Clergy Mailing - June 2016

Contents

1. Nifty Notes

2. Ordination Prayers 2016

3. Ministry Vacancies

4. Press Release - new church

5. Bishop’s Week of Prayer

6. Finding direction through prayer

7. Raising awareness of gypsy and traveller issues

8. Journey in Faith Course 2016/17

news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org

N i f t y n o t e sJUNE 2016

Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: nicola@southwell.anglican.org

Vision for 7,000 new disciples shared with Synod

The Diocesan Synod met in

April with a particular

focus on Growing

Disciples – wider, younger and

deeper.

In his address to the Synod,

Bishop Paul spoke about his deep

thankfulness to God and hope for

the Church as he reflected on the

life of the diocese after nine

months as bishop.

Considering the words of Jesus in

Luke 10, ‘The harvest is

plentiful’, Bishop Paul said:

“Wherever I look in the diocese

we do not lack for precious

opportunities to love and serve

people in Jesus’ name. We also

live among 1.2m people many of

whom are remarkably open to

considering the deeper issues of

life and faith, but who have not

yet encountered the reality of

God’s transforming love through

the message of the gospel.”

He went on to say that as a

Church we can often feel

stretched in terms of resources,

especially people to share in the

work of Christ growing new

disciples and responding to the

ever increasing needs of people

across our communities. Bishop

Paul told Synod that this need not

diminish our vision or sense of

hope reminding the Synod “that

Jesus has a good track record of

taking what is small and weak

and multiplying it many times

over”.

Bishop Paul shared with the

Synod some emerging priorities

for the diocese around ‘Growing

Disciples – wider, younger and

deeper’ with the aspiration to

welcome 7,000 new disciples by

2023.

The Bishop’s Advisor for

Strategic Development, Canon

Richard Kellett, and the

Archdeacon of Nottingham,

Sarah Clark went on to describe

the priorities that the Bishop’s

Staff with Bishop’s Council have

been developing over the past few

months.

Continued on page 3

In this month’s issue:

2 News in brief

4 Events & information

5 Prayer Diary

`9 Training Courses

11 What’s On

12 Comings & Goings

News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . .

2 June 16

Bishop’s Week of Prayer

19 – 26 June 2016

The diocesan vision around

‘Growing Disciples –

wider, younger, deeper’

is something we are continuing to

prayerfully develop over the

coming months. You are invited

to join Bishop Paul during his

week of prayer at one of the

following prayer events across

the diocese for an evening of

prayer, worship and the Word.

Sunday 19 June 2016,

7pm to 8.30pm

Deaneries of West Bingham and

East Bingham

at St Peter’s Church, Ruddington

Monday 20 June 2016,

7.30pm to 9pm

Deaneries of Newstead and

Mansfield

at St Peter’s Church, Ravenshead

Tuesday 21 June 2016,

7.30pm to 9pm

Deaneries of Nottingham North

and Nottingham South

at St Helen’s Church, Stapleford

Wednesday 22 June 2016,

7.30pm to 9pm

Deaneries of Gedling and

Newark & Southwell

at St Swithun’s Church,

Woodborough

Thursday 23 June 2016,

7.30pm to 9pm

Deanery of Bassetlaw and

Bawtry

at St Saviour’s Church, Retford

These gatherings are open to all,

please spread the word in your

parish(es) and come to whichever

is most convenient to you.

Churches are being invited to

apply for grants from the

Bishop’s Welcome Fund which

was set up to support projects in

the diocese working with

refugees and asylum seekers.

There is now enough in the fund

for a first round of applications;

the money was raised during this

year’s Lent and Confirmation

Appeal.

Parishes and churches can apply

for grants of between £250 and

£500 to support projects that

offer a ministry of hospitality

and support to refugees.

The Appeal was inspired by the

plight of people fleeing war and

persecution from around the

world, particularly in the Middle

East and parts of Africa, The

complex legal processes they

face when they arrive in the UK

can leave many destitute in our

neighbourhoods.

Churches, charities and projects

in the diocese have been

offering hospitality and support

for many years, providing legal

help, safe housing, signposting,

language skills, and food

parcels.

The fund is there to support this

existing work and to help

churches looking to start new

projects.

Apply now for

grants to support

work with

refugees and

asylum seekers

The Reimagining Europe website offers Christian reflection and

debate on Britain’s future relationship with the EU as we get ever

closer to the referendum on Thursday, 23 June.

It does not take an ‘in’ or ‘out’ line but is committed to

communicating Christian reflection and commentary in ways that

enhance public understanding on an issue that many find confusing

and divisive.

Continued on page 12

A Christian perspective on EU

referendum

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Synod report. . . Synod report. . . Synod report. . . Synod report. . . Continued from page 1

Richard said: “The primary aim

to welcome and grow new

disciples will be through the

ongoing ministry of every local

church – the other strands of this

vision are about supporting this

ministry as we look to reach out

in new ways to serve all who live

in the diocese.”

Archdeacon Sarah explained the

priority around developing

Resource Churches that can ‘give

themselves away’, including

planting or grafting New

Worshipping Communities. She

shared the plan for establishing a

new younger Resource Church in

the city to reach out especially to

those under 30 living, working or

studying close to what is known

as the ‘Creative Quarter’ near

Hockley. Sarah also spoke about

the early stages of thinking for a

mid-county younger Resource

Church.

Bishop Paul said: “The wider

diocesan vision and strategy

around Growing Disciples will be

further developed and honed over

the coming months as

conversations continue with

Deanery Leadership Teams and in

parishes.

“Every church will be invited to

prayerfully review its own local

plan for ‘Growing Disciples –

wider, younger and deeper’.

Central to this review will be

giving thanks to God for all that

he is already doing among us as

people of all ages are being

drawn deeper into the life of

faith, which is something we

celebrate at every Confirmation.”

Read Bishop Paul’s full address

at www.southwell.anglican.org

Emerging prioritiesCompelled by the love of Christ

by 2023 we will seek to:

� Welcome 7000 new disciples

into the fellowship of Christ and

his church

� Commission 1000 Younger

Leaders equipped and inspired to

serve the purposes of God in the

Church and Society

� Plant or graft 75 New

Worshipping Communities to

increase our reach in sharing the

story of Jesus with all and

growing new disciples

� Develop 25 Resource Churches

in every part of the county,

growing to give themselves away

� Serve as 1 Church prayerfully

contending for the gospel in

every community and sphere of

public life in our city, county and

region

Aunique memorial to the

sacrifice of members of

Southwell Diocese in

war, from the outbreak of World

War 1 to the present day, has been

installed in Southwell Minster,

and will be dedicated at a special

service on Sunday 10th July.

The Window and Plaque were

commissioned in 2014 by the

then Dean of Southwell and the

Cathedral Chapter, in conjunction

with the Lord Lieutenant of

Nottinghamshire, Sir John Peace

and Vice Lord- Lieutenant,

Colonel Tim Richmond who, on

behalf of the Nottinghamshire

Lieutenancy, undertook the

fundraising needed. This has

come in the main from private

benefactors, with additional

support from regimental

associations and Royal British

Legion branches.

