Clergy Mailing - October 2014

Contents

1. Nifty Notes

2. Ministry Vacancies

3. Big E Day Information Workshop Choices

4. Big E Day Booking Form

5. Big E Day Youth Sessions

6. Passionate about Parenting

Niftynotes news & information from the www.southwell.anglican.org OCTOBER 2014 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] Parish Employment ’s call to prayer Responsibilities Seminar over crisis in Iraq 9.30am-12.30pm An update on employment responsibilities: Employment status, auto-enrolment pensions, employment contracts eg flexible-working, fixed term or zero-hour contracts

11 October - Norwell Village Hall, Carlton Lane, Norwell Newark NG23 6LF

7 February - St Jude’s Church, Mapperley, 405 Woodborough Road, he Rt Revd Tony Porter, "unreservedly" condemning the Nottingham NG3 5HE Bishop of Sherwood, has way that minority faith To book: 01636 817249 Turged people to pray for communities are being "wiped email: gill.wahlers@ Christians and other minorities out" in IS-controlled areas. southwell.anglican.org who are being brutally persecuted Bishop Tony gave the vigil his in Iraq. full support, as did the Rt Revd He was speaking following a Richard Inwood, Acting Bishop In this month’s issue: vigil outside the Palace of of Southwell and Nottingham. Westminster, London, last month, “The 2 News in brief when the Archbishop of and leaders of other faiths Canterbury was joined by other demonstrated that we stand 4 Events & information faith leaders to show that they together against the gross were united despite attempts to violation of human rights in 5 Prayer Diary divide and target people along Iraq,” said Bishop Tony. Training Courses religious lines in Iraq - whether “I would encourage people to 9 Christian, Yazidi, Sunni or Shia. make this a matter of prayer, both 11 What’s On The Archbishop said he joined in private and during public the other leaders in worship.” 12 Comings & Goings Continued on page 3 2 October 14 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . Historic church wins Heritage Newark & Southwell Deanery offer a short course in Lottery Fund support Separation & Loss historic Nottingham church building has temporarily closed and Bereavement while major repairs to its roof and stonework are carried out. Everyone Welcome ATimbers have been badly damaged by dry rot at Holy Trinity Church, Lenton, while defective lead guttering, flashing, stonework The first session will focus on and pointing are letting in water. The state of the building is such that separation & loss using the work it is on English Heritage’s ‘buildings at risk’ register. of John Bowlby & his theory of attachment style while the But plans are being developed to repair the damage and the church second session will focus on the has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The HLF process of bereavement using has given the church a ‘first-round pass’, which means it believes the the work of Murray Parkes & project meets funding criteria. Development funding of £19,000 has his theory of stages of grief. already been approved to help the church develop its plans and go on to secure a full grant worth another £197,000. Course participants will be fully involved in the learning process It was originally hoped to keep the building open during the project with experiential exercises & but a recent inspection has revealed the dry rot has spread and there is group work with personal a danger the roof could collapse. The congregation is now meeting at confidentiality being assured. Unity House, the former vicarage, next to the church. A light lunch will be provided to The Revd Dr Megan Smith, vicar at Holy Trinity, said: “It’s promote relaxation & fellowship disappointing that we’ve had to close the church building for a while, but the congregation is alive and well and are looking forward to Session 1: finding different opportunities to serve the community and grow Separation & Loss together whilst the work on the building takes place”. Saturday 11th October St Peter’s, Church, Farndon The project, set to finish in December 2015, will make Holy Trinity 9.30 am for 10am weather tight, enabling it to open more often to community groups Concluding at 12 noon and schools, especially during the winter. The church would then also with tea & biscuits look to build on its relationships with the nearby Edna G Olds and Dunkirk Primary Schools, offering education opportunities in line Session 2: with the national curriculum. Bereavement Saturday 25th October The church, built in 1842, is also used for musical concerts and wants St Peter’s Church, Farndon to expand this community link, opening up to local choirs and musical 9.30 am for 10am societies, and other community groups. Concluding at 12 noon with tea & biscuits Holy Trinity is in the heart of the New Lenton conservation area, bordering the recreation ground and providing one of the key vistas in To book : the area. The grade 2* listed building has many notable features, the Newark & Southwell most exceptional of which is a 12th Century stone font believed to Deanery Office have come from the old Lenton Priory. It also has a strong association 01636 650063 with Albert Ball, the First World War fighter pilot who won the email: Victoria Cross before he was killed in action over France. [email protected] This rich history will be explored and developed through extra information displayed in the church and on a new website. Niftynotes 3 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . St Martin’s angels to the rescue Continued from page 1 The vigil was jointly organised Nottinghamshire church has been shortlisted for the English by Christian Aid, Islamic Relief Heritage Angel Awards 2014. Medieval Anglican St Martin of and World Jewish Relief in Tours in Bilborough is one of four churches and 12 other A partnership with the Church of projects in England which have been submitted for the prestigious England, the Muslim Council of awards. Britain and the Movement for The Angel Awards were founded in 2011 by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Reform Judaism. and supported by the Telegraph Newspaper, to celebrate the efforts of Christian Aid said the upsurge in individuals and local groups all over the country who put hours of violence in Iraq has led to a hard work, passion and perseverance into saving vulnerable, damaged major humanitarian crisis with and derelict historic landmarks from being lost forever. more than 1.45 million people forced to flee their homes since Voting has begun and the 16 community groups and individuals the start of the year, many of behind these projects are now looking forward to attending a star- them from persecuted religious studded, red carpet awards ceremony at the Palace Theatre in London minorities including Yazidis, on the evening of Monday 3rd November, hosted by Andrew Lloyd Shabak and around 100,000 Webber. The closing date for public voting is the 12th October. Christians. Christian Aid Director David Rescue of the site began in 2010. In 2014 a grant of £744,100 from Pain said: “We condemn all the Heritage Lottery Fund allowed the church to start revealing its discrimination or attacks on the ‘hidden treasures’. The work is scheduled for completion on 31 basis of identity – both in Iraq October 2014, with a launch in November. and here in our own communities. Hilary Wheat is one of a group of volunteers at St Martin’s who are “All parties to the conflict have a playing a vital role in preserving the almost 700 year old building. As responsibility to protect civilians a child in the 1970s, she used to attend every Sunday with her family and we call for an end to to worship but when she returned after a long absence in 2008 for her impunity in this crisis. mother’s funeral, she was horrified by the condition of the church. “Christian Aid partner She said: “The nave was curtained off because it was too expensive to organisations are providing food heat. The plaster was peeling and the drains were blocked. baskets containing items such as Continued on page 4 rice and cooking oil while one partner, REACH, is distributing non-food items, such as hygiene kits, blankets and mattresses to families who have arrived in the northern city of Sulaymaniyah and its surrounding areas.” The Archbishop has also met and prayed with Middle East Church Leaders at Lambeth Palace. He said that faith communities must also stand against the recent spike in attacks against Jews and Muslims in the UK. "This must stop. We are all human," he said. Photo: Hilary (left) with the Revd Amanda Cartwright and Pauline Lucas, the author of Evelyn Gibb’s biography 4 October 14 Events & information. . . Events & information. . . Events & informatio Cathedral Continued from page 3 Education There was a tree growing in the parapet wall of the tower and the Team: roof leaked. St Martin’s had once been in a village, but was Volunteers surrounded by post-war housing estates that had endured a lot of needed vandalism and crime in the late 1990s and early 2000s. So the e are currently recruiting church had grilles up, covering people to join our the windows. It was like a Wfantastic team of fortress.” volunteers at Southwell Minster and the newly restored Hilary had other plans apart Archbishop’s Palace. from restoring the church to a lively place of worship and If you have time to spare, we need all kinds of people for a variety of centre of the community. “What roles: leading activities, welcoming, administrative tasks, preparing I really wanted to happen was refreshments and cleaning / tidying. Our volunteers come from all for it to become, once more, a kinds of backgrounds and all are welcome to apply. The commitment vehicle where the community is whatever you can manage, with no regular slots, although there could work together to tackle its may be chance to volunteer regularly in other areas of Minster life own problems, such as poor such as guiding or stewarding. education and health, and high levels of unemployment.” If you would like to find out more, Diana and Emma (Education Officers) warmly invite you to an information meeting on Thursday So far £800,000 has been raised 9th October, 11am at the Palace, to the south side of the Minster in a remarkable community building. Refreshments will be provided with a light lunch afterwards effort to restore the fabric of St and optional guided tours in the afternoon. Martin’s (including lost wall paintings by the highly rated Please contact us to find out more and let us know you’re coming. mid-20th century artist Evelyn Email: [email protected] or 01636 817993. Gibbs that were discovered by electricians) and to put in place a programme of activities, called Lunch and a lecture Hidden Treasures, that will see it directly addressing the needs of the area. St John’s College, in Bramcote, Nottingham, has announced its first public lecture for the autumn term. St Martin’s story was featured recently in the Telegraph On 8th October , Steve Bevans will look at Spirituality for online and to vote for your Mission, reflecting on scripture passages that motivate ministry favourite Angels project go to: and mission, and the experiences and theological convictions http://www.english- that ground ministerial and missionary service. heritage.org.uk/caring/angel- awards/vote2014/ The cost is £5, with lunch available at a further £5. To book a place call 0115 925 1114 or email [email protected] Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes

In November we pray for. . .

Sat 01 Nov Mansfield, St Lawrence (Philip Stead, Paul Bentley) Jos - (Jos, Nigeria) The Most Revd Benjamin Kwashi

Sun 02 Nov The Archdeacon of Newark (David Picken) PRAY for Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba Cuba - (Cuba) The Rt Revd Griselda Delgado Del Carpio Suffragan Bishop of Cuba - (Cuba) The Rt Revd Ulises Prendes Church of Norway: Diocese of Stavanger, Bishop Erling Pettersen

Mon 03 Nov Mansfield, St Mark (David Fudger, Keith Hebden) Kabba - (Lokoja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Steven Akobe

Tue 04 Nov Mansfield, St Peter and St Paul; St Peter’s Primary School (David Fudger, Keith Hebden) Kadugli & Nuba Mountains - (Sudan) The Rt Revd Andudu Elnail

Wed 05 Nov Mansfield Woodhouse, St Edmund King and Martyr; Mansfield Woodhouse Church School (Allan Scrivener) Kaduna - (Kaduna, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Josiah Idowu-Fearon

Thu 06 Nov Nottingham Prison (Martin Tyack) Kafanchan - (Abuja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Marcus Dogo

Fri 07 Nov Perlethorpe, St John the Evangelist (Tony Evans, Louise Holliday, Sister Helen Julian) Kagera - (Tanzania) The Rt Revd Aaron Kijanjali

Sat 08 Nov Warsop, St Peter & St Paul Sookholme, St Augustine (Angela Fletcher, Bruce Rienstra) Kajiado - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Gadiel Lenini

Sun 09 Nov Remembrance Sunday - we we pray for all those affected by war PRAY for Bermuda (Extra-Provincial to Canterbury) Bermuda - (Bermuda) The Rt Revd Nicholas Dill Church of Norway: Diocese of Agder and Telemark, Bishop Stein Reinertsen 6 October 14 In November we pray for. . .

Mon 10 Nov NEWARK & SOUTHWELL DEANERY – (Area Dean: David Milner, Lay Chair: Michael Wilson) Kajo Keji - (Sudan) The Rt Revd Anthony Dangasuk

Tue 11 Nov The Riverside Group of Parishes - Averham, St Michael and All Angels; Kelham, St Wilfrid; North Muskham, St Wilfrid; South Muskham, St Wilfrid (Colin Wall) The Most Revd Stanley Ntagali Archbishop of Uganda & and Bishop of Kampala Assistant Bishop of Kampala - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Hannington Mutebi

Wed 12 Nov Balderton, St Giles; Barnby-in-the-Willows, All Saints (Tony Tucker) Kano - (Kaduna, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Zakka Nyam

Thu 13 Nov Director of Finance for the Diocese, Rebecca Bowes and her colleagues Kansas - (VII, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Dean Wolfe

