at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick for three days of prayer, worship, teaching and time together at our annual Diocesan Conference. This year’s theme was ‘Leading with Loving Presence’. It was a special time of worshipping God together, with thought-provoking teaching from keynote speaker Roger Bretherton, alongside plenty of opportunities to catch up with colleagues
20 Candidates Confirmed at All Hallows Gedling and St Peter’s Farndon
We’re thankful for two joyful confirmation services that took place recently, with 20 candidates across All Hallows Gedling and St Peter’s Farndon confirmed in the presence of their family and friends. All Hallows Gedling It was an uplifting and encouraging evening last Sunday as 12 candidates were confirmed by Bishop Paul at All Hallows Gedling. The service was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the many ways God is at work in people’s lives and to rejoice as these candidates took this next
Good News Spotlight: MP visits St Saviour’s Church in the Meadows
Recently, Lilian Greenwood (MP for Nottingham South) visited St Saviour’s Church in the Meadows to hear about its plans for the future and its growing role in the local community. The visit comes after recent financial investment by the Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England through the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board (SMMIB) in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham as part of the Church Growth Programme which is our diocesan wide programme of church revitalisation. This 10-year funding
Applications for the School of Worship 2027 are Now Open!
The School of Worship is a programme run by Trinity Church Nottingham, open to leaders and teams from across the diocese and beyond. The Leadership Programme aims to equip those who lead contemporary sung worship and/or contemporary worship teams, developing their skills in leading worship and helping others encounter God. Now in its fourth year, previous contributors have included Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick, Nick Herbert, Lucy Grimble and more. The programme’s vision centres around three main areas of focus: Head, Heart