Clergy Mailing - July 2016

Contents

1. Nifty Notes

2. Ministry Vacancies

3. Big E Training Event 2016

4. Big E Booking Form

5. Finding Direction through Prayer

6. Racial Justice Weekend

7. Diocesan Conference booking form

Niftynotes news & information from the Diocese www.southwell.anglican.org JULY 2016 Compiled by Nicola Mellors email: [email protected] Andy Wolfe appointed Dean of new Diocesan Younger Leadership College r Andy Wolfe, Vice church, but helping people use Music at Emmanuel in 2006, and Principal at Emmanuel their gifts and passions in shaping has been a core member of the MChurch of England culture and transforming society Senior Leadership Team since School in Nottingham, has been wherever they are called to 2009. Andy has also contributed appointed Dean of a new College serve.” significantly to national being founded to support the educational discourse in relation development of younger leaders to Christian Distinctiveness and across the Diocese of Southwell faith development, with his recent & Nottingham. The College, publications highlighting which will be established in the Emmanuel’s pioneering approach autumn, is part of a wider to faith development in young diocesan vision for Growing people. Disciples – wider, younger and deeper. The College will develop Andy Wolfe said, “I am thrilled to a variety of programmes and have been appointed to this courses, along with mentoring pivotal and pioneering role and resources, for those aged 15-30. am immensely looking forward to Continued on page 12 The Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Rt Revd Paul Andy Wolfe is currently Vice In this month’s issue: Williams, said, “I am delighted Principal at The Nottingham that we have been able to make a Emmanuel School, a 1000-pupil substantial appointment to this secondary 2 News in brief enthralling new venture. Andy school in central Nottingham. He Wolfe is someone with oversees Teaching and Learning 4 Events & information considerable experience in across the whole school alongside education and a compelling leading on the school’s 5 Prayer Diary vision for the development of Chaplaincy/Ethos work. He younger leaders who want to studied music and theology at ` 9 Training Courses make a difference in the world, Durham before later entering the inspired by faith in Jesus Christ. teaching profession. Having 11 What’s On This isn’t just about developing previously worked as a lecturer in new and younger leaders for the FE and HE, he began as Head of 12 Comings & Goings 2 July 16 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . Petertide Ordinations of Deacons and Priests

arishes across three children; Iris, Jonah and To be ordained Priest in Nottinghamshire will Jesse. He is serving as a pioneer Southwell Minster on Saturday 2 Pwelcome members of curate with Jonny Hughes July 2016 at 5pm clergy at the Petertide in a new Younger Resource Ordinations when they are church close to the ‘creative WENDY BRADLEY. Wendy is ordained into new roles in the quarter’ in Nottingham. a carer to an ancient cat. She is Church of England during a serving her title with The Revd service of celebration at JONNY HUGHES. Jonny is Jon Hutchinson in the Aspley Southwell Minster on Sunday married to Amy and they have Benefice. 3rd July 2016. four young children. He will be leading a new Younger Resource BEN CLAYTON. Ben is married A further seven parish clergy will church close to the ‘creative to Jackie and they have a baby also be ordained as priests at 5pm quarter’ on the east side of the girl called Lizzie. Ben is serving on Saturday 2nd July at city centre. his title with The Revd John Southwell Minster. Allister in the Nottingham, St AMANDA LEES. Amanda is Jude Benefice. married to Michael and they have Please pray for the following four children, Francesca (13), TOM DEVAS. Tom is married to who are due to be ordained Sebastian (11), Frederick (9) and Emily and they have two little Deacon in Southwell Minster on Roland (6). She will be serving boys, Joel and Luke. Tom is Sunday 3 July 2016 at 11am: her title with The Revd Hazel serving his title with The Robinson in the Blidworth and Revd Henry Curran in the LYDIA CARTWRIGHT. Lydia Rainworth Benefice. Wollaton Park Benefice. is married to Drew and they have three children, Daisy (11), Isaac PHILIP HOWSON. Philip will MINA MUNNS. Mina is serving (9) and Hannah (7). Lydia will arrive with his family, three cats, her title with The Revd Fiona serve her title with The Revd and a dog and will be serving Shouler in the Selston with Peter Huxtable in the Stapleford his title with The Revd Zoe Westwood Benefice. Benefice. Burton in the Ollerton with Boughton Benefice. JAMES PACEY. James is TIM CHAMBERS. Tim is married to Rachael and they are married to Clare and is serving CHRIS PEARSE. Chris is both long suffering owners/ his title with The Revd Lee married to Trine and they have servants to two cats. James is Proudlove in the West Bridgford two children, Gracie (2) and serving his title with The Revd Benefice. Joshua (2 months). Chris will be Canon Kathryn Herrod in the serving his title with the Revd Hucknall Team Ministry. STEVEN COTTERILL. Steve Canon Tim Pullen in the is married to Julie. They have Wollaton Benefice. JENNIE SHARPE. Jennie lives three children Rebekah (26) with her two teenage children, Matthew (24) and Bethany (16). ANDREW STEWART. Andrew Charlie (16) and Molly (15). She Steve will be serving his title with is married to Menekse and they is serving her title in Mansfield The Revd Malcolm Lambert in are the amused owners of a white St John with St Mary, under the the Annesley with Newstead and standard poodle. Chris is serving supervision of The Revd Angela Kirkby Woodhouse Benefice. his title with The Revd Chris Fletcher (Area Dean). Hodder in the Wilford Hill WILL FOULGER. Will is Benefice. married to Vikki, and they have Continued on page 3 Niftynotes 3 News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . News in brief. . . Growing Continued from page 2 disciples at DENISE WATKINSON. Denise is married to Paul and they have the Big E Day one grown up daughter, Naomi. Denise is serving her title with The Revd Clive Burrows at he Big E day, the Diocese of Hyson Green and Forest Fields Southwell and Nottingham’s Benefice. Tannual training day for those involved in children and youth ministry, is all about growing disciples this year. Taking place on MICHAELMAS Saturday 8th October at Southwell ORDINATION Minster School, the day will bring delegates together for worship, To be ordained priest in St resourcing, and training to support their ministry. Luke’s Gamston on Saturday 1 October 2016 at 3pm. The choice of nearly 30 different workshop titles has something for everyone as the day focuses on growing disciples through youth, ANDY TUFNELL. Andy is children and family work. We will be growing younger with input on married to Claire and they have working with young children, developing faith, and under 5’s two daughters, Bethany (2) and ministry. We will look at growing deeper through youth and children’s Grace (5 months). He will be resources and initiatives to help establish and deepen faith in the serving his title with The Revd young. And we will be growing wider, considering evangelism and Mark Fraser in Gamston & mission through schools, special events, holiday clubs and all-age Bridgford. worship. All this, along with practical sessions on materials to use, Following an extended period of puppets, craft ideas, starting out in children’s work, developing teams, recuperation after major back and plenty more makes this a day not to be missed. People from all surgery, Andy will be preparing Christian churches are welcome to join in with us as we seek to grow to be ordained at Michaelmas. disciples together.

