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St Barnabas’

Church

St Augustine’s

Church

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OUR CHURCHWARDENS.

Angela Walton. Roger Walton. Heather Morton.

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Sue Sarazin

(Reader St Barnabas)

Sue has been a Lay Reader at St

Barnabas supporting four vicars

over the years.

Sue supports the Vicar during

services. Sue leads also at the

service of Morning Worship

Nigel Patten (Reader St Augustine's)

Nigel has been the Lay Reader at St

Augustine's for over ten years supporting two

vicars and provided ministry during two

Interregnums and during the previous vicars

maternity leave

Nigel visits two large care homes on a monthly

basis giving extended communion and leading

worship for the residents.

Nigel undertakes home visits to those

members of the

congregation who cannot attend church due to

illness or age again giving extended

communion

Nigel is one of the leaders who take mini-

church and is

actively involved with local schools

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The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham incorporates the City of Nottingham, the whole County of

Nottinghamshire and five parishes in South Yorkshire. The population is 1.15 million – 51% live in the greater

Nottingham conurbation, 31% in ex-mining areas and 18% in rural. There are 305 churches (252 parishes), served by

142 stipendiary clergy and licensed lay workers.

In 2016 a refreshed diocesan vision was embraced across the diocese, recognising the imperative for

Growing Disciples: wider, younger, deeper’.

• • ‘Wider’ in that we will seek to grow disciples in every part of the diocese, with no retreat from any community: urban centre; outer estates; rural villages; or market towns.

• • ‘Younger’ in that we will seek fresh ways to harness the boldness and creativity of children, students and young people across the diocese, not least in Nottingham which is the 4th youngest city outside London.

• • ‘Deeper’ as we grow in knowing Christ, so that as his disciples we can be an increasing blessing to the people among whom we live and serve in the workplace, family and community.

The Bishops Senior Staff, Bishop’s Council and Diocesan Synod have demonstrated their clear commitment to sharing

in all aspects of this vision and strategy. In autumn 2016 more than 1000 PCC members attended 5 vision evenings

around the diocese. We have discerned a series of emerging priorities that will facilitate growing new disciples in

every parish across the diocese. Compelled 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 (especially 15-30 year olds) equipped and inspired to serve the purposes of God in the Church and society.

• Plant or graft 75 New Worshipping Communities (NWCs) across the diocese to increase our reach in telling the story of Jesus to all.

• Grow 25 larger Resource Churches with clear commitment to develop leaders, plant New Worshipping Communities, and disciple the young.

• Serve and pray together as 1 Church contending for the gospel in every community and sphere of public life in our city, county and region.

In this new chapter every parish has an opportunity to review its role within the diocesan mission, so that it can play

a significant part in the strategic commitment to ‘Growing Disciples wider, younger and deeper.’ St Augustine’s and

St Barnabas have a vital role to play within these urban estate communities. They will give a new priest significant

opportunities for work with existing neighborhoods and those in the new housing that has recently been built or is

being planned. There is a committed team of Readers and lay leaders who have served the churches faithfully and

will continue to support the new incumbent. They need, with the diocese, to go another level of growth in numbers

and faith.

Bishop Paul has said: “It is my hope that each worshipping community will develop a compelling picture of its own

future in God’s purposes with an expectation of growing numerically and in the scope of its mission. It is my prayer

that the new Priest will have the creative leadership and imagination to develop discipleship, plan for growth and

reach out to the unchurched of all ages in each community.”

THE DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL & NOTTINGHAM

GROWING DISCIPLES WIDER, YOUNGER AND DEEPER

A statement from

the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham,

the Rt Revd Paul Williams

and the Interim Assistant Archdeacon

Revd Canon Mark Adams

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We are prayerfully seeking a priest who will lead us in growing disciples in Pleasley and Mansfield and nurture the church family.

Are you a person with a joyful and infectious faith who is open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in your life and leadership?

Are you?

• A strategic leader who will collaborate across the two

churches, inspire us and help grow disciples in the

(13-45 age group) that we are not reaching

• Keen to communicate the Gospel and lead worship

with understanding, reverence and creativity

• Expand the worshipping community in both Parishes;

joining in Growing Disciples– Wider, Younger, and

Deeper, especially reaching the new housing

developments in the area.

• Someone with a pastoral and prayerful heart for the

whole community relating well to people of all ages

and backgrounds

• A good listener; who values each person; who will

encourage us to grow in faith, help us to develop our

gifts, and challenge us to reach outwards.

• Will help our congregation to grow deeper in faith

through preaching and teaching.

