Clergy Mailing - December 2017

Contents

1. Nifty Notes

2. Ministry Vacancies

3. DAC Annual Letter 2018

4. Understanding Christianity: clergy training

Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org DECEMBER 2017 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] Christmas candles campaign Bishop Paul records video message for is launched for 2017 Christmas ast year the diocesan A light came out of darkness Bishop Paul has recorded a communications video message for Christmas. It department launched Please accept this Christmas gift as a reminder of the L light that came into the world when Jesus was born. was shot at St Stephen’s Church, a Christmas campaign Hyson Green, and at a nearby called A Light Came out of Join us at any of our Advent and Christmas street market. Darkness, which offered services to experience the joy brought by that light. Continued on page 9 people a new way of inviting friends or Find out where services are being held by visiting neighbours to a Christmas www.southwell.anglican.org service.

It proved to be popular with parishes across the diocese, Please take care when lighting candles and so the campaign has been never leave unattended. launched again this year.

The department has a quantity of red candles in attractive presentation boxes that are being distributed to churches wanting to take part in the campaign.

Each candle comes with a simple Christmas message and a link to In this month’s issue: services and events on the diocesan website; parishes can also include information about their own services. It is hoped that congregations Growing Disciples will distribute the candles to family, friends and neighbours as a way 2 of inviting them to church at Christmas. 4 Events & information It is suggested that the candles are lit as darkness falls on Christmas Eve to remind people of the light that came into the world at 5 Prayer Diary Christmas. ` 9 Training Courses Please send the communications department details of your Christmas events and services so that they can be listed on the diocesan website 11 What’s On and sent to local media. Send them to [email protected] 12 Comings & Goings

@diocswellnott

@SouthwellandNottingham 2 December 17 Growing Disciples . . . Growing Disciples . . . Growing Disciples . . .

Wider Younger Deeper www.growingdisciples.co.uk The benefits of starting an Alpha course for seniors

aul Howard, the diocesan partnerships officer for Polder people, writes about the benefits of starting an Alpha course for older people:

Have you ever looked at the average age statistics for people who attend churches? No, well, it makes very interesting reading and what struck me was the number of people in our churches who are over the age of 65 - 47%. That is almost half the congregation.

So, what do we do for half of our people? home or in the church or church who you can ask to come along hall. I have cooked a main course and they know friends, family We do Messy Church, toddler and pudding, or soup and bread and neighbours who might groups, children’s work, youth or just asked everyone to bring benefit from not only coming to groups but not enough for our sandwiches, they all work to church but starting a relationship older people. bring the group together. with God.