Nick Harding, Children’s Ministry Adviser, said: DISTINCTIVE ‘We are already excited about this special day, and the privilege of working with 200 delegates from a huge range of churches. We want DEACON to see the church growing disciples who are young, committed, and Kirstine was ordained deacon at who can share the Gospel themselves, and this day will support all the Peteride 2015 and is following great work that takes place week-in, week-out with families, young her calling as a permanent people and children around Nottinghamshire and beyond.’ deacon. KIRSTINE BUCHAN. Kirstine This year Big E Day does not clash with half term holidays and is a is married to Ian and they have slightly shorter day (9.30-2.45), so please encourage as many people two grown children, Jamie and as possible to come from your church and churches around you – we Ben. Kirstine is serving her title look forward to welcoming you! with Mark and Carolyn Gilmore, Lay Missioners in the The Big E Day Information Sheet & booking form have now been Radford All Souls and St Peter uploaded to the Diocesan website. Benefice. You can click on the link below to get to the correct page: http://southwell.anglican.org/education/children-2/big-e/ Booking forms paper versions can be requested from [email protected] 4 July 16 Events & information. . . Events & information. . . Events & informatio Summer at Southwell Minster Guild of Stewards Sacrista Every year we seek to welcome and train new Stewards. As a Prebend Guild we are responsible for the he Retreat House continues to be open throughout the summer ministry of welcome to all for individuals and groups to come for personal retreat, times visitors to our magnificent of quiet refreshment, and for our In House Quiet Days. Quiet church .Visitors to the Minster T come from all over the world. time and prayer is at the heart of what we do, with two services of Holy Communion every week, on Mondays at 9am and Wednesdays They come for many reasons, at 12.15pm, followed by light refreshments, and our Contemplative some because it is a place of Prayer meeting for silent meditation on Monday evenings. prayer,others because they are church or cathedral enthusiasts, But we also host other types of meeting. Recently, we welcomed and yet others simply to look Bishop Paul and 21 men to a fish and chip supper and a talk by the around .Helping people to Bishop on ‘The Beauty of Teams’. We are also pleased to provide a understand the Minster as a central meeting place for the musicians during Southwell Music building and a church is one of Festival Week. If you are looking for a venue for a group to meet, the satisfactions of being a then do get in touch to find out what we can offer. Steward.

QUIET DAY: CELEBRATING GOD AND SCIENCE Stewards come from all parts of Our next Quiet Day (an opportunity to step apart from the usual the Diocese and further afield. routine of life for a few hours) is on Saturday 9th July 2016 and we They give a commitment to will be Celebrating God and Science. being responsible for their The day will be led by The Revd John Allister. John is the vicar of St allotted duty periods. Most of all Jude’s, Mapperley. He spent five years as a physics teacher before they enjoy meeting and greeting ordination, and is passionate about helping people think with a more people from all walks of life and clearly Christian worldview. be capable of developing a John says, “Science and faith are often seen as contradictory, but rapport with visitors to our passages such as Psalm 104, Isaiah 40, and Colossians 1 show science beautiful Minster . as helping us to worship God more. On 9th July, we will explore this tension both Biblically and theologically, with plenty of time for quiet If you feel that you maybe reflection and celebration.” interested or wish to know The day will begin at 9.45am with coffee and ends at 4.00pm with a more please contact the cup of tea. Please bring your own lunch. To book a place on this day, Minster Office, 01636 813681. please contact Erika Kirk or Andy Gregory at Sacrista Prebend Retreat House, 4 Westgate Southwell Notts, 01636 816833, or e- mail [email protected]

QUIET PLACES The Retreat House is also part of the Quiet Garden Movement, which aims to provide local opportunities for reflection and the appreciation of beauty. We welcome visitors, during daytime hours, to the peaceful gardens at the back of Sacrista Prebend. Do contact us if you would like to spend time to pray, relax, or simply ‘be’ in this lovely green space, so that we can help you to make the most of your visit. Niftynotes 5 Prayerdiary www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes In August we pray for. . . Mon 01 Aug Eastwood, St Mary (David Stevenson, Anna Alls) Ekiti Oke - (Ondo, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Isaac Olubowale

Tue 02 Aug Greasley, St Mary (David Marvin) Ekiti - (Ondo, Nigeria) The Most Revd Samuel Abe Ekiti West - (Ondo, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Samuel Oke