Fri 14 Nov The Northern Lights Cluster - Bilsthorpe, St Margaret; Eakring, St Andrew; Farnsfield, St Michael; Farnsfield St Michael’s Primary School; Kirklington, St Swithin; Hockerton, St Nicholas; Maplebeck, St Radegund; Winkburn, St John of Jerusalem; (Richard Seymour-Whiteley, Margaret Groves) Karachi - (Pakistan) The Rt Revd Saddiq Daniel

Sat 15 Nov 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 (David Yabbacome, Phil Smith) Karamoja - (Uganda) The Rt Revd Joseph Abura

Sun16 Nov Prisoners Sunday - we pray for prisoners and their families, victims of offenders, prison staff and all those working for prisoners and their families PRAY for The Lusitanian Church (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury) Lusitanian Church - (Portugal) The Rt Revd José Jorge De Pina Cabral Church of Sweden: Diocese of Luleå, Bishop Hans Stiglund

Mon 17 Nov East Stoke, St Oswald; Syerston, All Saints; Elston, All Saints; Elston All Saints School (Liz Murray) Karimnagar - (South ) Vacant

Tue 18 Nov Edingley, St Giles; Halam, St Michael the Archangel, Halam Primary School (Vacant: Area Dean: David Milner; Lay Chair: Michael Wilson, Churchwardens: Diana Poole, Jennifer Tyler, Beverley Perks, Caroline Haddelsey) Central - (South India) Vacant Karnataka North - (South India) The Rt Revd Ravikumar Niranjan

Wed 19 Nov Egmanton, St Mary Our Lady of Egmanton; Kirton, Holy Trinity (Chris Levy) Karnataka South - (South India) The Rt Revd Dr John Sadananda

Thu 20 Nov Ranby Prison (David Beedon) Katakwa - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Zakayo Epusi Niftynotes 7 In November we pray for. . .

Fri 21 Nov Cotham, St Michael; Farndon, St Peter, Farndon, St Peter’s Church School; Hawton, All Saints; Thorpe, St Laurence (David Milner, Philip Smith) Katanga - (Congo) The Rt Revd Muno Kasima

Sat 22 Nov Kilvington, St Mary; Flawborough, St Peter; (Liz Murray) Katsina - (Kaduna, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Jonathan Bamaiyi

Sun 23 Nov The Archdeacon of Nottingham (Sarah Clark) PRAY for The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain - (Spain) The Rt Revd Carlos López-Lozano Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church: Archbishop Andres Pöder, Bishop Einar Soone, Bishop Andres Taul

Mon 24 Nov Kneesall, St Bartholomew; Kneesall Church School; Laxton, St Michael and Archangel; Moorhouse, Moorhouse Chantry Chapel; Wellow; St Swithin (Chris Levy) Kebbi - (Kaduna, Nigeria) The Most Revd Edmund Akanya

Tue 25 Nov 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, David Anderton, Stephen Morris) Keewatin - (Rupert's Land, Canada) The Most Revd David Ashdown

Wed 26 Nov Caunton, St Andrew; Dean Hole Church School; Cromwell, St Giles; Norwell, St Laurence; Norwell Church School; Ossington, Holy Rood (Vacant: Area Dean: David Milner, Lay Chair: Michael Wilson; Clergy: Maggie Woodward, Churchwardens: Irene Crossley, Caroline Harvey, Lesley Payne, Charles Chambers, Richard Batty, Elizabeth Jones, Robin Drury, Jane Drury) Kentucky - (IV, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Terry White

Thu 27 Nov Boughton, St Matthew; Ollerton, St Giles; Ollerton, St Paulinus (Zoe Burton) Kericho - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Jackson Sapit

Fri 28 Nov Morton, St Denis; Rolleston, Holy Trinity; Upton, St Peter & St Paul (Vacant: Area Dean: David Milner; Lay Chair: Michael Wilson; Churchwardens: Roger Blaney, Shaun Boney, Bryan Northcote, Peter Salter, Barbara Page, Neil Morton) Khartoum - (Sudan) The Most Revd Ezekiel Kondo

Sat 29 Nov Shelton, St Mary & All Saints; Sibthorpe, St Peter (Liz Murray) Kibondo - (Tanzania) - Awaiting Details

