News from the between the Humber and the Tees

July 2015

Consecration of the

The Revd Canon , Alison’s welcome service in the East Priest-in-Charge of Riding Mill in Riding on Monday 6th July at 7pm the and at Holy Trinity, Hull. No tickets are Diocesan Adviser for Spirituality and required – please just turn up. Spiritual Direction, is to be consecrated as the Bishop of Hull in As Bishop of Hull, Alison will also on Friday 3rd July at have diocesan-wide responsibilities 11am. both as Ambassador for Prayer, Spiritual & Numerical Growth and If you’re not able to come to the Ambassador for Urban Life & Faith. Consecration, do come to Bishop

1 Sheep and Shepherds

Shepherds had bad reputations, at who were thought to be trespassers least in Jesus's time. They were and thieves. For us to hear the story thought to go where they didn't as the Pharisees would've heard it, belong and take what wasn't theirs. we've got to substitute some kind of It's hard for us to think of them that person who's widely thought of in way, since, at least to urban people our time to go where they don't like me, they seem more like friends belong and take what's not theirs. who always turn up for the annual The migrants on the boats trying to Christmas party and never outstay come to Europe, desperate to escape their welcome, since we put them the violence and poverty of their away at Epiphany. I say this, not home countries, come to mind. The because I want to write some sort of political rhetoric leading up to the Christmas-in-July letter, but because General Election certainly wasn't far I want us to hear the story of the lost off painting these migrants as sheep as a first-century Palestinian potential trespassers and thieves. might have heard it and to think That's why at least some wanted to about what that might mean for us bring out gun boats to keep them at today. bay. The same could be said for immigrants already on our shores Jesus asks the Pharisees, 'Which one and those on benefits, particularly of you, having a hundred sheep and when we hear phrases like 'the losing one of them, does not leave deserving and undeserving poor'. the ninety-nine in the wilderness Even the elderly, when they're called and go after the one that is lost until 'bed blockers' in hospitals are he finds it? When he has found it, he thought of like this. In general, lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. anyone poor and vulnerable fits this And when he comes home, he calls description in our political rhetoric. together his friends and neighbours, So, imagine the story to be about saying to them, "Rejoice with me, for someone like this. That's what a I have found my sheep that was first-century Palestinian would have lost." Just so, I tell you, there will be heard. more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine Now, to what it might mean. First, righteous people who need no let's clear up a common confusion. repentance' (Lk 15.4-7). The story might seem to be about sin and searching, in particular, that we This story wouldn't have gone down are sinners, who have become lost well. Immediately, the Pharisees through our sin, and God searches would've been offended because for us until he finds us, and when he they, of all people, or so they does, we repent, and then he, and assumed, weren't like shepherds, we, rejoice.

2 That's how the story's usually heard. person like a trespasser and a thief, But that's a mistake. Sheep can't sin, for there are no outcasts in the love and so they can't repent; similarly, of God. Now if that's right, it's got God can't lose us, and so he can't something to say about how we treat search for us. Now the first part is those migrants drowning in the seas, obvious, sheep aren't the kind of immigrants trying to find a job, thing that can sin because they're families on benefits, the elderly not moral agents. So the story can't trying not to be a burden, . . . and so really be about sin and repentance. on and so on, at least for the But what about God not being able foreseeable future. Jesus said, 'The to search for us? That mightn't be so poor will always be with you' (Mk obvious, because it sounds like a 14.7). That's not a prediction. That's good thing God might do for us, a lamentation. We've got to when we get lost, as well, at least remember this, because in our efforts metaphorically do, from time to to be Generous Churches Making time. But think about it: if God can and Nurturing Disciples, we've got number the hairs on your head, as to keep this obvious fact in mind: Jesus tells us earlier in Luke's Gospel you can't make a disciple of (Lk 12.7), how can he lose you? And someone who's drowning, and you if he can't lose you, how can he can't nurture a disciple who's search for you? As the Psalmist starving. writes, God searches you and knows you, but he can't search for you In the Christmas story, the because he's always with you (Ps shepherds were bearers of good news, 139). news that amazed all who heard it (Lk 2.18). May we do as the So, now, putting together what we shepherds did: God has called us to said about shepherds and what the be good news to the poor and the story's not about: what this story has vulnerable and amaze everyone who to be about is the infinite value of sees it. each and every person, for each and every person is worth absolutely The Rt Revd , Bishop of everything God can give, even the Beverley life of his own Son, and God's call to us to never, ever treat any class of

On the move

The Ven (Archdeacon of the East Riding) and the Ven () were Admitted and Installed as ex officio members of York Minster’s College of Canons by the Dean in the Minster on Wednesday 10 June 2015.

