News from the of between the Humber and the Tees

August 2011

Our New Priests and Deacons

Archbishop Sentamu ordained sixteen Priests on Sunday 19 June, and twelve Deacons on Sunday 3 July.

Above are our new Priests, and below are our new Deacons. Please continue to pray for them as they embark on these new stages of their ministry.

1 The Church and the Internet

For many of us, the internet is But what shall we do with our now the place we go for up-to- page? There’s a question here date information. People use it that goes deep. What would you to check the weather, train times, really want to tell the world (and their bank balance; to buy books, potential newcomers in holidays, music and groceries. particular) about your and Even if you don’t have a the life of your congregation? computer yourself, you may well And when your PCC looks at the have asked someone to use the draft of what you are going to internet for you load onto the ‘acny’ site, what message are those words and And as for the church … a few pictures giving about your years ago someone invented a priorities and the potential you website with a page for every see for the church in your church in the country — A community? Be brave: show the Church Near You draft to someone who isn’t a (www.acny.org.uk). Look in the churchgoer, and ask whether it diocesan directory and you’ll see would make them want to have your church’s ‘acny’ index anything to do with a church number. You can easily register such as the one you’ve described! and update the entry for your church. Yes, by all means use your ‘acny’ page to tell the world about your It’s such a brilliantly simple idea. parish history and your building, So I’m taking this opportunity to but don’t stop there. Whatever encourage each parish to do your style of worship, whether something with your ‘acny’ page. yours is a town or village parish, It’s as if we were being given a and whichever part of the Church free notice board, and free of England’s spectrum you reckon publication of a guidebook, for you fit within, the question is the every church. same: Does this page tell me about a Christian community that is alive, where lives are touched with the joy and challenge of the Gospel, and where I can grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ?

The Ven , of Cleveland

2 1811 - 2011 and beyond! We’re now halfway through this momentous year, and our main event, the celebration for all our Church schools, is also past. Here’s how Evie J Howard, Heather Mesley and Ryan Webster, primary school pupils in the Cleveland archdeaconry, described the day.

“On the 16th of June, we the year 5s and 6s of Egton C of E Primary School travelled to Minster, for the thanksgiving and celebration of 200 years of church schools service. The service was extremely entertaining, especially the bit When we walked into the Minster with Joshua Watson who came the craftsmanship that must have stumbling in from the ‘tardis’ gone into the whole building was and 200 years ago. The whole absolutely, utterly, completely, event was massively griping amazing and the more you look including the superb singing and the more incredible it becomes. ribbon dancing.

There were loads of children, It was a long way to go over the there were some singers singing moors but I wish we could do it some lovely songs and it felt like more often. It was extreme!” we were a huge family. Everyone there was happy and joyful. After the service, we were blessed When Archbishop Sentamu was with fine weather for a huge walking between the seats, he picnic in the Dean’s Park, looked very majestic and I was followed by a variety of just happy to be there with workshops in different venues everyone. across the city. The Board of Education would like to thank all I thought was VERY those who took part in the BIG!!!!!! I loved the bit were we service, led workshops, or helped went back in York Minster … so in an amazing range of ways, and all together, so many children, all those schools who brought SUCH A CROWD! their children for the day. We all have great memories which will I saw lots of photographers and a be with us for a long time to special that was singing. It come. was very special that our prayer went up into the sky on the huge Viv Todd, Assistant Director of cross. It will be near to God Education. (actually we made four prayers).

