ISSUE 26 MARCH 2011 In this issue WHAT’S ON Bishop’s Installation March 13th, 6pm. Lent Evensong with Bishop John Bernard Children prepare Bishop Stephen Taylor. St Laurence, Diddington. Big Bible Giveaway March 14th, 7:30pm. Lent Talk ‘Homelessness’ by Jane Heeney Introducing Scilla Lathom from Jimmy’s Night Shelter, Cambridge. Hilgay Church. Image: Release of 15 white March 14th, 7:30pm. Choral doves on Cathedral Green prior Conducting Workshop at St to Bishop Stephen’s installation George’s Chesterton. as 69th Bishop of Ely. March 17th, 7.30pm. Lent Talk ‘Ancient Jewish Translation and its Legacy’. Ely Cathedral packed to capacity for Bishop’s Installation Meldreth Church. Ely Cathedral was packed to capacity on 5th Bishop Stephen delivered his first sermon in March 20th, 6pm. Lent Evensong March for the installation of the Rt Revd Ely Cathedral, speaking of how encouraged with Bishop David Thomson. Stephen Conway, as the 69th Bishop of Ely. he has been by colleagues in the deaneries he St Mary’s, Buckden. CCTV screens enabled the congregation to had visited, “I have met nothing but love and March 22nd, 7:30pm. Lent see close-up views of the service. hospitality so far, both from clergy and other Talk. ‘The New Atheism’ by Dr colleagues, from friends in sister churches, Donna Lazenby ,Westcott House. The occasion began in nearby St Mary’s and from people in the wider community with Downham Market Church. Church where Bishop Stephen was greeted by whom I look to be partners in serving the around 200 children from across the Diocese. March 24th, 7.30pm. Lent Talk common good. I thank you all” During a short act of worship, the children ‘The Authorized Version of 1611 in the History of Interpre- presented the Bishop with his crosier, pectoral In reference to his height (almost 6½ feet) he tation’. Foxton Village Hall. cross and mitre. They then led Bishop Stephen said “As a big bishop, I am keen to participate to the Cathedral Green in a joyful procession in a big society. This morning nearly 200 children March 27th, 6pm - Lent Evensong complete with musical instruments and bub- have led me to the Cathedral. I am very much with Archdeacon Hugh McCurdy. bles. The procession paused on the Green concerned about what the future will be like for St Mary’s, St Neots. where a prayer was said and white doves were them. What we need is a generous society in March 28th, 10am-3pm. released to mark the occasion. which we strive to release gifts, create real Open the Book Training Day. jobs, celebrate serious scholarship, support Ely Cathedral Centre. The 90-minute service was a joyful mixture of innovation, treasure the earth and honour March 30th, 7:30pm. Lent Talk legal formalities, celebration and Christian those with the weakest voice – the young, the ‘Behind Closed Doors’ Sally worship. Bishop Stephen took oaths on a 1611 elderly and those imprisoned by disability.” West, Child Protection Case- printing of the King James Bible, especially worker. Denver Church. relevant in this year of the 400th anniversary of After prayers, the service concluded with the the King James Bible. Dean presenting Bishop Stephen with the March 31st, 7.30pm Lent Talk ‘Interpreters and Readers: Diocesan Crosier and the Bishop processing The Bishop was anointed with the oil of chrism their advantages and prob- to the West Door to bless the City and by the Bishop of Huntingdon and the two lems, 1611 and 2011’. Litlington Diocese. The Bishop greeted members of the Church. Archdeacons. He was then enthroned and led congregation as they left through the West to his Episcopal Stall within the Choir. Door. Others paused to gather in the Lady April 3rd, 6pm - Lent Evensong Chapel for refreshments and biscuits especially with Bishop John Flack. While the Cathedral Choir sang ‘Te Deum’ baked for the occasion by an artisan baker. St Andrew’s, Great Staughton. Bishop Stephen warmly greeted civic and See www.ely.anglican.org/ ecclesiastical representatives from the Diocese, Go to http://tinyurl.com/5March11 for a more news_events/events.html the link churches in North Elbe, Germany and detailed account of the day and photographs. for more details on all events. the Bishop of Vellore, our link Diocese in India. COMINGS AND GOINGS Big Bible-Giveaway in Ely The Revd Ryk Parkinson Bishop David launched his lost his only Bible as it was in his vehicle which has been appointed as Round the Bible in 40 Days had been stolen. Associate Priest at Wisbech Challenge on Ash Wednesday at St Mary and Guyhirn with a short service in Ely Cathedral. BBC Radio Cambridgeshire interviewed many Ring’s End, Gorefield, and He is challenging us to read the who had stopped to chat. Some were featured Southea with Murrow and Parson Drove. Ryk is entire Bible during Lent by following his reading on Ash Wednesday’s Drivetime