The Revd Daniel Cameron Roe, (Assistant Curate of Clifton), has resigned.

3 Ordination of Priests and

Pictured above are the nine people • Rob Suekarran, Strensall who Archbishop Sentamu ordained • Adam Wogan, Scarborough, St Priests on Sunday 31st May at York Martin and Scarborough, St Minster. They are Gareth Atha, Sr Saviour with All Saints Karan Brewin, Tina Minett Stevens, • Susan Binks, Kirkdale with Nicola Penn Allison, Pauline Percy, Harome, Nunnington and Pockley Sue Pulko, Catherine Reid, Julie • Maureen Desborough, Skirlaugh Smith, and Sarah Strand. with Catwick, Long Riston, Rise and Swine The will also • Ali Doolan, Beverley, St Mary’s ordain twenty-one people to the • Mel King, Brompton with Deaconate in York Minster on Deighton and Rounton (West and Sunday 5th July at 10am. The people East) with Welbury being ordained , and the • Dotty Lambeth, Ricall, Barlby and parishes in which they will serve are: Hemingbrough • Ellie Bangay, York Minster • Christine Strand, Bridlington, St • Simon Bray, Beverley, St Nicholas Mary (also known as Bridlington • Jane Brown, Bramham Priory) • Debbie Coyne, Rural East York • Catherine Toase, Easingwold with • Glyn Diggins, Malton and Old Raskelf Malton • Glenda Webb, Brayton • Dianne Gamble, Sowerby and • Neil Woodhall, Selby, St Mary Sessay (also known as ) • Mary Jobling, Eastfield BMO • James Trowsdale, Burton Fleming • David Johnson, Monk Fryston with Fordon, Grindale and Wold and South Milford Newton and Rudston with • Anthony Oram, Southcoates, St Boynton, Carnaby and Kilham. Aiden

4 Sharing Friendship

The Rt Revd Dr , , has written a new book: Sharing Friendship: Exploring Anglican Character, Vocation, Witness and Mission.

Published by Ashgate, as part of their Explorations in Practical, Pastoral and Empirical Theology series, Sharing Friendship represents a post- liberal approach to ecclesiology and theology generated out of the history, practices and traditions of the Anglican Church. Drawing on the theological ethics of Stanley Hauerwas, this book explores the way friendship for the stranger emerges from contextually grounded reflection and conversations with contemporary Anglican theologians within the English tradition, including John Milbank, Oliver O’Donovan, Rowan Williams, Daniel Hardy and Anthony of sharing friendship within the self- Thiselton. emptying kenotic performance of Jesus’ mission, and looks at Bishop John said, “I wrote Sharing challenges to the character of Friendship because I think contemporary Anglican ecclesiology has a lot going for it as represented by secularization and a way of following Christ. My hope is globalization as well as by arguments that it will help clergy and laity alike over appropriate new initiatives such to be confident in our Anglican as Fresh Expressions. mission today.” Sharing Friendship costs £60.00 Avoiding abstract definitions of from www.ashgate.com. character, mission or friendship, Alternatively, you can contact the Bishop John explores how the history Bishop of Selby’s office on of the English Church reflects a [email protected] or theology of friendship and how 01757 429982. discipleship in the New Testament, the performance of worship, and the shape of Anglican ecclesiology are congruent with such a theology. The book concludes by rooting the theme