• Be an active and visible part of all aspects of the

community.

We are able to offer

• A deep desire to grow—wider, younger, deeper.

• A significant story, providing opportunities for mission

and the development of the parish

• Respect for your home life, holidays, your prayer life and

time off each week.

• A PCC that will support the new vicar in their ministry

• Two local schools that enjoy their involvement in the

parish

• A ministry team across the two churches comprising

two readers and six retired priests.

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OUR VISION

At St Augustine's and St Barnabas’, God is calling us to:

1. Develop our faith, worship and pastoral care

God is calling us to be a joyful and spiritual Church, with a living and confident faith, from

which emerges a deep fellowship with and care for each other.

2. Grow our churches (with a particular focus on children and families)

God is calling us to grow numerically, nurture more disciples, and provide a welcome

environment where children and families in particular can explore faith.

3. Nurture our presence in the community

God is calling us to be churches in and for our communities, shining with the light of God’s

love. We must be proactive in outreach, visible to our communities and creative and flexible

in our responses to those around us.

4. Deepen our unity with each other

God is calling St Augustine’s and St Barnabas’ to grow closer and become one body, with

many parts, journeying together in worship and service.

5. Strengthen our finances and resources

As a church, God is calling us to be sustainable: financially, practically and spiritually.

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St Augustine’s and St Barnabas’ parishes are

situated at the west side of Mansfield.

The population is mixed with many former

mining families and pensioners living within

the parish.

A thriving business park has been located

within the parish which has provided much

needed employment.

Mansfield Town Football club has set up a

state of the art training academy within the

parish adjacent to Farmilo School.

The most recent figures showed that the

parish is among the bottom 10% of most

deprived parishes nationally, and with 21% of

the population over sixty five years of age.

The parish has strong connections with the

four local schools and two care homes and

other local bodies including District and

County Councillors.

St Augustine's Community Hall is a source of

interface with the community. It is used by

the following: Jiggy Wrigglers (mother &

toddlers), Keep fit classes, Mansfield &

District Male Voice Choir for practice,

Rainbows, Old time dancing, Weight

Watchers and Brownies. St Barnabas’

church is used for St John’s Ambulance

meetings.

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ST AUGUSTINES MANSFIELD

St Augustine's Surrounding Area

St Augustine's Church is situated on the east side of the parish within the town boundary, approx. one

mile from the town centre, thirteen miles from Southwell, fifteen miles from Nottingham and eleven

miles from Chesterfield There is good road network. Chesterfield Road (A617) goes through the

catchment area. The M1 motorway is ten minutes drive away. Sherwood Forest and the Derbyshire

National Park are fifteen minutes and twenty five minutes drive respectively. There are local shops/

supermarkets within easy reach.

The population is mixed with many former mining families and pensioners living in council properties on

the Bull Farm estate. There is a lot of owner occupier housing in four main areas; to the east of

Chesterfield Road; to the South of Abbott Road; recent additions at the King Fisher estate;

and the Avalon estate.

The Church Buildings

The church has recently had its ninetieth birthday, and is situated on land gifted by the Duke of

Portland. It is build of red brick with a Rosemary tile pitched roof. The church started life as a dual

purpose building with chairs for seating and the chancel was regularly used as a stage for drama

productions. When St Ann’s in Nottingham closed the pews were bought for St Augustine's and an

organ chamber was added.

About fifty years ago a hall known as the Community Hall was built.

Five years ago the Church and Community Hall were refurbished and the heating boiler was replaced.

The church had both the choir stalls and the pulpit removed which opened up the chancel, new PVC

windows and exterior doors were installed much improving the ambient temperature in church, the

interior lighting was changed to LED and the interior received a new coat of paint.

The Community Hall at the time of the church’s refurbishment received new PVC windows together

with LED lighting and redecoration. It has a well ordered kitchen and is used each day of the week by

various organisations. Both the church and hall are kept in good condition by the current church

wardens.

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St Barnabas surrounding area

St Barnabas lies on the west side of the parish just within the

District of Mansfield and is immediately adjacent to the county

border with Derbyshire. The ancient village of Pleasley straddles

the county border, which is defined by the river Meden. The

original village of Pleasley, probably dating from the 12th century,

has now virtually disappeared

At the present time the Church community is made up of three

clearly defined area:

• The Old Village. This overlooks Meden Square, St Barnabas

Church is situated within this area.

• Weavers View. This estate has been built within the last four

and half years on what was known as the terrace (former

mining houses)

The new estate consists of three and four bedroom houses

some of the new build is considered as social housing

• Radmanthwaite consists of pre war semi and detached

houses. Farmilo School is located within the estate, Magnolia

House is a substantial care home is also located within this

area and visited on a monthly basis by one of the Readers.