Wed 03 Aug Hucknall Team Ministry: St Mary Magdelene; St Peter & St Paul; St John the Evangelist; the National Academy (Kathryn Herrod, Jo Stephens, Clare Tyack, Louise Nicolls, James Pacey) El Camino Real - (IX, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Mary Gray-Reeves

Thu 04 Aug Rampton Hospital, Retford (Tim Pownall-Jones) El Salvador - (Central America) The Rt Revd Juan Melgar

Fri 05 Aug Huthwaite, All Saints; All Saints Church School (Charlie Maiden) Eldoret - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Christopher Ruto

Sat 06 Aug Kirkby Woodhouse, St John the Evangelist (Malcolm Lambert, Steven Cotterill) El-Obeid - (Northern, Sudan) The Rt Revd Ismail Abudigin

Sun 07 Aug The Lord Lieutenant, Sir John Peace and the High Sheriff, Judy Naake PRAY for The Church of South India (United) The Most Revd Dr Govada Dyvasirvadam Moderator of CSI & Bishop of Krishna-Godavari Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland: Diocese of Helsinki, Bishop Irja Askola

Mon 08 Aug Kirkby-in-Ashfield, St Wilfrid (Neil Popham, Kevin Charles) Ely - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Stephen Conway Ely - Huntingdon - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd David Thomson

Tue 09 Aug Linby, St Michael; Papplewick, St James; Linby cum Papplewick Church School (Vacant: Area Dean: Richard Kellett, Lay Chair: Liz Marshall, Churchwardens: Keith Tunstall, Jillian Tinker, Eve Griffiths, Gillian Cooke) Embu - (Kenya) The Rt Revd David Ireri

Wed 10 Aug Ravenshead, St Peter; Ravenshead Church School (Chris Rattenberry) Enugu - (Niger, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Emmanuel Chukwuma Enugu North - (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Sosthenes Eze 6 July 16 In August we pray for. . .

Thu 11 Aug Staff at the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham and the ’s Office Esan - (Bendel, Nigeria) The Most Revd Friday Imaekhai

Fri 12 Aug Selston, St Helen; Selston Church School; Westwood, St Mary (Fiona Shouler, Mina Munns) Etche - (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Precious Nwala

Sat 13 Aug Skegby, St Andrew; St Andrew’s Church School; Stanton Hill, All Saints; Teversal, St Katherine (Richard Kellett, Adrian Dempster, Kate Byrom) Etsako - (Bendel, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Jacob Bada

Sun 14 Aug Diocesan Synod (Michael Wilson: Chair of the House of Laity and Phil Williams: Chair of the House of Clergy) PRAY for The Anglican Church of Southern Africa The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba Archbishop of Capetown and Primate of Southern Africa Church of Sweden: Diocese of Stockholm, Bishop Eva Brunne

Mon 15 Aug Sutton-in-Ashfield, St Mary Magdalene; St Mary’s Church School (Vacant: Area Dean: Richard Kellett, Lay Chair: Liz Marshall; Clergy: Mary A’Herne.Smith; Churchwardens: John Simpson, Liz Marshall) Etsako - (Bendel, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Jacob Bada Evo - (Niger Delta, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Innocent Ordu

Tue 16 Aug Sutton-in-Ashfield, New Cross Community Church (Julie Cotterill) Exeter - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Robert Atwell Exeter - Crediton - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Exeter - Plymouth - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Nick McKinnel

Wed 17 Aug EAST BINGHAM DEANERY (Area Dean: Bronwen Gamble, Lay Chair: Stephen Gelsthorpe) Ezo - (Minye, Sudan) The Rt Revd John Zawo

Thu 18 Aug Trinity Hospital, Reford (Richard Lewis) Faisalabad - (Pakistan) The Rt Revd John Samuel

Fri 19 Aug Bingham, St Mary & All Saints (Vacant: Area Dean: Bronwen Gamble, Lay Chair: Stephen Gelsthorpe; Churchwardens: John Woodman, Birgit Dean) False Bay - (Southern Africa) The Rt Revd Margaret Vertue

Sat 20 Aug Car Colston, St Mary; Screveton, St Wilfrid; Flintham, St Augustine of Canterbury (Oliver Learmont) for Federal Ministries - (The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd James Magness

Sun 21 Aug Southwell Cursillo (Tony Tucker) PRAY for The Anglican Church of South America The Most Revd Hector Zavala Muñoz Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church of South America & Bishop of Chile Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark: Diocese of Aarhus, Bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen Niftynotes 7 In August we pray for. . . Mon 22 Aug Cotgrave, All Saints; Cotgrave Church School; Owthorpe, St Margaret; (Paul Massey) Fianarantsoa - (Indian Ocean) The Rt Revd Gilbert Rakotondravelo

Tue 23 Aug East Bridgford, St Peter; Kneeton, St Helen; St Peter’s Primary School (Oliver Learmont) Florida - (IV, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd John Howard Assisting Bishop of Florida - (IV, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Charles Keyser

Wed 24 Aug Broughton Sulney, St Luke; Hickling, St Luke; Kinoulton, St Luke; (Paul Massey, Maggie Woodward) Fond du Lac - (VI, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Matthew Gunter

Thu 25 Aug Bunny, St Mary the Virgin; Keyworth, St Mary Magdalene; Stanton-on-the- Wolds, All Saints; Bunny Primary School (Vacant: Area Dean: Bronwen Gamble, Lay Chair: Stephen Gelsthorpe, Churchwardens: Roy Baker, Heather Paul, Valerie Jones, Alan Clarke, Margaret Healy, Tony Hill ) Fort Worth - (VIII, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Rayford High