3 Cleveland visit to False Bay A group from the Archdeaconry of Cleveland - Bishop Martin Warner, Sister Pam OHP, the Revd Marie Edwards, the Revd Luke Tillett, the Revd John Ford and Barbara Ford - visited in the of False Bay in May. During the team’s visit to South Africa they visited most parts of the Diocese and saw many of the social action projects in which the Anglican Church were actively engaged, working out Marie meets one of the children at their faith in action. Fikelela Children’s Project Bishop Martin said, “There’s no point in pretending that a visit but of the gospel of Jesus Christ from in England to in its fullness.” Cape Town in South Africa is really just work. The four of us The Revd Marie Edwards said, (a bishop, two curates and a “Some of the projects we visited religious sister) who set off from included the Children’s Home at Newcastle airport were in equal Ocean View ran by Joyce, the measure going as tourists, House Mother, who is supported pilgrims, ambassadors and by the church. She has made a students. Our expectations were, life-long commitment to five I think, far exceeded by the young children to be legally experience that awaited us in our responsible for them until they link diocese of False Bay. are eighteen years old. Joyce looks after these children as their “Part of the greatest learning parents are unable to look after curve for us was encounter with them for a variety of reasons an extreme of poverty that we such as being in jail or suffering simply do not see in England. from AISA/HIV. Our visits to the townships and informal settlements were in no Sister Pam said, “The first church sense voyeuristic. We were people from England went out to treated by those who lived there Cape Town to be in charge. Now as welcome guests, and we were we go as equal partners, with humbled by the generosity of much to learn. I hope that the their hospitality and the link between the Archdeaconry of spontaneous expression of their Cleveland and the Diocese of profound faith in God. This was False Bay will grow in fellowship where we were simply students, and prayer and mutual support.“ not of sociology or economics,

4 Year of the Environment - God’s Creation around the Diocese Art from church members has Marlborough Avenue, Hull; St been travelling across the Diocese Michael, Malton; St James, as part of the Year of the Scarborough; All Saints, Environment. Pocklington; St Mary, Thirsk and St Barnabas, Linthorpe. The exhibition, ‘God’s Creation’ was first exhibited at York Minster, where the , the Rt Revd Richard Frith, awarded the exhibition prize to Clive Nicholls for his ceramic stones showing the Creation of the Birds and Fishes, Flowers and the Sun, Stars and Moon (pictured).

Thank you to the following churches for hosting the exhibition: St Cuthbert, Carols for Heroes

Help for Heroes raises money to much like other churches to be support those in the armed forces involved in organising their own who are injured in the course of Carols for Heroes, and to get duty in Afghanistan. One of the their whole community in the many projects they are involved parish or group of , in is the Personnel Recovery together whether, in the church, Programme. Funding is available village green or shopping centre. to help those who having to adjust and discover not what they To register your Carols for Heroes couldn’t do but what they can. event visit their website www.helpforheroes.org.uk and It is about the healing of the sent details also to person, in body, mind and spirit [email protected]. If you and we as a church called by visit the Dicocesan website Christ to bring healing could www.dioceseofyork.org.uk and look at ways in which we can search for “Carols for Heroes”, contribute and help. It is with you’ll find some suggested hymns this in mind that one church in you could use, and a template for York, All Saints Pavement is a poster. organising a Carols for Heroes The Revd David Simpson, next December and would very All Saints Pavement, York.

5 Pilgrimage to Iona

A Pilgrimage is, by definition, a Her addresses spoke to all of us in journey and any journey into the different ways as she invited us to unknown will be faced with contemplate first our Arrival, then excitement and some trepidation by the Place – “The Lord is Here”,- then those embarking on it. These to “Rest in God’s Presence”, to emotions and others were felt by capture the moment – “How those of us travelling to Iona in June. Awesome is this Place” – and finally In the event, the journey was to “Journey Forward”. nothing to fear. Those of us on the coach were transported smoothly and A Pilgrimage has a beginning and an effortlessly to Oban and despite end. For us the end was to return to slight glitches with the ferry and bus our homes, which again we did safely across Mull, we arrived on Iona and smoothly, but all of us must safely, in time for supper. have returned as slightly different persons, bringing with us a host of The next four days were to take us on experiences and a new insight into a different sort of journey. Inspired our own spirituality and by the scenery and peace of the understanding of God and His island we were able to enjoy nature creation. What we do with those in all its glory, both on land and at experiences and that understanding sea, observing the wild-life in its depends on where we are and whom natural environment. Seals, otters, we meet, for each of us must red deer, golden eagles, sea-eagles “Blossom where we are planted”! were among the creatures that inspired us, and even the shy The Pilgrimage next year will be from corncrake, who had woken us most Mon 13 August till Sat 18 August and mornings with his rasping cry, will be led by the Revd Joyce Watson ventured out onto the lawn of of Iona and the Revd Canon Edwin Bishop’s House on our last morning. Newlyn of . For more information and to register and But we were there on a spiritual interest contact Jo Holland on journey. Margaret Sentamu laid out 0776123023 or 01904 470519, or the map for us, leaving us to follow Edwin Newlyn on 01947 604533. the routes that best suited each of us.

