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News from the Church of Diocese of York England between the Humber and Newsletter the Tees June 2010 Ordinations 2010 15 people will be ordained to the 15 people will be ordained Deacon in priesthood in York Minster on 30th York Minster on 27th June at May at 10am. Those to be ordained 10.00am. to the Priesthood are: Those to be ordained Deacon are: • Graham Bowkett, Thirsk Team • Hilary Boon, Hutton Cranswick Ministry • Annie Borthwick, Dunnington • Marie Edwards, Middlesbrough St • Letitia Chester, Clifton Agnes • David Efird, York Minster • Margaret Ellison, York St Hilda & • Paul Harford, Driffield York St Lawrence w St Nicholas • Fiona Mayer-Jones, Beverley • Mike Fairey, York St Hilda Minster • Michael Grandey, Haxby with • Ruth Newton, Skidby & Rowley Wigginton • Anne Richards, Orchard Park • Elizabeth Hassall, Bempton w • Ian Robinson, Malton Flamborough, Reighton w Speeton • Daniel Roe, Clifton • Paul Johnson, Whorlton with • James Rosie, Hull St Alban Carlton and Faceby • Mike Rutter, York St Paul • Daphne Kitching, Swanland • Luke Tillett, Guisborough • Trevor Lewis, St Martin of Tours w • Danny Walker, Northallerton St Cuthbert, Middlesbrough • Barry Worsdale, Elloughton & • Anna Lindley, York St Michael-le- Brough Belfrey • Matthew Martinson, Beverley St Please remember all these people in Nicholas your prayers. • Alistair Rycroft, York St Michael-le- Belfrey • Andrew Simpson, Hessle • Carol Tetley, Anlaby • Rachel Young, Beverley Minster 1 Stepping aside I'm writing this a few days before we go to the polls to elect a new government. By the time it's printed we will know the outcome - but whoever is elected, we are told that we face difficult times ahead. This was in my mind as I returned from a parish weekend at Wydale. Forty six people of all ages gathered to spend the weekend together. It was a fun weekend with lots of social activity as well as worship. I was struck by how many people said they had not only enjoyed it but also felt better as they returned to home and work, refreshed by even 2 days away. Later in the month we plan to have a 'Pentecost picnic' in the church grounds, open to everyone, and a local music group have agreed to play perspective on life. In Ecclesiastes (3: as people enjoy their lunch – just 2 1-11) we are told that there is a time or 3 hours stepping aside from the for everything – a time to break routine to be with friends. down and a time to build up, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time If, as is predicted, we are facing a to mourn and a time to dance, ... more challenging period, these times and so on. Building up fellowship will become even more important. and friendship is an important Stepping aside for an afternoon or aspect of church life, but its also a enjoying social time together doesn't time when we can invite members of have to be expensive - far from it. the wider community, who might When the pressure is on, it is hesitate to come into a service. As a tempting to work that bit harder and church, we show the love of God in take less time out but sometimes we many and various ways. I believe the need to do the opposite. One of the ability to smile and to laugh is a gift moments that I found really from God – and the ability to help encouraging during the general others do the same is a very special election campaign was when I heard gift. Thanks be to God. that the leader of one of the parties, despite all the pressures and The Revd Canon Elaine Bielby, demands, had taken a day off to be Dean of Women’s Ministry. with his family. Time spent with family and friends is important. Being able to step aside, to smile or laugh together, can give us another 2 General Synod Elections 2010 - Be Part of the Big Picture Work has begun in every diocese of prayers on the Liturgical the Church of England to elect Commission. members to General Synod for the new quinquennium - 195 to the There are insightful contributions House of Laity and 183 to the House from the Archbishops of Canterbury of Clergy. and York, and interesting reflections from BBC Religious Affairs Between now and the closing date Correspondent Robert Pigott and for nominations of 3rd September, Mark Russell of the Archbishops’ dioceses, deaneries and churches will Council. be communicating the message that if you have a vision to serve on a More detailed information on how national level, and meet simple the elections are organised are a criteria, you can play a role in the mouse click away on the website, as Church of England’s parliament. are useful resources for churches - downloadable posters and leaflet - By visiting a purpose-built website, ensuring everyone can read news of prospective candidates can view an the forthcoming elections. engaging and informative five- minute