Fri 26 Aug Plumtree, St Mary (Trevor Kirkman) Fredericton - (Canada, Canada) The Rt Revd David Edwards

Sat 27 Aug Radcliffe-on-Trent, St Mary; Shelford, St Peter & St Paul (Graeme Anderson) Freetown (Sierra Leone) - (West Africa, West Africa) The Rt Revd Thomas Wilson

Sun 28 Aug The Acting Chancellor of the Diocese (Jacqueline Humphreys) PRAY for Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan & Sudan The Most Revd Dr Daniel Deng Bul Yak Archbishop of the Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan & Sudan & Bishop of Juba Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland: Diocese of Espoo, Bishop Tapio Luoma

Mon 29 Aug Tollerton, St Peter (Vacant: Area Dean: Bronwen Gamble, Lay Chair: Stephen Gelsthorpe; Churchwarden: Ruth Hartley, Norma Smith) Gahini - (Rwanda) The Rt Revd Alexis Bilindabagabo

Tue 30 Aug The Cranmer Group, Cranmer Primary School (Bryony Wood) Gambia - (West Africa, West Africa) The Rt Revd James Odico

Wed 31 Aug Widmerpool, St Peter; Willoughby-on-the-Wolds, St Mary & All Saints; Wysall, Holy Trinity (Stephen Hippisley-Cox) Gboko - ( Abuja, Nigeria) The Rt Revd Emmanuel Nyitsse 8 July 16 World links news - Burundi www.southwell.anglican.org Compiled for Nifty Notes Burundian Baptisms With thanks to Jill Jones, development”. Through this Burundi Link officer at St James research Steve aims to help Porchester writes: Christians in Burundi live out their faith on a daily basis as well any of the people from as addressing poverty through churches in this diocese entrepreneurship. Mwho have visited Burundi in the last four years Steve and Christine write: have met Archbishop Bernard “Burundi continues to need as Ntahoturi and his eldest son Steve much prayers, friendship and and his family. They have a support as ever. The security number of connections with situation continues to be volatile Nottinghamshire, including the and the economic environment diocesan link, as well as friends has considerably deteriorated. Christine’s sister lives in futher afield in the UK. The Church in Burundi faces Woodborough and the family are huge challenges as a huge number planning on a trip to see her in the Until last year, Steve and his wife of Church members have left the summer. It is hoped that they will Christine and their two children country to find refuge in combine this with a visit to St lived in Bujumbura the capital of neighbouring countries and those James Church, Porchester who Burundi where Steve was who remain are under tremendous maintain links with the Diocese working at the new Bujumbura security and financial pressure.” of Matana the Archbishop’s Christian University. Christine’s diocese. father, a retired priest who used to In January of this year, Chozeh live in Hucknall, is the Vice and Asaph were baptised in For further details about the Chancellor of the University. Durham, when Steve’s parents Burundi link contact: Lucy Gedling deanery sponsors a were over from Burundi. Cleland, email: chaplain@ student at the university which southwell.anglican.org also has close links with St John’s School of Mission in Nottingham.

Steve, Christine, Chozeh and Azaph Muneza currently live in the North of England. Steve is serving as a part-time associate minister with the Durham North team in Durham Diocese. Both he and Christine are studying in the UK. Christine is doing a Master’s degree in intercultural communication and Steve a PhD on “Ethical Entrepreneurship for integral and sustainable Niftynotes 9 Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Training. . . Growing Disciples Training for Ministry & Mission - July 2016 Dementia Awareness Information session Growing Disciples St Anne’s Church Hall, Worksop, S80 1NJ Monday 4th July (7-9pm). You are invited to a meeting on Tuesday 19th July from 12 (noon) The programme for the evening is: to 2pm (lunch provided) at St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church, 7-7.15pm: Arrival and Coffee/tea Ruffs Drive, Hucknall, 7.15-7.45pm: The Work of Dementia Friends Carol and Roland Harris Nottingham NG15 6JG to explore 7.45–8.15pm: Dementia –The Medical Condition, Dr Richard Turner what growing disciples wider, 8.15–8.45pm: Dementia from the Carer’s Perspective, Janice Ross younger and deeper might look 8.45– 9pm: Q&A and Feedback like in outer estate areas of the 9pm: Depart diocese.

If you would like to attend then please book your place by The session will be facilitated by emailing [email protected] or Tel: 01636 817232 The Revd Canon Dr Richard Kellett, recently appointed SACRISTA PREBEND Bishop’s Advisor for Strategic RETREAT HOUSE Development.

4 WESTGATE SOUTHWELL There will be an opportunity for NOTTS an update on +Paul’s vision and strategy for growing disciples in NG25 0JH the diocese.

There will also be time for Q & A’s with Richard. Come and help us to create a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere for visitors to this Christian retreat house. The Growing Disciples agenda is for all parishes and contexts, but We are looking for a part-time HOUSEKEEPER who can work this is an opportunity for focused for (on average) 15 hours per week on a flexible basis. engagement from an outer estate perspective. Rate of pay: £8.25p per hour. Lunch will be provided. Duties will include co-operating with other staff and volunteers to maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the Please confirm your with house, and attending to many practical aspects of the Catriona Gundlach, hospitality provided for day and overnight guests. email: catriona@southwell. anglican.org or Tel: 01636 For more details, and an application pack, please contact: 817232 and let her know of any The Warden, The Reverend Erika Kirk, at the above address. dietary requirements at the Tel: 01636 816833; e-mail: sacrista_prebend.wordpress.com time of booking.

Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd July 2016 Interviews will take place on 9th and 11th August 2016 10 July 16 What’s On

Items to be included in What’s On for Nifty Notes should be sent to Nicola Mellors at [email protected] in July

2 Newstead Abbey Singers 'Songs and Sonnets for a Summer's Eve'. A celebration of summer including music by Vaughan Williams, Rutter, Shearing, Finzi and Thorpe. Folk songs, something jazzy, settings of Shakespeare, madrigals, and a taste of Italy. 7.30pm, St Peter and St Paul's Church, Upton. Tickets £8 in advance up to 25th June and £10 thereafter. Available from Caroline Jordan 01636 813911 or Barbara Page 01636 813812. 2 All Saints Huthwaite Church Fair. 11am-3pm in the hall and grounds. Lots of stalls, home made cakes, raffles, tombola's children's activities & games. BBQ & snacks available - and Huthwaite Silver Band will be playing. 8 Friday Lunchtime in the Cathedral - Stephen Cooper (baritone). 12.15–1pm, Southwell Minster. 9 Quiet Day 'Celebrating God and Science' with John Allister. 10am-4pm, Sacrista Prebend. Starts at 9.45am with coffee and ends with tea at 3.45pm. Hot drinks are provided all day - please bring your own sandwiches. A donation of £20 is requested. Further details: 01636 816833, email: [email protected] www.sacristaprebend.wordpress.com 9 Fascinator making workshop: Get ready for Ladies' Day at the races! Using the famous 'leaves of Southwell' as inspiration, you will design and make your own fascinator at the Archbishop's Palace with Donna. £25 per person, booking essential. Contact [email protected] 10am–4pm. 10 Special Window to commemorate the First WW1 window will be dedicated at 3.30pm Evensong, Southwell Minster. 10 Music in the Great Hall - 7pm for refreshments, 7.30pm start ‘My Favourite Things’ 15-17 Transform Weekend 2016, Walesby Forest. Worship, teaching, seminars, children’s & youth ministry. Early bird rates: adults £30, children & youth £20, families £100. www.transform- weekend.org 20 Organ Recital with Paul Hale (Southwell Minster) 7.30pm. Admission £8 (concessions £6) 23 Southwell Minster Tower Tours - 11am until 4pm. Tower tours will take place on the hour, internal tours will take place every half hour. Inclement weather will prevent tower tours taking place. There will be a charge of £3.50 for a tower tour, donations will be sought for an internal tour . 29 Friday Lunchtime in the Cathedral - Alison Thorman (soprano). 12.15–1pm , Southwell Minster. Holiday Clubs f your church is doing a Holiday Club or any Summer Activity Days this year please email: Nick Harding [email protected] Iwith the following information, so we can get a clear picture of all the great ministry going on across the diocese:

• Dates, times, venue, age group/s, expected numbers Niftynotes 11

What’s on. . . What’s on. . . What’s on. . . What’s on. . What’s on. . . Frances Ashton Charity Help for serving and retired members of the Clergy of the Church of England and widows/widowers thereof

The Frances Ashton Charity will consider a modest grant for almost any purpose which is causing financial hardship. For example, we could help with: • The cost of a new pair of glasses • A respite care break for a disabled family dependent • The cost of a family holiday • The cost of repairing a broken boiler

Particular priorities for support include unforeseeable emergencies, medical or care needs for the applicant or their dependents. In some cases, the trustees may be able to help at any point during the year. There are a few exceptions where the Charity is unable to help, for example private education.

If you are a serving or retired member of the clergy of the Church of England or the widow/widower of a member of the clergy who has passed away New Parish Look Up Tool and you have a hardship, please ask us for an application form and The Parish Look Up Tool has been one of the most used resources the full guidance notes. Please contact: Frances Ashton provided by CUF in recent years. It provides information on Charity, Beech House, deprivation statistics for parishes across England and compares them Woolston, North Cadbury, with other parishes both nationally and locally. Somerset BA22 7BJ. 07775 717 606. www.francesashton.co.uk Go to http://www2.cuf.org.uk/poverty-lookup-tool and simply enter Email: your postcode to bring up data on the poverty indicators in your area. [email protected] Please note the deadline for the August 2016 issue of Nifty Notes is: 12TH JULY 2016 12 July 16 Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings. . . Comings and Goings The Revd Margaret Caunt at present Vicar of St James, Anston in the Diocese of Sheffield to be Vicar of St Mary’s, Arnold in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Licensing date to be announced. This is subject to the completion of legalities and enhanced DBS clearance. The Revd Simon Andrew Cash at present Priest in Charge of St Anne’s, Worksop and St Mary, Norton Cuckney together with St Winifred’s Private Chapel at Holbeck and Area Dean in the Bassetlaw & Bawtry Deanery in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to become Team Rector (Designate) in the Dewsbury Team Ministry and Area Dean of Dewsbury Deanery in the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales. Licensing date to be announced. The Revd Lynn Mary Raynor formerly Curate at St Peter’s, Ravenshead in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to be hospital chaplain in the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in the same Diocese. Lynn is already in post and the licensing service took place on 17 May 2016 at the QMC Campus. The Revd Kate Bottley at present Vicar of Blyth and Scrooby with Ranskill and Further Education Chaplain at North Notts College both in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham to resign with effect from 4 September 2016.