6 Walking the - how far did you say? When asked how far it was between Apart from two brief rain showers the churches in the Deanery of the weather was perfect for walking. Scarborough, it was not expected to Why did we do it? Well it was to be worked out by walking between raise money for a Scarborough them or at least some of them! Charity called “Bungoma Calling” That’s what happened on Saturday (Bungoma is in Western Province of 12th June but it was for a good Kenya) cause! This charity supports an orphanage Nine intrepid walkers plus Jess the and wants to provide basic dog set out from St Oswald’s church equipment for the 38 resident in Filey at 8.30 am with thoughts of children (e.g. mosquito nets, the final destination at Cloughton bedding, shoes etc); school links (e.g. and the evitable pub finish, one St Martins and Braeburn Infants are problem there was 20 miles between linked to schools less well provided Filey and there and several churches for); a theological library, some child to visit in-between. sponsorship.

The route took us through Muston, Two teams are visiting Bungoma over the Wolds to Folkton, across the during July. One led by The Revd Carr to Cayton and into town via St. Alison Gilchrist is a group of young Michael’s. The lunchtime stop at St. people and adults from St Hilda's James’s was a welcome break being Greatfield Estate (encouraged by provided with sandwiches by the their school Archbishop Sentamu priest-in-charge the Rev Phil White. Academy) who will be living at an The route took to St. Mary’s via St. orphanage for 2 weeks. The second Saviour’s and St. Columba’s before team is a group of 8 adults who will heading out to St. Mark’s and be delivering a programe of seminars afternoon tea. The final visit was to for the Diocese of Bungoma with St Laurence’s, Scalby before the finish whom we have a training link. at St. Mary’s Cloughton and the David Wain . welcome sighting of the pub.

7 Music from the time of Sir Francis Willoughby

The splendid church of St Mary, Francis may have been familiar will Birdsall is hosting an historic concert be performed in the lovely setting of on August 6th. In 1575 Sir Francis St Mary’s on the Birdsall Estate. A Willoughby put together a book of facsimile copy of the book will be on his favourite lute music from display. England and the Continent. The manuscript, known as ‘The The lute will be played by Denys Willoughby Lute Book’, as an Stephens, who is also an editor of irreplaceable rarity is now kept at Early Lute Music. The mezzo- Nottingham University Library. In soprano Jenny Hill, is the of about 1720, the Willoughbys moved West Buckrose, of which Birdsall to Birdsall, North Yorkshire, which forms part of her Parish. has since then been the country seat of the Lords Middleton. Tickets are £7.50 to include refreshments, available from Leefe’s The Willoughby Lute Book will form Stationers, 57 Market Place, Malton; the basis of a Concert of music from Wallis Stationers, 9 Yorkersgate, the time of Sir Francis. Pieces from Malton or by post from J Stone the book, together with other 01944 768545, and on the door. Elizabethan songs with which Sir New children’s trail at Paull Church

St Andrew Church and South the experience so that they are Holderness NADFAS launched the inspired to visit other churches. Paull Church Trail for children on 14 June . The questionnaire is an A4, black and white, two-sided sheet in a The Church Trail is a questionnaire child-friendly design. The simplicity designed by members of NADFAS for of this format keeps the cost of children aged 8 -12 but is really for reproduction to the absolute people of all ages! The trail guides minimum. the participant round a church looking at the architecture, history Please encourage your younger family and furnishings. A corresponding members to come along and have a answer sheet is provided for go, it is also surprising what you can accompanying adults. The aim is to learn yourself, it fascinating to learn encourage children to explore the about the heritage of the building. building, to learn about it and enjoy Mandy Annison.