• Adjacent to St Barnabas Church there is a care-home called

“The Dovecote”. Adult residents who have leaning difficulties

attend Sunday Worship with their carers, and are made most

welcome.

St Barnabas’ Church

The church was built in the 1890’s. As with many churches built in

that era it consists of a Chancel, Crypt, Vestry, kitchen, toilets (with

one set out for disabled persons,) a meeting room and the main

church. Some years ago the church was re-ordered removing the

choir stalls and pews, this has enabled the church to be used for

events other than church services during the week. As with

churches of this age it takes the Churchwarden a large resource in

time and effort to keep it maintained. It recently received its

Quinquennial survey the output of which is currently being

finalised.

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OUR SCHOOLS

Crescent Primary & Nursery School

The school is situated in the Bull Farm estate, the

school is a Local Authority grant aided school, it is

also part of a collaboration of five local primary

schools.

One of the congregation is a school governor.

The school interfaces with St Augustine's in a

number of ways. It visits the church through out the

school year, for Christmas Experience and Easter

Experience. The School Choir performs at the

Christmas Community Carol Service in church.

Previous Incumbents have gone into school to take

assemblies and attend after school clubs in support

of the In Christ in School organisation.

Farmilo Primary & Nursery School.

Farmilo is the second of the two Primary schools in the

parish. It interfaces with St Barnabas church. It is again

a Local Authority grant aided school, it is also part of

the same collaboration as Crescent School. One of the

Churchwardens is a school governor and the other

church warden goes into school as a helper.

The previous Incumbent was a school governor.

The schools visit St Barnabas Church through out the

school year, for Christmas Experience and Easter

Experience, the school Christmas Carol service, Easter

service and Leavers’ service.

The previous Incumbent has taken school assemblies

and has been involved with parts of the school

curriculum as part of Religious Education.

Cherubs’ Nursery

This local private nursery interfaces with St Barnabas

in that they come into to church at both Easter and

Christmas

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St Augustine's

St Barnabas

Day Time Average attendance Service type

1st Sunday of the month 0915am 25 Holy Communion

2nd Sunday of the month 0915am 25 Morning Worship

3rd Sunday of the month 0915am 25 Holy Communion

3rd Sunday of the month 1100am Holy Baptism

4th Sunday of the month 0915am 25 Holy Communion

5th Sunday of the month 0915am 30 Joint service of Holy

Communion with

St Barnabas

Day Time Average attendance Service type

1st Sunday of the month 1030am 28 Café Church

2nd Sunday of the month 1030am 14 Holy Communion

3rd Sunday of the month 1030am 14 Morning Worship

4th Sunday of the month 1030am 14 Holy Communion

4th Sunday of the month 1200amam Holy Baptism

5th Sunday of the month 1030am 14 Joint service of Holy

Communion with

St Augustine's

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Our Vicarage

The new Priest in Charge will live in the

Vicarage adjacent to St Augustine’s. Its address

is 46 Abbott Road but it is off the road in

Vicarage Court behind the church. It is a well-

appointed house with four bedrooms, a large

living, dining room, study and a modern kitchen

and an adjacent utility room and garage

There is a downstairs WC as well as an upstairs

bathroom. The house has gas central heating

and UPVC double glazing, its also has a burglar

alarm fitted. It has a large enclosed garden

much of which is lawned.

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St Augustine's Church, Mansfield St Barnabas

Financial Statements for the year Ended 31 December 2018

Receipts and Payment Account Unrestricted Designat- Restrict- Total Funds Total Funds

2018 2017

£ £ £ £ £

Receipts Voluntary Receipts

Regular Giving

Loose Plate 3,923.23 3,923.23 4,919.05

Direct Debits (Tax Efficient) 10,522.00 10,522.00 9,450.00

Coloured Envelopes (Not Tax Efficient) 2,130.53 2,130.53 2,943.40

Coloured Envelopes (Tax Efficient) 1,635.60 1,635.60 1,271.62

Income Tax recovered 5,438.64 5,438.64 3,148.95

23,650.00 23,650.00 21,733.02

Other Voluntary receipts (note a)