Continued from page 1 Alongside his appointment as Lead thieves Dean, Andy will be continuing working with young leaders in his educational leadership work strike again the 15-30 age range across the in a part-time national role of Diocese, through their churches, Networks Manager for the arishes are being urged to schools, universities and Church of England Foundation be vigilant after lead workplaces. The College’s for Educational Leadership, Pthieves struck again. compelling and transformative developing school-to-school Weeks after an attack on vision for developing younger support networks across the UK Cropwell Bishop St Giles, there leadership will provide the for the Church of England. This was an attempted theft has been inspiration and energy necessary combination of leadership at a reported at Norwell St Laurence. to draw together, equip and local and national level will have commission a huge number of a hugely positive impact on the Churchwardens are urged to be leaders, deepening their journey Younger Leadership College extra vigilant and to alert people of faith and releasing them into through the synergy between the in neighbouring properties to their calling both within the two projects. keep an eye out for suspicious church, and as they seek to serve activity in and around the and impact the society in which Bishop Paul said, “As a diocese church. Check access routes, they live.” we continue to be committed to ensure Smartwater is being used, developing leaders of all ages, remove ladders and dustbins and One of the first things Andy will but this is a unique opportunity to secure anything that might help be doing is to draw on the invest in the growth of a whole the thieves get on to vulnerable experience and expertise of those new generation of leaders who roof areas. who are already working in can share in making a various ways to develop younger distinctively Christian Please report any incidents to the leaders in schools, colleges and contribution to shaping our DAC Secretary and/or churches across the diocese. He society for the common good.” Archdeacon as soon as you have will also be forming a team of notified the police and your associates to share in teaching, The College will be launched in insurers. formation and mentoring, so that the autumn, incorporating a new young people can interact closely diocesan-wide intern programme. Jonathan Pickett, DAC with more experienced leaders Secretary, email: jonathan- from a diverse range of [email protected] backgrounds and contexts. 01636 817210

Joining together in the transforming mission of God

MINISTRY VACANCIES June 2016

Southwell & Nottingham Diocese is a great place to be in ministry for mission! We specialise in creative and stimulating appointments, have generous churchgoers, some beautiful churches and our cathedral is a gem. It’s a varied and exciting area to live in, with excellent access to other parts of the UK. We take care of our church leaders with good quality housing and supportive deanery colleagues. Fresh stipendiary/non-stipendiary/retiring/part- time clergy and laity are welcome!

Our current vacancies, divided by Archdeaconry are as follows:

NOTTINGHAM ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES

St Mary the Virgin and All Our mission is simply to share the love of God with everyone. Souls, Bulwell - Vicar Our congregation spans the full age range with a mix of different socio-economic groups and ethnic backgrounds. Our parish is one of England’s most deprived yet with people who can be incredibly generous.

We are looking for a Vicar who is:  Comfortable with and supportive of all types of worship  Able to engage and enjoy working with children, young people, parents, teachers and our strong uniformed organisations, growing our Church younger  A good communicator with a sense of humour, friendly and welcoming  Able to inspire and encourage others to grow deeper in discipleship  Pastorally aware with a compassionate heart  Outward looking and able to encourage active outreach

Closing date: 1 July 2016 Discernment process: 27 July 2016

For informal discussion and further information, please ring Sarah Clark, Archdeacon of Nottingham, on 07917 693285 or email [email protected]

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NEWARK ARCHDEACONRY VACANCIES

Sutton in Ashfield St Mary We are a large parish in the heart of the former Magdalene – Vicar Nottinghamshire coalfields. Our church is a vibrant, growing community and our mission statement is “Serving God, Serving Sutton”. We are seeking a Vicar who: • will provide motivational leadership in a consultative and collaborative style, leading change sensitively and effectively • sees worship as a priority and is supportive of participative worship • will be visible in the wider community • welcomes children and young families in church and enjoys the privilege of working with a church school community • is able to relate well to others and particularly to develop positive relationships with people who come for occasional offices

For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark, on 07917 690576 or email [email protected]

Growing Disciples This is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking to blend both pioneer and inherited forms of church. You will be based in a range of parishes in the Newark and Southwell Deanery and will relate directly to the Revd Zoe Burton, Priest in Charge of Ollerton.

Key features of the role are:

- Lead on establishing and developing existing nurture and study groups across the parishes - Nurture disciples within existing congregations and new Christians - Develop new forms of outreach in Bilsthorpe and advise other communities on mission - Work collaboratively with the other members of the ministerial team to enable church growth. - Play your part in leading worship in the churches of the cluster on Sundays.

- Play a lead role in Growing Disciples in the schools of the cluster - Support and encourage the parishes engagement with the desire to Grow Disciples Wider, Younger,

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Deeper in accordance with the diocesan vision.

Closing date: 4 July 2016

Informal meeting with Bishop Paul 19 July 2016

Discernment Process: 21 July 2016

For informal discussion and further information, please ring David Picken, Archdeacon of Newark on 07917 690576 or email [email protected]

For more information, please contact the Archdeacons’ PA on [email protected]

We welcome applications from suitably qualified clergy from all sections of the community, and strive to be an equal opportunity employer.

Enhanced DBS clearance is required for each post.

Applicants will be assessed on the criteria for the post and if appointed it will be conditional on the Bishop’s approval.

Next Bulletin August 2016

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BIG E TRAINING EVENT 2016 Saturday 8th October (9am - 2.45pm) at The Minster School, Southwell NG25 0LG

THE BIG E TRAINING DAY…..is aimed at everyone who works with children or young people, be they new or experienced. There’s a choice of workshops covering important areas of work with children and young people, and everyone will be able to choose three. All bookings by Friday 23 September 2016. There will also be a Market Place with a Bookstall (the Cathedral Shop), resources available to borrow from the Diocesan Resource Centre and displays from other agencies working with children and young people.

THE WORKSHOP LEADERS ….. are a range of people with experience and expertise in their areas. Some work nationally or regionally for Christian agencies, while others work week-in, week-out with children and young people in their local church.

THE WORKSHOPS ….. cover a range of Big E basics to help, encourage and enthuse you. You will need to choose three workshops – one from each session. Some workshops have limited numbers, so early booking is advised. We will try to ensure you are given your first choice for each session but the online booking form (or paper booking form) asks you to select a second choice workshop too.