Here is your chance to put that The real joy of asking older Give it a try. If you need any right, put on a Senior Alpha. people to come along is that they help, call: Paul Howard What is the difference between get to meet each other and they 07827291725. get to meet Jesus. Alpha and Senior Alpha, well NEWARK PARISH CHURCH nothing really except the booklets To do Alpha you need an 10th Christmas Tree are in larger type. If you have run Festival an Alpha course before then you understanding of Christianity and can run a Senior Alpha. most older people have this; even people who do not come to 2 Dec-10 Dec 2017 You can run them in the day time Over 100 trees decorated by around lunch so the important bit church remember school assemblies, Sunday School or local schools, charities, about eating together still organisations & businesses. happens. religious education from their school days. Opening times: Saturdays 9.30am - 5pm You can host them in someone’s One of our biggest concerns for Sundays 11am - 4.30pm older people is loneliness, this Monday 11am- 4.30pm costs the NHS millions of pounds Tues-Fri 10am 4.30pm a year, and here we are with an Adults £2/Children 50p answer: join a church. Refreshments, Christmas cards, Raffle, Stalls, Music We have half our congregation FESTIVAL CAROLS OF PRAISE - 10 Dec at 5pm Niftynotes 3 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . Sacrista Prebend Retreat House: A quiet space in the heart of Southwell he 2018 Programme is out Thursday 1st February 2018: Saturday 3rd February 2018 now! The new programme the Eve of the Presentation led A Quiet Day for Beginners led Tof quiet days and study by Graham Pigott by Sally Smith days for 2018 is ready, so if you Seeing Consolation: Praying with If you wonder what happens on a are passing the house, please call Simeon and Anna quiet day, then this is the day for in to collect a copy. Sacrista can Four meditative talks with you. There will be opportunities also send details by post or email, periods of silence for personal to ask questions as well as so do contact them if you would reflection and prayer. spending some of the day with like to receive a copy. God in the company of others Simeon and Anna were both seeking to find out more. Sacrista have an increased waiting for what God was going Sally Smith is commissioning number of days for reflection and to do, sensitive to the Holy Spirit, editor for the Bible Reading learning in the New Year, open, attentive, discerning, and Fellowship publication, Quiet including two days linked to the receptive, able to let go trusting Spaces. She is experienced in Crossings exhibition at the in the peace and purposes of God. leading quiet days, and enjoys Minster, and a very special study They offer examples of prayerful creating spaces for prayer. She is day looking at the Psalms. There living in which they recognised a spiritual director in the Diocese will be creativity days, a day on consolation, the movements of of Southwell and Nottingham. which they will take a prayer the heart towards God in faith, walk to the Potwell Dyke hope and love, which can help us To book a place or find out more, Grasslands or round the Sacrista discover this too. please contact Sacrista Prebend, 4 gardens, and later in the year Westgate Southwell Notts NG25 Canon Theologian Alison The Revd Canon Graham Pigott 0JH 01636 816833 Milbank will lead a study day on is a retired Anglican priest who [email protected] faith and detective stories. leads quiet days and retreats, and Quiet days cost £20 including hot accompanies others on their drinks throughout the day. We spiritual journeying. start with coffee at 9.45am and close with a cup of tea at 3.30pm. Please bring your own lunch. Framework Carol Service at - Friday 8th December, 7pm Please join Framework at Southwell Minster to hear the message of the angels, to share in the joyful singing of wonderful carols, and to give generously in support of our work helping local people in need.

Music will include the Minster Choir performing a new song specially written to raise funds for Framework: Reach Out and Lend a Helping Hand was created by local musician Chris Lawry with inspiration from singer Andrew Randell and pupils at Kirkby Woodhouse Primary School.

For information on the song, to purchase a CD or access materials to perform it please visit www.helpframework.com 4 November 17 Events & information. . . Events & information. . . Events & informatio



Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes In January we pray for. . .

Mon 01 Jan Naming of Jesus: Today we celebrate with the Holy Family as they offer Jesus to the Lord as their first born. We pray for all babies born today and for their family that they may grow in safety and security and ‘in the knowledge of the Lord’.

Tues 02 Jan Burntstump Seely C of E Primary Academy Headteacher : Heather Gabb

Wed 03 Jan Archbishop Cranmer C of E Primary Academy Executive Headteacher : Kate Watson

Thu 04 Jan Bleasby C of E Primary School Headteacher Mrs Ann Town Acting Headteacher: Louise Carptenter

Fri 05 Jan The Primary School of St Mary & St Martin, Blyth Headteacher : Alison Richardson

Sat 06 Jan EPIPHANY Bramcote Church of England (Aided) Primary School Headteacher : Sarah Meredith

Sun 07 Jan PLOUGH SUNDAY

Mon 08 Jan Bulwell St Mary’s C of E Primary School Executive Headteacher : Kelly Lee Head of School: Daniel Farthing

Tue 09 Jan Bunny C of E School, Nottingham Headteacher : Daniel Rhodes

Wed 10 Jan St Wilfrid’s C of E Primary School, Calverton Headteacher : Ian Bullock 6 December 17 In January we pray for. . .

