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Thenews the 5Th March of Our Diocesan and Provincial Registrar, MAY 2019 Caroline Mockford

Thenews the 5Th March of Our Diocesan and Provincial Registrar, MAY 2019 Caroline Mockford

Caroline Mockford RIP It was with great sadness that we learned of the death on TheNews the 5th March of our Diocesan and Provincial Registrar, MAY 2019 Caroline Mockford. She suffered a stroke the previous DIOCESE OF , AMY JOHNSON WAY, CLIFTON MOOR, YORK YO30 4XT. weekend from which she did not recover. [email protected] T:01904 699500 F:01904 699501 WWW.DIOCESEOFYORK.ORG.UK Caroline was appointed Registrar to the in Manor lifts inaugural Inside this month: 2014 after six years as Registrar to the ; a year later she was appointed Registrar to the Province of ‘New York. Diocese of York Rugby Cup beginnings’; As the senior legal officer and adviser to the Diocese, the Province and the Arch- The new tournament, played between three of the Archdeacon , Caroline has been a well-respected figure in the life of the ; her secondary schools in the Dio- approachable manner and sense of fun won her many friends. cese, was first played on the 4th April on the rugby P2 Archbishop Sentamu said, "Caroline's death is an enormous shock to us all. I know fields of Archbishop Sentamu Academy in Hull. Boro worship- that you will wish to join with me in heartfelt prayers for her husband Bob, her fam- Participating were Arch- pers celebrate ily and her colleagues in the Registry at Lupton Fawcett LLP in their grief." bishop Sentamu Acade- my (Hull), Manor Church Farsi liturgy of England Academy P3 (York), and Archbishop Sister Carole OHP RIP Holgate’s School (York). 20s to 40s: what’s Mary The cold but clear day It is with great sadness that the Sisters of the Order of the up to in Thirsk? Holy Paraclete have announced the death of the Prioress, kicked off with a message Sr Carole O.H.P. who died peacefully on 8th March 2019. from the Principal of Sen- P6-7 tamu Academy, Mr Chay Bell, after a professional “Sister Carole’s death is a great loss to the world and to warm up provided by players from the rugby Super the Order of the Holy Paraclete. With them, we give League team, . gains a grant, thanks that she is now with her Lord whom she has served loses a Vicar with such devotion for all her life. Starting with a derby match-up with Manor beating Holgate’s, and Sentamu pitting their A-team and B- P8-9 “Sister Carole was a model of obedient service for us all; team against one another with the A-team winning. her work in Swaziland before her election as Prioress was both inspirational and Sentamu A-team then went on to lose to Holgate’s superbly practical, offering a safe home to abused and abandoned girls while in the 3rd place playoffs with a score of 4v3. Remembering enfolding them in prayer. Lord Habgood In the finals, Manor led from the off, but wasn’t given "The wonderful new Priory in Whitby, built to welcome visitors and to be a suitable an inch of breathing room by Holgate’s who were P11 home for all the sisters, will stand as a tribute to her diligence and her prayerful hot on their heels. Holgate’s never managed to care for all the community. clinch the lead, and was beaten by Manor 4v3. “I join the Order and all their friends in praying that Sister Carole will rest in peace, Will from the winning team was pleased with the ...and there’s more! and rise in glory.” team’s victory, saying “I didn’t expect it to be that +Sentamu Ebor: competitive today. It was a great day out and I was really happy to win in the end!” 12 1 To the Saints of the Diocese of York RIP The Rt Revd & Rt Hon the Lord Habgood of Calverton, from The , are already starting work, 1987 to 1995, died on the 6th March 2019 at the age of 91. Sarah Bullock, writes: and our new The following day, the present Generous Giving Archbishop, Dr , and Stewardship Team is making said, “The sad news of the New beginnings its presence felt, death of former Archbishop of working with York, John Stapylton local churches to is late this year, but one of the Habgood, came as northern build their wonderful things about it is that it’s gathered for a Dioce- financial never too late; a new beginning is capacity and san mission in Liverpool. always timely, and the church’s year promote reminds us that God is the God of new "As a hugely distinguished sci- generosity amongst ourselves. beginnings. entist, theologian and philoso- But what holds all this exciting newness After the astonishing gift of Easter, pher, Archbishop Habgood’s together is the Missio Dei – God’s own when God shows that death itself is the faith in gave him a par- mission – which is what we pray and outrider for a new beginning, the strive to enable. It inspires us to pool our ticular perspective and a per- Gospels tell of a time of preparation for prayers and yes, our money, as a suasive witness both to church what is just about to become the diocesan family, supporting, and nation for his time. Church. Most of the preparation is by encouraging and resourcing each the risen Jesus himself, because none other in our own settings. "His many books simplified big of his dazed or delirious disciples can and complex questions, re- possibly understand. He helps Thomas I’d like to commend to you a plan just to believe in the upper room, and as developing, for the Diocesan Office to vealing an incredibly percep- he breaks bread with the travellers to take to the road a few times this year tive intellect. Emmaus their hearts burn within them. and stage an ‘open evening’ "I’m very glad to have con- somewhere nearer to you than its usual God is always ahead of us in our home in York, so that we can see and firmed his grandchildren and thinking, and blesses us in ways we guide the ways in which this mutual dedicated a room in his hon- might not understand until tomorrow or resourcing happens. our at Palace. the day after. Like those first disciples we have a Church to build, and even It’s worth taking a look under the "His towering presence, physi- with 2,000 years of history to draw on, bonnet of the Diocesan machinery to cal, intellectual, and spiritual, we always need God’s own insights for help understand what goes on there, our next new beginning. for all of us and in all our names. Look was a gift to all who knew him. out for the dates; come and see how This Eastertide is full of activity and "My prayers are with his family we’re working for new beginnings this planning for new beginnings in the at this time. May he Rest in Peace, and rise in glory." year! Diocese of York. Our first full-time ministers with a brief to reach out and build new worshipping communities amongst those in their 20s, 30s and 40s Sarah Bullock A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday 27 June 2019 at 11.00am at

