The E-bundle is published 12 times a year at the end of each month, with SeeRound Online. These notices are also placed on the Diocesan website at: www.stalbans.anglican.org/news/e-bundle/ when they are issued from Holywell Lodge.

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EQUIPPING GOD’S PEOPLE (EGP): Learning and training opportunities for all.

Find us on the Diocesan website: www.stalbans.anglican.org/ministry/equipping-god-s- people - browse, find a course, book online or contact Kathryn (Parish Development Administrator) at the Parish Development Office for more details: tel. 01727 818141, email [email protected], or Revd Jeanette Gosney (Parish Development Officer) [email protected].

Looking for EGP courses? Use http://www.stalbans.anglican.org/ministry/find-a-course/

Why not also put a link onto your parish website or in your parish magazine or weekly pew sheet to the EGP course page?

EGP PROGRAMME The Programme for the autumn can be found on the diocesan website at: http://www.stalbans.anglican.org/ministry/about-egp/ . We have copies of it. Please contact the Parish Development Office if you would like us to send them to you.

LEADING SMALL GROUPS Four sessions over two Saturday mornings. Ideal for anyone who leads or would like to lead a small group – e.g. home group, Bible study, Alpha, enquirers’ course, nurture course. It will cover how adults learn, group dynamics and the skills of facilitating groups.

Dates: Saturday 17th and 24th September, 9.30am – 1.00pm Venue: St Augustine’s, Luton Cost: Free Booking: Please book online if possible - http://www.stalbans.anglican.org/ministry/find-a-course/, or contact Kathryn at the Parish Development Office (see above)

1 LAY LEADERS OF WORSHIP This diocesan scheme is designed to help make it possible for public worship to take place in every church every Sunday and to promote Fresh Expressions. Training for LLWs includes six introductory sessions over two Saturdays. For more details and application forms see the diocesan website: http://www.stalbans.anglican.org/ministry/lay-leaders-worship/

Dates: Saturdays 1st October and 19th November, 9.30am – 4.00pm Venue: St Andrew’s, Biggleswade Cost: Free Booking: Application forms from applicant and incumbent essential – see http://www.stalbans.anglican.org/ministry/lay-leaders-worship/

MISSION ACTION PLANNING – TRAINING MORNINGS As we renew our commitment to Living God’s Love, we are also refreshing our commitment to using Mission Action Plans (MAPs) as a tool to help focus our activities. These workshops will help parishes think about their MAP as an opportunity for mission. They will offer guidance and tips for those new to doing a MAP, but will also support those seeking to renew their MAP or who perhaps want some fresh ideas – or who weren’t involved the first time round or would like to do it differently this time round!

To get the most from the morning, we encourage parishes to send two or three people – perhaps the priest and one or two from the PCC or MAP group.

There will be more opportunities in the New Year, but these dates are available now:

Dates and venues: Wednesday 23rd November, 9.30am – 1.00pm, St Andrew’s, Biggleswade Saturday 26th November, 9.30am – 1.00pm Christ Church, Ware Cost: Free Booking: Essential. Please book online if possible - http://www.stalbans.anglican.org/ministry/find-a- course/, or contact Kathryn at the Parish Development Office (see above)

GIVING MATTERS – One session on ‘time, talents and treasure’ A new resource to help parishes think about giving – perhaps to support a stewardship initiative or as people think of joining the Parish Giving Scheme. It covers our time, talents and treasure, with a focus on treasure, and looks at why we give, what we can give, how we decide what to give, the different ways of giving financially and how much we might give.

It is a single 2-hour session (including coffee) which can be used in any parish, benefice or deanery setting. It’s for everyone – not just the PCC, or the ‘stewardship team’. It can be delivered locally – perhaps by a member of the clergy or a Reader or a member of the PCC who is familiar with the principles of Christian giving.

It can also be used for Home Groups/Bible Study groups – perhaps over one or two sessions – where the usual leader of the group could facilitate the discussions and take more time for the group to look at and discuss the Bible verses as you work through the material.

We can email a copy of it to you if you’d like to see it in advance. Please contact the Parish Development Office.

CHILDREN’S WORK

Talking Messy Church Have you started down the Messy road, or thinking of beginning the journey? Talking Messy Church is a chance to talk about Messy Church (your hopes, plans, joys and frustrations) over coffee – to chat about how it can start, how it might develop as church where you are, and ways in which it can nurture disciples of Christ. This will be an informal opportunity to discuss your experiences and plans whilst learning from

2 others about this exciting aspect of church growth amongst children and families. We’d love you to come and meet with us over coffee. Monday 5th September, 5pm – 6.30pm at Costa, St John’s Centre, Rope Walk, Bedford MK42 0XE Tuesday 1st November, 11am – 12.30pm at Costa, Darkes Lane, EN6 1BJ Please let us know if you are coming along T: 01727 818148 E: [email protected]

‘Getting Started’ These are informal gatherings, for churches with few or no children. We’re holding a gathering in each Archdeaconry, and they will include: • ‘It worked for us’ 5-minute sessions • Free resources • Ideas and inspiration • Opportunity to have a chat with Margaret Pritchard Houston, our new Diocesan Children’s Mission Enabler • Meet and support each other • Cake and tea.