Sun 30 Nov The Acting Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham (Richard Inwood) PRAY for Falkland Islands (Extra-Provincial to Canterbury) Falkland Islands (Parish of) - (Canterbury, Falkland Islands) The Rt Revd Nigel Stock 8 October 14 World links news - Burundi www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes The blessings of Bethesda After sending £1700 early in 2013 for Bibles to be printed in the local language, the Photographs supplied by congregation of the church of St The Diocese of Muyinga, Mary the Virgin, Attenborough Anglican Province of have held two fundraising Burundi luncheons and with donations from the PCC have been able to send a further £1960 to support the Bethesda Project. misunderstanding and Peter Mereweather, Mission enable improvement of the Committee at St Mary the Virgin quality of life of all people Attenborough, writes: in their own communities. Outreach work takes ishop Eraste Bigirimana, health messages to the formerly Bishop in villages through drama BMuyinga Diocese in the and stories to encourage families very small it has been decided to west of Burundi bordering on to release their disabled members base the commercial operation for Tanzania and now Bishop in the for participation. This work is Bethesda on the capital city of capital city of Bujumbura in the being carried out by Burundians Bujumbura where there are more east by the shores of Lake named Divine and Lambert. NGOs, embassy workers and Tanganyika, was the founder of tourists as potential clients. the Bethesda Project After initial Cross-cultural Initially it is planned to have www.bethesdaburundi.org which training sponsored by CMS canoeing on Lake Tanganyika is located in Muyinga Diocese. Ireland, training at Kepplewray, based near the hotels (who have Bishop Eraste still has his heart and fundraising in the UK and no water-sports of their own!). fully in the project and discussed Ireland, the establishment of the An urgent need is to obtain it when in the UK recently for Burundi project was managed by sponsorship for the replacement Anglican Council meetings. He an Irish couple Lucy and Steve of the Tata 4-wheel drive vehicle spent time praying the project McIlhenny. They have now which is so important to them in through with executives of the returned home and a Project Muyinga. There is a real desire Kepplewray Project in Cumbria Manager is being sought. that the day-to-day running of the on which Bethesda was modelled. Meanwhile activities are being outreach work based in Muyinga coordinated by coach Evariste will eventually be financially The concept of The Bethesda Hatungimana, brother of Bishop supported within Burundi. Project is to fulfil the biblical Eraste. He is married to teaching of the acceptance of all Elizabeth and has three children, For further details about the people as found in the Gospel of and has been involved in many Burundi link contact: The Revd John, chapter 5 verses 1-15. different sporting activities since Lucy Cleland, 01636 817996, Outdoor activities are designed to his school days. email: chaplain@southwell. develop social integration, break anglican.org down prejudice and As income raised in Muyinga is Niftynotes 9 Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Growing Disciples Exploring Training for Ministry & Mission The Heart of O c t o b e r by Marcus Borg 4 CHIPPS - Getting the Body 11th Germinate! Growing Moving! and Equipping Rural Mission 20–22 January 2015 Led by Ruth Layzell and 10am-4pm Launde Abbey Churches in Pastoral Partnership £72 per person. Leicestershire (CHIPPS) The Welcome Centre, Coventry. 10am-4pm (£10) (BYOL) For further information and An experiential event Toton Methodist Church. booking please see facilitated by: To book contact Sue Goring 0115 www.germinate.net 973 2130, email: sgoring@ Mark Argent, hotmail.com 14 Experience Christian Fiddy Abraham, Festivals Coreene Archer, 4 Funeral Course – Led by Anne Lumb and Jane Richard Morgan Jones Bereavement Care Lewis Led By Barbara Coleman & Pat 9.30-12.30pm Cost: £240 Hemstock Jubilee House, Southwell. contact [email protected] 9.30-3.30pm (BYOL) Booking: Please ring Launde Holy Trinity Church, Southwell 18 Visit to Incredible Edible – Abbey on 01572 717254. Todmorden Led by Keith 7 Standard Safeguarding Hebden Marcus Borg is a New Training 8am-5pm including travelling Testament scholar and 7.30-9.30pm time (BYOL) stimulating writer. In The Heart Stapleford Church Hall, Todmorden of Christianity he combines Stapleford warmth with expert knowledge Booking via Family Care: 0115 20 Funeral Course ii – Behind and insight to revisiting 960 3010 the Scenes at the Crem! Christianity’s “heart and soul”. Led by Barbara Coleman 8-10 Diocesan Conference: 7pm Transforming Mission of God Mansfield Crematorium Keynote speakers: Steve Bevans, Cathy Ross & John Bell 25 Big E Day The Hayes Conference Centre, 9.45am-4.15pm £10 including Swanwick £155. lunch Southwell Minster School 11 ‘Be Still….’ For booking forms please contact 10am-4pm £20 (£18.50 for Alison Jacobson 01636 814504, Friends of Sacrista Prebend) email: alisonj@southwell. (BYOL) anglican.org Led by Geoff Maltby Sacrista Prebend To book contact Sacrista Prebend Contact: Catriona Gundlach directly on 01636 816833, email: 01636 817232, catriona@ [email protected] southwell.anglican.org 10 October 14 What’s On

Items to be included in What’s On for Nifty Notes should be sent to Nicola Mellors at [email protected] in October

3 Lunchtimes in the Cathedral, Schools Recorder group in the Quire with Tudor Programme Friday 12.15pm, Southwell Minster. 4 Southwell Minster Choir Association and the Lay Clerks present a quiz evening with German wine, beer and sausages in support of the Leipzig Tour funds. 7pm in the State Chamber of the Archbishop’s Palace. 7 Offical re-opening of the Archbishop’s Palace with the Archbishop of York. 3.30pm in the Archbishop’s Palace and Southwell Minster—full details to be announced nearer the time. 10 Brand new multimedia sports quiz at 7pm, Rolls Royce Leisure, Watnall Road, Hucknall, NG15 6EU. Including meal and introduction to Christianity. Great event to invite friends along to. For more info contact Sport Ambassador Rob Taylor 07775 687682, email: [email protected] 10 Sacrista Book Group with Penny Young ’The Heart of the Matter’ by Grahame Green. 10.30am, Sacrista Prebend Retreat House. 11 Sacrista Prebend Retreat House Quiet Day ’Be Still…’ with The Revd Canon Geoff Maltby. 10am—4pm , Sacrista Prebend Retreat House. 11 RSCM Choir’s Festival. 11am–5pm, Southwell Minster . 11 & 25 Newark & Southwell Deanery offer a short course in Separation & Loss and Bereavement Everyone Welcome. Session 1: Separation & Loss - Sat 11th, St Peter’s, Church, Farndon. 9.30am for 10am, Concluding at 12noon with tea & biscuits. Session 2: Bereavement - Sat 25th, St Peter’s Church, Farndon. 9.30 am for 10am, Concluding at 12noon with tea & biscuits. To book: Newark & Southwell Deanery Office 01636 650063, email: [email protected] 11 & Parish Employment Responsibilities Seminar. 9.30am-12.30pm. An update on employment 7 Feb responsibilities: Employment status, auto-enrolment pensions, employment contracts e.g. flexible-working, fixed term or zero-hour contracts. 11 October - Norwell Village Hall, Carlton Lane, Norwell Newark NG23 6LF. 7 February - St Jude’s Church, Mapperley, 405 Woodborough Road, Nottingham NG3 5HE. To book your place: 01636 817249, email: [email protected] 12 Music in the Great Hall 2014. 7.30pm, refreshments served from 7pm. Oliver Lallemant - an evening of jazz piano from Oliver, a former organ scholar of Southwell Minster.Admission free (no reservations) with a retiring collection. Further details list: migh@ southwellminster.org.uk 15 Urban Hockey tournament at 7pm, Mapperley Sports Village, NG3 5LR. Get a team together from your church and invite your friends to a fun, all-age, all-ability tournament using an inflatable perimeter. Including meal and introduction to the Christian faith. For more info contact Sport Ambassador Rob Taylor 07775 687682, email: rob.taylor@southwell. anglican.org 16 Mothers Union Meeting talk by one of the officials of the Women’s Aid (Women’s Refuge) in Newark. 2.15pm, Trebeck Hall, Southwell. 17 St Cecilia Concert 2014. 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. Mozart - Coronation Mass; Vivaldi - Gloria. Tickets: Front Nave £15; Rear Nave £12, Side Aisles (restricted view) £10; Under 18s Niftynotes 11