DVD filmed at the February “It’s a challenging yet rewarding time group of sessions in London. of circulating the information and then electing members reflecting the This gives a valuable insight into the diversity of the Church for the new workings and life of General Synod quinquennium,” says David through the enthusiasm and Williams, Clerk to Synod, adding: experiences of six current Synod “Nominations are particularly members: for example Roy welcome from people of minority Thompson (York Diocese) shares ethnic backgrounds as we move how he introduced three Private forwards into our Ninth General Members’ Motions, and Dana Delap Synod.” (Durham Diocese) talks about contributing to children’s Eucharistic www.generalsynodelections2010.org 3 XLchildren - The King of Heaven You are invited to join The King of Come and join us for an afternoon Heaven for a garden party at of making, painting, doing, being, Bishopthorpe Palace, Saturday 26th climbing, singing, playing, telling, June, 2-5pm. laughing, crawling, splatting, running, hiding, splashing, ducking, This is an XLchildren event organised eating and praying together. by the Diocese of York. It is aimed at children aged 5-11 and the activities Please bring a picnic with you as we are designed for that age group. would like to eat together at about People of other ages are welcome if 4pm. Please bring suitable clothing they are accompanying children and in case it rains, and remember some are prepared to join in. activities WILL be messy. For more information or tickets, contact Jon Everyone attending will require a Steel on 01482 838805 or ticket except those children who are [email protected] too young to join in the activities. Tickets are limited so please book early. We are all part of God’s Royal family. We are all part of Jesus’ body here on earth. Come and celebrate how we are connected to each other, wherever we are from and whatever our age. Disability Sunday Are you ready to find hidden help congregations engage more fully treasure? with disabled people. 66% of churches say they need ideas Visit the Churches For All website for for how to include disabled people in resources and ideas - church activities. www.churchesforall.org.uk In response to this need, the theme A Church that fails to include of the 2010 Disability Sunday, on 1st disabled people is itself disabled. June, is Finding Hidden Treasure to 4 Design a Gargoyle The theme for the festival is ‘Nature’s Form and the Fabulous’ so this theme extends to the drawing competition. Entries are to be submitted by 2nd July and the winner will be able to watch their drawing come to life under the hands of one of the Minster’s Stone Carvers over the weekend of the 14th-15th August. Entries should be sent to Rebecca As part of the The Stone Carving Thompson at; The Stoneyard, 4 Festival in August, York Minster is Deangate, York, YO1 7JA. Entries inviting children to design a must be received by 2nd July 2010 Gargoyle. All children under the age and the winner will be notified by of 11 are welcome to enter a painting 9th July 2010. Please write your or drawing of a Gargoyle on an A4 name, age, address and telephone piece of paper. number on the back of the drawing. Rain Tax finally abolished The controversial and punitive rain published and which itself will be tax that Ofwat and some water subject to consultation with companies have imposed on stakeholders including the Churches. charitable, community and faith The water companies will have to pay groups has finally been abolished by due regard to the guidance. the passing in Parliament of the Flood & Water Management Bill. Commenting on the news, Martin Dales, campaigner and spokesman The tax tried to charge variable for the Church of England and for amounts for surface water drainage DontDrainUs.org said, “This is a dependent on the size of the major victory for commonsense. It is building’s area but following a two- a rare achievement for ordinary year national campaign by the people to get a government to listen churches, scouts, sports clubs and and to act against unfair community groups concessionary interpretation of the law in this case charges can now be introduced by by Ofwat and some water companies. water companies for these groups. This is good news for everyone involved in community activities The Act will also be supplemented by across the country.” Ministerial Guidance yet to be 5 Church Urban Fund Poverty Sunday Church Urban Fund is calling on Young people are learning to make individuals and churches to join great-tasting meals and how to grow together on June 13th – in praying their own vegetables, and there are for the people and communities plans for allotments in the church most affected by poverty in this grounds.
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