2 11 takes on honorary role in York Diocese Boro worshippers celebrate Farsi liturgy

Following a unanimous vote in support Dr Frost, who was Bishop of Southamp- at York Diocesan Synod, Archbishop of ton in the Diocese of Winchester until his Parishioners from of God, who York Dr John Sentamu has commis- installation as Dean of York in York Min- Holy Trinity in makes us one in North Ormesby, Christ, breaking sioned and anointed the Dean of York, ster on the 2nd February, is now able to Middlesbrough down every bar- the Rt Revd Dr , as an carry out certain episcopal functions attended the rier between us. I Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Dio- (including confirmations) in the Diocese launch of the rejoice at the cese of York. at the Archbishop's request, and be- official Farsi publication of comes a member of the House of (Persian) transla- this Farsi transla- Bishops in York Diocesan Synod. tion of Common tion of the Holy Worship in Dean Jonathan said, “I am delight- Communion Wakefield Ca- Service – though ed that, with the support of Dioce- thedral on Satur- we are many, san Synod, the Archbishop has in- day 2nd March. we are one vited me to become an Honorary The event took body!” Assistant Bishop in the Diocese. place due to an Ten native Farsi “I gladly welcome this invitation. I increasing num- Speakers from see it as a wonderful opportunity to ber of immi- Holy Trinity strengthen bonds of love between grants and refugees arriving from Iran joined over 500 people to worship in the the Minster and the parishes, fresh and converting to . North Cathedral. Dominic Black said “We expressions, communities and Ormesby is a centre for a few such refu- have been deeply enriched as a parish chaplaincies of the Diocese as to- gees, and the Revd Dominic Black de- by the steady stream of Asylum Seekers scribed the event as “A new, welcom- sent to North Ormesby from all over the gether we seek God’s kingdom ing way for those from strange and for- world in the last ten years. All but a few and proclaim the radiant beauty of eign lands, now more free to explore move on when they have leave to stay Jesus Christ.” their faith”. but we stay in touch with many. ” www.yorkminster.org Although available in English, French, Afterwards, Asghar said ‘I felt proud and Mandarin Chinese, there has not and content to see, for the first time ev- been a Farsi translation of Common er, that my fellow Persians could free

Worship. pray in their mother tongue in a proper York School of Ministry Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu Cathedral. Seeing two nations worship- sent a message to open the service: ping the One God alongside one an-

(YSOM) “Brothers and sisters in Christ, greetings other, in a peaceful place, made it the Equipping Christian Disciples for Ministry to you in his name on this wonderful oc- most memorable and exquisite service We offer courses for lay and ordained ministries casion. I am sorry to be unable to be of my church life.” that are biblically based and mission-focused. with you, and I trust that the service will www.ysom.org.uk be a great celebration of the goodness