Thu 11 Jan Dean Hole Primary School, Caunton Executive Headteacher ; Marie Thompson: Head of School: Ann Clark

Fri 12 Jan Coddington C of E Primary School Headteacher : Tamsin Caputa

Sat 13 Jan Colwick, St John the Baptist Primary School Headteacher : Chris Belton

Sun 14 Jan Our Link Diocese of the Holy Land, Father Fahdi, the Clergy and the People

Mon 15 Jan Costock C of E Primary School Headteacher : Jane Mellor

Tue 16 Jan Cotgrave C of E Primary School Headteacher : Craig Moxham

Wed 17 Jan Cuckney C of E Primary School Headteacher: Lisa Crossland

Thu 18 Jan WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY Dunham-on-Trent C of E Primary School Headteacher : Julia Wallace

Fri 19 Jan St Peter’s C of E Academy, East Bridgford Headteacher : Richard Tomlinson

Sat 20 Jan St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Edwinstowe Headteacher : Nikki Monks

Sun 21 Jan All engaged in the Healing Ministry throughout the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham

Mon 22 Jan All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary School, Elston Headteacher : Lisa Richmond

Tue 23 Jan St Peter’s Crosskeys C of E Academy, Farndon Headteacher : Elizabeth Duffell

Wed 24 Jan Farnsfield St Michael’s C of E VA Primary School Headteacher: Tony Walker

Thu 25 Jan Gamston C of E Aided Primary School Headteacher : David Fotheringham

Fri 26 Jan All Hallows Church of England Primary School, Gedling Headteacher : John Graham Niftynotes 7 In January we pray for. . .

Sat 27 Jan St Peter’s C of E Primary School, Gringley on the Hill Headteacher : Yvonne Reeson

Sun 28 Jan Diocesan Readers (Jackie Johnson, Ministry Development Adviser; Chris Perrett, Warden; Barbara Coleman, Readers & RLM CME Officer)

Mon 29 Jan Gunthorpe Church of England Primary School Executive Headteacher : Kate Watson Head of School: Mel Brown

Tue 30 Jan Chaplains in Schools

Wed 31 Jan Our Link Diocese of Burundi, Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi, the Clergy and the People

NOTE: At the time of going to press the prayers from the Anglican Comunion were not available. 8 December 17 World links news - Holy Land www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes Partnership with the Diocese of Jerusalem strengthened e knew they had arrived when the five Wambassadors from the West Bank filled the Minster Refectory with laughter, energy and joy on the first morning of their visit. For four of them it was their first visit to the UK. So what did they make of us ?

In the final meeting to review the visit the ambassadors said their expectations were exceeded.

They enjoyed sharing our lives, meeting people in the different parishes who wanted to know so much about life in Palestine. This Marwan Durzi and Abeer Nasser in conversation with Fr James made them feel at home and they Curry at St Mark’s Mansfield valued our openness. They had expected more formality at the As a minority Christian They had lots of ideas of how to Diocesan Conference and yet it community they had a develop the partnership but best was not so. They were impressed harmonious relationship with of all, they wanted to develop the by our volunteering and the their Muslim neighbours, which friendships they had made, with important part the laity played in was not evident here. They spoke us and with each other. the life of the church and they enthusiastically about the wanted to take that back with opportunities they were given, The Partnership Group will be them. They commented on the especially to talk to groups of considering a number of satisfaction volunteering people in the churches and the proposals to follow-up this visit. provided. On the tours of Lincoln experience of being listened to If you, especially after meeting Cathedral and York Minster they and would have liked to have met our friends from the West Bank appreciated being able to ask more people outside the church. and Jordan, would like to know questions and engage with the The hospitality they received at more about what the Partnership volunteer guides. They loved the church events, particularly Group does please be in touch. architecture and stained glass. harvest, was a definite plus. They were “wowed” by the greenness For further details about the Then there were the similarities – of the countryside and the colour Holy Land link contact: the worship, the problems of of the trees but not the cold ! David Lane email: attracting young people into the [email protected] church. Niftynotes 9 Training and information. . Training and information. . Training and Rethinking Mission: Living in a Religiously Continued from page 1 Diverse World Once the video has been edited it Saturday 17th March 2018, will be shared widely around the 9.30am – 3pm diocese, through the website Birmingham Cathedral (www.southwell.anglican.org) and our social media channels: USPG’s second one day Conference ‘Rethinking Mission: Living in a Twitter - @diocswellnott – and Religiously Diverse World’ will be held on Saturday 17th March Facebook - 2018, 9.30am – 3pm, in Birmingham Cathedral. Speakers from @SouthwellandNottingham. around the world will inspire, challenge and enthuse us as together we reflect on how we live and engage in mission in religiously The video shoot was organised diverse situations. by the diocesan Communications Department, which worked with The day will be inspiring, informative and participative the same team that produced this year’s Easter message. The speakers will be:

The Very Revd Canon Hosam Naoum Dean of St George’s Cathedral, Jerusalem and Secretary of the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem

Deaconess Yit Ching Li Deaconess in the Diocese of West Malaysia, Anglican Province of South East Asia

The Revd Christine Benoit First woman ordained in the Diocese of Seychelles, Anglican Province of the Indian Ocean

Richard Reddie Theologian, researcher and author, UK

Each will present from their own context; there will be group discussion and a plenary as we reflect on how mission, dialogue and praxis in the contexts shared may help us in our own understanding Trinity outlines as Christian leaders both locally and globally. its hopes for the This event will be of particular interest to Ordinands and Lay future Ministers in training, and those recently ordained or licensed, since they will gain perspectives from global theologians which will assist he leaders of Trinity in their theological formation. The cost for Ordinands, Lay Ministers Church Nottingham have in training and those in their first three years of ministry will be half Tproduced a video about price, at only £5. Others, of course, both clergy and lay, with an their hopes for the future role of interest or desire to widen their knowledge of global theology, will be the church within the city; it’s very welcome. The full cost is £10. This cost includes lunch. exciting and well worth watching – go to Registration is via http://trinitychurchnottingham. www.rethinkingmissionconference.eventbrite.co.uk org/building/ 10 December 17 What’s On

Items to be included in What’s On for Nifty Notes should be sent to Nicola Mellors at [email protected] in December