THE COST….. at £10 per delegate includes LUNCH, drinks and biscuits. Make sure that you bring as many people from your church as possible, and share all that you learn after the event with your church. Many churches are willing to pay or help with the cost of the day, so please ask them! Payment must be received before the event.

 Cheques payable to ‘Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance’  CREDIT or DEBIT CARD – Tel Alison on 01636 814504  Payment by BACS (internet bank transfer) — to ‘SNDBF’ Bank Account: 02919360 Sort code: 30-96-18. Please include a payment reference: ‘ Big E / (insert your surname or organisation)’

LUNCHTIME…. . Is an opportunity to have some lunch and also browse through the resources area.

WE WELCOME….. People with mobility problems. All workshops are located on the ground floor. We welcome young people who are helping with children in churches, as long as they are aged 15 and over. We are not able to provide crėche facilities. We welcome people from any church tradition or denomination, although the event is organised and sponsored by Southwell & Nottingham Diocese of the Church of England.

THE MINSTER SCHOOL (NG25 0LG) ….. is very easy to find. Once you have reached Southwell, the school is located on Nottingham Road (A 612) next to Southwell Leisure Centre. Parking at the school is available.

PROGRAMME 9.00 Registration and drinks 9.30 Opening worship 10.15 Break and Marketplace 10.45 Workshop 1 (1 hour) 11.50 Workshop 2 (1 hour) 12:50 Lunch—drinks and market place 1.45 Workshop 3 (1 hour) 2.45 End of event WORKSHOP CHOICES (29)

Please use the information below to help you fill in the online (or paper copy) booking form. Each delegate must choose a first & second choice workshop from each of the three sessions

C – particularly suitable for those working with children Y – particularly suitable for those working with young people S – particulary suitable for those working in or with schools

SESSION 1: 10:45 – 11:45AM SESSION 2: 11:50 – 12:50PM SESSION 3: 1:45 – 2:45PM

Creative Craft Creative Craft Craft activities can be a great way to Craft activities can be a great way to communicate the gospel, and help children communicate the gospel, and help children NO WORKSHOP engage with the Bible. This practical workshop engage with the Bible. This practical workshop will give you lots of ideas and things to take will give you lots of ideas and things to take away. (C) away. (C)

Live Life 123 (Y) Energize (CY) Energize (CY) Live Life 1-2-3 is a commitment to create a Get access to engaging, dynamic, Biblical Get access to engaging, dynamic, Biblical GOD-HONOURING FUTURE by investing in meeting plans for ages 3-18+! Get equipped meeting plans for ages 3-18+! Get equipped intentional, accountable, disciple-making with enough training and support for whatever with enough training and support for whatever relationships. your leadership role has in store for you. your leadership role has in store for you.

Wiggly Worship Youth Alpha then What? (Y) Schools (CY) Encouraging young children and families to We all know about Alpha, but do you know Hear how Crossteach works with local connect with the church through worship and about Youth Alpha? Using multimedia Christian communities to enable young people fun. (C) designed to engage young people about faith, in schools to engage with the Christian faith in life and God. Come and explore what else you a fun and relevant way and pick up some can do after your course has finished. practical points and ideas.

Messy Church – the basics Messy Church – taking it further Youth for Christ Resources (Y) What is Messy Church? How does it work? A look at how Messy Church can grow and To equip and inspire every church to reach What resources does it need to succeed? develop into a worshipping and nurture every young person. Have a look at Rock (CS) community. (CS) Solid, Lumen and Mettle.

Puppets in Children’s Ministry – when and ‘11 Alive’ – All-age Worship as Outreach Songs that Tell Stories for Children how? Come along to find out some of the principles and All-age Wisdom and advice on how puppets can be and practice of the ’11 Alive’ worship from new “We’ve had a kids’ song, now we’ll sing one for used to grow young disciples and Cross Community Church in Sutton in Ashfield, the adults”. This session shares ideas for communicate the good news. (C) with lots of ideas about to engage with songs that engage both adults and children, communities. (CY) and shows how they are an important part of inclusive all-age worship. (C)

Children and Young People with Special Creative Prayer Ideas – taking children Nurturing Spirituality in Children and Needs deeper Young People Many children and young people have needs How can the prayers in the group become This workshop will explore what is meant by which at times can be difficult for the church to more meaningful? How can they help children spiritual development and spiritual styles. We understand. Here you will find out about the go deeper in their faith? (C) will then consider practical ways in which we needs that some children have, and how the can offer children and young people church can help them. (CY) appropriate spaces in which to explore questions of meaning and faith, taking into account the different spiritual styles which they (and we) prefer. (CY)

Faith Development in the Home All-Age Worship All-Age Worship in Traditional Churches A look at suggestions, resources and ideas to What is all-Age worship for? How can it work? All-age worship can be great fun, and is help families worship, pray, learn and grow in Is it possible to worship across the essential in helping the church see itself as faith together. (CY) generations? What resources and ideas are one. But how can it succeed in a church with a there? (CY) traditional style of worship? Ideas, suggestions, and tips available here! (CY)

Worship Songs for Children and All-age Reaching Children – Mission & Evangelism ‘Flame’ Creative Ideas for Under 5’s A look at old and new songs that help children Holiday clubs, praise parties & other events Help your under 5s to learn more about God and all-age communities engage with God and are great opportunities to share faith. This will through play and exploration. Easy, fun ideas widen their experience of worship. (C) cover - using resources, building teams, to take away and do! (C) keeping safe, as well as exploring what it means to help children find faith. (C)