5 Transport in rural communities

Until I moved to Wetwang, just over transport and no other bus service, is 3 years ago, I had no idea just how accessing this essential service and difficult it is to get about in these getting to the various pick up points rural villages unless you have your in the first place. As it travels own transport. Living in a village, on through Wetwang, why could it not a main route between Driffield and stop to pick up passengers? York, I expected a regular bus service and was stunned to realise that we After listening to elderly residents at only had one bus a week to Driffield the coffee morning in the village (5 miles away) which returns on the hall, members of St Nicholas’ same day, giving you just enough Church, Wetwang decided to address time to grab some shopping and the issue - and so a campaign began. return home. There were many individuals who said it wouldn’t happen and that this There was, however, a daily National had been an ongoing issue for years - Express bus which drives through it is, after all, an Express service and Wetwang and stops at the next can’t be expected to stop in every village (3 miles away) before village. We thought, perhaps, that journeying on to York and Leeds, for one village, which has no other finally arriving in London. This link daily service, it might. allows people to access the main national transport systems As all correspondence had to go throughout the country. There is also through our Parish Council we a return journey back to Wetwang at started by asking them to support tea time the same day. The problem our call for the National Express bus for many residents, with no personal to stop in our village.

6 We then set up a petition, which enjoyed a day out and a bit of retail many residents were keen to sign, therapy. Before setting off on our and we produced a questionnaire to return journey, we were pleased to provide evidence as to how the see that the information board at the service (should it be provided) would bus interchange, giving details of the be used. All of those involved were Leeds to Scarborough route, now surprised by the positive response included the stop at Wetwang. from the community. We had a 33% return from our leaflets and many We are grateful to everyone who people signed our petition. supported this campaign and to the National Express for realising what a On Monday 11th May the first difference this can and has made. National Express bus stopped in Our thanks also go to the Parish Wetwang, not only taking some very Council for their positive response grateful passengers to Leeds but now and for listening to the needs of the providing a daily public transport community, but most of all to system to a village that, up to now, members of St Nicholas Church, has had none. An elderly resident Wetwang for putting in the effort was able to meet her daughter in needed to make it happen. Leeds who she hasn’t seen for some time, while some of us simply Pat Fletcher

More Than Gold

You’re invited to More Than Gold, a family fun day on Saturday 4th July at Stewart Park, Middlesbrough, from 12noon to 4pm. Organised by churches from across the Middlesbrough area and from different denominations, the event will be opened by the Rt Revd , .

The day will include a marching band, live music, crafts and games, the Christian message, puppets and much more... all free to anyone who If you would like more information comes along! In previous years this or want to be involved, please has been a wonderful opportunity to contact Andy and Jo Bowden, share God's love to the people of Cleveland Archdeaconry Children Middlesbrough. and Youth Consultants, on [email protected] or 07544 705064. 7 The Singing Vicars

Seven ministers from Scarborough and Filey have produced their first CD: ‘A Clergy Life’. The Singing Vicars are the Reverends Andrew Allington, Mark Haynes, Pam Jennings, Liz Kitching, Mike Leigh, Jason McCullach, and Clare Stainsby.

The Revd Mike Leigh, vicar of Newby, Cloughton and Burniston, was a member of Opera North before he felt God’s call to become a vicar. He said, “Being part of The Singing Vicars is great fun, we are fundamentally opposed to taking ourselves seriously, and we’re secretly pleased the Good Lord did not give us the gifts to go on ‘Britain’s Got takes The Proclaimer’s 5000 Mile s to Talent’. tell the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand with five loaves and two “For me, being part of The Singing fishes, and Believer’s Medley is a Vicars means I can share friendship 1960s-style blending of I’m A and fellowship with fellow clergy; we Believer, Daydream Believer and praise God together, laugh at the Mony, Mony – singing “I’m a many eccentricities of church life, believer, Jesus is walking by my side”. and raise money for some great causes.” Their next concert will be at Westborough Methodist Church in The Singing Vicars have performed Scarborough on Sunday 5th July at regularly in the Scarborough area for 7pm, where they will be raising over 5 years to raise money for money for St Catherine’s Hospice charities including Christian Aid, the and Christian Aid. Samaritans, Scarborough Hospital, Feed the Minds and other local ‘A Clergy Life’ is available to buy on charities, but ‘A Clergy Life’ is their the night of the concert or from first CD. Mike Leigh on 01723 363205 or Clare Stainsby on 01723 361841, Songs on ‘A Clergy Life’ include a costing £10 – all proceeds go to Christian version of the Grease Christian Aid. Medley , Elvis’ Love Letters , Only You , and You Raise Me Up . 5000 Men