2 A Victorian Christmas - fun for families and children at the Archbishop's Palace, Southwell Minster. Craft activities, trails & games. Christmas treats to make and eat. Music and seasonal refreshments. 11am -4pm. Charges may apply for some activities to cover expenses. Free entry: donations welcome. All welcome. [email protected] 817993 www.archbishopspalacesouthwell.org.uk 2-10 10th Christmas Tree Festival at Newark Parish Church. Over 100 trees are expected which will be decorated by local schools, organisations, charities & businesses. Opening times: Saturdays: 9.30am-5pm; Sundays: 11am-4.30pm; Monday: 11am–4.30pm; Tuesday-Friday: 10am-4.30pm. Entrance: Adults £2, Children 50p. Refreshments, Seasonal Music, Christmas cards, raffle, stalls. Festival Carols of Praise – 10 Dec, 5pm. 3 Advent Procession. Experience Southwell Minster in total darkness awaiting the light of Christ. 6.30pm. 4 Derby High School Chapel Choir Recital 12.30pm-1pm in the Quire, Southwell Minster. A short programme of sacred choral music. 4 Poetry Evening - All Saints Church Hall Annesley at 7 pm £5, includes cheese and biscuits nibbles tea & coffee. You can bring your own poetry to read or your favourite poem or just come along and listen and join the fun 6 Joint Emergency Services Carol Service, Southwell Minster, 7pm 8 Friday Lunchtime at the Cathedral 12.15pm–1pm, Southwell Minster – The Girl Choristers’ perform Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols. 8 Nottinghamshire Rural Support - Concert and Carols with Carlton Male Voice Choir.7:30pm, St Andrew’s Church, Langar, NG13 9HE. Subject to weather conditions, parking is available on the grass around the church yard). £7.50 including interval refreshments. Raffle. Further details and tickets: Catriona Gundlach [email protected] 8 Christmas Carol Service in aid of Framework. Raiding funds to help homeless people in Nottinghamshire. Favourite carols to sing, featuring the Southwell Minster Choir, followed by seasonal refreshments. Including Framework’s new fundraising single ‘Reach Out and Lend a Helping Hand’. Reserve seats at www.frameworkha.org/carols or call 0015 970 9558. 9 Another Winter with the Celts - on behalf of Newark & Southwell Deanery, but open to all, a second series of bible studies which will be Exploring Celtic Spirituality- 10.30–noon (light refreshments available from 10am)at St Peter & St Paul's, Upton. Further information from: Jane Johnson: 01636 812877, Roy Parsons 01636 673422. 9 Nottinghamshire Police Band Presents An Evening of Musical Celebration. St.Peter and St. Paul’s Parish Church, Warsop NG20 0SN. 7.30pm. Tickets £7 (including a glass of wine or orange juice). Please contact Keith or Mary Clayton 01623 846075, email: [email protected] 9 Cantamus Girls’ Choir Heralding Christmas Concert, 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. 10 Christingle Service – Southwell Minster, 5pm. Enjoy this festive celebration for children of all ages! 10 Carols in the Great Hall, Archbishop’s Palace, 7.30pm. The Girl Choristers perform a Niftynotes 11

What’s on . . . What’s on . . . What’s on . . . What’s on . . . What’s on

selection of Christmas music. Tickets from the Minster Centre. 12, 13 Lowe’s Wong Junior School Carol Concerts 7pm on 12th and 2pm & 7pm on 13th. Southwell Minster. 14 Southwell Minster Choir Association presents Messiah. G F Handel. 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. Alison Rose, soprano; Alexander Turner, countertenor; Mark Wilde, tenor; Marcus Farnsworth, bass; Simon Hogan, conductor. Southwell Minster Chorale, Minster Chamber Ensemble. Tickets: £15 Front Nave, £12 Mid Nave, £10 Rear Nave, £8 Side Aisles available from the Cathedral Shop 01636 812933, www.southwellminster.org 14 Nottingham Workplace Chaplaincy Carol's after Work service, St Peter's Church (near M&S) starting at 6:30pm. Carols are accompanied by the Salvation Army Brass Band. Followed by hot drinks and mince pies. 15 St Mary the Virgin & All Souls parish Church Bulwell Royal Engineers Christmas Band concert in the church. 7.30pm. Tickets available or pay on the door. For more information tel 0115 9161787. 16 Music at St Peter's, Nottingham - Coffee Break Concerts: Nottingham Bach Choir. This annual performance of carols and readings brings the series to a delightfully festive close. Starts at 11am for one hour. Coffee and biscuits from 10.15am. Admission by donation. www.nottinghamchurches.org 16 Carols for Everyone. A community carol concert put on by Southwell and District Lions Club. Tickets from the Cathedral Shop. 7.30pm, Southwell Minster. 17 Messiaen’s La Nativite Du Seigneur. A nine-movement organ masterpiece played by Simon Hogan, with short reflections by Canon Jacqui Jones. 6.30pm, Southwell Minster. 18 The Minster School Christmas Concert, 7pm, Southwell Minster. 22 Southwell Festival Voices: A Christmas Celebration Concert. 7.30pm, Southwell Minster.

