Acting The has appointed the TheNews Revd Canon John Weetman as the Acting JULY 2019 Archdeacon of York with effect from the 1st , AMY JOHNSON WAY, CLIFTON MOOR, YORK YO30 4XT. July. [email protected] T:01904 699500 F:01904 699501 WWW.DIOCESEOFYORK.ORG.UK John will continue to serve as Vicar at Selby

Abbey. 25 years of women as priests in Inside this month:

His contact details will be email: First Fruits; [email protected] and mobile 07432 the Diocese of York Archdeacon 289895. It may not seem very Sam Rushton The appointment follows the nomination of The long but this year is the P2

Venerable Sarah Bullock as Suffragan of 25th anniversary of the Shrewsbury. Sarah will be consecrated on 3 first women priests being Our next July 2019. ordained in the Church of Archbishop; Diocesan Reps The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu said: England; in York, 39 in appointment “I am delighted that John has accepted this invitation to serve as the acting women were ordained priest in in process Archdeacon of York. He brings a wealth of experience in the Diocese and has a P3 May 1994. thoughtful and prayerful approach which will be warmly welcomed.” Canon John Weetman said: “I am grateful to my colleagues at Selby Abbey for Today, women make up David John- son—latest 20s- their willingness to help me in the work here in what is a very important year for almost a third of the 40s or ‘Multiply’ the Abbey as we celebrate the 950th anniversary of its foundation, so that I will 20,000 active clergy in Minister! also be able to serve in this wider role in the Archdeaconry of York until the ap- the and over half of those P4 pointment of Sarah's successor.” beginning ordination member the great wave The , Dr , added: “I look forward to working with New Priests training are women. of joy when the newly Canon Weetman. Having seen his ministry in Selby Abbey I know that he will exer- ordained priests turned to and Some of those being or- ordained cise this role with wisdom and pastoral care.” face the people and dained or licensed to- P6—P10 there was a wonderful day, especially those round of applause. who are younger, have Toilets and no memory of a time In this anniversary year, Technology— York School of Ministry when women could not please give thanks for all What future for minister in this way. those who worked so rural churches? (YSOM) hard to make this possi- P11 The two group photo- Equipping Christian Disciples for Ministry ble and pray for all wom- graphs were taken on We offer courses for lay and ordained ministries en in ministry today and Acting Arch- 14th (upper) and 21st that are biblically based and mission-focused. all the women and men of York (lower) May 1994; I was in who support us. P12

www.ysom.org.uk the congregation at the second service and re- Elaine Bielby Diocesan Dean of Women’s Ministry ...and there’s more! 12 1 To the Saints of the Diocese of York Toilets and Technology; what future for rural Bishop of Selby Dr John Thomson, the The Archdeacon of Archbishop’s Ambassador for Rural Life Cleveland, Sam Rushton, in the Diocese, said, “This was a small but encouraging gathering following writes: the larger event in April 2018 at Norton

College. “We were able to pinpoint small practi- First fruits cal steps, such as having a toilet, a small kitchenette and keeping the

