The Bishops Adviser on Rural Affairs- The Revd Derek Hollis

Direct Line: 01636 525383  e-mail: ruralsouthwell@yahoo.co.uk

Derek Hollis is Priest-in-Charge of a group of seven parishes near Newark, and has fifteen years experience of working in rural villages.  He is keen to act as a resource for parishes on rural ministry, and advises the Bishop on matters affecting life and work in our country areas.

Rural Update is an e-mail bulletin normally produced quarterly with occasional papers.  Some bulletins treat one particular issue, whilst others contain a general summary of what's going on in the countryside, reports which have been published and recent press coverage.  Click here for most recent update.

Moving Here? For people taking up appointments as clergy or lay ministers in the Nottinghamshire area, resources are available to help inform ministry in rural areas.  Do please e-mail me ruralsouthwell@yahoo.co.uk

Events: Regular "Church and Rural Life" seminars are held at Dunham House, Southwell, and are open to all who live and work in rural areas.  Click here for details of next event.

External conferences that may be of interest

RTA AGM & Conference 2009

Rural Ministry Training offered by the Arthur Rank Centre