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Thenews Son, United States Ambassador to DECEMBER 2018 the UK, Paid an Impromptu Visit to DIOCESE of YORK, AMY JOHNSON WAY, CLIFTON MOOR, YORK YO30 4XT US Ambassador visits Selby Abbey His Excellency Robert Wood John- TheNews son, United States Ambassador to DECEMBER 2018 the UK, paid an impromptu visit to DIOCESE OF YORK, AMY JOHNSON WAY, CLIFTON MOOR, YORK YO30 4XT. Selby Abbey during a visit to York- [email protected] T:01904 699500 F:01904 699501 WWW.DIOCESEOFYORK.ORG.UK shire on the 25th October and was welcomed by Churchwarden Stew- art Skilbeck, Curate the Revd Neil Unto Us Woodhall, Chairman of Selby Abbey Trust John Englehart and Abbey Administrator Jennifer Cooke. The Ambassador was particularly a Child is Born interested to see the Washington Window in the Abbey, an original 14th century stained glass window Inside this month: which shows the Washington family coat of arms, depicting the stars and #FollowTheStar, stripes – believed to be the origin of says Archbishop the American national flag. Sentamu The window is thought to be one of the earliest known surviving representations of P3 the Washington family coat of arms. Ambassador Johnson expressed his amazement that the 950-year-old Abbey con- Team Leader ap- tinues to be a vibrant place of worship and pilgrimage at the heart of the Selby pointed for new 20s- community. 40s ministers Pictured from left: the Revd Neil Woodhall, Stewart Skilbeck, John Engelhart, P4 His Excellency Robert Wood Johnson, Jennifer Cooke. Armistice: the Diocese www.selbyabbey.org.uk remembers P6 Keep up with the Diocese of York New Children & on Facebook and Twitter: Young People facebook.com/DioceseOfYork Adviser P9 twitter.com/DioceseOfYork ...and much more! 12 1 To the Saints of the Diocese of York The Archbishop of York, At Christmas time we join with Dr John Sentamu, writes: those who, when Christ entered our world, left their everyday lives and went to worship and rejoice. And the heart of our calling is to invite This year the Church of England’ is others to do the inviting us all to #FollowTheStar . same. Like the Wise Men, we may be coming to In the story of the Wise Men, we see meet Jesus from far away and we may be God’s power to Reach those who are full of uncertainty as well as wonder. unimaginably far away with the light of #FollowTheStar doesn’t ask us to be hope and purpose. Let us have faith that But the accessibility of the staff has been Hub and wish her well in her new ven- perfect. It says: “Come just as you are to that power is the same today and that we reassuring, and provision of great tutors ture. take the life-changing Christmas can be part of that Reaching. journey.” has made the whole learning process far Let us seek for the Growth that comes easier. To be able to question and think Alongside our usual work, as part of the As Christmas approaches, are we secretly when people are drawn by the Spirit to about things beyond my previously held external quality assurance process, wishing that, like the Wise Men, we have worship the King. understanding has been an intellectual YSOM was subject in the summer to Pe- until Epiphany to prepare our Christmas Let us learn together, like the Wise Men, riodic External Review by Ministry Divi- gifts for those we love? Are we already adventure that has been fruitful on a per- how to give what is fitting and precious sion and Durham University. Whilst feeling the pressure that the Christmas sonal level and to the church I serve." to the King; how to Sustain the long season can bring, especially for those in we’re still awaiting the official report, journey of obedience and fruitfulness parish ministry? Are we anxious about all During the year we have welcomed new informal feedback on the standards of that we are called to, so that we can we have to do, about doing it well, staff to the YSOM team. Peter Rushton learning, teaching and provision for min- rejoice at our journey’s end. meeting so many expectations at church, (Reader), the Rev Catherine Reid and Rev isterial formation was very positive and at home, in the community? Let us Friends, let us, too, look up from our Jan Nobel as part-time tutors based this level of satisfaction has been backed remember that at Christmas, God’s love busyness, and see the signs that tell us mainly at the York and Middlesbrough up by feedback from the end of year na- for us all came down in weakness and that the King is born, the Kingdom is near poverty, entering a world struggling with at hand. Then with our brothers and Hubs and the Rev Mike Peatman, who tional student survey where responses in great strain and need. God With Us lay sisters, let us follow the star