Local churches should learn to see church open as vital for rural churches’ Pentecost or the Festival of Weeks themselves as assets in their communi- futures, and as encouraging the ‘silent was one of the three main festivals in ties, as community enablers, networkers congregation’ who visit during the the Jewish calendar at which people thanksgiving but they must have and story tellers who have been in busi- week rather than simply on Sunday. were called to gather and to give done so with heavy, confused hearts. ness for 2000 years, said the Revd Caro- thanks to God. “The demographic of rural areas is And the response from God blows line Pinchbeck, speaking to 28 people changing, and we explored the use of In Deuteronomy 16 it says: ‘Three their minds. who met at Wydale Hall in May to dis- new technologies and forms of commu- times a year you shall appear before cuss ‘Futures for the Rural Church’. They offer what they have, which is nication and the importance of asking the Lord your God at the place that not much, as they left everything Before her recent arrival as Vicar of the he will choose: at the festival of ‘what does the community need?’ ra- they had to follow Jesus. Market Weighton group and Area Dean ther than replicating existing initiatives.” unleavened bread (Passover), at the of South Wold, Caroline was Rural Life festival of weeks (Pentecost), and at And yet still they give and God The meeting also highlighted the oppor- Adviser in the Diocese of Canterbury; the festival of booths (harvest). responds with the wind of the Spirit tunities for rural and community action she spoke of her own experiences and and tongues of flame. and outreach offered by the Archbish- ‘They shall not appear before the present and future challenges of op’s Mission Fund and Leadership Train- the Lord empty-handed; all shall give As we approach the time when hidden poverty and isolation, demo- ing in Schools. as they are able, according to the parishes begin to consider their Free graphic changes, increasing house- blessing of the Lord your God that he Will Offer for 2020, and when many building, pressures on the farming com- You can contact the Rural Life and has given you.’ parishes are considering their annual munities and the decline in services in Faith Group to help rural churches think giving appeal to the congregation, This is and was a time of thanksgiving, rural areas. further about their rural futures: perhaps we need to remind ourselves a time of offering. Everyone brought that when we offer what we have in Pilgrimage, history, churchyards, agricul-  Howard Petch, Revd Richard Bat- the first and the best of what they thanksgiving and with joy, God tural markets, schools and civil-political tersby (York Archdeaconry) had and offered it to God, to await responds in ways which will astound groupings represent just some of the  Revd Richard Parkinson (East Rid- his blessing. ing Archdeaconry) us. opportunities for sharing the Christian  Revd Mark Brosnan (Cleveland That first Pentecost after the death, story offered by rural life, she said, Are we ready for what God will do Archdeaconry) resurrection and ascension of Jesus prompting a lively discussion which with our offering this Pentecost?  Revd Caroline Pinchbeck (South must have been a peculiar one for identified keys to this sharing such as Wold Deanery) his disciples. good relationships, social capital, part- nerships, humour and open conversa- Devout Jews, they are required to Sam Rushton Look out for future events tions about faith. bring what they have and offer it in for rural churches. 2 11 Meet the Priests Appointing the next Archbishop of Seven women and two men are due to be ordained priest by the Archbishop of Faithful God, York, Dr John Sentamu, at a service in you guide your people York Minster at 10.00am on Sunday 16th and raise up leaders in every generation. June 2019. We seek the person you are calling to be Archbishop of York. All have served for at least a year as a By your Spirit, give to all those involved in the appointment Deacon in the role of Assistant good counsel, holy insight and sound judgement. (continuing their training in service) in parishes within the Diocese of York, from Keep the person you are calling under the shadow of your wing, the Tees to the Humber and from the A1 and teach us all to trust in the guidance which is yours alone, to the Yorkshire Coast. through Jesus Christ our Lord.

As Deacons they have shared in lead- Amen. ing worship, preaching and pastoral  The Revd Lucy Brencher; duties. As priests they can now preside Assistant Curate in the Parish of Rural www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/nextarchbishop at Holy Communion and conduct wed- Ainsty comprising Bickerton, Bilton, dings. Catterton, Healaugh, Hessay, Moor The process of appointing the next Archbishop of York has reached its next mile- Monkton and Wighill. The Archbishop of York said, “God calls stone with the election of six members of the Crown Nominations Commission to people from all sorts of places, back-  The Revd Jill Gillanders; Assistant Cu- represent the Diocese of York. grounds, experiences to be part of his rate in the parish of Thirsk. The 28 lay and ordained members of the Diocese of York’s Vacancy in See Com- church – his great movement of mittee have elected six of their number to serve on the Commission that will rec-  The Revd Linda Gillard; Assistant Cu- change – and some of them he calls to ommend a name to the Prime Minister, to pass to HM The Queen who will ap- rate of Kingston Upon Hull, St Alban. be priests. I’m looking forward to a day point the 98th Archbishop of York, to succeed Dr John Sentamu when he retires of great joy in York Minster as we give  The Revd Sally Gough; Assistant on the 7th June 2020. thanks that Becky, David, Lucy, Jill, Lin- Curate at Thornton-le-Dale near The six representatives may be contacted via the York Diocesan Office with com- da, Sally, Arleen, Shena and Mike have Pickering. ments or suggested candidates to be the next Archbishop: heard that call and are trusting God as  The Revd Arleen Ingham; Assistant they continue their journey in the ad-  Heather Black  Nick Land Curate at St Mary’s, Scarborough. venture of ordained ministry.” General Synod, Middlesbrough General Synod, Stokesley The Revd Shena Moray; Assistant Cu-  Ros Brewer  The Revd Matthew Porter  The Revd Rebecca Allright;  rate at St Mark’s, Newby General Synod, Scarborough Vicar, St Michael-le-Belfrey, York Assistant Curate in Drax, Carlton and (Scarborough). Camblesforth (near Selby).  Lucy Gorman  The Rt Revd General Synod, North Cave  The Revd Michael Perkins;  The Revd David Biggs; Assistant Cu- Assistant Curate at St Michael-le- rate in the parish of Thirsk. c/o Diocese of York, Amy Johnson Way, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4XT Belfrey in York. [email protected] www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/nextarchbishop