10 3 For services to the Mothers’ Union, fruit and vegetables for the café. your prayers as we prepare to move to The Vicar of Hull Minster, the Reverend Liverpool. to Women and to Families Canon Dr Neal Barnes, said: “This is won- “It’s been a genuine privilege for me to derful news for the Minster and the city serve the congregation and community Congratulations to Lynne Tembey, for- of Hull. It will enable us to fulfil the Min- of Hull Minster and I am so grateful for mer Mothers' Union Worldwide Presi- ster’s potential to be a hub for visitors the wonderful support I have had from dent, and parishioner at St Mark's, Mar- and tourists to the historic Old Town." colleagues and members of the church. ske-by-the-Sea (where her husband “I’ve seen so many wonderful changes David is Vicar), who has received her in my time here, from Holy Trinity achiev- OBE in recognition of her services to the Mothers’ Union, to Women and to ...but the Vicar’s ing Minster status to the physical chang- Families. es that have helped us to embrace the wider community in so many new and HRH Prince William presented her with exciting ways… the award, and Lynne said it was lovely on his way to talk to him about the Mothers' Union. “Leaving Hull Minster will be a huge wrench, but I do believe that God’s tim- She adds her OBE to the Cross of St ing is right for me and for Hull Minster.” Augustine, awarded to Lynne by the Meanwhile, Vicar of Hull Minster, the , Justin Wel- Revd Canon Dr Neal Barnes, is by, ahead of her presidential retire- leaving in July after nine years ment at the end of 2018. in the city to be Canon for “When I learned that I was to be Mission and Faith Develop- awarded with the OBE, I was filled with ment at Liverpool Cathedral. amazement”, Lynne said. “I feel truly A former engineer, Canon privileged. I have greatly loved my Barnes first came to East York- time as Worldwide President. Our shire in 1999 as Vicar of An- members are incredible in all they laby. In 2010, he was appoint- strive to achieve, changing hearts, minds and lives in wonderful ways. ed Vicar of Holy Trinity Church “To receive the OBE from Her Majesty and the Cross of St Augustine from the Arch- in Hull, which in 2017 was re- bishop of Canterbury is so humbling. I accept these awards through God’s grace designated as Hull Minster dur- and in recognition of the worldwide members it has been an honour and joy to ing Hull’s year as UK City of serve.” Canon Neal Barnes Culture. Lynne has been involved with Mothers’ Union for almost 40 years. She has served Canon Barnes said: “My wife in leadership roles locally as branch leader and deanery leader and regionally as Stella and I would particularly value Vice President of the and Provincial President of York. For the hullminster.org past six years she served as Worldwide President.

She has been succeeded as Worldwide President by Mrs Sheran Harper, from Keep up with the Diocese of York Guyana – the first Worldwide President from outside the British Isles. on Facebook and Twitter: Founded 142 years ago, the Mothers’ Union is a dynamic Anglican Mission agen-  facebook.com/DioceseOfYork cy with four million members in 84 countries. www.mothersunion.org  twitter.com/DioceseOfYork

4 9 Becoming a Diaconal Church Hull Minster transformed... – Broadening the Vision

