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Clergy Mailing - June 2015 Contents 1. Nifty Notes 2. Ministry Vacancies Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org JUNE 2015 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] Election of new Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham is confirmed he Archbishop of York led a service last month which Tincluded the ‘confirmation of election’ of Bishop-elect the Right Reverend Paul Williams, who is now legally the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham. The confirmation at York Minster gave Bishop Paul spiritual jurisdiction over the Diocese and ensured all legal processes had been properly and carefully carried out. It was also the moment when he took his oaths of allegiance and canonical obedience. Photo:and learning Bishop Paul how with the his Church wife Sarah can and his advocate, J Handley Moule "It was truly joyful and inspiring and learning how the Church can to be in York Minster for my continue to make a big difference In this month’s issue: Confirmation as Bishop of in every community, as we live as 2 News in brief Southwell and Nottingham, people of hope in Jesus Christ.” supported by family, friends and The next stage of the process is 3 Synod Report new colleagues in the Diocese,” for Bishop Paul to pay homage to Events & information said Bishop Paul. the Queen, acknowledging her as 4 Sovereign and Supreme 5 Prayer Diary “It is a huge privilege to be called Governor, during a brief private to love and serve the Diocese as ceremony at Buckingham Palace. ` 9 Training Courses their new bishop. What’s On Then, on 27th June, his 11 “I'm thrilled at the prospect of Inauguration as the Bishop of 12 Comings & Goings meeting people across the county Continued on page 2 2 June 15 News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. News in brief. Minster’s new tours begin as Continued from page 1 Southwell & Nottingham will Civil War Centre opens take place at Southwell Minster. In the week preceding the service, Bishop Paul, who was previously the Bishop of Kensington, will be visiting all deaneries across Southwell & Nottingham to meet with representatives from parishes and to pray with them. He will also be visiting a place of work, or organisation, connected with people in the deanery. outhwell’s connection with the Civil War – and the opening of the State Chamber in the Archbishop’s Summer Palace - has Sinspired some new full day tours of the historic State Chamber, Minster and Gardens. Following Charles 1’s capture at the Saracens Head, he spent his initial moments of final captivity at the Archbishop’s Palace. The tours complement the existing Civil War Trails around the town and with Newark’s new National Civil War Centre opening, there will be plenty to experience throughout the summer. The full day tours are now available in addition to the existing half day tours and offer a half hour introductory video; Minster interior tour (1¼ hours); Minster exterior tour (1 hour); State Chamber and Gardens (¾ hour). Photo: Archbishop Dr John Sentamu hands Bishop Paul his staff Cost per person: £10. Photography is permitted. Refreshments are available in the Refectory and visitors are very welcome to attend He said: “The week of prayer Evensong (times vary). visiting all parts of the diocese will be a wonderful way to Chief Steward, Shaun Boney, says: "Southwell Minster is a hidden prepare for the Inauguration and gem in the heart of Nottinghamshire. It has an amazing and intriguing the many adventures ahead." history....you should come and discover it for yourself. Stewards are present every day seeking to make your visit a thoroughly enjoyable Prayers are requested for the experience, guide books and audio guides are also available." visits, for Bishop Paul’s ministry in the diocese and for his family For further information and to book a guided tour please contact The as they prepare to move to Minster Office: Mrs Nikki Smith Telephone: 01636 812649 Email: Nottinghamshire. [email protected] or use the online guided tours booking enquiry form on the Minster website. Niftynotes 3 Diocesan Synod. Diocesan Synod. Diocesan Synod. Diocesan A vision for Synod: Jesus at the heart of our communities n inspiring vision was to have a vision and I have a DAC in July; Education director held up before the vision for this Church, shorn of Claire Meese presented the ADiocesan Synod - that of all its frailties and lack of annual education report, and the Risen Christ at the heart of all confidence, a Church that is finance director Rebecca Bowes our communities and the relevant in every community. presented the annual accounts to distinctiveness of Christian the annual general meeting, disciples shining as a beacon “Where the distinctiveness of which preceded Diocesan Synod. across the country. disciples shines as a beacon in their