Christmas Services at Southwell Minster Sunday 3rd December Saturday 16th December Christmas Eve 6.30pm Advent Procession 7.30pm Carols for Everyone 11.15pm Eucharist of Christmas The preparation for Christmas A community carol concert put Night begins today: experience on by Southwell and District Join the Minster Chorale as we Southwell Minster in total Lions Club. Tickets from the welcome the start of Christmas darkness awaiting the light of Cathedral Shop Day Christ Saturday 23rd December Christmas Day Services: Sunday 10th December & Christmas Eve: 8am Holy Communion with 5pm Christingle Service 2pm Crib Services Carols Enjoy this festive celebration for Come dressed in a nativity 9.30am Family Eucharist children of all ages costume, or borrow ours! 11.15am Festal Mattins Holy 12.30pm Communion (shortened Sunday 10th December 7pm Cathedral Carol Services BCP service following Mattins) 7.30pm Carols in the Great Hall, The ever-popular service of 3.30pm Evening Prayer with Archbishop’s Palace music, readings and carols led by Carols The Girl Choristers perform a the Cathedral Choir. selection of Christmas music. Tickets from the Minster Centre

Please note the deadline for the JANUARY 2018 issue of Nifty Notes is: FRIDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2017 12 December 17 Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings The Reverend Dr Christopher John Hodder at present Vicar of St Paul’s, Wilford Hill in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is to resign with effect from 10 February 2018 and will join the Royal Air Force Chaplains Branch as an Armed Forces Chaplain. Subject to the usual legalities.

The Revd Ian Webb at present Assistant Curate in the Dronfield with Holmesfield Team Ministry in the Diocese of Derby to be Priest-in-Charge of All Saints, Clipstone, St Mary’s, Edwinstowe and St John the Evangelist, Perlethorpe all in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Subject to the usual legalities and DBS. Licensing date: 7.30pm on 13 March 2018 in Edwinstowe with the , the Rt Revd Tony Porter.

The Revd Kate Byrom, Associate Vicar of Skegby and Stanton Hill with Teversal in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be Vicar of St Peter, Ravenshead and St Mary, Newstead Abbey in the same Diocese. Subject to the usual legalities. Licensing date to be announced. ‘Time Travelling’: RE for primary schools e are taking bookings for schools to come and visit Southwell Minster, the WCathedral church, for a day of RE at our annual Time Travelling schools’ pilgrimage days. Exploring the building, groups of children are allocated their own pilgrim guide who takes them on a journey around the Minster, where members of our team lead short, interactive sessions helping children to understand more about the Christian faith, beliefs and practices, and how our beliefs impact upon our daily lives. Time Travelling is also a relaxing day for staff, in stunning surroundings, as we lead the full day of activities - even providing tea and coffee throughout! It is a real chance for people from across the Diocese and beyond to come together and work with young children from all walks of life, and to talk to teachers, parent helpers and staff, who often comment on how positive the experience has been for them as well.

If your local school currently doesn’t attend, perhaps an encouraging word from church would help – or the offer of a contribution towards the cost of the bus may be welcome. Anyone working in education at the moment will be aware of the incredible pressures upon schools, teachers and pupils - the curriculum is crowded, time and budgets are tight. Enabling a class, or a whole key by the Cathedral. Your support is appreciated. stage the opportunity to visit the Cathedral for a day To find out more about Time Travelling, to book, or brings Christianity to life, and gives them the find out about volunteering, please contact the chance to see the magnificent building. All schools Cathedral Education Team: Jubilee House, 8 are welcome, we ask for a small donation per child Westgate, Southwell, NG25 0JH 01636 817993 / to help cover our costs, but all places are subsidised [email protected]

Joining together in the transforming mission of God

MINISTRY VACANCIES December 2017

Southwell & Nottingham Diocese is a great place to be in ministry for mission! We specialise in creative and stimulating appointments, have generous churchgoers, some beautiful churches and our cathedral is a gem. It’s a varied and exciting area to live in, with excellent access to other parts of the UK. We take care of our church leaders with good quality housing and supportive deanery colleagues. Fresh stipendiary/non-stipendiary/retiring/part- time clergy and laity are welcome!