Continued on page 12

Minster memorial to sacrifice of war

offers hope for the future

Events & information. . . Events & information. . . Events & informatio

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Sally Smith will lead a day

‘Exploring Creative Prayer’ on

Saturday 11th June 2016 from

10am to 4pm.

This is an opportunity to

explore, in silence, different

ways of praying through

creativity. Different ways of

praying will be introduced, and

there will be time for

participants to spend praying on

their own. Come prepared to

have a go. Masterpieces, or even

good works of art are not looked

for, but for engaging with God

through doing.

Sally Smith is commissioning

editor for the Bible Reading

Fellowship publication, Quiet

Spaces. She is experienced in

leading quiet days, and enjoys

creating spaces for prayer. She

is a spiritual director in the

Diocese of Southwell and

Nottingham.

For further details, and to

book a place, please contact:

Sacrista Prebend

4 Westgate

Southwell

Notts

Tel: 01636 816833

A creative day at

Sacrista Prebend

Arevamped version of the

prayer diary, designed to

strengthen and extend the

prayer life of the diocese, will be

launched later this year.

It will be more interactive, more

inclusive, and more creative,

supporting discipleship and

encouraging worship with a range

of prayer and devotional resources,

including prayer videos.

The prayers will be more sharply

focused: instead of a general prayer for a parish as featured in the

current diary, parishes will be able to choose their own subjects for

prayer via an e-form that will be sent to them; each parish will be

prayed for once a year.

Church schools will be included in the diary, recognising their

contribution to the life of the diocese, along with the Anglican

Communion, and a special feature on Vocations in August. There will

be more options for prayer as the diary will link to other sites and

resources so that it becomes part of people’s discipleship.

Archdeacon David Picken, who is leading the group working on the

project, said: “I am really pleased to be part of this revision. We have

sought to offer a diary that helps people pray in a variety of ways.

This should help all in our parishes feel part of our diocesan family

and help them celebrate being part of a global Church.

“As we look to the diocesan vision ‘Growing disciples: Wider,

Younger, Deeper’ our prayer is that the new diary will be a source of

strength and inspiration.”

The diary will be launched at the beginning of Advent. It will be

accessible on PC, tablet and phone and will be designed to be used by

churches and individuals. It is hoped that people who use it will

become aware that they are not praying alone and are part of a

network of prayer stretching across the diocese.

New prayer diary to be launched

www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes

PrayerdiaryIn July we pray for. . .

Niftynotes 5

Fri 01 Jul The East Trent Group of Parishes - Besthorpe, Holy Trinity; Collingham, St John

the Baptist; Collingham, All Saints; Girton & Spalford, St Cecilia; South Scarle, St

Helena, Winthorpe, All Saints; Langford, St Bartholomew; Holme, St Giles, Harby

(with Swinethorpe), All Saints; North & South Clifton, St George the Martyr; Thorney with

Wigsley, St Helen (Vacant: Acting Area Dean: David Picken, Lay Chair: Michael Wilson,

Churchwardens: Nick Narracott, Pat Wragg, Marina Cobb, Ronwen Kirk, Samantha

Annis, Sally Lee, Florence Baldwin, Judith Muirhead, Doreen Hallam, Jeremy Steele, Nigel

Priestley, Colin Wells, Granville Daniels, Peter Ravencroft, Anne Massey)

Dornakal - (South India) The Rt Revd Vadapalli Rao

Sat 02 Jul East Stoke, St Oswald; Syerston, All Saints; Elston, All Saints; Elston All Saints School (Liz

Murray)

Down & Dromore - (Armagh, Ireland) The Rt Revd Harold Miller

Sun 03 Jul Those who are to be ordained Deacons and Priests at Petertide and the parishes

where they will serve

PRAY for The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea The Most Revd Clyde Igara

Archbishop of Papua New Guinea & Bishop of Dogura

Church of Sweden: Diocese of Härnösand, Bishop Eva Nordung ByströmEvangelical Lutheran Church in Finland: Diocese of Lappo, Bishop Simo Peura

Mon 04 Jul Edingley, St Giles; Halam, St Michael the Archangel, Halam Primary School

(Vacant: Acting Area Dean: David Picken; Lay Chair: Michael Wilson, Lay Pastor: Anne

Godfrey; Churchwardens: Diana Poole, Jennifer Tyler, Beverley Perks, Caroline

Haddelsey)

Dublin & Glendalough - (Dublin, Ireland) The Most Revd Michael Jackson

Tue 05 Jul Egmanton, St Mary Our Lady of Egmanton; Kirton, Holy Trinity (Chris Levy)

Duk - (Upper Nile, Sudan) The Rt Revd Daniel Abot

Duk - (Upper Nile, Sudan) The Rt Revd Thomas Tut

Wed 06 Jul Cotham, St Michael; Farndon, St Peter, Farndon, St Peter’s Church School;

Hawton, All Saints; Thorpe, St Laurence (David Milner)

Dunedin - (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) The Rt Revd Dr Kelvin Wright

Thu 07 Jul John Eastwood Hospice (John Wood)

Dunkwa-on-Offin - (Ghana, West Africa) The Rt Revd Edmund Ahmoah

Fri 08 Jul Kilvington, St Mary; Flawborough, St Peter; (Liz Murray)

In July we pray for. . .6 June 16

Durgapur - (North India) The Rt Revd Probal Dutta

Sat 09 Jul Kneesall, St Bartholomew; Kneesall Church School; Laxton, St Michael and

Archangel; Moorhouse, Moorhouse Chantry Chapel; Wellow; St Swithin (Chris Levy)

Durham - (York, England) The Rt Revd Paul Butler

Durham - Jarrow - (York, England) The Rt Revd Mark Watts Bryant

Sun 10 Jul Sea Sunday – we pray for all seafarers and their families

PRAY for The Episcopal Church in the Philippines The Most Revd Renato Mag-Gay

Abibico Prime Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines

Church of Sweden: Diocese of Linköping, Bishop Martin Modéus

Mon 11 Jul Newark-upon-Trent with Coddington Team Ministry: Coddington, All Saints;

Coddington All Saints Primary School; St Mary Magdelene; St Leonard; Christ Church;

Newark Christ Church School; Newark Mount School; Magnus C of E School; (Sam

Tredwell, Stephen Morris, Phil Smith)

Dutse - (Kaduna, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Yesufu Lumu

Tue 12 Jul Caunton, St Andrew; Dean Hole Church School; Cromwell, St Giles; Norwell, St

Laurence; Norwell Church School; Ossington, Holy Rood (Vacant: Acting Area Dean:

David Picken, Lay Chair: Michael Wilson; Clergy: Maggie Woodward, Churchwardens:

Irene Crossley, Caroline Harvey, Lesley Payne, Charles Chambers, Richard Batty,

Elizabeth Jones, Robin Drury, Jane Drury)

East Carolina - (IV, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Robert Skirving

Wed 13 Jul Boughton, St Matthew; Ollerton, St Giles; Ollerton, St Paulinus (Zoe Burton)

East Kerala - (South India) The Rt Revd Kayalakkakathu Daniel

Thu 14 Jul Diocesan Registrar, Amanda Redgate and her colleagues

East Ruwenzori - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Edward Bamucwanira

Fri 15 Jul Morton, St Denis; Rolleston, Holy Trinity; Upton, St Peter & St Paul (Phil White)

East Tennessee - (IV, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd George Young

Tennessee - (IV, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd John Bauerschmidt

West Tennessee - (IV, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Don Johnson

Sat 16 Jul Shelton, St Mary & All Saints; Sibthorpe, St Peter (Liz Murray)

Eastern Himalayas - (North India) Vacant

Sun 17 Jul Our partner Diocese of Natal, Bishop Dino, the clergy and the people

PRAY for Province de L'Eglise Anglicane au Rwanda The Most Revd Dr Onesphore

Rwaje Archbishop of L'Eglise Episcopal au Rwanda and Bishop of Gasabo

Church of Norway: Diocese of Moere (Molde), Bishop Ingeborg Midttoemme

Mon 18 Jul Southwell, Holy Trinity; Southwell Holy Trinity Infant School; (Andrew Porter)

Eastern Michigan - (VI, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Todd Ousley

Michigan - (VI, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Wendell Gibbs

Tue 19 Jul Southwell, St Mary the Virgin; Southwell Lowes Wong Junior School; The Minster

Secondary School (Jacqui Jones, Nigel Coates, Alison Milbank, Matthew Askey,

Robin Turner)

Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador - (Canada, Canada) The Rt Revd Geoffrey Peddle

In July we pray for. . .Niftynotes 7

Wed 20 Jul Staunton, St Mary (Liz Murray)

Eastern Oregon - (IX, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Bavi Rivera

Easton - (III, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd James Shand

Thu 21 Jul Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Trust (Christopher van D’Argue, Clive

Smith, Jackie McKenna, George Jesson)

Eastern Zambia - (Central Africa) The Rt Revd William Mchombo

Fri 22 Jul Carlton-on-Trent, St Mary; Marnham, St Wilfrid; Normanton-upon-Trent, St Matthew; St

Matthew’s Church School; Sutton-upon-Trent, All Saints (Mark Adams)

Eau Claire - (VI, The Episcopal Church) The Revd William Lambert

Sat 23 Jul Bleasby, St Mary; Bleasby School; Halloughton, St James; Hoveringham, St Michael;

Thurgarton, St Peter (Phil White)

Edinburgh - (Scotland) The Rt Revd John Armes

Sun 24 Jul All engaged in the healing ministry throughout the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham

PRAY for The Scottish Episcopal Church The Most Revd David Chillingworth Primus of

the Scottish Episcopal Church & Bishop of St Andrews Dunkeld & Dunblane

Church of Sweden: Diocese of Skara, Bishop Åke Bonnier

Mon 25 Jul Markham Clinton, All Saints; Tuxford, St Nicholas; Tuxford School; Weston, All Saints

(Gregory Price)

Edmonton - (Rupert's Land, Canada) The Rt Revd Jane Alexander

Tue 26 Jul Walesby, St Edmund (Chris Levy)

Egba - (Lagos, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Emmanuel Adekunle

Egba West - (Lagos, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Samuel Ajani

Wed 27 Jul Leisure; Center Parcs (Chris Levy); Notts County Football Club (Liam O’Boyle);

Nottingham Forest Football Club (John Parfitt); Mansfield Town Football Club

(Ray Shaw)

Egbu - (Owerri, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Geoffrey Okoroafor

Thu 28 Jul NEWSTEAD DEANERY (Area Dean: Richard Kellett, Lay Chair: Liz Marshall)

The Most Revd Dr Mouneer Hanna Anis Archbishop, Jerusalem & the Middle East &

Bishop in Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa

Area Bishop for the Horn of Africa - (Jerusalem & Middle East) The Rt Revd Grant Lemarquand

Assistant Bishop for North Africa - (Jerusalem & Middle East) Vacant

Fri 29 Jul Annesley, All Saints; Newstead Abbey, St Mary; Newstead Village, St Mary the Virgin

(Malcolm Lambert)

Eha - Amufu - (Enugu, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Daniel Olinya

Sat 30 Jul Brinsley, St James the Great; Underwood, St Michael and All Angels; Underwood

Church School (David Stevenson, Anna Alls)

Ekiti Kwara - (Ibadan, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Andrew Ajayi

Sun 31 Jul Diocesan Readers (Jackie Johnson, Ministry Development Adviser; Chris Perrett,

Warden; Barbara Coleman, Readers & RLM CME Officer)

PRAY for Church of the Province of South East Asia The Rt Revd Bolly Lapok Bishop of

Kuching

Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lithuania: Bishop Mindaugas Sabutis

The Revd Barbara Holbrook,Link Officer for Natal writes:

Our link with Natal is at an

exciting point, as our two

new diocesan bishops

plan to meet and the two Link

Officers and Strategy Group

(chaired by Bishop Tony) explore

where the future will take us. One

thing that we are sure about is

that the Link will grow and

mature only as individual

friendships are woven into the

whole – it is by travelling

together as companions in faith

that we grow and learn. We are

really pleased to learn that Pearl,

who visited us as Diocesan Youth

Worker from Natal, will be

starting her oordination training

in a few months. We are proud of

her resilience and perseverance in

the faith.

Over the last few months, there

have been visits between

members of our Small Story

Links, both here to Southwell and

Nottingham and in Natal. It’s not

only the visits, but regular phone

calls and conversations as well as

e-mails and Skype that help us

build those friendships. One of

the important stages of our

maturing link has been to reflect

on how Small Story Links change

when the key members of the

linked parishes move on. In both

Dioceses we have seen clergy

leave a link parish, and the

friendship be held by the laity.

We are also reflecting on how the

new parish priest is welcomed

into that friendship and our

shared vision. This is not always

straightforward, as our

friendships are between equal

partners and becoming part of this

is a personal choice not a formal

expectation. We have seen (and

hopefully learnt from) the pitfalls

of unrealistic expectations of each

other.

The groups in both Dioceses now

feel that the time has come to

encourage new Small Story

Links, and we would welcome

conversations with anyone who

would like to explore the

possibility.

Please pray for the existing links

and for new friendships to grow,

and pray especially for our

bishops as they look to meet later

in the year.

For further details about the

Natal link contact: Barbara

Holbrook, email: bholbrook@

btinternet.com

World links news - Natalwww.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes

8 June 16

Travelling together as companions in

faith to grow and to learn

Pearl Nzuzu

Niftynotes 9

Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . .

4 Prayer and Spiritual

Growth for Children and

Families

This day is part of a Messy

Cathedral event being jointly run

by the Minster Education staff,

Messy Church, and the Diocese.

Come along with your family or

Messy Church group, join in,

have fun and spend and hour

thinking through how to develop

your own prayer life and the

prayer and spirituality of family.

Further details to follow.

10am-2pm

Southwell Minster

7 Being a Foundation

Governor

An important introduction for

new church governors. Why is

being a governor important and

what does it involve?

Led by Claire Meese

7-9pm £25.00

Jubilee House, Southwell

To book contact Ally Horne

Tel: 01636 817236 or email:

ahorne@southwell.anglican.org

8 Church Warden Training

For nearly new, prospective and

any church wardens who wish to

be refreshed covering legal,

pastoral and administrative

issues. Also vacancies and lay

leadership for mission and

ministry.

Led by David Picken & Jackie

Johnson

7-9:30pm

Jubilee House, Southwell

14 Raising Awareness of

Gypsy Traveller Issues

As part of Gypsy Roma Traveller

Month, we are holding a day

conference to raise awareness of

Gypsy & Traveller culture,

history and lifestyle and their

valuable contribution to our

society. More details to follow.

9:30 for 10am-3.30pm

Christ Church, Newark

25 A Contemplative Prayer

Day

The Contemplative Prayer group

that meets at Sacrista Prebend on

Monday evenings invites

enquirers, beginners, and those

more experienced in the practice

of contemplative prayer to join

them in this exploration of prayer

and silence.

Led by Revd Mother Mary Luke

CHC

10am-4pm £20 (BYOL)

Sacrista Prebend, Southwell

To book contact Sacrista Prebend

directly on 01636 816833 or e-

mail sacrista_prebend@

btinternet.com

Contact: Catriona Gundlach

01636 817232, email: catriona

@southwell.anglican.org

Growing Disciples Training for Ministry & Mission - June 2016

Continued from page 2

When the Appeal was launched

Bishop Paul Williams said:

“Compassionate action should be

our natural response of joyful

obedience as disciples of Christ.”

The need is great and likely to

become greater as people

continue to flee violence and

persecution.

For an application form please go

to the website:

http://southwell.anglican.org/

mission-ministry/seeking-

justice/bishops-welcome-fund/

Please send completed

application to:

Bishop’s Welcome Fund for

Refugees

c/o Catriona Gundlach,

Jubilee House,

Westgate, Southwell,

Nottingham NG25 0JH

email: catriona@southwell.

anglican.org

Fish and chips

with the Bishop

Bishop Paul Williams will be

speaking at a men’s supper being

held at Sacrista Prebend, 4

Westgate, Southwell, on Monday

6th June. The Bishop will speak

about ‘The Beauty of Teams’

after which there will be a

supper of fish and chips, with

beer and wine, and a discussion

over coffee. Tickets can be

obtained fromsacrista_prebend@

btinternet.com

The event, which starts at 7pm,

is open to any men, but places

are limited. A donation of £12

will be requested on the night.

What’s Onin June

Items to be included in What’s On for Nifty Notes should be sent to Nicola Mellors at nicola@southwell.anglican.org

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Messy Minster - 3.30pm-5.30pm, Trebeck Hall, Southwell.

Friday Lunchtimes in the Cathedral - Nick Fletcher (classical guitar). 12.15–1pm, Southwell

Minster.

Messy Cathedral - Celebrating Messy Church in Nottinghamshire. Bring your Messy Church

group, friends and family. Southwell Minster, 10am-1.30pm (lunch provided – 1pm). This

event includes a 1 hour session of ideas and inspiration on prayer & spirituality in the home

for parents/adults while children watch a performance by Footprints Theatre. Hosted by

Cathedral Education Department and Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Education. Contact

Diana or Matt 01636 817993 for more details.

Mozart Requiem; Haydn Theresa Mass - Orchestra of the Restoration; Portsmouth Choral

Union; The Choir of St Mary's directed by David Gostick and John Keys.7.30pm, St Mary's

Church, The Lace Market, Nottingham.Tickets: Nave £15 (£13). Unreserved seats available

from Classical CD 0115 948 3832, Nottingham Tourism Centre 08444 775 678, The Parish

Office 0115 948 3658.

Music at St Peter's Nottingham Coffee Break Concerts. 11am, coffee and biscuits from

10.15am, St Peter’s Church, Nottingham. Admission by donation. Bethany Morris, cello.

Programme includes JS Bach’s G major cello suite and Piazzolla’s Grand Tango, accompanied

by pianist Jane Olson. nottinghamchurches.org

Christ and modern society. A series of sermons at St Mary’s Church, Nottingham.

Understanding the Kingdom of God by Instinct - Will Wakefield, Chief Executive Officer,

Notts YMCA. Service begins at 6.30pm. Following the service there will be an opportunity to

meet the preacher over a glass of sherry.

Friday Lunchtimes in the Cathedral, Folk Festival – The Tea Cups. 12.15 – 1pm, Southwell

Minster.

Music at St Peter's Nottingham Coffee Break Concerts. 11am, coffee and biscuits from

10.15am. Admission by donation. I Colori Armonici. On tour from the Musikhochschule in

Munich, this early music ensemble of soprano, flute, lute and harpsichord will present works

including those by Weiss, Telemann, CPE Bach, together with compositions by JS Bach.

nottinghamchurches.org

A one day open choral workshop to study Mozart’s Requiem with Nigel Perrin. 9.30am–

4.30pm in the State Chamber of the Archbishop’s Palace. Further details: Kathryn Anderson,

01636 817284, email: marketing@southwellminster.org.uk

St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Parish Church Bulwell - Queen’s Birthday celebrations. 10am

Parish communion with special prayers and tributes to Our Queen followed by 11.30am A

Royal garden party in the Church grounds. Please bring your own food hamper, hot & cold

drinks provided. Nostalgic community singing, games and fun for all. Everyone welcome to

join at one or both times. If wet then inside.

Music in the Great Hall. ‘In Bach’s Musical Parlour’. 7pm for refreshments, 7.30pm start. The

State Chamber, the Archbishop’s Palace, Southwell Minster.

Gypsy Roma Traveller Conference - Christ Church Newark. The event will provide a unique

opportunity to hear how GRT people experience our services and how we can use this

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Niftynotes 11

Please note the deadline for the July 2016 issue of Nifty Notes is: 12TH JUNE 2016

What’s on. . . What’s on. . . What’s on. . . What’s on. . What’s on. . .