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Free available from the Cathedral Shop 01636 812933. Lunchtimes in the Cathedral with Jenny Robinson piano. 12.15pm in the Quire, Southwell Minster. 17 The Big E Training Day at The Minster School, Southwell. From 9.15am (Registration). Aimed at everyone who works with children or young people. Workshops covering important 25 areas of work with children and young people; Market Place with a Bookstall; resources available to borrow from the Diocesan Resource Centre, and displays from other agencies. £10 per delegate includes lunch, drinks and biscuits. All bookings by Friday 10 October 2014. Further details: Alison Jacobson 01636 81450, email: [email protected] The Bramley Apple Festival of Food & Drink. 10am-4pm, Southwell Minster and in the Archbishop’s Palace. Admission by £2 donation, under 16s free 30 food and drink stalls 25 including free tastings and cookery demonstrations in the Minster. Demonstrations in the Minster : 10.45am Ladies in Pigs—cooking with pork and Bramley Apples; 11.30am Linda Hewitt Bread and Bramley Apples; 12.30am Teresa Bovey—entertaining made easy; 1.30pm Andrea Wallace—Bramley Apple Harvest; 2.30pm Competition winner demonstration. Demonstrations in Archbishop’s Palace: children’s craft and cookery activities including apple printing, lavender bags, apple fabric coasters and apple treats and a mystery trail/quiz (part of this year’s Bramley Apple Festival). Film Night - 7.30pm, St Michael's School, Farnsfield. £5, wine is available. ‘Shine the Light’ family and all-age event. Further details: Nick Harding, email: 29 [email protected] 31 Lunchtime in the Cathedral. 12.15pm in the Quire, Southwell Minster.

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1 The Winter Craft Fair. 10am-4pm, Southwell Minster, admission by £2 donation, under 16s free. Over 50 specialist craft stalls and tea, coffee and cakes and light refreshments available throughout the day. 9 Music in the Great Hall 2014 - 7.30pm, refreshments served from 7pm. Nottingham Youth Orchestra Showcase. Ensemble performances, quartets and soloists feature in what promises to be an evening packed with variety. Admission free (no reservations) with a retiring collection. Further details: [email protected] Multimedia sports quiz at 7.30pm, Costa in Bingham, NG13 8AB. Including introduction to 14 Christianity. Great event to invite friends along to. For more info contact Sport Ambassador Rob Taylor 07775 687682 email: [email protected] Christians in Sport Clubhouse event at 7pm, Cornerstone church, NG7 1FP. Be equipped for 20 sports ministry and meet others passionate about sport. For more info contact Sport Ambassador Rob Taylor 07775 687682, email: [email protected] Film Night - 7.30pm, St Michael's School, Farnsfield. £5, wine is available. 26 St Mary's Church Bulwell Christmas Fayre 11.00pm - 2.00pm to be held in the Upper Hall and 29 the West Room. A wide variety of stalls, light refreshments and Santa's Grotto. Church open for visitors.

Please note the deadline for the November 2014 issue of Nifty Notes is: 12TH OCTOBER 2014 12 October 14 Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings The Revd Michael Payne, Vicar, St Peter, Tollerton in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham retired with effect from 14 September 2014.

The Revd Wendy Patchell, Vicar, St Wilfrid, Kirkby in Ashfield in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to retire with effect from 31October 2014.

The Revd Dan Corcoran Associate Priest and Pioneer Minister for Children and Young People in the Benefice of Bilborough with Strelley in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, to become Pioneer Minister for Children and Young People in Bilborough and Broxtowe in the same Diocese. This appointment is with effect from 1 September 2014.

The Revd Chrissie Little, Associate Priest at All Saints, St Mary and St Peter, Nottingham in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, to become 0.5 Associate Priest and Pastoral Missioner at Emmanuel with St Mark Bestwood in the same diocese. Licensing date: 7.30pm on 6th November 2014 by the Bishop of Sherwood.

Transforming Notts Together St Cecilia DEVELOPMENT WORKER Concert Do you believe the church has a vital role to play Friday 17th October in tackling poverty? 7.30 pm Do you have a vision for a Christian response Southwell Minster to tackling poverty and disadvantage? MOZART Coronation Mass Are you passionate about spiritual and social transformation? VIVALDI Gloria Transforming Notts Together (TNT) is a young and expanding charitable company, that is a partnership between Church Urban Southwell Cathedral Choirs Fund (CUF) and the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. TNT is with part of the Together Network which mobilises and equips the church Simon Hogan & to tackle poverty throughout England. For more information about David Quinn (organ) the work of TNT, visit www.transformingnottstogether.org.uk. Paul Hale (conductor)

Our role is to work together with churches, other faith groups, the Tickets: third sector, statutory bodies and businesses to help tackle poverty in Nottinghamshire. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Front Nave £15 part-time development worker to join our team and build on the work Rear Nave £12 of the last two years. Visit http://www.cuf.org.uk/about-us/work-us to Side Aisles (restricted view) download a job description and person specification along with £10 details of how to apply. Under 18s free

Salary: £32,467 (FTE 35 hours a week) pro-rata for 21 hours a Available from: week. Closing date for applications: 4pm on 15 October 2014 the Cathedral Shop Interview date: 27 October 2014 01636 812933 Start date: as soon as possible

Joining together in the transforming mission of God

MINISTRY VACANCIES October 2014

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 Michael with St Anne Two attractive south Nottinghamshire villages need a priest Sutton Bonington with St who: James Normanton on Soar – HOUSE FOR DUTY PRIEST  will continue to teach and energise us from the IN CHARGE scriptures;  can lead us in interpreting and fulfilling the diocesan vision: Joining together in the transforming mission of God;  will enable us to make new patterns of ministry work;  can provide continuity of pastoral care;  and encourage others in commitment and leadership roles.

