People on the move News from The Revd David Michael Dixon, Vicar of resigned to be Priest in Charge of the the Church of the Benefice of St Andrew’s, West Kirby Benefice of St John the Evangelist, Great of York England in the Diocese of Chester, has been Marsden with St Philip, Nelson in the Diocese appointed Priest in Charge of the Diocese of Blackburn. between the Benefice of Scarborough, St Martin and Humber and of the Benefice of Scarborough, St The Revd Canon Keith Richards, Vicar of the Tees Saviour with All Saints. the Benefice of Selby St Mary, has Newsletter resigned to become Priest in Charge of St The Revd Jeremy Mark Clines, Chaplain Barnabas, Hove, in the Diocese of September 2010 to York St John University, has resigned Chichester. to be Anglican Chaplain at the University of Sheffield. The Archbishop has granted Permission Save the refund, save the churches. to Officiate to the Revd Peter Lee of The Revd Lorelli Alison Hilliard, Assistant Northallerton and the Revd Philip A large number of historic church Curate of the Benefice of Drypool, has Bennison of Yarm. buildings are under threat because they will soon lose the right to a Homes wanted for... special refund. The refund, which allows historic churches to claim Around 50 Ancient and Modern hymnbooks (words only). They are in very good back the VAT on the cost of repairs condition. Contact Heslington Church Office tel 01904 410389 or email and maintenance, is due to end in [email protected]. March 2011. Very heavy oak lectern made by Thompson of Kilburn, date unknown, mouse carved on front foot, no inscription. Total height 155cms, base 92cms x 76cms. Currently in Unless pressure is brought to bear on Diocesan furniture store in Malton. Contact: Maureen Rider 01287 632616 . the government to continue the VAT refund, we might see some of our most important community Mothers Union Secretary buildings close. Part-time secretary required for Mothers' Union, Diocese of York, to work an average So, it's vitally important that you of 20 hours per week in their own home. All equipment provided. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and updating a database essential and shorthand is desirable write to you MP to ask them to for minuting meetings. Tel 01904 737081 for a job description. Please apply, continue to support the VAT refund. enclosing your CV and the names of two referees, to Miss Janet Andrews, 86 Eastgate, Visit www.savetherefund.info for Hornsea, E Yorks HU18 1ND. Closing date 9 September. more information, and a template letter to send to your MP. Diocese of York News September 2010 You may have signed a petition about Editor: Eleanor Course, Diocesan Communications Officer, Diocesan House, Aviator Court, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4WJ. Tel 01904 699530, Email this on the 10 Downing Street [email protected] website - sadly, all these petitions have been closed with the arrival of Deadline to include items in the October issue is Mon 30 August 2010. the new government, but the Diocese The Diocese of York News may be copied for use in Parish Magazines etc, and may be downloaded as a ‘pdf’ file from www.dioceseofyork.org.uk. of St Edmunsbury and Ipswich have Contact Eleanor Course as above to receive an e-mailed download link for each created a new petition at new issue. www.stedmundsbury.anglican.org. 12 1 School Business Weds 15 Sept - SIAS: A briefing, Fri 24 - Sun 26 Sept - Annual Diocesan House, Aviator Court, Hildegard Lecture with Holy Rood No doubt many of us noticed the York, YO30 4WJ, from 1pm - House. The Life and Work of news reports, just before the school 3.30pm. To book a place, please Hildegard of Bingen’ For details holidays, of the Headteacher in contact Anita Ranyell, Administrator, contact 01845 522580 or South London whose salary last year on 01904 699511 [email protected], was more than £240,000. Opinions will vary but, whatever one’s view, Thurs 16 Sept - PCC Treasurers Sat 25 Sept - Making Peace with the issues raised are important. Training Events, St Barnabas, Conflict in the Church, Cherry Swanland. See page 8. Burton. A one day participative Mark Elms is without doubt an able workshop. To book contact 01904 Head who has done remarkable work in a challenging area, turning Sat 18 Sept - Rothwell Temperance 699504 or email Tidehill Primary School from a Brass Band Concert, Howden, 19.30. [email protected] failing to an outstanding place of Tickets, price £12 and £10 education. The fact that he could concessions, are available in advance Sun 26 Sept - Organ Recital at sell this skill to other schools for from The Shire Hall on 01430 Bridlington Priory. By Michael such high sums tells us a lot about 432510 Smith Head of Music at Bridlington Teachers who work among the