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information to enhance and improve our provision. Topics will include: health; education;

policing; unauthorised encampments. Keynote speaker: Richard O’Neil, educationist and story

teller. In attendance: Paddy Tipping, Police and Crime Commissioner. Further details: Dianne

Skerritt: 0791 7674680, email:dskerritt@southwell.anglican.org

Nottinghamshire Federation of WI’s Newark Jazz Evening featuring Ben Martin Quartet. £15

(open to non-members). 7.30pm, the State Chamber of the Archbishop’s Palace Friday.

St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Parish Church Bulwell Summer Fayre in the Church Grounds,

West Upper Hall (inside if wet) 11.30am–2pm. Light refreshments available, a wide variety of

stalls including tombola, nearly new, quality bric a brac, plants toys and others. Everyone

welcome.

Summer concert by the Boots Orchestra. 7.30pm, St Andrews Church Langar. Tickets £7, light

refreshments will be provided. Further details: Pearl White, email:

pearlwhite@adagio.orangehome.co.uk

Music at St Peter's Nottingham Coffee Break Concerts. 11am, coffee and biscuits from

10.15am. Admission by donation. St Peter’s Choir - saraBande. A feast of music by JS Bach,

as the resident instrumental ensemble performs Brandenburg Concerto No. 1. Members of the

church choir will join them for the Lutheran Mass in F. nottinghamchurches.org

Music in the Great Hall. ‘Courtly Music in England’. 7pm for refreshments, 7.30pm start. The

State Chamber, the Archbishop’s Palace, Southwell Minster.

Plant Hunters Fair. 11am-4pm, the Archbishop’s Palace (education gardens), Southwell

Minster.

Organ Recital with Charles Harrison (Chichester Cathedral) 7.30pm, Southwell Minster.

Admission £8 (concessions £6).

Quiet Day 'A Contemplative Prayer Day' with Mother Mary Luke CHC. 10am-4pm, Sacrista

Prebend. Starts at 9.45am with coffee and ends with tea at 3.45pm. Hot drinks are provided all

day - please bring your own sandwiches. A donation of £20 is requested. Further details:

01636 816833, email: sacrista_prebend@btinternet.com www.sacristaprebend.wordpress.com

Thrumpton Flower & Garden Festival 2016, 1pm-5pm both days. Themed Flower

arrangements in All Saints Church. Village Gardens - Tickets £3 (valid for both days) U16

free. Teas in Village Hall: Bar Open. Books, plants, crafts, children’s activities, cake stall (Sat

only), Songs of Praise (Sun 6pm), free parking. All Proceeds towards the upkeep of the

church. Thrumpton is just off the A453. Sat Nav: NG11 0AX.

Music at St Peter's Nottingham Coffee Break Concerts. St Peter’s Church, Nottingham, 11am,

coffee and biscuits from 10.15am. Admission by donation. Eleanor Hodgkinson, piano.

Programme includes works by Mozart, Liszt and Schubert. nottinghamchurches.org

Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra Concert. 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. Elgar: Overture

"Cockaigne"; Dvorak: Symphony No. 8, Rimsky-Korsakov: Schedherazade Suite. Tickets

£11-15 available from the Cathedral Shop 01636 812933 and from the Royal Concert Hall

Box Office 0115 989 5555.

Christ and modern society. A series of sermons at St Mary’s Church, Nottingham. Christ and

the Migrant Crisis - The Revd Karen Rooms, Area Dean, Nottingham South and member of

the Citizens UK Refugees Welcome Strategy Team. Service begins at 6.30pm. Following the

service there will be an opportunity to meet the preacher over a glass of sherry.

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Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings. . . Comings and GoingsThe Reverend Bronwen Gamble, Rector of Cropwell Bishop with Colston Bassett, Granby with Elston,

Langar cum Barnstone and Tythby with Cropwell Butler (the Wiverton Group) to be also interim Area

Dean of East Bingham in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham for a period of 12 months with

immediate effect.

The Revd Canon Sylvia Griffiths, Vicar of St Martin’s, Sherwood in the Diocese of Southwell and

Nottingham is to retire with effect from 9 October 2016.

The Reverend Peter Huxtable, Vicar of Stapleford, to also be Area Dean of Nottingham North in the

Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.

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The European question touches

on all aspects of public policy as

well as more foundational

questions such as values, and

identity as well as Britain’s place

in a changing world.

Reimagining Europe provides a

space in which themes that shape

Britain’s relationship with

Europe can be examined This

includes themes that have a clear

theological resonance such as

sovereignty, identity,

reconciliation and community.

It draws upon experts from a

range of theological and political

backgrounds from around the

UK and Europe.

Reimagining Europe is a

multidisciplinary blog hosted by

the Church of England and the

Church of Scotland.

www.reimaginingeurope.co.uk

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Nicholas Mynheer, a fine artist, was selected from twelve possible

contenders. His vivid and moving tribute to selfless sacrifice, both by

those who went to war, and those left to care for families and

maintain life at home, can now be seen in the quire of the Minster.

A hundred years since the start of the war, the design seeks to reflect

the need for forgiveness and reconciliation, giving glimpses of

combatants from both sides seeking common ground between them.

Whilst it does not flinch from the terrible truth of war it equally offers

hope for the future.

Oxford based Nicholas, whose work had been described as ‘rigorous

simplicity in stone, oil or glass’ says: “It acknowledges the darkness

of despair and loss, as well as – for many – the loss of faith but it

hints ultimately that it is through selfless sacrifice and service to

others that the darkness of despair is turned into the Light of Hope.”

ORDINATION PRAYERS 2016

Living Worship . Growing Disciples . Seeking Justice

As we approach the ordination season, it is good to celebrate the gift of ministry and pray for vocations to all ministries. The following prayers are commended for

personal devotions and public worship.

Almighty God, we praise you for those whom you have called to the ministry of the Church from age to age.

May those whom you would use today know your will; give them understanding of the task that awaits them; strengthen them as they prepare to fulfil your calling; and keep them humble and faithful in your service; for the glory of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Father, guide us by your Spirit to discover your call upon our lives.

Grant us humility to listen to your voice, courage to act when you call,

faithfulness to follow where you lead and a selfless abandonment to seek your glory

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Please pray for all the following candidates who are in retreat from the previous Wednesday evening.

Petertide Ordinations

To be ordained Deacon in Southwell Minster on Sunday 3 July 2016 at 11am

LYDIA CARTWRIGHT. Lydia is married to Drew and they have three children, Daisy (11), Isaac (9) and Hannah (7). Since graduating with a music degree at The University of Nottingham, Lydia has worked in banking, television and the Christian outdoor industry. Lydia trained for ministry at St John’s School of Mission, Nottingham and will serve her title with The Revd Peter Huxtable in the Stapleford Benefice. TIM CHAMBERS. Tim is married to Clare, a primary teacher. Having spent twenty years working in finance, including stints in Italy and Latin America, Tim has trained for ministry at St Mellitus College, whilst also serving as Associate Pastor in his sending church in North-West London, Holy Trinity Swiss Cottage. Tim will be returning to Nottinghamshire, where he grew up, after a gap of twenty-five years, and is serving his title with The Revd Lee Proudlove in the West Bridgford Benefice.