8 Rural Mission Sunday

Sunday 19th July marks the launch could be used anytime in July, or of Rural Mission Sunday, an annual indeed another time of year event celebrating the work of small altogether. rural churches. The idea of Rural Mission Sunday came from the The Arthur Rank Centre exists to Arthur Rank Centre, and the theme encourage, inspire and equip rural of the first year’s Sunday is bread. churches as they engage in mission; and they are entirely funded by The Rt Revd Dr John Thomson, donations from individuals and Bishop of Selby and Diocesan churches. By raising money for The Ambassador for Rural Mission and ARC you will enable them to Affairs said, “Our rural churches are continue to stand alongside and the heart of their communities. They equip rural churches for the tasks have a unique ability to serve their they are called to do. villages and reach out to them with the message of Christ’s love. I hope You can download your free Rural our hundreds of rural churches Mission Sunday materials from embrace Rural Mission Sunday and www.arthurrankcentre.org.uk. If you its theme of the Bread of Life.” have any questions or would prefer a printed pack and a pre-loaded The day suggested for this celebration memory stick, please call ARC on is Sunday 19th July, but the materials 024 7685 3060.

100 years of the Order of the Holy Paraclete The Order of the Holy Paraclete is The festival is open on Saturday 18 celebrating its 100th anniversary July from 10am to 5pm, and on with a Centenary Flower Festival Sunday 19 July from 12pm to from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 July at 4.30pm, ending with a Festival Songs Sneaton Castle, Whitby. of Praise at 4.30pm.

There’s a preview evening on Friday Entry to the Centenary Flower 17 July at 7:30 pm. Tickets £5 to Festival is £3, £2 concessions, to include canapes and first glass of include souvenir programme. wine. There will be a welcoming Morning coffee, light lunches, and address by the Prioress, and music afternoon cream teas available performed by sisters in the chapel. throughout the day. Cards, jams, candles and other crafts made by sisters will be on sale.

9 What’s On

Weds 1 Jul - Ebor Lectures on music list will be made available to Theology and Public Life: Rabbi those participating, but will include Baroness Neuberger DBE, York traditional music suitable for BCP Minster, 7.30pm. See page 12. 1662 evensong. For further information please contact Dr Craig Thurs 2 Jul - Time & life Cartwright on 07554 422779 or management, Clifton Parish Church. [email protected]. A day session led by John Truscott focussing on big picture planning of Sun 5 Jul - Hidden Gardens & Street your life, understanding who you are, Fair, Helperby & Brafferton, 12pm – defining your ministry and working 5pm. With street and garden to priorities. Booking: contact entertainment, choir, dog show, art [email protected], 01904 exhibition, brass band, and other 699504. music. St Peter’s church will offer various types of music all afternoon Friday 3 Jul - Consecration of the and a floral decoration display. Bishop of Hull, York Minster, 11am. See page 1. Tues 7 Jul - Selby Abbey Free Concert, with Organist Dr Roger Tebbet, Sat 4 Jul - More Than Gold, 12.30pm. Selby Abbey’s Viscount Middlesbrough. See page 7. organ is to be played for the first time by world-renowned organists Sat 4 Jul - Organ Recital by Hannah whilst the original Edwardian organ Parry (London), Howden Minster, is restored. www.selbyabbey.org.uk 7.30pm. Admission is £7.50 (£5 concessions, U-16 free-of-charge). Tues 7 Jul - A service of Celebration Please pay at the door (doors open & Praise, including a Dedication of 7pm) and refreshments will be the Bells, All Saints Thirkleby, 7pm. available. Weds 8 Jul - One Day Experiential Sun 5 Jul – Ordination of Deacons, Retreat: Drawing Closer to God York Minster, 10am. See page 4. Through the Practice of Spiritual Mindfulness, Wydale Hall. This is a Sun 5 Jul - RSCM North and East one day experiential retreat led by Dr Yorkshire: Oh I Do Like to Sing Susi Strang and will assist you to Beside the Seaside! St Hilda,'s break patterns of stress and anxiety, Whitby. Rehearsal and choral discover self-compassion, develop evensong accompanied by the mind-body awareness, and enhance internationally renowned Harrison & spiritual connectedness. Contact Harrison organ. The music will be Wydale Hall on 01723 859270 or directed by Stephen Maltby. The [email protected].

