Southwell and Nottingham Diocese

The Parish of Wiverton in the Vale is in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, which is one of the 12 dioceses in the Province of York (the other Province in the Church of England being the Province of Canterbury, which comprises 30 dioceses).

Each diocese in the Church of England is headed by a bishop and each province is headed by an archbishop.

The diocesan bishop is the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, the Right Reverend Paul Williams and the suffragan bishop is the Bishop of Sherwood, the Reverend Dr Andrew Emerton.

The archbishop of York is the Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell.

The Diocesan Synod considers matters sent to it from General Synod, deanery synods, PCCs and from individual Diocesan Synod members. It formulates diocesan policy on a wide range of issues, advises the bishop as appropriate, and votes on the funding of stipends, central administration costs, and contributions to the National Church, to be raised from the deaneries. Its role is primarily advisory and consultative. In some ways it is comparable with the House of Commons, as elected representatives engage in public debate.

Documents published by the Diocese can be listed and viewed by clicking here.

Prayer Diary for December 2024

Prayer Diary December 2024 “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.” John 1.9 1-5 ...

Prayer Diary for November 2024

Prayer Diary November 2024 “But I will sing of your strength,in the morning I will sing of your love;for you ...

Night Office – Southwell Minster – 31 October

NIGHT OFFICE FOR THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS Southwell Minster, Thursday 31 October 2024, 8pm-9.30pm A unique reconstruction of Southwell’s ...

Journey of Generosity Deanery Roadshow – Wednesday 16 October – Aslockton

The Diocese is currently running a series of Deanery Roadshows focused on encouraging generosity across our diocese. Aimed for clergy, ...

Prayer Diary for October 2024

Prayer Diary October 2024 “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of ...

Ride and Stride 2024 – Report

Ride report After some iffy weather in the previous few days, the morning of Saturday 14th September dawned bright and ...

Prayer Diary for September 2024

Prayer Diary September 2024 “Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided ...

Ride and Stride 2024 – Saturday 14 September

Support Ride+Stride 2024 by Nick Perry The annual Ride+Stride for Churches event takes place between 10 am and 6 pm ...

Prayer Diary for August 2024

Prayer Diary August 2024 “I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My ...

Prayer Diary for July 2024

Prayer Diary July 2024 “I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God ...