Methodist David Clark is pas- A £3.9m grant from Highways England the proposed A63 Castle Street sionate about the renewal of the church will help to complete the transformation scheme, which passes just 100 metres as movement rather than institution. of Hull Minster into a hub for the city’s from the church. This major project is Speaking at this year’s Diocesan Dea- history, heritage and community. designed to improve access between of making connections with cons’ Conference at Wydale Hall, he the Port of Hull and the na- communities of interest beyond the presented an inspirational vision of an tional road network via the church, for example with bikers, market outward facing church. city centre. stall holders place and older people. In a world beset by social fragmenta- Highways England’s funding  For enquirers, incumbents and any- tion, he believes solutions can only de- for the Minster allows for a one interested to know more about velop via strong communities. “It’s build- number of major improve- the diaconate, the date for Wydale ing community or bust” he said, but ments, including a glass, Weekend 2020 is February 28th- “community is a benign aerosol word bronze and stone extension March 1st. which will house a visitor and we squirt on everything.”  The next day meeting of the York heritage centre with exhibi- He identified strong communities as deacons’ group is on November 16th tion spaces, a café and other those shaped by relationships, feelings, at St Edward's Dringhouses (York), new visitor facilities. The ex- values and beliefs which is where theol- with . tension will lead into a ogy comes in. addresses the From left: Vicar Neal Barnes, Highways England Senior Project Manager James Leeming, Minster Development Trust Vice Chair Stephen Martin “heritage corridor” within the communal dilemma, moving its dark  Listen to David Clark's three talks at church, creating a home for side away from insularity and sectarian- soundcloud.com.dioceseofyork carefully-curated exhibits ism towards openness, inclusion, and The investment comes from a dedicat- about the history of Hull and the central acceptance of diversity. All people ed fund which is designed to protect role the church has played in it. matter and each counts. David Clark is a Methodist deacon, for- merly a presbyter, and a member of the historic features in areas near to major Highways England senior project man- David pictures the diaconal church as a Society of Friends. He has been a lead- roads, helping them to be harmonious ager James Leeming said: “It is a real servant of the Kingdom community with ing figure in the Christian Community with their surroundings. The Highways pleasure to support an iconic venue like deacons as mission enablers and the Movement, establishing the National England Environment Designated Fund Hull Minster as part of our important laity in pole position as messengers and will safeguard the Minster’s heritage for Centre for Christian Communities and work in the city. community builders. Deacons have a future generations and create a sustain- Networks, and set up the Christians in “The grant will transform the church in key role to play in nurturing life, love, able future for the church as a magnifi- Public Life Programme in the early the short term and build a brighter fu- liberation and learning as the gifts of cent place of worship, a focal point for 1990s. In 1997 he founded the Human ture in the long term.” the Kingdom and noticing where these the community and magnet for visitors. City Institute (Birmingham). He writes on already exist outside church. The Further new features will include an ed- the nature of community, schools as With work set to start this Spring, the in- church exists to make these gifts real in ucation and learning centre, disabled learning communities and the mission of comparable Minster can now be re- people’s experience in everyday life access ramps and accessible toilets, a the church in today’s world. stored, renovated and extended to fulfil and relationships. modern electrical system, and a com- David has a blog at its rich potential. The grant is linked to The weekend was full of inspiring stories munity garden providing homegrown www.diaconalchurch.com.

8 5 in a part-time capacity, making Mary her new ministry than the robes in which Plan to reach 20s to 40s the first full-time member of the team to she and many other clergy were take up her post. With more ministers dressed for her licensing. being licensed soon around the Dio- Rolls out in Thirsk Mary commented on the potential diffi- cese, including in Middlesbrough, Hull, culties that could come with ministering Malton, and Marton, the 20s to 40s The Revd Mary Rolls was licensed in St Mary’s Church, Thirsk, in what some would consider to be team continues to grow in strength. on the 3rd April, as the newest member of the Diocese of such a rural setting, saying, “There are York’s team of pioneer ministers working to reach those in said, families here, there are 20s to 40s here, their 20s to 40s. “Here we are, at the beginning of a there are young professionals, and Mary, previously a pharmacist, was ordained in 2015 after very important and wonderful venture… there are people in the networks studying at Cranmer Hall, Durham, and served as a in here we are celebrating Mary’s new around. ministry… with the conviction that we Cayton and Eastfield near Scarborough. “It’s about working out where those net- share; that is, resources, and effort, and works are and, hopefully, God is going Visitors and congregants gathered in Thirsk to celebrate this love, and prayer, and work, into reach- to open some of those networks up to new focus for ministry, aimed at planting and growing new ing younger adults, that group of peo- us, so we can start engaging with peo- church congregations made up of people between the ag- ple in this Diocese that are under- ple and hopefully engaging them with es of 20 and 49, and formally to recognise Mary in her new represented in church life”. role as the 20s to 40s minister in Thirsk. God.” Gifts presented to Mary included a www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/20s-40s The Revd Wendy smartphone and a pair of trainers; as Wale has already Bishop Paul pointed out, these are likely been inducted in to be of more frequent help to her in to serve the 20s to 40s community

-40s minister), Bishop Paul Fergu- Above from left: Richard White (Director of Making & Nurturing- 40sDisciples), Team Mary Rolls, David Johnson (designate-40s 20s minister), John Lee (20s

son, Rob Suekerran (designate 20s -40s Team Leader). Leader), Ben Walker (Associate 20s

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