Tuesday 20th September, 7.30pm – 9.30pm at Christ Church, Ware Saturday 1st October, 10.30am – 12.30pm at St Peter the Apostle Church, Mill End Tuesday 4th October, 7.30pm – 9.30pm at St Andrew’s Church, Bedford. Please let Julie in the Youth & Children’s office know if you are planning to come along T: 01727 818160 E: [email protected]

Day conference on Ministry with Under-5s Saturday 12th November, 9.30am – 3pm, What makes Under-5s different? How can your church engage with them and their families? With workshops on storytelling, baptism, music, and more, a crash course on children’s corners, a chance to observe a sample session of liturgical worship with Under-5s, and a keynote address from Ellie Wilson, Under-5s Adviser to the Diocese of Leeds, this promises to be an inspirational and practical day. A marketplace will be available. The event is free, but please bring a packed lunch. To register contact Julie in the Youth & Children’s office T: 01727 818160 or E: [email protected]

Baptism Matters Thursday 24th November, 9.15am – 4pm at the Rufus Centre, Flitwick ‘Baptism matters’ is a one day presentation for clergy, readers and others involved in baptism and family ministry. New research and resources around baptism are making an impact on church growth and on this key ministry where we meet families for their first steps on their journey of faith. With input from The Revd Canon Dr Sandra Millar, Head of Projects and Developments for the Church of . The cost for this event is £10, lunch included. To register your interest or reserve your place T: 01727 818151 E: [email protected]

YOUTH WORK

Self Harm – 3 hour training Tuesday 27th September, 10am – 1pm, Luton SelfharmUK is bringing its 3-hour training programme to Luton in September. This training suits youth workers, teachers, those offering pastoral support in schools and anyone else who has professional involvement with young people. The 3-hour training is their ‘Essential Knowledge’ course; ideal for those who want a basic understanding of self-harm as a relevant resource for their work with young people. The cost for the session is £40 and for more details or to book go to https://training.selfharm.co.uk/training/courses/3

For details of other Youth work events and training check out the ‘Youth – Training and Events’ webpage: http://www.stalbans.anglican.org/schools/training-and-events/

APPOINTMENTS

Below are listed notices of appointments and vacancies. Full details of advertised posts will be found on the diocesan website. Many of those listed here are notices of vacant benefices and in some cases they are subject to pastoral reorganization. For further details contact the relevant archdeacon.

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Benefice of Renhold Appointment of Priest-in-Charge, half-time post

Benefices of Kempston : Biddenham Appointment of Incumbent, full time

Benefice of Dunstable Appointment of Team Vicar for St Augustine

Benefice of Bedford, St Peter Appointment of Incumbent, full time

For further enquiries on the above vacancies contact the Archdeacon of Bedford’s Secretary, 17 Lansdowne Road, Luton, LU3 1EE. Telephone: 01582 730722; Email: [email protected]

ARCHDEACONRY OF

Benefice of St Peter Broadwater [Deanery of Stevenage]

Patron The Bishop Number of Churches 1 Setting Urban

This post will be advertised later in the year on the Diocesan website.

The Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee is yet to review this vacancy.

The benefice has a deployment indicator of 125 where the benchmark for a full-time stipendiary incumbent is 125 for a full-time stipendiary post.

Further details contact: Archdeacon of Hertford, Glebe House, St Mary’s Lane, , Hertford SG14 2LE. Telephone: 01992 01992 535349 E-mail: [email protected]

ARCHDEACONRY OF ST ALBANS

Forthcoming Vacancies:

Vicar of Norton – vacancy commences 27 September 2016 Patron The Bishop

Vicar Sunnyside with Bourne End - vacancy commences 1 October 2016 Patron CPAS Board of Patronage

Rector Holwell Ickleford & Pirton – vacancy commences 10 October 2016 Patron Dean and Chapter of Ely; Diocesan Board of Patronage (Joint)

Further details of these vacancies will be given on the diocesan website in due course.

4 Other Vacancies

PCC Treasurer – Elstree & Borehamwood

Do you have a financial experience and an understanding of church finance? Do you have a passion for stewardship and resourcing the church for mission? Do you enjoy working in a team and offering financial leadership? If so, could you be our new Treasurer?

The Parish of Elstree & Borehamwood is looking to appoint a PCC Treasurer, to manage its finances and help shape the next phase of parish ministry.

For further information or an informal conversation, please contact the Team Rector: Revd Tim Warr (Tel: 020 8207 6603, email [email protected]).

Organist Required – All Saints Church,

Organist required to join All Saints Harpenden to support our Sunday worship. We have two services: • 9am Holy Communion-Common Worship - sung responses and small older choir. • 10.30am Worship - Lay led Word service 3 Sundays, and Holy Communion on 1st Sunday. All the usual Festivals and Feast days are observed and one monthly evening worship on the third Sunday of the month. Congregational singing from Complete Anglican and Songs of Fellowship hymn books. RSCM rates per service plus expenses are offered. We have a team of two organists which we'd love to enlarge to three or four.

If you would like to know more, please contact:

Rev'd Linda Williams, Associate Vicar All Saints' Church Parish of Harpenden Email: [email protected] Tel: 01582 713007

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