Our current vacancies, divided by Archdeaconry are as follows:

NOTTINGHAM ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES

Bestwood Rise Park, The Bestwood area is undergoing pastoral reorganisation and when Emmanuel and St Mark – this is complete the newly formed 3-parish benefice of Bestwood Vicar designate Rise Park, Emmanuel and St Mark will have a vacancy for a full time incumbent. We are looking for a Spiritual Leader and Enabler in Mission for the three different worshipping communities to grow disciples of Jesus Christ in number, confidence in God, depth and younger age profile. It is an exciting opportunity to build on great community relationships, strong lay leadership and good co-operation with the churches of the wider Bestwood area.

Closing date 31 Jan. interview 7 March

For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, , on 07917 693285 or email [email protected].

Priest in Charge (Vicar There is outstanding opportunities for growth in a new designate) benefice currently being formed with two parish churches and four smaller worshipping communities, situated in these The Benefices of Burton beautiful, vibrant, commuter/rural communities of the Trent Joyce with Bulcote and Valley between Nottingham and Southwell. We are praying Stoke Bardolph, and for someone of energy and vision to build on all that is good Lowdham with Caythorpe while releasing the untapped potential there is. and Gunthorpe We are looking for someone who;

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 Has a confident and prayerful faith as a disciple of Christ  Enjoys people of all ages, inside and outside the church  Has experience of leadership in a growing church, especially with younger people, families and children

 Is a gifted communicator, teacher and preacher  Is a collaborative leader able to release the gifts of members and train a curate

For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected].

Clifton Team Ministry Clifton is a significant parish of some 23,000 people on the Team Vicar outskirts of the City of Nottingham. It is situated on the excellent A453 which connects the City to the M1. The people of Clifton have their own sense of identity and are served by good shops, schools and public transport, including the new tram route into the City. Two churches serve the parish; St. Mary’s in the village and Holy Trinity with St. Francis in the estate. Clifton is a hard-pressed area with many joys and challenges and is a fulfilling place to serve. We are praying for someone who is:  An evangelist who will help us grow in number, making disciples and seeing new worshipping communities established  A Team player who has commitment to mission and is excited by discipleship  Has resilience  Able to celebrate and respect difference  A deep pastoral heart

Closing date 2 Jan, interview 31 Jan

For informal discussion and further information, please contact Revd Owen Page, Team Rector on 01158469399 or email [email protected]

Nottingham St George – St George’s in the Meadows is a new full time stipendiary Priest in Charge opportunity for an enterprising priest to lead the parish into fresh growth. St George’s is under the sacramental and pastoral care of the .

For informal discussion and further information, please contact Father Nicolas Spicer on (01909) 472180 or email [email protected].

NEWARK ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES

Blyth and Scrooby with This is an exciting opportunity to minister in an established

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Ranskill – 0.5 Priest in Charge benefice that longs to continue and improve its witness to God’s love.

We have congregations who are committed to serving God and caring for our communities. With a range of styles of worship in our services and several mission and outreach endeavors in place, we have a lot to offer both young and old, families and those on their own. Can you lead us in our growing ministry?

‐ Enjoy pastoral ministry with a heart for growing churches ‐ Have a collaborative working style involving a gifted group of lay leaders ‐ Have a creative, innovative and inclusive approach to worship ‐ Be excited about developing existing constructive relationships with our local schools ‐ Be motivated to extend positive relationships with the wider community

For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected].

Mansfield St John’s with St This is an exciting appointment within the Diocese of Southwell & Mary’s - Vicar Nottingham seeking to provide visionary leadership for a potential ‘Resource Church’ with a strategic role in Growing Disciples, wider, younger and deeper.

Mansfield is a town with a population c100,000. Fifteen miles north of Nottingham it is a diverse parish, incorporating some significant deprivation. There is engaging and dynamic lay leadership fully committed to nurturing a flourishing gospel ministry.