STEVEN COTTERILL. Steve is married to Julie, a Lay Fresh Expressions Minister. They have three children Rebekah (26) Matthew (24) and Bethany (16). Steve is a director of an engineering company, which he owns with his son Matthew. Prior to training at the Lincoln School of Theology, he was a reader for 10 years, and will be serving his title with The Revd Malcolm Lambert in the Annesley with Newstead and Kirkby Woodhouse Benefice.

WILL FOULGER. Will is married to Vikki, and they have three children; Iris, Jonah and Jesse. After studying theology, he worked as a secondary school RS teacher in South East London before moving to Durham to train for Ordination at Cranmer Hall. Will is serving as a pioneer curate with Jonny Hughes in a new Younger Resource church close to the ‘creative quarter’ in Nottingham.

JONNY HUGHES. Jonny is married to Amy and they have four young children. Jonny has trained for ministry at St. Mellitus College, while working for Holy Trinity Brompton, where he has been on staff for four years working with students and young adults. He is very much looking forward to taking up the role of leading a new Younger Resource church close to the ‘creative quarter’ on the east side of the city centre. AMANDA LEES. Amanda studied theology at Durham University before joining the Boots Company. She thoroughly enjoyed her time with Boots developing consumer health and beauty products – from mascara to mouth ulcer gel. It was there that she met her husband Michael and their collective adventure soon began, joined by Francesca (13), Sebastian (11), Frederick (9) and Roland (6). Amanda has trained for ministry at St. John’s School of Mission, Nottingham. She will be serving her title with The Revd Hazel Robinson in the Blidworth and Rainworth Benefice. PHILIP HOWSON. Philip studied at St John’s Nottingham. After a long time working with Sheffield City Council nursing a call to ministry he is delighted to be starting this new adventure. He will arrive with his family, three cats, a dog and a desire to get back to kayaking on his days off. Philip will be serving his title with The Revd Zoe Burton in the Ollerton with Boughton Benefice. CHRIS PEARSE. Chris is married to Trine and they have two children, Gracie (2) and Joshua (2 months). Before training Chris was a professional actor and also spent a number of years on staff at St James, Muswell Hill as the worship minister. Chris trained for ordained ministry at Ridley Hall, Cambridge and will be serving his title with the Revd Canon Tim Pullen in the Wollaton Benefice. ANDREW STEWART. Andrew is married to Menekse; they are the amused owners of a white standard poodle. Prior to training, Andrew's employment had ranged from involvement in the Christian book trade to being part of an organisation providing integrated housing. Andrew explored a call to ministry while at St Jude's Church, Mapperley, and trained for ministry at St John's College, Nottingham. He is serving his title with The Revd Chris Hodder in the Wilford Hill Benefice.

To be ordained Priest in Southwell Minster on Saturday 2 July 2016 at 5pm WENDY BRADLEY. Wendy works full-time for Nottingham Trent University and is a carer to an ancient cat. She trained at the All Saints Centre for Mission & Ministry, Warrington and is serving her title with The Revd Jon Hutchinson in the Aspley Benefice. BEN CLAYTON. Ben is married to Jackie and they have a baby girl called Lizzie. After studying theology at the University of Nottingham Ben worked for churches in St Albans and Nottingham. He trained for ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and is serving his title with The Revd John Allister in the Nottingham, St Jude Benefice. TOM DEVAS. Tom is married to Emily and they have two little boys, Joel and Luke. Prior to training Tom was a youth worker for St Giles Church in West Bridgford, a landscape gardener, a student at the University of Nottingham and an outdoor pursuits instructor. He continues to try to spend as much time outside as possible! Tom trained for ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. Tom is serving his title with The Revd Henry Curran in the Wollaton Park Benefice. MINA MUNNS. After training for ordination at Cranmer Hall, Durham, Mina has both immensely enjoyed and been thoroughly challenged by her diaconate year. She continues to see outreach to children and families as part of her calling and maintains a popular Children’s work blog alongside work in the parish. In her spare time Mina is involved in the backstage team of a local Theatre society and is researching her family history and Nottinghamshire roots. Mina is serving her title with The Revd Fiona Shouler in the Selston with Westwood Benefice. JAMES PACEY. James is married to Rachael and they are both long suffering owners/servants to two cats. Prior to training James was artistic director of 2 B Theatre and taught drama in schools, colleges and independent drama groups. He also worked as a Verger at Southwell Minster for two years. James trained for ministry at Westcott House, Cambridge. He is serving his title with The Revd Canon Kathryn Herrod in the Hucknall Team Ministry and is enjoying it immensely. JENNIE SHARPE. Jennie lives with her two teenage children, Charlie (16) and Molly (15). She worked as a payroll administrator for a pharmaceutical wholesaler. Having felt a call to ordained ministry, Jennie trained at St John’s College, Nottingham. At present she is serving her title in Mansfield St John with St Mary, under the supervision of The Revd Angela Fletcher (Area Dean). DENISE WATKINSON. Denise is married to Paul and they have one grown up daughter, Naomi. Prior to ordination Denise worked as a Medical Secretary and trained for ordination at St John’s College Nottingham. She is serving her title with The Revd Clive Burrows at Hyson Green and Forest Fields Benefice.

Michaelmas Ordination

To be ordained priest in St Luke’s Gamston on Saturday 1 October 2016 at 3pm

ANDY TUFNELL. Andy is married to Claire and they have two daughters, Bethany (2) and Grace (5 months). Prior to training Andy taught Physics and Religious Studies in a variety of secondary school contexts including 18 months with CMS in Uganda. He has trained for ministry at Ridley Hall, Cambridge and will be serving his title with The Revd Mark Fraser in Gamston & Bridgford.

Following an extended period of recuperation after major back surgery, Andy will be preparing to be ordained at Michaelmas.

Distinctive Deacon Kirstine was ordained deacon at Peteride 2015 and is following her calling as a permanent deacon. KIRSTINE BUCHAN. Kirstine is married to Ian and they have two grown children, Jamie and Ben. Before training, Kirstine was a full time carer and homemaker. She trained for ministry at St John’s College, Nottingham. Kirstine is serving her title with Mark and Carolyn Gilmore, Lay Missioners in the Radford All Souls and St Peter Benefice.

