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All Saints’, Kirkbymoorside – Getting the Habit Retired speech and hadn’t before. People were TheNews language therapist beginning to share personal JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2020 Lynn Goslin (pictured) information and also to discuss how is a bell-ringer and we might develop things in the Inside this month:

The next Archbishop of home group leader at church … relationships have definitely All Saints’ Church, grown and deepened.’ Stewardship of the future; Kirkbymoorside. Her Members of Lynn’s group particularly retirement coincided with vicar Mark enjoyed the questions in the study Brosnan ‘nudging’ his churches into notes and found them ‘very relevant P2 setting up home groups. and thought-provoking.’ Stephen ‘When we first started the home ‘They’ve helped people develop their Cottrell, next groups Mark provided some study thinking and they feel they’re much Archbishop material. We used that for the first two more able to apply the Bible of York terms, but it didn’t entirely suit the teaching to their own lives. P3 needs of our three groups… we ‘I’ve observed the group becoming wanted something that was a bit more vocal and a lot more self- The 98th more relevant to our lives, which reflective: rather than treating the Archbishop would help to develop our own studies as a kind of distant, more P4-5 thoughts. cerebral process and just dissecting a

‘Of course I chatted to a few friends, Bible passage, it’s been much more Mustard Seed including [Holy Habits contributor] Sr about what does this mean to me.’ Helen Julian, and she said, ‘Well I’ve Team Leader For Lynn personally, what has been Meet just written some reflections for this – the most rewarding outcome of Heather Black would you like to have a look at it?’ working with HOLY HABITS? P8-9

And ‘it’ was one of the HOLY HABITS Group Studies booklets. So I took it to ‘I’ve loved the fact that people’s Shared Ministry the home groups leaders’ meeting needs are being met. … I would say Hannah & and we decided we’d give it a try.’ that as a result of studying HOLY Jake in HABITS in the group we’re all finding Scarborough The groups meet weekly, either new ways to support each other and P10-11 afternoon or evening, and work in to contribute to the life of the church blocks of five. They began working and the wider community.’ with the Fellowship group studies and will move on to Prayer.  For more information about Holy Habits – videos, stories, FAQs, history and contributors ...and there’s more! ‘It’s interesting that in this particular – visit www.holyhabits.org.uk. set of five sessions I really felt that we  Email [email protected], or call gelled as a group in a way that we 01865 319700. , AMY JOHNSON WAY, CLIFTON MOOR, YORK YO30 4XT. [email protected] T:01904 699500 WWW.DIOCESEOFYORK.ORG.UK 12 1

To the Saints of the Diocese of York The idea was made possible when St And although it is early days for the Mary’s with Holy Apostles in job-share, Jake and Hannah are very The , In Psalm 85 we Scarborough was identified as one of positive about the possibilities. “It has read ‘Mercy the locations for a 20s to 40s initiative. been really nice already working Paul Ferguson, and truth are “There is a real mix here at St Mary’s” together,” says Hannah. “I think there writes: met together: says Jake. “The church here is quite is a strength in having someone you righteousness like the church I was at in Walsall in can bounce your ideas off and have and peace I’m writing this before the General lots of ways. It has lots of civic the support of being able to have kissed Election takes place, and by the time responsibilities in the town, there are encourage each other and pray with each other.’ you read this, it will all be over. Or lots of connections they have with each other.” Without mercy will it? — compassion, 20s to 40s with lots of baptisms and “Already Hannah has been invited to My impression is that the lead-up to especially for weddings, and it also quite an a ladies’ evening which I wouldn’t the election was marked much more those who are impoverished area with a lot of have been invited to” adds Jake, “so than others by a widespread sense of vulnerable and overlap to ‘People in ’ it gives us different opportunities to frustration. But different people were poor — our ministry. That’s what brought me use our different strengths and a frustrated by different things! — some common life becomes self-seeking. round in my thinking – that in this broader scope of people we can by the seeming stalemate about Only with truth, free from particular context with this particular Brexit, some by the way in which engage with. But we will be doing a manipulation and misrepresentation, church we could see that both our supposed ‘facts’ turned out not to be can trust flourish. Righteousness — lot of work together as a shared gifts could be complimentary.” true, some by the single issue of Brexit justice and the balance of rights and ministry – and we certainly won’t be taking over the whole agenda … responsibilities — is the foundation of Jake and Hannah will be working as taking shifts and handing over to the and so on. sound economics as well as of a fair part of a team at the church led by other person on a Wednesday legal system, and critically, addresses There’s a big job to do, in restoring incumbent, the Revd Richard Walker, lunchtime!” how our actions and decisions now our political life as a nation. But it and serving in a mixed area which, as affect the planet and the would be wrong to leave that to well as being a seaside town environment that future generations multiplyreach.org people who are now members of welcoming many visitors, includes a will inhabit. Peace is more than the Parliament. Politics, after all, is how large amount of deprivation. absence of conflict: it is the shalom, we live in the polis, in society. It’s a the health and wholeness of Their joint appointment brings job for all of us. individuals and nations, internally and the number of ‘Multiply’ We won’t all think the same way in relationship. ministers to be appointed in the about particular policies. It’s often All this is more than ‘professional Diocese of York, since April, to said that as Christians we should politicians’ can do themselves. Are thirteen. Thanks to national show what it means to disagree well. we ready to look beyond the funding, fourteen ordained or That’s important and it’s right: aftermath of an election and all take lay specialist ministers are being respect for those who don’t agree our part as people of faith in our with us is a virtue. appointed in thirteen locations stewardship of the future? as part of the diocese’s But not everything in public life, every strategy to reach those in their opinion, attitude or action, has an 20s to 40s, under-represented in equal status. Faith demands that we + Paul Whitby the life of the church. are more discerning. 2 11 Appointing the next