10 Thurs 9 Jul - Contemplative Prayer Thurs 16 Jul - The and Meditation, St Nicholas Church, Kammerphilharmonie Koln at Holy Wigginton, York, 7.30pm. Rooted in Trinity Church, Hull, 7.30pm. This the scriptures and the early Church, distinguished chamber ensemble in today’s frenetic world, makes its first visit to Hull this contemplative prayer encourages us summer with well known works to set aside time to be still and listen from international composers. Enjoy to God. In this session the Revd the unique ambience of strings and Canon Chris Collingwood (Canon woodwind in the majestic chancel of Chancellor, York Minster) will share Hull’s Holy Trinity Church. Tickets with us his extensive experience of £14.00. For tickets and information the principles and practice of please visit holytrinityhull.com Christian meditation. Fri 17 – Sun 19 Jul - OHP Centenary Fri 10 – Sun 12 Jul - Celebration of Flower Festival, Sneaton Castle, Weddings, All Saints, Market Whitby. See page 9. Weighton. Featuring a selection of dresses from different decades. Tues 21 Jul - Selby Abbey Free Preview Evening and Concert sung by Concert, Organist Dr Franz Hauk, the Weighton Waytes: Friday 10th 12.30pm. See Tues 7 Jul. July at 7pm. Tickets £10. Enjoy the displays and enjoy a glass of wine Mon 27 – Fri 31 Jul - Summer Break and canapes. Saturday 11th July at Wydale Hall. Spend a few relaxing 10am until 4pm. Tea, Coffee and days in the peace and tranquility of cakes available also children’s Wydale Hall in the North Yorkshire activities. Sunday 12th July noon countryside. The cost is £270 - fully until 4pm. Tea, Coffee and cakes inclusive. Contact Wydale Hall on available also children’s activities. 01723 859270 or [email protected].

Sat 11 Jul - 'Conversations': Awe and Tues 28 Jul - Selby Abbey Free Wonder - Creative Spirituality, by Concert, Organist Paul Parsons, Rosi Robinson, Old Malton Priory, 12.30pm. See Tues 7 Jul. 10am – 12.30pm. 'Conversations' is the title given to monthly Fri 31 Jul – Mon 3 Aug - Flower gatherings at Old Malton Priory for Festival, St. Oswald's Church, exploration of different aspects of Flamborough. Theme: “All Clued Christian Spirituality. Up?", with beautiful flower displays, posy making sessions for children Tues 14 Jul - Selby Abbey Free and a children's quiz. In the hall, Concert, Organist Joshua Stephens, home made refreshments will be 12.30pm. See Tues 7 Jul. served as well as delicious cakes and buns.

11 Ebor Lecture: "Learning to live a life, ready for death" Baroness Neuberger DBE will deliver a lecture on "Learning to live a life, ready for death" in York Minster on Wednesday 1st July as part of the lectures on theology and public life.

Baroness Neuberger is a Member of the House of Lords and Senior Rabbi to the West London Synagogue. Educated at Cambridge and Leo Baeck College, Rabbi Julia is a social commentator and writes and broadcasts regularly on a variety of outcomes; it forms individuals and social and religious issues. shapes their lives in society and it makes contributions to every The 2014-2015 series of Ebor spectrum of life, by informing Lectures, Lighting the Fire, explores philosophical, socio-political and the foundation, character and ethical conduct. practice of education with a special reference to contemporary Britain. Admission to the lecture is free but by ticket only and can be obtained Education is an increasingly through the website contentious subject in contemporary www.yorksj.ac/eborlectures or write public life. Austerity brings with it to Ebor Lectures, Faculty of the need to control costs in state Education and Theology, York St education, whilst at the same time John University, Lord Mayors Walk, imporving learning and skills to York, YO31 7EX compete in a global market and train a productive workforce to generate If you would like further information business, industry and the future please contact the Ebor Lectures co- wealth of society. However, ordinator on 01904 876474 or education is not just about economic [email protected]

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