Activities for generating funds (note b) 2,841.16 2,841.16 13,496.59

Receipts from Church activities (note c) 12,453.85 12,453.85 16,576.40

38,945.01 38,945.01 51,806.01

Payments

Church activities

Diocesan Parish share (2018) 22,000.00 22,000.00 22,000.00

Other payments note d) 15,791.10 15,791.10 29,368.49

37,791.10 37,791.10 51,368.49

Less Cheques not cleared

Excess of Receipts over Payments/-Payments over Re- 1,153.91 1,153.91 437.52

Transfer between funds

Bank current and deposit accounts at 1st January 2018 2,105.73 2,105.73 1,668.21

Bank current and deposit accounts at 31st December 2018 3,259.64 3,259.64 2,105.73

Unrestricted Designat- Restrict- Total Funds Total Funds

Funds Funds Funds 2018 2017

£ £ £ £ £

Cash Funds

Bank Current account 3,259.64 3,259.64 2,105.73

Total bank and deposit accounts 3,259.64 3,259.64 2,105.73

Approved by the PCC on 04th March 2018 and signed on their behalf by

Revd Caroline Phillips (chairman) and Roger Walton (PCC

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St Augustine's Church, Mansfield St Barnabas Pleasley Hill

Financial Statements for the year Ended 31 December 2018

Notes to the accounts Unrestricted Designat-ed

Restrict-ed Total Funds Total Funds

Funds Funds Funds 2018 2017

£ £ £ £ £

a Other voluntary receipts

Legacy

Donations

b Receipts from activities for generating funds

Summer & Christmas Fair 1,761.10 1,761.10 1,587.83

Harvest Supper 300.00 300.00 265.00

28.00 28.00 Christmas Party Raffle

Soup & Sweet 225.00

Singers Concert 720.10

Pleasley Playscheme 100.00

Notts County Council Grants for Carol Services 100.00 100.00 200.00

Way Leave Western Power 3.45

Utility Refund 149.06 149.06 61.41

Band Concert 16.00 16.00 545.50

Notts History Project 50.00 50.00

Barn Dance 289.00 289.00

Film Night Raffle 22.00 22.00

Easter Raffle 78.00 78.00

Copy Baptism Certificate 28.00 28.00

Sale of Logs 20.00 20.00

M&D Male Voice Choir 679.00

Insurance Claim 847.05

Orchard Project Gazebo 7,291.00

Cheque to pay for Trees 500.00

Revd Caroline rfd 50.95

Garden Barber rfd 80.00

Growing disciples fund 65.50

McMillan Donation 71.80

unpaid Cheque 203.00

2,841.16 2,841.16 13,496.59

c Receipts from Church activities

Fees 6,717.85 6,717.85 8,891.00

St Augustine's St Barnabas Church/Community Hall Hire

5,736.00 5,736.00 7,685.40

12,453.85 12,453.85 16,576.40

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St Augustine's Church, Mansfield St Barnabas Pleasley Hill

Financial Statements for the year Ended 31 December 2018

Notes to the accounts Unrestricted Designat-ed

Restrict-ed Total Funds Total Funds

Funds Funds Funds 2018 2017

£ £ £ £ £

d Church activities-payments

Church running expenses

Fees Payable to S&NDBF 1,838.00 1,838.00 4,864.00

Substitute Ministers 1,076.00 1,076.00 1,193.60

Insurance 2,441.76 2,441.76 2,239.26

Cost of Services 301.32 301.32 313.90

Printing Contract 450.00 450.00 666.00

Photocopier cost (printing) 389.37 389.37 256.25

Cleaning Costs 1,960.00 1,960.00 1,710.00

Utility Costs 3,115.27 3,115.27 2,969.40

CCLI Licence 228.36 228.36 215.92

County Supplies 279.71 279.71 389.32

Garden Barber 640.00 640.00 800.00

Redemptorist Pew Leaflet 143.10 143.10 140.45

Building Maintenance 572.34 572.34 2,106.56

Verger Duties 240.00 240.00 450.00

Organist Duties 480.00 480.00 780.00

129.60 129.60 Organ & Piano Service

J Bonser Community Carol Service Costs 200.00

Clergy Travel & Expenses 210.00 210.00 641.52

M Arnold costs 90.00 90.00 187.55

P Holder Costs 7.99 7.99

H Morton Costs 107.88 107.88

St B Quinquennial Fee 350.00 350.00

Pleasley Band 162.50 162.50

R Walton Purchases 557.90 557.90 485.69

British Red Cross Donation 75.18

McMillan Donation 71.80

Orchard Project Gazebo 7,290.90

St Barnabas Tree Felling 1,000.00

Chq re presented 203.00

Lymns Rfd 23.00

Mrs Middleton Donation 75.19

MDC Lottery Licence 20.00 20.00 20.00

15,791.10 15,791.10 29,368.49