'Are we not being shaken awake?'

The Bishop of Grantham, the Rt Revd Dr Nicholas Chamberlain, gave the Bishop's Address at the meeting of Diocesan Synod on Saturday, 18th July 2020. A recording of the Address may be viewed below.

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Ordination of our deacons coronavirus style!

Here is an image of a socially distanced ordination! We celebrate with those ordained as deacon today as they made their oaths and affirmations at the end of the retreat.
A new cryptic crossword to enjoy - September 25th

Courtesy of Ariq, here is a new cryptic crossword to enjoy. The answers can also be found on a separate document in this item.
St Hild College Church Planting & Mission on the Margins

St Hild college is launching its new practitioner tracks on Saturday 3rd October for those interested in Church Planting and Mission on the Margins.
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Ordination of our deacons coronavirus style!

Here is an image of a socially distanced ordination! We celebrate with those ordained as deacon today as they made their oaths and affirmations at the end of the retreat.
National Churches Trust training - creating the visitor 'experience'

The National Churches Trust are hosting an online seminar with a focus on how churches can raise income from hosting bookable tourist experiences.
A message from the Bishops regarding the upcoming ordinations

They ask the diocese to hold each person to be ordained in prayer.
Rewilding of the churchyard at St John the Baptist, Lincoln

Transforming a churchyard in the Ermine Estate in Lincoln into a rich habitat for pollinators and wildflowers.
Webinar: Successful grant applications for your church

Ecclesiastical Insurance are running an online webinar in which it will detail top tips for churches which are applying for grants.
Notification of Ordination of Deacons

A notification of the ordination of Deacons from the Bishop's office.
A Reflection from Bishop David - 8th September 2020

The latest in a series of reflections from our Bishops.
Claypole benefice - the interactive church

Robert Prabucki, Churchwarden at St Peter's church in Claypole, has a lifelong interest in IT and has used this to great effect during lockdown. He wants to share details of the many possibilities that are available.
Starting in September - The Big Church Read

Hodder Faith, part of Hodder & Stoughton publishers, is launching a new Christian book club this September. The first book for discussion is John Mark Comer's 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry'.
Summer funding boost for St Benedict’s Church, Scrivelsby

Grants will enable more people to make good use of this much-loved church.