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Joining together in the transforming mission of God

MINISTRY VACANCIES June 2016

Southwell & Nottingham Diocese is a great place to be in ministry for mission! We specialise in creative and stimulating appointments, have generous churchgoers, some beautiful churches and our cathedral is a gem. It’s a varied and exciting area to live in, with excellent access to other parts of the UK. We take care of our church leaders with good quality housing and supportive deanery colleagues. Fresh stipendiary/non-stipendiary/retiring/part-time clergy and laity are welcome! Our current vacancies, divided by Archdeaconry are as follows:

NOTTINGHAM ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES St Mary the Virgin and All Souls, Bulwell - Vicar

Our mission is simply to share the love of God with everyone. Our congregation spans the full age range with a mix of different socio-economic groups and ethnic backgrounds. Our parish is one of England’s most deprived yet with people who can be incredibly generous. We are looking for a Vicar who is:

Comfortable with and supportive of all types of worship

Able to engage and enjoy working with children, young people, parents, teachers and our strong uniformed organisations, growing our Church younger

A good communicator with a sense of humour, friendly and welcoming

Able to inspire and encourage others to grow deeper in discipleship

Pastorally aware with a compassionate heart Outward looking and able to encourage active

outreach

Closing date: 1 July 2016 Discernment process: 27 July 2016 For informal discussion and further information, please ring Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email archd-nottm@southwell.anglican.org

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NEWARK ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES

Sutton in Ashfield St Mary Magdalene – Vicar

We are a large parish in the heart of the former Nottinghamshire coalfields. Our church is a vibrant, growing community and our mission statement is “Serving God, Serving Sutton”. We are seeking a Vicar who:

• will provide motivational leadership in a consultative and collaborative style, leading change sensitively and effectively

• sees worship as a priority and is supportive of participative worship

• will be visible in the wider community • welcomes children and young families in

church and enjoys the privilege of working with a church school community

• is able to relate well to others and particularly to develop positive relationships with people who come for occasional offices

For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on 07917 690576 or

email David.Picken@southwell.anglican.org

Balderton with Barnby in the Willows - Priest in Charge

We are a united benefice of two contrasting villages: Balderton, which is one of the largest villages by population in the country, with 5 schools; and Barnby-in-the-Willows, which is a small rural parish. Both our churches are historic. We seek a Priest in Charge who will inspire and help us to share the good news of Jesus with our communities and grow disciples “wider, younger and deeper”. We are looking for a leader who:

has proven experience and enthusiasm for working with young people and families

will be proactive in growing work with schools will maintain traditions whilst helping us to explore

new patterns of worship is a good communicator and able to help us provide

good pastoral care is committed to collaborative ministry has good delegation skills

Due to ongoing pastoral reorganisation there will be a requirement to give some additional support to the area currently covered by the Newark Team Ministry. Closing date: 3 June 2016 Interviews: 7 July 2016 For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on 07917 690576 or

email David.Picken@southwell.anglican.org

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East Trent benefice - Rector

We are seeking a Rector for our attractive and popular villages in this well connected part of the country, close to the market town of Newark. We offer:

A varied group of parishes that work well together to provide Christian witness, supported by a strong lay team and an administrator.

A fine opportunity to build on strong foundations laid in recent years.

Sought after local primary schools, and access to excellent secondary schools.

Life in a group of beautiful villages with lots of activities for all.

Support from congregations who are hospitable and welcoming.

Closing date: 3 June 2016 / Interviews: 26 July 2016

For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on 07917 690576 or

email David.Picken@southwell.anglican.org

Christ Church, Worksop and St Luke’s, Shireoaks - Vicar

Our purpose is: to grow disciples “wider, younger and deeper”. Do you have:

Enthusiasm for collegial working and ability to lead strategically

An ability to inspire and grow young people and young families and to work effectively with all the local primary schools.

Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively across diverse communities

Are You: A pastor who enjoys engagement with people’s

lives? Possibly called to help us implement our new five

year strategy?

Closing date: 3 June 2016 / Interviews: 20 July 2016

For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on 07917 690576 or

email David.Picken@southwell.anglican.org

Growing Disciples This is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking to blend both pioneer and inherited forms of church. You will be based in a range of parishes in the Newark and Southwell Deanery and will relate directly to the Revd Zoe Burton, Priest in Charge of Ollerton. Key features of the role are:

‐ Lead on establishing and developing existing nurture

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and study groups across the parishes

‐ Nurture disciples within existing congregations and new Christians

‐ Develop new forms of outreach in Bilsthorpe and advise other communities on mission

‐ Work collaboratively with the other members of the ministerial team to enable church growth.

‐ Play your part in leading worship in the churches of the cluster on Sundays.

‐ Play a lead role in Growing Disciples in the schools of the cluster

‐ Support and encourage the parishes engagement with the desire to Grow Disciples Wider, Younger, Deeper in accordance with the diocesan vision.

For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark on 07917 690576 or email David.Picken@southwell.anglican.org

For more information, please contact the Archdeacons’ PA on archdeaconspa@southwell.anglican.org 

We welcome applications from suitably qualified clergy from all sections of the community, and strive to be an equal opportunity employer.

Enhanced DBS clearance is required for each post.

Applicants will be assessed on the criteria for the post and if appointed it will be conditional

on the Bishop’s approval.

Next Bulletin July 2016

COMMUNICATIONS & PRESS OFFICE

PRESS RELEASE

 

18th May 2016 For immediate release

New church to serve youth and young adults in Nottingham A new church is being established by the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham to reach out to younger people living in the city. The new congregation will have a particular focus on developing relationships with students and young adults close to the ‘creative quarter’ on the east side of the city centre. The diocese is in the process of identifying a building that can host a range of meetings and activities in a non-traditional church venue. The church will be led by Jonny and Amy Hughes, supported by a core team of volunteers from Holy Trinity Brompton in London, home of the Alpha Course, who have experience in helping to develop younger resource churches in larger cities. Jonny, 32, grew up in Manchester and spent some time working in the States before joining the staff at HTB in 2011 as a pastor for students and young adults. He and Amy have four children under five. He will be ordained in Southwell Minster on the 3rd of July having completed training for ministry at St Mellitus College, now one of the largest Church of England training institutions in the country.  Among others, Jonny will be joined by Will and Vikki Foulger and their three children. Will was a teacher in a secondary school prior to training for ordained ministry at Cranmer Hall in Durham. The new church is part of a broader diocesan strategy for ‘growing new disciples wider, younger and deeper’ across the city and county of Nottinghamshire. Jonny and the team will work in partnership with churches and organisations already serving among younger people in a city that has one of the youngest age-profiles outside of London.

Jonny Hughes with his wife Amy 

Jonny Hughes with Archdeacon Sarah Clark

COMMUNICATIONS & PRESS OFFICE

PRESS RELEASE

 

Jonny said: “We are so grateful to Bishop Paul and the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham for inviting us to take on this exciting initiative. We are thrilled to be moving to Nottingham and look forward to working together with other churches and groups in serving the people of this wonderful city. We have so much to learn and are most grateful to everyone who has kindly offered encouragement as we embark on this challenging opportunity." The Archdeacon of Nottingham, the Venerable Sarah Clark, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Jonny and Amy and their team from Holy Trinity Brompton to our vibrant city that so many young people call home. We are looking forward to being enriched by the particular gifts that Jonny and the team will bring to our engagement in the city with younger people.” The Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Rt Revd Paul Williams, said: “It is an exciting time of opportunity and growth for the Church in this diocese. Congregations of all sizes, traditional and modern, are reaching out to share the Christian faith in fresh ways. Many are also making a huge difference in their communities and offer tens of thousands of volunteer hours serving people in various kinds of need. Young people are interested in the deeper issues of life and faith, and this new venture will be an excellent opportunity to introduce more to the radical message of the real Jesus and the transforming power of his love.” The new church will begin meeting in a temporary location in the autumn prior to moving to a permanent location in 2017. More information will follow in due course.