Jake and Hannah begin coastal 20s to 40s job share

needs ‘less meetings and more The Rt Revd , parties’, the pan represents hospitality, something we feel is , is to be important to mission, and the wedding picture that we will be ministering as a couple.” the 98th Archbishop of York Before moving to the coast, The announcement came from 10 “However, I am not daunted. Arch- Jake (27) and Hannah (29) were Downing Street on Tuesday 17th De- bishop Sentamu and I have worked in York – Hannah at St cember, that HM The Queen had ap- together in mission on many occa- Paul’s Church Holgate and proved the nomination of Stephen sions and I hope to build on the work Jake at St Hilda’s, Tang Hall. But Geoffrey Cottrell to be Archbishop of he has pioneered. Working alongside they met several years ago as York following the retirement in June the , I hope trainee ordinands studying at 2020 of Archbishop . to help the church be more joyful Scarborough has just gained two new Cranmer Hall in Durham, and for two A renowned preach- and more effective in sharing the gos- 20s to 40s Multiply ministers in a years had to conduct a long er, author and com- pel and bringing hope and unity to unique, half-and-half, job-share. distance relationship when Jake municator, he will be our nation.”

The Revds Jake and Hannah Madin, started his first curacy in Walsall, back the 98th occupant of who married a year ago in York will in his home . the see of York - in a Joyful News be bringing their partnership into their Both are excited about their new line of succession da- The , the Rt Revd Alison ministry after being jointly appointed ministry although as Jacob confesses ting back to St Pauli- White, who was one of six members of to serve at St Mary’s with Holy he wasn’t quite as keen initially. “The nus in 627AD. the Crown Nominations Commission Apostles, Scarborough as 20s to 40s 20 to 40s ministry appealed much As Primate of representing the Diocese of York, re- ministers. more to Hannah than it did me. and Metropolitan of sponded to the announcement on It’s the first such ministerial ‘job-share’ Hannah was in a pool of people who the , he will share in behalf of the Suffragan of in the Diocese of York and the took part in a discernment process the leadership of the Church of Eng- Whitby, Selby and Beverley: innovations don’t stop there. At their while I was going to take up another land in partnership with the Archbish- "This is great news! People across the joint licensing service, led by the role.” op of Canterbury, , at a Diocese have been praying that God Bishop of Hull, the Rt Revd Alison “But after a year of doing separate time of change and challenge for would send us the person he is calling White, Jake and Hannah were curacies in the same place,” adds both the Church and the country. to be the next Archbishop of York. presented with a variety of unusual Hannah, “it just felt sad that we were He said: “I am humbled and excited "In Bishop Stephen these prayers are symbolic gifts including a balloon going our separate ways all the time at the prospect of becoming the 98th answered and this is joyful news for us. filled with glitter, a pan, and a picture and unable to invest in the same Archbishop of York. "We look forward to working with him of their wedding in October 2018. communities. So we started talking “I will receive the baton from Arch- to make Christ visible in all we do.” “We had chosen some of the gifts about the idea of working together.” bishop Sentamu. These aren’t just big ourselves,” explained Hannah. “The shoes to fill, but a big heart and a big  Bishop Stephen is married to balloon represents Archbishop John Rebecca, a potter. vision. Sentamu’s words that the church They have three sons. 10 3

The 98th Archbishop of York

Bishop Stephen says: The Diocese of York’s Director of “Although I was born and grew up in Making and Nurturing Disciples, the , I lived and served in Huddersfield Revd Richard White, said, “In Heather for nine years. I know and love the we’ve found a servant-hearted, north of England. Two of our children energetic and encouraging leader to were born there. roll-out and drive the delivery of our “I now look forward to returning and Mustard Seed vision. being a voice for the North, sharing “She will be initiating the Stepping Up the liberating good news of the gospel development programme; launching and helping to address the discrepan- the Mustard Seed Ambassadors cies of wealth and opportunity that initiative; developing a vision and too often favour the South." Bishop Stephen Cottrell kneels in prayer resources for Community Hubs, and

