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Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org OCTOBER 2015 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] Bishops issue joint statement on refugee crisis s the true scale of the refugee crisis began to Aunfold last month a joint statement was issued by the Rt Revd Paul Williams, Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, and the Rt Revd Patrick McKinney, Catholic Bishop of Nottingham. In the statement they said: “As Bishops, and together with leaders of Christian Churches and other faiths in Nottinghamshire, we encourage the people of our city and county to stand in Canterbury said: ‘We need a refugees who have suffered so solidarity with all those who are holistic response to this crisis that much. Many churches have seeking refuge from countries meets immediate humanitarian already taken up the opportunity torn apart by conflict, and to offer need while tackling its underlying to respond in practical and them a warm welcome. drivers.’ For some, that will mean creative ways. following Pope Francis’ For Christians, a vital part of our suggestion of welcoming Continued on page 3 faith is offering compassion to refugees to their homes. For those who are in need and others, it will mean responding In this month’s issue: recognising the fundamental positively to appeals, at a 2 News in brief dignity of every human being. national, regional and local level, Christians are not just asked to for money and clothing to give to 4 Events & information pray for others, but to be those who have nothing. generous in giving to support and 5 Prayer Diary welcome those who are in need. We hope that people will be ` 9 Training Courses creative in working together In a statement on the refugee across the whole community to 11 What’s On crisis facing Europe and the do whatever they can to help the Middle East, the Archbishop of 12 Comings & Goings 2 October 15 News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. Bishop joins prayer walk on a New adviser day of unity working to protect rayers, worship, a walk in the countryside, and a good lunch – it children was a day to savour when Bishop Paul Williams joined a prayer The new Safeguarding Adviser Pwalk in the north of the diocese. for Southwell & Nottingham brings a wealth of experience to The theme for the day was ‘One Church’ and the walkers visited the role having worked in every church in the River Idle Benefice, which was created just a year schools and churches and as a ago. It consists of five communities working together: Bawtry, social worker and counsellor for Austerfield, Misson, Everton and Mattersey. children and adults. Bishop Paul met the Revd Jonathan Strickland and parishioners at the Donna Bernard-Carlin will be church in Misson, where they took part in a service of communion involved in all aspects of before setting off on foot for the church in Austerfield, pausing along Safeguarding as the diocese the way to pray. works to ensure the safety of children, young people, and After a time of reflection and prayer the group headed for Bawtry for adults at risk, in its churches. a family service led by the Revd Jonathan Strickland; Bishop Paul Born and bred in Nottingham, preached on John 17:20-23. Donna moved to London to study European Business After lunch at Bawtry the group visited Everton, where a lay reader Administration, and then worked led a short service, and finally arrived at Mattersey at around 4pm for in personnel. She realised this a celebration of Holy Communion, the Revd Strickland leading the was not for her and after a spell service and Bishop Paul preaching. of voluntary work trained as a social worker. It was around this “It was a fantastic day,” said the Revd Strickland. “We walked and time that she got married and stopped to pray and in every church in the benefice we had prayer and now has four children. worship. Donna and her husband attended “We are one church meeting in five locations and I am trying to the South-West London encourage the congregation to think like that; together we can do Vineyard Church and in 1996 things which we cannot do separately.” they moved to Nottingham as part of a group that planted Trent A similar event was held last year to mark the creation of the benefice Vineyard, now a large church and the beginning of the churches working together. based in Lenton Lane, Nottingham. She worked for the church as its safeguarding co-ordinator, training staff and volunteers, drawing up risk assessments, advising when concerns were raised, and liaising with outside agencies. Continued on page 12 Niftynotes 3 News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. Samantha welcomed to Jubilee Continued from page 1 House As a nation, we cannot and should not turn our backs on the ubilee House welcomes needs of so many people, Samantha Dennis, who took whoever they are and wherever Jover from Liz Youngman on they are from. This country has a 1st September, as Deputy Director proud history of offering of Education (Schools). hospitality and aid to those who are in need. Our Churches will Samantha, who is 48, lives in Long play their full part in calling Eaton and attends All Saints upon the Government and local Church, Sawley; a church she has authorities to do as much as been involved with since possible to welcome refugees to childhood. “My parents took me to this country, and to work with Sunday School and I’ve been there them to support in practical ever since, apart from about a year ways those who settle here.” when I lived in Worcester,” says Samantha. Bishop Paul also joined hundreds of people who Her last role was Head Teacher at Newton Regis Primary School in gathered for a vigil in Old Warwickshire for three and a half years, during which time she Market Square, Nottingham, to commuted from Long Eaton, unbelievably a journey of just half an show their support for the hour! thousands of refugees fleeing violence and persecution. Samantha and husband Phil, who is a butcher, have three daughters: Vicky, Kathryn and Gabriella, and two rescue dogs, Meg and Pip. Many held signs saying When she’s not working, involved in family life, or leading services ‘refugees are welcome’ and at All Saints, Samantha enjoys reading. applauded as several speakers said that Britain must play its part and accept more refugees. Bramley Festival 2015 Bishop Paul said it was a fundamental part of the The Bramley Fesitval of Food Christian faith to be compassionate and to help those and Drink in need. He said people of faith would stand together to welcome and help refugees who Saturday 24th October came to Nottinghamshire. 10am-4pm The vigil was held on the day that Prime Minister David Southwell Minster Cameron announced that the UK would accept 20,000 extra Admission £2, accompanied under 16s free refugees over five years. 30 food and drink stands and a variety of cookery demonstrations during the day 4 October 15 Events & information. Events & information. Events & informatio Date set for Mental Health Awareness Vacancy for a Diocesan Secretary Sunday at Mothers’ Union Mental Health Awareness Sunday in the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham Diocese Mothers’ Union is seeking to Southwell & Nottingham will be appoint a Diocesan Secretary, starting 1st January 2016. The main on 18th October, which is St focus of this role is to provide the administrative back-up for the Luke’s Day, a time when the President. The successful candidate should have highly competent Church traditionally thinks about computer skills, comfortable in taking minutes, excellent healing. organisational skills, self-motivated, and willing to take responsibility. He or she should relate well to people and be in sympathy with the Opening Minds, the diocesan Aims and Objectives of the Mothers’ Union. The annual salary is mental health strategy group, is £3000 per annum (paid in quarterly payments) and the MU office is inviting parishes to use the day based within the Diocesan offices at Jubilee House, Southwell. The to deepen understanding of closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 2nd October and mental illness, and to reach out interviews will be held on Monday 19th October. with compassion and empathy to people who are struggling with For an informal discussion or an application pack contact Alison it. Jacobson, MU Diocesan Secretary 01636 817230 or at: [email protected] or download from the Southwell To hear Katharine Welby, & Nottingham Diocese MU website daughter of the Archbishop of http://muenterprises.org/southwellnottinghammu/ Canterbury, talk about depression, and to access This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS criminal record check. resources, including a suggested service, sermon and videos, go We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all to http://southwell. sections of the community, and strive to be an equal opportunity anglican.org/date-set-for- employer. mental-health-awareness- sunday/ Nottingham city SACRE here are currently 3 primary and secondary schools others the Hindu, Sikh, Jewish vacancies on the across the city. It is also the and Muslim communities. Those TNottingham City SACRE . responsibility of the SACRE to who represent the Anglican The SACRE (Standing Advisory ensure that there is a locally church form one of the largest Council for Religious Education) agreed syllabus for the teaching representational groups on the is a statutory body established to of RE. In Nottingham this has SACRE. support and promote Religious just been done and is to be Education across local implemented in schools this term.