We seek a vicar who will lead us in

 Growing new disciples of all ages especially developing our mission among children and young people.  Developing our public presence and voice in support of the wider local community  Spiritual renewal and numerical growth as a resource for the churches and community of Mansfield.  Drawing on our evangelical theology and spirituality, to develop, nurture and release the gifts of the whole congregation in mission.  An effective leader and bible teacher who has very good personal skills.

For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected].

Skegby with Teversal This is an exciting opportunity to minister in a diverse benefice. Each community has its own church ranging from the historic village of Teversal, the multiple purpose plant of Stanton Hill and the larger Skegby. The churches have engaged well with the

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Diocesan vision of growing disciples and there is a mature and gifted lay leadership in place. After years of a significant incumbent ministry, these churches are ready to move to the next level of realising their potential and would benefit from their next priest being someone who is excited by the prospect of working from a traditional base in ministry leading to pioneering new forms of mission and outreach.

For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected].

Sutton in Ashfield St Mary We are a large parish in the heart of the former Nottinghamshire Magdalene – Vicar coalfields. Our church is a vibrant, growing community and our mission statement is “Serving God, Serving Sutton”. We are seeking a Vicar who:

• will provide motivational leadership in a consultative and collaborative style, leading change sensitively and effectively • is supportive of participative worship • will be visible in the wider community • welcomes children and young families in church and values working with a church school • is able to relate well to others, particularly people who come for occasional offices

Closing date: 22 December Interview 23 January

For informal discussion and further information, please contact Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected].

For more information, please contact the Archdeacons’ PA on [email protected]

We welcome applications from suitably qualified clergy from all sections of the community, and strive to be an equal opportunity employer.

Enhanced DBS clearance is required for each post.

Applicants will be assessed on the criteria for the post and if appointed it will be conditional on the Bishop’s approval.

Next Bulletin January 2017

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Jonathan Pickett

DAC Secretary for the Care of Churches 01636 817210 [email protected]

To all Incumbents/Priests-in-Charge/Churchwardens/PCC Secretaries/Fabric Officers

THE DIOCESAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC) Annual Letter 2018 DAC MEETINGS & DEADLINES IN 2018 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec DAC Meeting 15th 12th 12th 14th 11th 16th 10th 8th 12th 10th Deadline Date 3rd Jan 29th Jan 26th Feb X 23rd April 29th May 2nd July X 28th Aug 24th Sep 29th Oct 26th Nov

2018 will be the centenary of the end of the First World War. There is likely to be an increase in visitors to our churches to view our memorials. Opportunities to visit memorials will be looked on with greater interest during this period and it would be a good time to extend an invitation to come to the church to view the memorial to nearby schools, colleges and other community groups.

To help you engage visitors - of all ages – there are several websites with advice and information. During 2018 you may want to hold a specific open church event related to the memorial (the July Open Churches weekend could provide an ideal opportunity), perhaps with displays of photos and other objects related to the people commemorated on the memorial. Some of the news and photo resources from the Imperial War Museum may help you with this. A special commemoration service could be an appropriate way to end an event related to the memorial.

Due to the expected increase in interest, it would be appropriate to check that any memorials you have are in good condition and that their setting is clear to allow access to see them. If the memorial needs some restoration work to put it in good condition, start to plan this now. Any repairs or restoration work would require faculty approval, so it would be useful to action this sooner rather than later to enable any work to be completed, certainly before the November Remembrance Service.

Further information and advice can be found from: -

The War Memorials Trust: http://www.warmemorials.org/ UK War Memorials: http://ukwarmemorials.org/ Churchcare Website: http://www.churchcare.co.uk/about- us/campaigns/our campaigns/world-war-i- commemoration/war-memorials-and-visitors Imperial War Museum: http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/search

For all works of repair, restoration, conservation, reordering or changes to your church building or churchyard, please contact the DAC office. All applications are now made using the Online Faculty System https://facultyonline.churchofengland.org/