Direct Line: 01636 817218 Mobile: 07712 196381 email:

richard.ellis@southwell.anglican.org

 

B i s h o p ’ s W e e k o f P r a y e r 19–26 June 2016

Bishop Paul is embarking on a second Week of Prayer

touring the diocese with a focus on meeting with

individuals and groups to give thanks for the

ministry of all God’s people, especially in sharing the

extraordinary invitation to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

Through each day Bishop Paul will meet with a variety of

people in their places of work where they are seeking to

live out their faith in daily life. In the evenings there will be

an opportunity to come together to give thanks for the

transforming mission of God.

Bishop Paul writes:

The diocesan vision for ‘Growing Disciples – wider, younger, deeper’ is something we are

seeking to prayerfully develop over the coming months. You are invited to join Bishop Paul

during this week for an evening of worship, prayer and encouragement, with a focus on

‘growing disciples’ together.

Joining together in the Transforming

Mission of God

L i v i n g Wo r s h i p � G r o w i n g D i s c i p l e s � S e e k i n g J u s t i c e

Sunday 19 June 2016, 7pm to 8.30pm

Deaneries of West Bingham and East

Bingham

at St Peter’s Church, Ruddington

Monday 20 June 2016, 7.30pm to 9pm

Deaneries of Newstead and Mansfield

at St Peter’s Church, Ravenshead

Tuesday 21 June 2016, 7.30pm to 9pm

Deaneries of Nottingham North and

Nottingham South

at St Helen’s Church, Stapleford

Wednesday 22 June 2016, 7.30pm to 9pm

Deaneries of Gedling and Newark &

Southwell

at St Swithun’s Church, Woodborough

Thursday 23 June 2016, 7.30pm to 9pm

Deanery of Bassetlaw and Bawtry

at St Saviour’s Church, Retford

These gatherings are open to all, please

spread the word in your parish(es) and come

to whichever is most convenient to you.

In my prayers for all of you “I remember before our God and Father your workproduced by faith, your labour prompted by love and your endurance inspiredby hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians 3). We are very blessed as adiocese. Yet we long to see many more people of all ages becoming followers of Christ and inspired to make a difference in the communities we serve. ’‘

Week of Prayer 2016:confirmation flyer 19/05/2016 10:14 Page 1

On behalf of the Spirituality Group

Finding Direction through Prayer

Listening to God Listening to others

Listening to ourselves

A very practical course for anyone who wants to

deepen their prayer and faith journey.

Led by Revd Canon Sylvia Griffiths, Jean Sims and Revd Hazel Robinson

at

Sacrista Prebend, Southwell

Tuesdays 10am – 12:30pm October 18th & 25th

November 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd 2016

Cost: £45

Would you like to deepen your relationship with God through prayer?

Do you want to grow in your ability to hear God in your own faith journey?

Would you like to explore new ways of praying?

Would you like to learn to listen attentively to the faith journey of others?

Then ‘Finding Direction through Prayer’ is for you!

This 6 session course is a well-established Diocesan resource to encourage listening skills in prayer – to listen to God, to listen to ourselves and to listen to others.

It is an experiential course, rather than an academic one and will draw on the varied and individual experience in prayer of the participants, as well as times of input and guidelines from the tutors.

It is open to anyone who would like to come……………… (but may also be useful for anyone wanting, at some time in the future, to consider the Diocesan course on Spiritual Direction.)

The 6 sessions are from 10.00 – 12:30pm. Refreshments will be provided.

The leaders – Sylvia Griffiths, Jean Sims and Hazel Robinson have considerable experience in the field of Spirituality and Spiritual Direction.

The cost of the complete course is £45 – payable at the first meeting. Clergy can claim this back through CMD.

Numbers are limited and so please return your booking form ASAP but definitely before 4th October 2016.

Your place will be confirmed.

Finding Direction through Prayer Booking Form

Please reserve a place for me on the above course.

Name:

Address:

Post Code:

Tel:

Email:

Any Special needs:

Cost: £45, (payable on the first day)

Please return completed forms by 4th October 2016 to:

Canon Sylvia Griffiths St Martin’s Vicarage 12 Trevose Gardens Sherwood NOTTINGHAM NG5 3FU

‘Together Towards Tomorrow’

Raising Awareness of Gypsy & Traveller Issues

14th June 2016

Christ Church, Boundary Road, Newark, NG24 4AJ 9.30 for 10am–1pm

(lunch provided)

Keynote Speakers:

Paddy Tipping, Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner

Richard O’Neill, Founding member of Lollobal Story Telling and Training

Bobby O’Neill, Health Advocate for Traveller Men

Jim Davies, Founder and Secretary of the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Police Association

Nathalie & Richard Bennett from Gypsy Life

Organised jointly by The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, Nottinghamshire County Council and the Nottinghamshire Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner.

This event will provide a unique opportunity to hear how Gypsies and Travellers experience our services and to explore how we can use this information to enhance and

improve our provision.

To book your place please contact Catriona Gundlach email: catriona@southwell.anglican.org or Tel: 01636 817232

  

Journey in Faith (JiF) Course

2016/17 

ould you like to explore and stretch your faith? Do you feel ready to take a new step in your discipleship journey? Would you like to be more

confident when speaking about Christianity to others? Would you benefit from a vocational focus? JiF could be for you. This is a 30 week discipleship course delivered in 10 week modules, term time only, from September to July. Venues: We currently have 3 venues across the Diocese

Rainworth: St Simon & St Judes Southwell Road East, Rainworth, NG21 0EB Monday evenings, commencing 26th September 2016, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Retford: The Well, Retford Baptist Church and Community Centre Hospital Road, Retford, Notts, DN22 7BD Thursday evenings, commencing 29th September 2016, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Wilford: St Paul's Church Boundary Road, West Bridgford, Notts, NG2 7DB Thursday evenings, commencing 29th September 2016, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Course Induction Evening: Applicants will be invited to attend an Induction Evening here at Jubilee House on Thursday 8 September from 7pm – 9.30pm. This is a chance to meet fellow students and the group facilitators/leaders, find out more about how the sessions will run and receive your course manuals. Cost: £120 (which equates to £4 per session). To register your interest please contact Catriona Gundlach on 01636 817232 or email catriona@southwell.anglican.org For further information, please contact Course Director The Revd Jackie Johnson on 01636 817208

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