and worship has taken up the role of Academic Tutor all areas were well above the national helpless - with no gifts to give, no words the King. And as we do so, may we be for the Beverley Hub. We register our Common Awards scores. We look for- to speak, no ability to demonstrate his overwhelmed with that same wonder and thanks to Gill Pickford, Reader at Bever- ward to receiving the reviewers’ com- love. And yet angels sang, a star rose, and joy this Christmas. ley Minster, for all she has done over the ments and taking YSOM forward into the poor and the far-off were drawn to With every blessing last few years to manage the Beverley another successful year. worship at his cradle. +Sentamu Ebor: www.ysom.org.uk 2 11 Some of the work done on our behalf across the touching Diocese of York. Base year exam board, alongside our certifi- York School cate and diploma students we are able to formally congratulate YSOM’s first suc- cessful BA Hons students – all Licensed of Ministry Readers: Kirsty Dennett and Garry Parkes, Shirley Hebden and Martin Ad- YSOM Director Lynn Comer writes: ams. Their Graduation will be in January 2017-18 has been a busy year for YSOM in Durham Cathedral. Kirsty says of her as we seek to support the formation and study: THERE WILL SOON BE NEW ‘20S TO 40S’ MINISTERS AROUND THE development of those preparing for min- DIOCESE, BUT NOT HERE—SO WHAT’S IN IT FOR US? istry and mission in the diocese. "It’s no exaggeration for me to say how life changing it has been for me to attend Our strategy is a movement of the whole Diocese seeking to ‘reach those we Student numbers have continued to YSOM. I began doubtful of my academic currently don’t’ in this age group. Inevitably some actions will focus on selected grow with 80 students registering for abilities and worried I’d be found out! places, but we pray for a ripple effect across the whole Diocese. courses at our York, Beverley and Mid- During 2019 a host of new resources will become available for all churches, in- dlesbrough Hubs. These include a mix of cluding a ‘Toolbox’ of practical ‘how to’ ideas; events across the diocese will en- those in discernment for ministry, Read- vision and equip those looking to reach 20s – 40s; and a separate Fund will be ers in training, ordinands, RPAs and peo- available to parishes, benefices or deaneries looking to enable part-time employ- ple studying for personal development, ment of 20s-40s focused lay ministers. For parishes that would value face-to- creating vibrant and diverse learning en- face support, each 20s-40s Minister will ‘tithe’ their time to offer insights and vironment with students from a wide advice. range of social and educational back- Any parish, benefice or deanery looking to reach 20s–40s will find they have the grounds. resources and support to do so, and that we will see God inspire the ‘ripple effect’ across the whole diocese. Modules studied include Old Testament, Christian Doctrine, Pastoral Care & Eth- ics, Christian Worship, Mission & Minis- try, Preaching and Anglicanism. Students studying for university accreditation per- formed extremely well, with the external examiner commenting on the high stand- ards of work submitted. At the end of 10 3 Team Leader appointed for Diocese-wide Children and Young People’s Adviser ministry to those in their 20s to 40s Children and young people in our church- young people es and schools are at the heart of our and their fami- diocesan goals of reaching, growing and lies at every Momentum is growing for fulfilling He will be joined by Dr Ben Walker as sustaining and with this in mind, Carolyn level through- Edwards has been appointed to the new out the Dio- Associate Team Leader, who will oversee the Diocese’s Goal of ‘Reaching those role of Children and Young People’s Ad- cese and will the ‘Growth Fund’ making grants possible we currently don’t’. viser for the Diocese and will begin work commission to enable lay people to lead the creation We are seeking on the 19th November. consultants to of New Worshipping Communities. substantial fund- Carolyn is currently the Programme Lead work with par- ishes and deaneries on the things that are ing from the The new team will be the driving force to for the Mission and Ministry degree identified to be the priority at the local Church Commis- build momentum for the goal of 'Reaching courses at Cliff College, having previously level. Carolyn will also work alongside sioners to enable those we currently don't', identified as worked with Oxford CYM training stu- Olivia Seymour in the Education team to us to ‘Reach 20s – part of the Diocese's strategy develop- dents in youth and children’s ministry.
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