10 3 Church of England. She was therefore downs, he grew up knowing God’s surprised with joy when the national love for him. He worked in inner Lon- David starts out on new 20s to 40s role Church’s discernment process affirmed don doing mission among teenagers her calling to ordained ministry. for a Christian community centre. Ten Joining in the joyful celebrations will be years and an unexpected career family and friends here and the wider change later, Mark was working for a A map, a Bettys goody-bag and a and going wherever God takes us.” family in Uganda. In view of her exten- charity seeking to get the church en- blank sheet of paper were the three In the first few weeks of his new job, sive experience and knowledge of the gaged in fostering and adoption. unusual items presented to newly ap- Dave says he is listening to God to dis- Church, her training will take place at “I really loved the job but at the pointed 20s to 40s minister, the Revd cover what will be on the blank piece Cranmer Hall after ordination and as prompting of church and friends I felt David Johnson, during his recent licens- of paper. “I am going around, meeting she continues to learn on the job as the call to explore ordination. The fur- ing service at All Saints, Northallerton. the community, meeting people who Assistant Curate at St Chad’s, York. ther I explored it the more I realised David is the latest live and work in the “My passion and desire is to see lives that this was what God was calling me minister to be ap- area and speaking transformed and to be part of building to do.” pointed by the Dio- to that age range to God’s kingdom here on earth as it is in Mark stayed in London to train at Oak cese of York to de- see how we can heaven,” she says. Hill College and will move with his wife and two children to serve at St Barna- velop new worship- best relate to them.”  Maxine Waller currently works as an bas, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough. ping communities activities coordinator with the elderly So far, says David, “While training has been a great bless- focusing on those in alongside her work as a dance teach- the reaction has ing, I’m excited to put into practice the 20s to 40s age er, which has taken her from family been mixed. “There’s what God has been teaching me.” roots in Bridlington, where her Great group. Over the a lack of under- Grandfather was a Methodist Lay  Laura Wild began to discern a call to next 12 months it is standing about what Preacher, to as far afield as the Persian ordained ministry whilst a Lay Chaplain planned that 13 or the role is because 14 clergy specialist Gulf and Crete. in a Church of England School: “God this is so new for the “Having experienced a broad variety was nudging me to consider the needs clergy will be com- church. But to have of traditions in the Church of England, of the world beyond the school gates!” missioned across the diocese. The new somebody reaching out to that age my calling to ministry has grown with a She trained for ministry through a con- initiative is being funded by a national group has been welcomed because gradual ‘warming of the heart’. I have textual (parish based) pathway within strategic development grant from the there has been such a gap in the worked to develop new opportunities St Hild College and will serve as Curate Church Commissioners. church in that age range. for mission through the arts and dance, at St Mary’s, Nunthorpe. David and his family were welcomed to “Many of that age range have no ex- have a passion to support and care for Laura is married to English Teacher those on the margins and hope to en- John, with two energetic and engag- Northallerton at a licensing service dur- perience of God or church and what courage those beyond the Church to ing boys, Matthew (7) and Benjamin ing which it is traditional for a new priest they do know of it is historic or from the find ways into faith and a fellowship (5), and hence they are surrounded at to be presented with gifts symbolising media which isn’t always the best por- with Jesus”. home by bookcases, although at their future ministry. trayer of what faith is about. My hope is Maxine has trained for ordination at St weekends they might have a cycle “Traditionally the items would be a that we will draw people to God and Hild College and will serve as Assistant about together or a scramble up a prayer book and a Bible but for my ser- that they might find Jesus as a living Curate at the Priory Church of St Mary, hillside. vice we had a map of the area, a reality for themselves.” Bridlington. “I'm absolutely delighted to serve a goody-bag from Bettys, and then a curacy not far from my childhood  To find out more, visit the Multiply  Mark Walley was blessed with Christian blank piece of paper. That represents home in – very much my home town – website at www.multiplyreach.org. parents who prayed for him and where we are with the role because we Middlesbrough. I pray I may see what taught him the bible; with ups and are starting with a blank piece of paper God is already bringing about there.”