show and currently serving his curacy plan. Bishop David is also posting on his Round others can be heard on the Breakfast Show on at Leverington, Newton in the World Blog each day during Lent. Sundays during Lent. the Isle with St Mary in the Marsh and Tydd St Giles. His After the service, Bishop David and a team Around 1000 people are already taking part in last Sunday in his current went out on the streets of Ely where they gave the challenge.......it’s not too late to join in . parishes will be 1st May. away free copies of the Bible to over 40 people For more details on how to take part, links to he will be licensed by the who did not already own one. the radio broadcasts and photos from the Archdeacon of Huntingdon & Wisbech on Sunday 15th Many shared stories about their lives and the Big Bible-Giveway go to http://tinyurl.com/ May, 11.00 am, at St Mary’s Bible, including one gentlemen who had recently ashwed11 Church, Wisbech St Mary. Children prepare Bishop Stephen for his Installation The Reverend Val Fernandez Prior to Saturday’s installation service around time of prayer when they considered how, will retire, and therefore 200 children and accompanying adults although the Holy Spirit is unseen, the effects resign, as Assistant Curate of gathered in St Mary’s, Ely to prepare Bishop can be considerable, as over 250 windmills the Benefice of Doddington Stephen for his ministry. It was a moving occasion being blown demonstrated! with Benwick and Wimblington as the children ministered to the Bishop and with effect from 31st March. adults, as well as to one another. After the prayers, everyone was presented The Revd Sandra Griffith will with a glow-bracelet to symbolise Jesus’ retire, and therefore resign, Julia Chamberlin, the Diocesan Children’s words ‘I am the light of the world. as Curate of St Adviser, introduced Bishop Stephen to the chil- Nicholas Glatton and All dren and then asked him about his life and Following an enthusiastic final song ‘Shine’, Saints Sawtry with effect Christian journey. The children listened intently complete with actions, the children led Bishop from 31st May. Stephen to the Cathedral Green in a joyful as they heard him speak of God’s work in his The Revd Pam Abraham procession with musical instruments and life, in leading and teaching him. has resigned as Assistant bubbles. The bubbles symbolised prayers Curate of the Benefices of As the Diocesan Crozier, Bishop’s Pectoral rising to God and surrounding the new Bishop Witchford with Wentworth, Cross and Mitre were presented to Bishop physically as well as spiritually. Haddenham and Wilburton. Stephen, children explained their significance. Pam will emigrate to Canada Read more about this joyous occasion and The Mitre, being a symbol of the Holy Spirit, and will continue her studies view the photos at was illustrated by each child receiving a toy at Algoma University, windmill. The windmills were used during a http://tinyurl.com/ely-stmary Ontario. Her last Sunday in the parishes will be Easter Introducing Scilla Lathom Sunday, 24th April. Scilla Latham has been apppointed as Church communities so they become a space that is Details at www.ely.anglican. Buildings Support Officer for the Diocese. shared, enjoyed and valued by the whole org/news_events/media/ Her appointment is part of English Heritage’s community’. announcements/index.html ‘Inspired’ programme which helps congregations to help themselves. The launch event for the project will be at St 2011 YEAR OF THE Peter’s Church, Wentworth, on 31st March. BIBLE EVENTS The primary focus of Scilla’s work will be to Representatives from a number of priority There are many events give extra help to individual congregations, in churches will be invited to come to an evening across the Diocese celebrating particular, those responsible for churches where they can find out more about the the 400th anniversary of the identified as priorities for support, by giving scheme, as well as hear of the experiences of printing of the King James Bible. practical advice and assistance throughout parishes that have successfully established You can find out more at their individual projects to extend the use of their churches as community hubs. their churches. http://www.ely.anglican.org/ To read more about Scilla’s appointment and news_events/yotb-events.html Scilla says that in order to secure a sustainable the main objectives of her rôle go to If you are planning an event future for parish churches it is ‘essential to http://tinyurl.com/scilla-l to celebrate the Year of the re-establish them as the focal point in their Bible please email details of Newsletter editor: Val Robson 07957 522178 [email protected] it to [email protected] so © Diocese of Ely 2011 www.ely.anglican.org RSS Feed: http://tinyurl.com/elyrss that it can be included..