A great place to live and minister the Gospel

An application pack is available on the Diocesan website: http://southwell.anglican.org/mission-ministry/job- vacancies/clergy-vacancies/

Enquiries to the Area Dean, John Bentham on [email protected]

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Christ Church Cinderhill This large outer Nottingham parish needs a new spiritual Vicar- Full time stipendiary leader to build on the transformative mission and ministry of the current incumbent, who retires in July. Diverse social context and superbly reordered church building.

Profile available early Sept. Expressions of interest welcome.

An application pack will be available on the Diocesan website: http://southwell.anglican.org/mission-ministry/job- vacancies/clergy-vacancies/

Closing date 3 October 2014 Discernment Process 16 October 2014

Enquiries to the Area Dean, Elizabeth Snowden on [email protected]

St George, Netherfield, House for Duty Priest in Modern catholic ‘urban village’ of 4,200 souls with a small Charge congregation under the pastoral care of the Bishop of

Beverley, as a resolution C parish. You need to:  have a rich traditional spirituality,  be disciplined in prayer and sacraments  be an able preacher and listening

for a congregation who wish to move forward in parish mission and community outreach.

The parish profile and statement of needs can be found on the Diocesan website. Enquiries to the Area Dean, Phil Williams on [email protected]

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NEWARK ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES

The Elkesley Group of The Retford Area Team Ministry is looking for a half-time Parishes in the Retford Area Associate Priest, to work initially with 5 attractive rural Team Ministry parishes just south of Retford, in north Nottinghamshire.

0.5 Associate Priest The Person Appointed will

 Have a proven track record of being able to work collaboratively with male and female clergy colleagues and with male and female lay people  Be a people person  Be good at seeing the gifts of others and at encouraging their use  Be comfortable working with a variety of church traditions  Be experienced in working with primary schools and their wider community  Have experience of, or insight into, rural life and small congregations  Be able to work ecumenically, especially with the Methodist Church  Be fully supportive of the national Anglican/Methodist “Fresh Expressions” initiative  Be able to prioritise and delegate  Have gifts of love, patience and a sense of humour!

There is a good 4-bedroom Vicarage available.

The new worker will be part of an innovative Team Ministry, and a friendly chapter in the Deanery of Bassetlaw and Bawtry, and will receive a great deal of support and encouragement from Diocesan leader

Expressions of interest to David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark on 07917 690576

0.5 Team Vicar, St John the This dual role post is designated as 0.5 Team Vicar in the Evangelist in the Parish of parish of Hucknall and 0.5 School Chaplain in the National Hucknall & 0.5 School Church of England Academy (ages 11-19) in Hucknall. Chaplain at Hucknall National Church of England The Person we are seeking: Academy  An individual whose expression of faith will bless our congregation, the academy, the Team and wider community of Hucknall  A Christ-centred person and caring pastor who can discern, encourage and enable others to develop their individual ministry.

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 Someone able to relate to all ages and who will especially encourage and develop the spirituality of young people, both in the congregation and the academy  A person of vision who will help us to ‘grow the church’ and develop a ministry in the local community & who has established experience in leading and developing collaborative teams  Someone with an understanding of schools who can co-ordinate the Chaplaincy Team in order to promote and develop the Christian ethos and support the care and nurture of the whole academy community  A discerning priest who can act as a critical and prophetic friend to the senior leadership team of the academy especially the Principal

Application pack from: Jo Padmore, PA to the Archdeacons, Jubilee House, Westgate, Southwell, Notts NG25 0JH / Email: [email protected]

Or download here:http://southwell.anglican.org/mission- ministry/job-vacancies/clergy-vacancies/

Closing Date: 3 October 2014 / discernment process: 5 November 2014

West Trent Group A cluster of 8 village parishes to the South and East of the cathedral town of Southwell. This is an opportunity to work

strategically over the next 5 years with the parishes, leading them forward in discerning how best to proclaim the Gospel throughout their communities, within the context of the Diocesan 2020 plan. At this stage David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, would welcome informal enquiries.

Beck & Trent Later this year we will be seeking to fill a vacancy for a Priest in Charge of 6 villages in the eastern part of the Newark Archdeaconry. This is an attractive area of the county and is a good opportunity to build on and develop the good foundations that have been laid in recent years. At this stage David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, would welcome informal enquiries.

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Team Rector, Clifton Clifton is a lively community on the outskirts of the City of Nottingham. This post is an exciting opportunity to develop and build upon a much valued ministry. The nature of the community presents both challenges and opportunities for engagement. At present, there is a Team Vicar and an Assistant Curate in post. David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, would welcome informal enquiries.

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 this post. For general advice about moving please contact The Revd John Lee, the Clergy Appointments Adviser in London – +44 (0) 20-7898 1898 / Email: [email protected]

Overseas applicants may apply for posts having consulted John Lee above. If short listed they come for interview in the diocese at their own expense. Applicants will be assessed on the criteria for the post and if appointed it will be conditional on the Archbishop’s approval.

Next Bulletin November 2014

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BIG E TRAINING EVENT 2014

THE BIG E TRAINING DAY…..is aimed at everyone who works with children or young people, be they new or experienced. There’s a choice of workshops covering important areas of work with children and young people, and everyone will be able to choose three. All bookings by Friday 10 October 2014. There will also be a Market Place with a Bookstall, resources available to borrow from the Diocesan Resource Centre, and displays from other agencies working with children and young people including Scripture Union, BRF, Rock UK, Beech Publishing and Vocations.

THE WORKSHOP LEADERS ….. are a range of people with experience and expertise in their areas. Some work nationally or regionally for Christian agencies, while others work week-in, week-out with children and young people in their local church.

THE WORKSHOPS ….. cover a range of Big E basics to help, encourage and enthuse you. You will need to choose three workshops, with three others as your second choices (see booking form). We will try to make sure that you are given your first choices if possible. Some workshops have limited numbers, so early booking is advised.

THE COST….. at £10 per delegate includes LUNCH, drinks and biscuits. Make sure that you bring as many people from your church as possible, and share all that you learn after the event with your church. Many churches are willing to pay or help with the cost of the day, so please ask them! Cheques payable to ‘Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance’ should be sent with your booking form. For more information please ring Alison on 01636 814504.

LUNCHTIME…. . Is an opportunity to browse through the resources area, buy lots of new books, and have lunch.