Archbishop Justin said: “I am delighted during his first visit to as participating in the creation of the key that the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell has Archbishop Designate on the 17th funding bid. been nominated to become Archbish- December “Heather’s rich experience and work to to unlock resources so that we can all op of York. date will be a firm grounding for every flourish, especially in areas where the “Archbishop Sentamu’s ministry has one of the challenges facing her; and going can be tough. been extraordinarily significant. In Bish- and wherever he has gone he has the Diocese will pray for her and offer “Heather is a gift to us. She brings her op Stephen there is a worthy succes- spread the love of God, leading every support for the relationships and wealth of experience, clear mind on networks she will plant and grow.” sor. churchesmake disciples to be moreamongst confident people in in their the matter, and warm personality. I what they believe and more passion- can’t think of a better person to ate in what they do for their communi- Heather is a gift energise us all.” Bishop Stephen ties. Heather said, “I’m delighted to be has the Gospel “His long experience in many areas, to us—I can’t appointed as the Mustard Seed including nine years in the north of think of a better Programme Leader in the Diocese of in his belly and a tiger England, means that he brings wisdom York; I look forward to working with as well as gifts in his ministry. He writes person to others to pioneer this new piece of in the tank! beautifully, engagingly and honestly, work, and am excited to see the easily read and profoundly thoughtful. energise us all potential of local people growing as “He is committed not only to speaking disciples and leaders in their own of Jesus, but to the renewal and re- communities.” “He is someone who radiates the joy Bishop of Hull the Rt Revd form of the in every and love of Jesus, making his hearers leads development of the ‘Mustard aspect, as a church with a living, spir- want to meet and know Christ better. Seed’ project in the Diocese of York:  Heather will take up her post from itual presence in every community. He “He has been a Bishop for 15 years, “Mustard Seed is an ambitious strategy Sunday 3rd February 2020. is committed to the church as a place 4 9

Team Leader appointed for ‘Mustard Seed’ of safety, of growth and of hope. He “His nomination as my successor has leads on the work of tackling our past gladdened my heart and he can rely failures in our attention to diversity, to on my prayers. He and Rebecca will Heather Black, currently Development outer estates. He has deep experience find a warm welcome here at Bishop- Officer for Together Middlesbrough and of both urban and rural work. thorpe and throughout the Northern Cleveland, has been appointed “With a particular passion for Kenya, Province. Programme Leader for the new Mustard Bishop Stephen knows well the variety “Bishop Stephen, God is blessing you.” Seed initiative in the Diocese of York. and vibrancy of the Anglican Com- Heather will oversee implementing the munion and is utterly committed to the ambition of the Diocese of York to life and unity of the communion as a a natural invest prayer, time and resources in whole. supporting churches and individuals in communicator “Personally, I know that he will be both making disciples and growing an encouraging and a challenging worshipping communities in places and evangelist, colleague, and am sure that working facing multiple deprivations. together we will be able to address able to inspire and Her work will focus on two key areas of spiritually and practically the great work: ‘Stepping Up’ (equipping and challenges facing our country, and challenge people nurturing courageous local disciples to facing the Church of England.” be witnesses, leaders, pastors and Archbishop Sentamu said: “In 1997 I planters in their local communities) and The role of the Archbishop of York was a member of the Springboard ‘Ambassadors’ (catalysing a flow of Committee, the Decade of Evange- Joëlle Warren, Chair of the Crown partnership and generosity between lism Initiative set up by the then Arch- Nominations Commission for York, said: in prayer, energy and financial make disciples amongst people in their bishops of York and Canterbury. “The commission was excited by Bish- giving, helping to change the culture op Stephen’s vision for the change 20s, 30s and 40s; the two programmes “In that year I met Bishop Stephen Cot- of the whole diocese). needed to see the Church grow - both addressing the ‘Reach’ goal of the trell and Bishop Alison White, who suc- The Mustard Seed vision is to enable in numbers and depth of faith. We are Diocese of York’s goals of ‘Reach, ceeded Bishop Michael Marshall and the growth of ‘Community Hubs’ – sure he will be a powerful voice for the Grow, Sustain’, adopted as part of an the Revd Michael Green as places of Christian hospitality and Christian faith, the Church of England over-arching strategy following Springboard Missioners. welcome in local communities, where diocese-wide consultations in 2016. and the people of the north of Eng- people can experience the love of “Bishop Stephen has the Gospel in his land. Heather Black is well-known in the God, receive support and prayer and belly and a tiger in the tank! Diocese as one of its elected lay “He is a natural communicator and encounter Jesus. We pray that in each “I am glad he is returning to the North- Members of the Church of England’s evangelist, able to inspire and chal- hub there will be new disciples ern Province where he with others de- General Synod, in which capacity she lenge people, and someone who will following Jesus, who will grow in faith veloped the Emmaus course for evan- was also a Member of the Crown be able to work with the Archbishop of within these local worshipping gelism, nurture and discipleship. His Nominations Commission working to Canterbury to lead the Church, en- communities. greatest passion is to share the Gospel appoint the next Archbishop of York. gaging with clergy and lay people Mustard Seed will work alongside with everyone in a friendly and acces- and the wider community in the excit- Multiply, a programme working to sible way. ing missional challenge ahead.” 8 5

A Day Out in York Bishop Stephen Cottrell’s first visit as Archbishop Designate

A few words from Bishop Ste- phen about his own journey to faith, his astonishment about being Archbishop of York Designate, and his thanks to those who made the arrangements for wel- coming him today.

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