8 Making Disciples of All Nations

Around 200 people gathered out in the open at St John’s Newland, Hull on Sunday evening, 5th of June to witness the baptism by full immersion of 5 young adults, four originating from mainland China.

In a packed church building the four Chinese students each shared how they came to a personal faith in Christ while attending St John’s. Each Thursday evening the church runs the ‘Globe Café’ for international students at the Newland Christian Centre. This provides a wonderful opportunity for friendship and care as well as talking As each searched the Bible under the about the Christian faith. Some of careful direction of Student Minister, those baptised came to faith via this Scott Mckay, they came to a route. realisation that it was Jesus Christ who was ‘God with a human face’ One said that while at home in and who was ‘The Way, the Truth China he believed there was a and the Life’. The fifth person to be Creator God but had no idea who he baptised was a postgraduate student was. Another said that she had come from the UK. After a time of worship from a Buddhist background but had and ministry of the Word, the whole rejected her parents’ faith in her congregation left the church building teens. Another knew nothing of God for the church lawn and the ‘baptism until she came to the UK and met a pool.’ fellow Chinese student who was a Christian. Free hassocks

St Mary's Church in Strensall have approximately 30 beautifully embroidered hassocks/kneelers to give away. We no longer use them; our recent church reordering involved replacing our pews with chairs. Contact Gordon Fee, Church Warden; Telephone No. 01904 492669. Email: [email protected]

9 What’s On Thurs 4 Aug - Lunchtime Organ Sat 6 - Sat 13 Aug - Holiday Week in Concert at Central Methodist Herriot Country at Holy Rood House, Church, York, 12.30pm. Thirsk. A relaxing house-party with Performance by Philip Paul who is a holiday feel at Holy Rood House. the Director of Music at the Central For more information about this Methodist Church. event, or to book a place, please visit Holy Rood House, call 01845 522580 Thurs 4 - Mon 8 Aug - St Oswald's or [email protected]. Festival, Flamborough At St. Oswald's Church, Flamborough. Tues 9 Aug - Open Day at Wydale Beautiful flower displays in the Hall. Come and spend a day at Church. In the Church Hall from Wydale Hall where a sandwich lunch 10.30 a.m. till 5.00 p.m. homemade and Afternoon Tea will be provided. refreshments and light lunches, For more information on this event, tombola, raffle, sale of books, plants please visit Wydale Hall or call 01723 and much more! 859720.

Sat 6 Aug - Summer Organ Festival at Weds 10 Aug - Lunchtime Organ York Minster, 7.00pm. David Pipe, Concert at St Helen's Church, York, Assistant Director of Music at York 1.10pm. Performance by Matthew Minster, will be performing. Atherton from Barnard Castle Admission is £8. School.

Sat 6 Aug – Music from the time of Sat 13 Aug - Open Day for Churches Sir Francis Willoughby, St Mary, in the Buckrose Carrs Benefice. Birdsall. See page Various events and areas of interest will be on display, ran ging from Sat 6 Aug - Rutter Magnificat hobbies, crafts, display of kneelers, Concert at Minster, 7.30pm. children's paintings, children's It will include many light-hearted quizzes, donkey rides, history of the pieces and be directed by the Director relative and items which are of Music, Matthew Collins.Tickets particularly unique thereto, to a cost £5 for Adults, whilst display of vestments and much more. accompanied under 16s are free. Refreshments will be availabvle at Call: 01430 434890, email: some of the Churches. [email protected]. Sat 13 Aug - Summer Organ Festival at York Minster, 7.00pm. Francis Jackson, Organist Emeritus from York Minster will be performing. Admission is £8.