WE WELCOME….. People with mobility problems. All workshops are located on the ground floor. We welcome young people who are helping with children in churches, as long as they are aged 15 and over. We are not able to provide crėche facilities. We welcome people from any church tradition or denomination, although the event is organised and sponsored by Southwell & Nottingham Diocese of the Church of England.

THE MINSTER SCHOOL (NG25 0LG) ….. is very easy to find. Once you have reached Southwell, the school is located on Nottingham Road (A 612) next to Southwell Leisure Centre. Parking at the school is available.

PROGRAMME 9.15 + Registration, drinks and market place open 9.45 Opening worship 11.00 Workshop 1 12.15 Lunch—drinks and market place open 1.15 Workshop 2 3.00 Workshop 3 4.15 Market Place open

WORKSHOP CHOICES (32)

C – particularly suitable for those working with children Y – particularly suitable for those working with young people

Sticky Faith (3 sessions, suitable to attend individually, or all together) CY Sticky Faith is a Scripture Union and Urban Saints event on how to make faith stick in young people even after they leave home. The Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) in the USA has produced a raft of resources to equip youth/children’s leaders, parents, schools and others to help young people ‘stick’ at their faith into adulthood.

1. The 5:1 Principle Exploring practical ways to incorporate the 5:1 principle work at church, home or school.

2. Intergenerational Activities Developing an effective range of activities that help to encourage and strengthen relationships across the generations.

3. Trials and Transitions Proactive or Reactive? Developing a strategic approach to respond to children and young people struggling with doubt and transition.

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 1Cor 12:27 How we can help young people be involved in church in ways that are meaningful to them and enable them to get their voices heard? Come and be inspired by young people who are developing a diocesan youth council. Y

Growing Disciples Jesus developed significant relationships with his disciples, bringing out their gifts, increasing their understanding of who he was and showing them glimpses of the kingdom. What attracts young people to the Gospel and how can we invite them to belong with us and discover their faith in him? With some practical ideas to help you in your community. Y

Seeking Justice A session led by Christian Aid with ideas and resources for work with young people, from short talks for assemblies and events, to full sessions for Sunday groups and youth groups. Y

Activity Days for Families Not all churches can sustain regular activities or run Holiday Clubs, but all can have a go at special family events. Come along to find out more about what to do, and how to make it good. C

All Age Worship in Traditional Churches All-age worship can be great fun, and is essential in helping the church see itself as one. But how can it succeed in a church with a traditional style of worship? Ideas, suggestions, and tips available here! CY

Basics - Under 5’s Discover how you can translate what you know into a child's world in a fresh and vibrant way. C

Basics of 8-11’s All you need to know about how 8-11’s tick, what resources to use, and how to help them grow in faith. C

Basics of 5-7’s Come and find out how to work with 5-7’s, and how to teach them the good news in a way they understand. C

Children and young people with Special Needs Many children and young people have needs which at times can be difficult for the church to understand. Here you will find out about the needs that some children have, and how the church can help them. CY

Children, Youth, and the World Church The worldwide church has a lot to offer and a lot for us to learn from. This session will look at creative ways to help our children and young people engage with the world church. CY

Children’s Worship Songs This session will explore sources for good worship songs, look at songs that work, and include a few to learn too! C

Communicating through Puppets Puppets are a great way to communicate to children at events, in school, and at church. This practical workshop will give you ideas, inspiration, practice and lots of fun! C

Creative Craft Craft activities can be a great way to communicate the gospel, and help children engage with the Bible. This practical workshop will give you lots of ideas and things to take away. C

Creative Prayer Spaces Principles and practical ideas to help children (and adults) more able to 'pray without ceasing', particularly by setting up spaces and activities for children to explore. C

Developing Church and School Links Not every child comes into our churches, but most of them go to school – so that’s a great place to meet them! This workshop explores creative ways for churches to develop & strengthen links with local schools. CY

‘11 Alive’ – Active and Engaging All-age Worship Come along to find out some of the principles and practice of the ’11 Alive’ worship from new Cross Community Church in Sutton in Ashfield, with lots of ideas about to how engage with communities. CY

Faith in the Home How to help parents 'do God' at home, and model prayer and worship that will last a lifetime! There will be a look at lots of resources to help. C

Really Great Assemblies Many schools offer opportunities for visitors to go in and share the Christian message through assemblies. This session will give you lots of great ideas to make those assemblies full of God, and really good! CY

Nurturing Spirituality in children and young people This workshop will explore what is meant by spiritual development and spiritual styles. We will then consider practical ways in which we can offer children and young people appropriate spaces in which to explore questions of meaning and faith, taking into account the different spiritual styles which they (and we) prefer. CY

Planning & delivering Children’s Events Holiday clubs, praise parties and other events are great opportunities to share our faith. This workshop will cover using resources, building teams, keeping safe, and making the most of the opportunities. C

Godly Play – Helping Children Grow Godly Play can help children think through their faith and grow spiritually. This session will explore how Godly Play can be used in churches, schools and clubs. C

Helping Children through Crisis and Bereavement Whether it's in a Bible story, or a question, or a life situation - how can you be prepared to talk about sickness, death, and other unexpected crises with children in a way which builds their faith? C

Messy Church – Strategy and Planning for the Future Once Messy Church is established it is time to think through how to develop it, and how to grow the faith of those who attend. This session will explore ways to take it further. C

Telling Stories and Communicating the Bible The Bible is full of great stories, but sometimes we don’t tell them well! Come along to gain some new ideas to bring those stories alive and communicate Bible truths. CY This workshop will run twice

The Tweenage Years Children in the 9-12 age range can be a challenge! So what are they like, what makes them tick, what do they face, and how do we work with them to help them grow in faith? CY This workshop will run twice

Who Let the Dads Out? This is a wonderful initiative sweeping the country, helping dads engage with their children through church- based activities. With the challenges and tight finances that families face, churches have a lot to offer. Come along to find out more, and consider it for your church. C This workshop will run twice Some workshops are limited so early booking is advised. Booking forms must be returned by Friday 10th October 2014 Booking Form

Cheque for £10 made payable to “Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance” is enclosed

Name ......

Address ...... Big E Day ......