most the competitive nature of education Priory. Tickets £7/ £6 at the door or today. As Christians how might we deprived and needy children rarely get the recognition they and their Sun 19 Sept - Thanksgiving Service, from 01262 670153. engage with this area of our national St Columba, Hull. To mark the 50th life? pupils deserve. But their work is invaluable. Promoting the vocation anniversary of the rebuilding of St Mon 27 - Weds 29 Sept - Digital Columba Church, Laburnum Photography Retreat at Wydale Hall. Next year, 2011, marks the 200th to teach as an expression of anniversary of the foundation of the Christian discipleship should be one Avenue, Hull following its war time 'Digital Spirit' led by the Revd Nigel National Society, a pioneer in free of our priorities. Jesus himself was destruction. The preacher is the L Chapman. More information education for everyone. The known as the Teacher and the Archbishop of York. from: www.wydale.org National Society was and remains an priority he set on care of children explicitly Christian organisation runs throughout the gospels. Mon 20 Sept - Drop in Day at Tues 28 Sept - PCC Treasurers through which the Church of Wydale Hall. A day at Wydale Training Events, Bugthorpe Primary Christian schools depend upon their England plays a key role in education combining worship, reflection and School. See page 8. governors for ensuring their survival today. Its existence invites us quiet time. Cost £12 includes drinks collectively and individually to make in today’s competitive educational system. Devoting time and energy to and a light lunch. No need to book. Weds 29 Sept - Fri 1 Oct - Godly Play a contribution to what forms the More information from: accredited three day training event, educational ethos that shapes the this task is another invaluable way of www.wydale.org North Ormesby. To book please visit lives of our children. resisting the invasion of our children’s education by political and the Godly Play UK website The pressures on schools that economic issues that may not be Mon 20 - Weds 22 Sept - York www.godlyplay.org.uk. enabled Mark Elms to command directed towards their best Diocesan Clergy Conference 2010, huge sums for consultation fees flourishing. Lancaster University. Weds 29 Sept - Diocese of York suggest that the values of education Church Tourism Group Training are today more accurately conformed There are different ways of Thurs 23 - Sat 25 Sept - Feed the Day. St Helen and the Holy Cross, contributing to the Church’s to the market-place. Who speaks up Minds Book Sale, St Helen's Sheriff Hutton from 10am. To for the children whose needs cannot involvement in education. What’s yours? Church, York (opposite Bettys), attend, contact Roy Thompson on be identified and met in that kind of 10am to 5pm. Free entry. Hundreds [email protected] or +Martin Whitby competitive environment? of books at bargain prices. 01347 878644. 2 11 What’s On New Window for St Margaret Brookfield Weds 1 Sept - Building a City of Fri 10 - Sat 11 Sept - Book Sale, St Margaret's Church, Brookfield, Sanctuary, York, 7.30pm. More St.James Church, Baldersby. Bumper Middlesbrough has celebrated its details at www.yorkinterfaith.org. book sale of ex library and reference 50th anniversary with a new window books. by stained glass artist Ann Sotheran. Sat 4 - Sun 5 Sept - Ledsham Fayre. For details visit ww.ledshamfayre.org Sat 11 Sept - Visit with York The window shows St. Margaret, Carmelite Spirituality Group. 'St Queen of Scotland, the patron saint Sat 4 Sept - PCC Members Training Teresa in art' visit to Thicket Priory. of the church, holding a book, as she Events, Heworth Christ Church, the everyday events of life. was well known for her scholarship Stockton Lane, York. See page 8. www.carmelite.org/yorkcsg and love of books. Sat 4 - Sun 5 Sept - Flower Festival, Sat 11 Sept - PCC Members Training St Margaret's Church held a week of St Mary the Virgin Micklefield. Events, Marton in Cleveland Parish events including a concert by the Centre. See page 8. Cleveland Concert Band, a flower Sun 5 - Sun 12 Sept - Monastery festival,a Northern Accord Society, and ending with a Week with the Mirfield Centre. A Sat 11 Sept - PCC Treasurers Training Barbershop Chorus concert, coffee celebration Eucharist led by the special residential for younger men Events, venue tbc. See page 8. morning in aid of the Childrens Bishop of Whitby. wanting to share the life and work of the brothers. Contact 01924 Sun 12 - Tues 14 Sept - Christian 481920 or [email protected]. Ecology Link Weekend, Scarborough. Acts 435 ‘On the verge of chaos – Transitional Mon 6 - Weds 8 Sept - Engaging living in a time of collapse’. Speakers: Society: Reassessing Anglican Social Rev Sam Norton and CEL members Ethics.