4 9  Mel Meesam realised as a teenager  Jo Parker was brought up in a Christian that God was leading her towards or- home in the fishing town of Filey; a dination, prompted by the decision working-class fisherman’s daughter that women could be ordained in the and proud of it. She first felt called to Introducing the new website Church of England, and she began her ministry at the age of seven but re- exploration in her twenties. She will belled as a teen. She will serve as Assis- Multiply is the new name for the task serve as Assistant Curate at St Cuth- tant Curate at Holy Nativity, Eastfield we adopted as a Diocese to reach bert’s, Hull. (Scarborough). those in their 20s, 30s and 40s, and it She studied theology at St Andrew's “This sense of call has never gone launched in June with a new website University and has enjoyed training for away and amazingly God has opened at www.multiplyreach.org. ordination at St Hild College, including every door to enable me to train for placements in a parish and at Arch- ordination.” Filled with a selection of helpful tools, bishop Sentamu Acadamy in Hull. Jo has been married to Rob, an itiner- videos, articles, and guides, this is an "I am on the brink of being ordained as ant worship leader for 22 years, and invaluable resource for helping a self-supporting minister and am excit- with four kids (Dan, Aran, Ruth and An- churches to reach more people ed to see how ordained ministry devel- na). through planting and nurturing new ops alongside working as a social “My family have been such an incredi- worshipping communities. worker. ble support and we do ministry togeth- Learn too about the growing band of Multiply Leaders and where they are dot- "It has been a challenge combining er; we come as a package.” ted around the Diocese with the innovative map feature, as well as short inter- training with a full-time job. Jo trained at St Hild College in Mirfield views with the leaders and what they aim to achieve. "As somebody who lives with disability, I and at Emmanuel Church, Bridlington have been stretched and challenged on a full time ‘Contextual Pathway’ – Multiply developed from consultations within the Diocese of York in 2016 before by the research I have done into theol- “A fantastic way of learning on the gaining funding from the national Church of England in late 2018. Since then, sev- ogy and disability as part of my train- job.” en Multiply Leaders have joined the initiative in York, Beverley, Thirsk, Coulby New- ing." “I’m really excited to begin ministry; ham, Ingleby Barwick, Thorpe Willoughby, and Northallerton, and they have al- privileged that God would choose me ready got stuck in to their communities. just the way I am; just a working-class Ben Walker, Multiply Associate Team Leader, says; lass from Yorkshire; what you see is what you get!” “Multiply is a brilliant project to be involved in; we are resourcing churches in the Diocese of York to reach younger adults and begin new worshipping communi-  Margaret Sentamu’s roots ties. This is what this new website is all about: empowering ordinary people to lead are in Uganda although she extraordinary things. and her husband have lived and ministered in this coun- “We are also are putting on workshops; our last one saw teams and individuals try for the best part of their from across the region dreaming about what might be possible in their context. adult lives. Our next one is in Hull on 7th September and we'd love to see you there. So check Margaret’s faith and voca- out the website and get in contact.” tional journey have been

formed through a career that includes regulating so- licitors and accountants, www.multiplyreach.org mental health, Traidcraft and previously helping to select future clergy for the

