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 , 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.

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12 1 To the Saints of the Diocese of York The , 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 ’ 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. She has a wealth of experience both as a support partnership working between 40s’ and our final ment process. practitioner and a lecturer and trainer, parishes and schools and with the 20s - Bid was sub- In addition to the new ministers and the working for her local church as a Chil- 40s Team Leader and the Revd Richard mitted on Friday Growth Fund, the diocesan approach to dren’s Evangelist and running events like White, the new Director of Making and 2nd November; reaching 20s – 40s includes the establish- the Scripture Union mission in Aylesbury. Nurturing Disciples. we should know ment of St Michael-le-Belfrey in York as a She has written material for Scripture Un- Carolyn says, “I am really looking forward the outcome in Resource Church, and the launch of a web ion for many years and is the author of to joining the Diocesan team at this ex- early December. -based Toolbox of resources. ‘Slugs and Snails and Puppy Dogs’ Tails: citing time of re-envisioning. I love the Progress has also A renewed envisioning and equipping of Helping Boys Connect with God’ and co- fact that the vision is so mission focused been made in ap- churches is expected to lead to a ‘ripple editor of ‘Re-thinking Children’s work in and I can't wait to see how we can nur- churches’ which is coming out next year. ture and grow the churches' engagement pointing a 20s – effect’ across the diocese through devel- She is currently completing doctoral re- with the children and young people in 40s Team Leader, oping insights and growth in confidence search into children’s spirituality and faith their communities.” the Revd John about how to reach 20s – 40s and build development, but in her ‘spare’ time loves Lee, who will be them up as disciples. It is intended being with friends and family, drinking For several years, there has been archdea- responsible for that church planting and replication of conry support for parishes with regards to good coffee, laughing, and looking at children and young people’s work through day-to-day oversight of the work and will effective practice should be established beautiful things. the use of coordinators in each of the three as a norm across the diocese. lead a team of 13 full-time 20s – 40s Min- Carolyn will link particularly to the 20s- areas and Jon Steel was the last of these isters, placed strategically across the Dio- coordinators for the Archdeaconry of the 40s ministry developments, Leading Your East Riding. cese of York. Church into Growth (LyCiG) and im- Jon finished this role at the end of August John is currently Rector of St Paul's, York, portantly how we hear the needs of those and we are grateful for all that Jon has done

Priest-in-Charge of St Barnabas, York, and in poverty. She will provide the strategic over the years to support children and young Area . Continued... oversight for our ministry among children, people in their discipleship journey and wish him the very best for whatever comes next.

4 9 Celebrating our Readers—including John Lee has been Rector of Dr Ben Walker is St Paul's, Holgate Rd, York a Senior Leader since 2002 and in 2018 took at G2 York, an eight brand-new ones! on additional oversight of St innovative, crea- Barnabas, Leeman Road, and tive and mission- The Archbishop of York,  Nicholas Gledhill to became Area Dean of York - al fresh expres- Dr John Sentamu, will serve at Hull Minster. in effect the convenor of all sion of church admit eight new Read-  April Heywood to the Church of England particularly ers to serve in parishes serve at St Mary, clergy in the City of York. reaching young- in the Diocese of York, Lowgate, Hull. John began his working life in the pensions in- er adults; with his wife Holly, Ben is during a service at York dustry but spent a couple of years in youth work also the Service Leader for G2 City Minster on Saturday  Jacqueline Moore to and ministry to the homeless in Bristol and Leeds which is one of G2’s two sites. 24th November. serve at Emmanuel Bridlington and Barm- before training for ordination. He is married to This role has given Ben invaluable Readers are lay ministers who lead acts of ston with Fraisthorpe. Nicola who is an artist and they have three experience in pioneer ministry in the worship, and help reach others with the grown up daughters. Church of England, and he is also one good news of Jesus Christ through ex-  Wendy Macfarlane to serve in the Ordained in 1990, he served as Curate in Nor- of the leaders of ‘Grit’, a regular men’s plaining the Bible and Christian belief. Stamford Bridge Group of Parishes. biton (south London) and then Leicester before ministry which has focused on grow- Through their preaching and teaching and  Tricia West to serve in Tadcaster, coming to York. He is currently Chair of One ing discipleship for younger adult in their pastoral work, Readers help oth- Church Fenton, Kirkby Wharfe and Voice York, an umbrella organisation of churches men. ers grow through the Gospel message, Newton Kyme. in York who cooperate together in prayer and Ben holds an MPhil in African Studies and share in sustaining the Church’s work In addition: of caring for people in Christ’s name. mission. and a BA in History from the Univer-  Julie Hay has moved from another sity of Cambridge, and recently com- Those newly admitted on the 24th No- Archdeacon Andy Broom leads development of diocese and will be licensed to serve in pleted his PhD in History at the Uni- vember have trained with the York the 20s-40s initiative in the Diocese of York: “I'm Folkton, Ganton, Hunmanby, Muston versity of York where he is also a School of Ministry which involves both very encouraged by John Lee's appointment - he and Willerby. Teaching Fellow. Funded by the Well- formational training and academic study. brings the experience of leading a church which  Patricia Hirst has moved from another has effectively reached and discipled those in this come Trust, he conducted original Those admitted as Readers, with the par- diocese and will be licensed to serve in age range and he also has an impressive track research across the world into Chris- ishes in which they will serve, are: Bempton, Flamborough, Reighton and record in growing and developing young tian mission and healthcare in Ghana Speeton. leaders.” since 1919, and he presented his find- ings in the USA, China and at the  Kathleen Brown to serve in Kirk Lev-  David Ferguson has moved from an- John Lee said, “I’ve always believed that ministry World Council of Churches in ington with Picton and High and Low other diocese and will be given the is fundamentally an adventure and this new role Geneva. Worsall. Archbishop’s Permission to Officiate in certainly fits that description. It will be a wrench  Jeanne Barton to serve in Walkington, Danby, Castleton and Commondale. to leave St Paul’s but I’m looking forward to Ben and Holly both grew up in Leeds, Bishop Burton, Rowley and Skidby.  Peter Oakes will receive a renewed working with the excellent team that’s beginning met in a choir at St Aidan’s Church of England High School in Harrogate and  John Bestley to serve in Walkington, licence to serve at Hull Minster. to form to address this great challenge.” now live in York; Holly is currently in Bishop Burton, Rowley and Skidby. John will take up his new post in January 2019. www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/readers the leadership academy of the NHS.

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4 A Prayer of Remembrance Almighty and eternal God, from whose love in Christ we cannot be parted, either by death or life: hear our prayers and thanksgivings for all who we remember this day fulfil in them the purpose of your love; and bring us all with them, to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

1. St Peter & St Paul, Drax 2. St Wilfrid’s, Brayton All across the Diocese of York, churches have become a focal point for commemora- 3. Selby Abbey tions of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended hostilities in the First 4. All Saints, Pavement, York World War at 11.00am on the 11th November 1918. 5. Hull Minster 6. Guisborough Priory We present a selection of pictures of artworks on the theme of poppies, created by 7. Beverley Minster 8. St Mary’s and Holy Apos- church members and wider communities as the nation falls silent. tles, Scarborough www.dioceseofyork.org.uk 6 7