...... Children & Youth Work training day Saturday 25th October 2014 Tel No ...... at The Minster School, Southwell, NG25 0LG

Email ......

Equip Church /Organisation ...... Enthuse

Specific Dietary requirements (if any)...... Children’s & Youth Workers across the

All Workshops are located on the ground floor Big Day!

Please return the booking form by Friday 10th October to: E Alison Jacobson, Education Department, Jubilee House, Westgate, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0JH Tel: 01636 814504. Email: [email protected] This year, information about each workshop and Workshops: additional booking forms are available on the diocesan website at www.southwell.anglican.org. We will try to make sure that you are given your first choices if possible. Some workshops have limited Alternatively you can contact Alison Jacobson at numbers, so early booking is advised. [email protected] Tel: 01636 814504 SESSION 1: 11.00 AM –12.15 PM SESSION 2: 1.15PM –2.30 PM SESSION 3: 3.00 PM – 4.15 PM

CREATIVE CRAFT CREATIVE CRAFT The workshops are split into 3 Sessions. You must choose a FIRST and SECOND choice workshop for each of the 3 sessions. SEEKING JUSTICE BODY OF CHRIST GROWING DISCIPLES For example, like this below:

INTERGENERATIONAL 5:1 PRINCIPLE TRIALS & TRANSITIONS SESSION 1: SESSION 2: SESSION 3: ACTIVITIES

WORKSHOP A 1 WORKSHOP A WORKSHOP A PLANNING CHILDREN’S BASICS—UNDER 5’S ‘11 ALIVE’ 1 2 EVENTS ALL AGE WORSHIP WORKSHOP B WORKSHOP B WORKSHOP B 2 1

WORKSHOP C 2 WORKSHOP C WORKSHOP C TELLING STORIES TELLING STORIES MESSY CHURCH

Please keep a record of your choices. Details of which ALL AGE WORSHIP— CHILDREN—CRISIS & FAITH IN THE HOME TRADITIONAL CHURCHES workshops you will be in and timings throughout the day BEREAVEMENT will be in/on your delegate’s pack and badge — to be collected when you register. PUPPETS CHURCH & SCHOOL LINKS SPECIAL NEEDS

Please return your booking form and cheque by

CHILDREN , YOUTH & WORLD Friday 10th October 2014. GODLY PLAY CHILDREN’S WORSHIP CHURCH SONGS

If you wish to receive confirmation of your booking

then please telephone or email Alison Jacobson WHO LET THE DADS OUT? NUTURING SPIRITUALITY WHO LET THE DADS OUT? Tel: 01636 814504

Email: [email protected]

CREATIVE PRAYER SPACES BASICS—5-7’S BASICS 8—11’S

Please note: Booking cancellations made after 26 September 2014 are not refundable. REALLY GREAT ASSEMBLIES THE TWEENAGE YEARS THE TWEENAGE YEARS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES - YOUTH MINISTRY 2014-2015

Youth Sessions at the Big E day on Sat 25th October 2014 aimed specifically at youth workers SIX SE PLUS: SSION S 1. ‘Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it’

1Cor 12:27 How we can help young people be involved in church in ways that are meaningful to them and enable them to get their voices heard. Come and be inspired by young people who are developing a diocesan youth council and help them connect with young people in your area. Be prepared to engage with how this might change us all, the body of Christ.

2. Growing Disciples Jesus developed significant relationships with his disciples, bringing out their gifts,

increasing their understanding of who he was and showing them glimpses of the kingdom. What attracts young people to the Gospel and how can we invite them to belong with us and discover their faith in him? With some practical ideas to help you in your community.

Book in individually or for all 3 sessions on STICKY FAITH 3. Seeking Justice A session led by Christian Aid with ideas and STICKY FAITH is a Scripture Union and Urban Saints event on how to resources for work with young people from short talks make faith stick in young people even after they leave home, based on research from for assemblies and events to full sessions for Sunday the Fuller Institute. groups and youth groups. Vast numbers of young people in our churches and Christian youth/ children’s groups give up on faith in their teenage years and early adulthood, often having nothing further to do with the church. Contact: The Fuller Institute has produced a raft of resources to help youth/ children's leaders, parents Alison Jacobson and others to be fully equipped to help young people at their faith so that it lasts through into email: [email protected] adulthood. for booking details. Passionate about Parenting Organised by the Mothers’ Union in partnership with the Diocesan Education team.

Saturday 1st November 2014 Tudor Barn, Warsop, Mansfield NG20 0SN From 10am to 3pm (registration 9.30am onwards)

Guest Speaker: Sheran Harper MU Worldwide Parenting Trainer

FREE entry with Lunch included.

WORKSHOPS AND MARKETPLACE The programme includes four workshops in the morning and four workshops in the afternoon covering topical issues. There will also be a small Marketplace with relevant organisations represented, offering resources to browse and take away.

BOOKING INFORMATION To help with catering, Pre-booking is essential. Please note that the day is not appropriate for children to attend as delegates and a crèche is not available. Parking is available to the rear of the Tudor Barn. All workshops are on the ground floor which is wheelchair accessible. Please contact us if you have particular needs regarding access.

BOOKING FORM NAME: Please fill in the booking form carefully indicating your preferred first and second choice workshops for both the morning CHURCH (IF APPLICABLE): session and afternoon sessions. Places for workshops will be allocated on a ’First come, First served basis’. EMAIL: Morning Workshops (11am –12-15pm) 1. Sexting (children/young people and SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS: explicit texting) 2. Great Grandparenting 3. Purposeful Play (Under 5’s) 4. Sharing Faith in Families WORKSHOP CHOICES (FIRST & 2ND CHOICES) Please keep a note of your workshop choices! Afternoon Workshops (1.15pm –2.30pm) 5. Being Resilient—what helps mums, Morning session dads & children bounce back? 1st choice: 6. Tweenagers as Children Grow Older 7. What Dads can bring to Parenting 8. Parenting Course in 60 minutes 2nd choice:

Please return your completed booking Afternoon session form to: Alison Jacobson, MU Secretary, 1st choice: Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, Jubilee House, Westgate, Southwell, NG25 0JH. 2nd choice: [email protected] 01636 814504