8 5 His journey towards ordination began demic and Professor at the University of Meet the Deacons in about 2002 soon after he became a York, but after training with St Hild Col- member of the congregation at St lege he will now be a full-time curate The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, to its limit after the death of our little girl Mary’s, with encouragement from for- at Beverley Minster (and associated is due to ordain deacons to serve in the Kathryn, who died when she was five mer Vicar Martyn Green; Nigel studied churches). Diocese of York during a service in York and half. I spent some time question- Theology and Ministry at York St John Tim became a committed Christian Minster beginning at 10.00am on Sunday ing just what kind of God could allow and served as Churchwarden at St aged nine, first heard a whisper of 30th June 2019. such pain in anyone’s life. Eventually I Mary’s for five years. God's call to ordination as a teenager, As Deacons they will assist in leading wor- found a peace through the persistent “Throughout all that time God was still and it was during his time in voluntary ship and undertake work in the local com- and enveloping love of God. It is that tugging at me. So here I am, having youth work that he felt God call him to munity while serving as Assistant Curate struggle that is leading my faith journey completed training at St Hild College in serve as an ordained minister. (an assistant minister, continuing their towards ordination on 30th June. Mirfield, which has been wonderful.” “I’m excited to be part of the next steps in growing and shaping the training in service) in a parish in the Dio- “Training has been a challenging time  Bridget Gillespie has been training part but the family atmosphere nourishes Church of England: ‘For the sake of the cese of York, which is the Church of Eng- -time for two years with St Hild College faith and life. Stress busting, for me, is world, burn like a fire in me.’” land from the Humber to the Tees and and will serve as Curate in Kirkbymoor- time with family in Portugal watching from the A1 to the Yorkshire Coast. side. As a self-supporting minister she  Katharine McBride was recommended the sunset with a glass of Sangria in will continue her work of teaching and for ordination training during two years They include teachers, a Professor of hand. painting Botanical Illustrations in addi- working as a lay minister at St Paul’s Computer Science at York University, a “My hope is for joy in serving my tion to part-time contribution to local Church in Holgate, York, coordinating former lay selector of Church of England church and local community with dementia care. events, leading worship and preach- clergy, a nurse, a painter of botanical commitment and deep faith.” illustrations and an inner-city missioner; Becoming a Churchwarden in 2008, ing. She has loved being a full time some will serve full-time while others will  Nigel Benson has been a Reader (a she went on to train as a Recognised Contextual student at St Hild College, continue to support themselves through licensed lay minister) at St Mary’s Hax- Parish Assistant which in turn inspired studying theology while ministering in other means. by and St Nicholas Wigginton (York) her to study the Old and New Testa- the parish of Rural Ainsty to the West of since 2013, brings experiences as a ments with York School of Ministry. York. Dr John Sentamu said, “Thanks be to God soldier, a police officer, a civil servant, Gradually, internal convictions coincid- Katharine became a Christian at the that he calls friends from all walks of life to a father and grandfather, and serves ed with friends and strangers prompt- age of 11 after a holiday club, and serve him and his people. Today we will as a chaplain with 110 (City of York) ing Bridget to explore ordination. was fortunate to be in a church which surround them in love and prayer as they Squadron RAF Air Cadets and at York “My calling probably began around encouraged her in discipleship and in say YES to that call, and we pray too for Hospital. the age of 11 but all I knew about leading music and children’s work. all the parishes and the people women in ministry back then was the After University, she was a secondary they will serve. ” nuns from ‘The Sound of Music’”, says school English teacher, working at Ful- Bridget. ford School, and after 11 years I real-  Anne Almond has trained at "I am looking forward to my curacy in ised that she was being called to Chris- St Hild College in Mirfield my home parish,” she adds. tian ministry. “I want to see the church grow in faith, and will serve as Curate at St  Tim Kelly , originally from Derby, moved in numbers and across generations, so Nicholas, Beverley. to York in 1994 to start his research ca- I’m really looking forward to being cu- Her early career was as a reer, working with industry on safety- rate at St Mary’s, Strensall, learning nursing sister, then studying critical computer systems (computers more and being creative in sharing my Health and Social Care be- controlling trains and driving cars!). faith.” fore becoming a medical Married to Charlotte with three boys, continued... Practice Manager. Tim has enjoyed his career as an aca- “My faith in God was tested 6 7