02/05/2026
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES, GROUPS AND LINKS MAY 2026
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Julie Barker
• The Alpha course completed and we joyfully celebrate deepened faith, progression on the journey & deep healing for some. Baptisms being planned. Thank you for supporting us in prayer. We plan to run another Alpha early 2027.
• We are starting a new young adults home group now that we are starting to attract young families again, thanks to God.
• Our PAGM is on 29th April. Jon will launch our new vision (To be a deep well of healing). Please pray for good attendance.
• We are currently considering options for a new youth group for year 7+ to include a possibility of exploring relationship with Jesus in a deeper way.
• Our monthly prayer & worship meeting, 'Kingdom Come', is a precious power house in our church life.
SOUTHWELL BAPTIST CHURCH Trisch Thornton
We are struggling to keep our monthly café, The Dwelling Place, going due to lack of able people. We have cancelled the next 2 months and hope to open again in July with a different format.
We now have a newly elected leadership of six to replace the last group of four.
We are excited that somebody has expressed interest in applying for the post of Minister. We are now making contact with them and praying hard that it would be God’s person for us.
SOUTHWELL METHODIST CHURCH Glennis Hobbs
The Little Stars group for pre-schoolers continues to be well supported as does the monthly Intergenerate service on a Sunday afternoon at 4pm. This is for all ages and includes worship, craft and other activities and food.
The film club continues the last Saturday of the month at 2 pm. The Salt Path is the film for May. Please pray that help will be forthcoming when Steve and Jean Dando move in the summer.
SOUTHWELL MINSTER Hugh Middleton
Dean Stephen ... and other senior staff changes. Installation, Richard Frith leaving for Doncaster, Amanda staying in her current, acting part-time role for the rest of the year. New COO, Buildings Manager and Gardener.