communities; a church Archdeacon David Picken The vision was offered by Canon where people no longer talk about presented a report on John Spence, chair of the decline but look forward to Transforming Churches (Building Archbishops’ Council Finance growth. A Church which ensures Communities of Grace), which Committee, who addressed Synod the risen Christ is restored to his looks to develop a strategy for on the Church’s Reform and rightful place.” church buildings across the Renewal programme, which is diocese. examining four strands of Watch a video clip of Canon development: resourcing the Spence talking about Reform and Synod endorsed the report which future church; resourcing Renewal at: says that parishes will be asked to ministerial education; simplifying http://cofecomms.tumblr.com/pos reflect on the needs in their area, processes and procedures; t/108248611862/resourcing-the- how they are ministering to those developing leaders. future needs, and how buildings “help and hinder them in becoming The programme is, in part, a Synod, held at Nottingham more fully the communities of reaction to declining church Emmanuel School, West grace they are called to be”. attendance. Canon Spence said Bridgford, also endorsed a the arithmetic showed numbers motion for the Diocese to join the Deanery leaders will be asked to were falling but the outcome of Citizens UK national care reflect on the parish responses conversations with dioceses campaign, which is pressing for a and then meet with their showed there was a “universal better deal for people who need archdeacon to consider the ambition for growth”, with a care and those that provide it. evidence gathered. desire to keep the parish system Citizens is calling for recognised to maintain a Church presence in training for carers; for visits to To read the summary of the every community. last at least 30 minutes; for carers annual accounts go to to be paid for travelling time and southwell.anglican.org/church- Reform and Renewal was all to receive the Living Wage; for life/churches/parish-finance/ about the “re-evangelisation” of clients to be looked after by the the country, and work on same carer. discipleship was central to it all – “discipleship must exude from For more information on the everything we do”. campaign go to www.icareaboutcare.org.uk On a personal note, Canon Spence said it was 25 years since The DAC report was presented to he had been registered blind but Synod by the Revd Keith Turner, added: “You don’t need eyesight who is retiring as chairman of the 4 June 15 Events & information. Events & information. Events & informatio An Evening with Henry Olonga Gypsy Roma ear Henry Olonga’s Traveller event at amazing story on 20th Southwell Minster HJune, 7.30pm, St Lawrence Church, Gotham, NG11 0HW. As part of Gypsy Roma Henry will be interviewed by BBC Traveller Month, a day Radio Nottingham's Colin Slater conference and exhibition is MBE. being held in a bid to raise Making his international debut in awareness of Gypsy & Traveller 1995, Henry Olonga became the culture, history and lifestyle; youngest player to represent their valuable contribution to Zimbabwe, and the country’s first society and to try to offset some black cricketer. He caused a of the negative stereotyping and political storm in 2003 by wearing prejudices that surround these a black armband in a World Cup communities. match to protest against Robert Mugabe’s government. This act led Keynote speakers: Dianne to a warrant issued in Zimbabwe Skerritt, Equality & Diversity for Olonga's arrest on charges of Officer; Diocese of Southwell treason (carrying the death penalty) & Nottingham; Lorinda forcing him to retire from Liversidge, Gypsy & Traveller international cricket and Liaison Officer, Notts County temporarily go into hiding. Council; The Revd Martin He is now pursuing a career as a Burrell, Chaplain to the Roma, commentator and singer and released an album Aurelia in 2006. His Travellers & Gypsies, Diocese autobiography, Blood, Sweat and Treason, will be available to buy on of St Albans; Nathalie, Richard the night. & Daniel Bennett from Gypsy Life and Gordon Boswell, Tickets: £10 (Limited number available) from: Val Hopkins owner of the Gordon Boswell [email protected] or: 0115 983 0930 Romany Museum. On Friday 19th June, Henry will be playing for a 453 Churches XI against Gotham CC in a 20/20 match at Gotham Cricket Ground. There will be the opportunity to (NG11 0HB) There will be a BBQ and a bouncy castle and lots of visit the exhibition (including a fun. Everyone is very welcome. horse-drawn vardo) on loan from the Gordon Boswell Romany Museum in the The Southwell crossing of Southwell Minster. Lecture This conference is open to all 'Persons, Citizens and is being held in the State and Cities' Chamber and Southwell Minster on 16th June, 9.30 for Friday 19th June 2015 - 10am–3.30pm (lunch provided).