10 Tue 16 Aug - Lunchtime Organ be in the Village Hall at Bempton. A Concert at St Martin's Church, York, fundraising event for the St. 1.10pm. Performance by Philip Paul, Michael's Church, Bempton's the Curator Organist at St. Helen Heating Appeal for which the target with St. Martin is £10,000.

Thurs 18 Aug - Lunchtime Organ Sat 27 Aug - Organ Recital at Concert at Central Methodist Bridlington Priory, 6.00pm. Church, York, 1.10pm. Performance Performed by Paul Derrett. Tickets by Francis Jackson, Organist cost £8 (concessions £7). These are Emeritus at York Minster. available at the door or from the Bridlington Priory Concerts Fri 26 - Mon 29 Aug - Flower Information Line: 01262 670153, or Festival, All Saints Church, Great by emai on [email protected]. Ayton. with the theme "All the Saints”. Preview Friday night at 7.30 Sat 27 Aug - Summer Organ Festival with refreshments and music, tickets at York Minster, 7.00pm. John Scott £6. Musical Evening on Saturday at Whiteley, Organist Emeritus at York 7.30, harpist and friends with Minster, will be performing. refreshments, tickets £10 call 01642 Admission is £8. 722380. Songs of Praise at 6 pm on Sunday. Refreshments - tea/coffee Weds 31 Aug - Lunchtime Organ and scones available all weekend. Concert at St Helen's Church, York, 1.10pm. Performance by Raymond Fri 26 - Sun 28 Aug - Annual Flower Sturdy from Old Malton Priory. Festival at St. Michael's, Bempton. St. Michael's Church will hold its Annual Flower Festival with the theme ' Sports and Pastimes'. Refreshments, a raffle and stalls will

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11 People on the move

The Ven Richard Murray Crosland Seed The Revd Stephen Charles Frederick has been appointed to the Chapter of Wilcox, Assistant Curate of the Benefice York Minster as Residentiary Canon and of Kirk Ella and Willerby, has been of Osbaldwick with effect selected by the Archbishop as Vicar of the from 28 June 2011. Benefice of Anlaby St Peter and of the Benefice of Anlaby St Mark, following The Chapter of the Minster has given its consultation with the Patrons and PCC. consent to Archdeacon Seed continuing in his ministries of The Revd Anne Dawson, House for Duty and Incumbent of the Benefice of York Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Holy Trinity Micklegate (which consent Sigglesthorne with Nunkeeling and is required by the Statutes of the Bewholme, is retiring with effect from Minster). 4th September 2011.

The Revd David John Everett, House for The Archbishop has granted Permission Duty Assistant Curate in the Moor to Officiate to the following: Allerton and Shadwell Team Ministry, in The Revd Bill Ankers of Norton. the Diocese of and , has been The Revd Stephen Fisher of Marske by the appointed Vicar of the Benefice of Sea. Market Weighton, the Benefice of The Revd Christopher John Hayes of Goodmanham and of the Benefice of Malton. Sancton (held in plurality). The Revd Andrew Charles Martlew of Balne. The Revd Barbara Elizabeth Hodgson, The Revd Andrew George Pearse of York. NSM Assistant Curate of Bridlington The Revd Norman Taylor of Ampleforth. Emmanuel, has been appointed House for Duty Assistant Curate of the Benefice of Burton Fleming with Fordon, Grindale and Wold Newton.

Diocese of York News August 2011 Editor: Eleanor Course, Diocesan Communications Officer, Diocesan House, Aviator Court, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4WJ. Tel 01904 699530, Email [email protected]

Deadline to include items in the September issue is Mon 1 August 2011. The News may be copied for use in Parish Magazines etc, and may be downloaded as a pdf file from www.dioceseofyork.org.uk. Contact Eleanor Course as above to receive an e-mailed download link for each new issue.

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