Creating a Curriculum that Grows Disciples Building Effective Links with Primary Developing Children’s Work Teams We will be exploring what it takes to prepare Schools What are the skills required to develop good your own materials, what you are aiming at, Not every child comes into our churches, but team-working and shared vision in your and the importance of helping children become most of them go to school – so that’s a great children’s ministry? Here we will look at young disciples. (C) place to meet them! This workshop explores strategies and ideas to help build effective creative ways for churches to develop & teams that are passionate about growing strengthen links with local schools. (CS) young disciples. (C)

The Tweenage Years The Tweenage Years Starting Out in Children’s Work Children in the 9-13 age range can be a Children in the 9-13 age range can be a It can be daunting to find yourself asked to challenge! So what are they like, what makes challenge! So what are they like, what makes ‘help with the children’. This session will them tick, what do they face, and how do we them tick, what do they face, and how do we explore some of the basics and foundations of work with them to help them grow in faith? work with them to help them grow in faith? children’s ministry, and offer ideas to get (CY) This workshop will run twice (CY) This workshop will run twice started and to engage with children as they grow in faith. (C)

Big E Day 2016 - Booking form (paper copy) Saturday 8th October (9am – 2.45pm) at The Minster School, Southwell NG25 0LG

Delegate Information:

First Name:

Surname:

Address:

Tel No: Email:

Church/Organisation:

Special Dietary

Requirements if any) Workshop Choices – Session 1 (10.45am – 11.45am)

First Choice:

Second Choice:

Workshop Choices – Session 2 (11.50am – 12.50pm)

First Choice:

Second Choice:

Workshop Choices – Session 3 (1.45pm – 2.45pm)

First Choice:

Second Choice:

Please confirm your method of payment (£10 per delegate):

Please return the booking form by Friday 23rd September to: Alison Jacobson, Education Department, Jubilee House, Westgate, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0JH Tel: 01636 814504. Email: [email protected]

On behalf of the Spirituality Group

Finding Direction through Prayer

Listening to God Listening to others Listening to ourselves

A very practical course for anyone who wants to deepen their prayer and faith journey.

Led by Revd Canon Sylvia Griffiths, Jean Sims and Revd Hazel Robinson

at Sacrista Prebend, Southwell

Tuesdays 10am – 12:30pm October 18th & 25th November 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd 2016

Cost: £45

 Would you like to deepen your relationship with God through prayer?  Do you want to grow in your ability to hear God in your own faith journey?  Would you like to explore new ways of praying?  Would you like to learn to listen attentively to the faith journey of others?

Then ‘Finding Direction through Prayer’ is for you!

This 6 session course is a well-established Diocesan resource to encourage listening skills in prayer – to listen to God, to listen to ourselves and to listen to others. It is an experiential course, rather than an academic one and will draw on the varied and individual experience in prayer of the participants, as well as times of input and guidelines from the tutors. It is open to anyone who would like to come……………… (but may also be useful for anyone wanting, at some time in the future, to consider the Diocesan course on Spiritual Direction.) The 6 sessions are from 10.00 – 12:30pm. Refreshments will be provided. The leaders – Sylvia Griffiths, Jean Sims and Hazel Robinson have considerable experience in the field of Spirituality and Spiritual Direction. The cost of the complete course is £45 – payable at the first meeting. Clergy can claim this back through CMD. Numbers are limited and so please return your booking form ASAP but definitely before 4th October 2016. Your place will be confirmed. Finding Direction through Prayer Booking Form

Please reserve a place for me on the above course.

Name:

Address:

Post Code:

Tel:

Email:

Any Special needs:

Cost: £45, (payable on the first day)

Please return completed forms by 4th October 2016 to: Canon Sylvia Griffiths St Martin’s Vicarage 12 Trevose Gardens Sherwood NOTTINGHAM NG5 3FU

Racial Justice Weekend Saturday and Sunday 10th & 11th September 2016

SATURDAY

The role of the voluntary and community sector in protecting the rights of displaced people

The Vine, Bobbersmill Road, Hyson Green, Nottingham, NG7 5GZ Workshops 10am–3.30pm (Lunch, £5, unwaged £2)

Keynote Speaker: Ms Sara Arapiles is a qualified lawyer and the asylum advocacy caseworker for the Rainbow Project. Since 2010, Sara has worked and volunteered with displaced people at local non-profit organisations and Law Firms in Spain, Belgium and the UK. She has also been actively engaged with International NGOs such as the International Federation for Human Rights, where she worked closely on issues relating to indigenous people; and Asylos, where she currently volunteers as a researcher on the situation in the MENA region to assist asylum claims.

Workshop’s include: 1. Faiths in Action – how faith communities are working together to create racial justice – Mazher Hussain and Sharon Bravo 2. The effect of poverty on racial justice – Alice McGregor, Transforming Notts Together 3. Racial discrimination and Hate Crime – Jagroop Kaur Dhillon 4. The plight of women in detention Other workshops to be confirmed.

SUNDAY

Unity and Diversity in the Body 6pm at St Mary’s Church, High Pavement, Nottingham, NG1 1HN

Keynote Speaker: The Revd Christopher Harrison, Vicar Nottingham All Saints, St Mary and St Peter

Worship with: Freddie Kofi and Choir, The Rainbow Choir & music from the Gypsy Traveller Community

At this service we will also be saying “thank you” and “farewell” to Dianne Skerritt as she retires from her role as Equality and Diversity Officer for the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham and Rainbow Project Coordinator.

For further details please contact: Dianne Skerritt 07917674680, email: [email protected] www.southwell.anglican.org I have the following dietary requirements: THE RT. REVD Ric was brought up in a Christian home Diocesan Conference ...... and his faith came alive at Birmingham university whilst studying chemical engi- I have the following other requirements: neering. He has worked with GEC/ Marconi, ICI and Unilever and with British ………………………………………………. evangelist, J.John before joining Holy Trinity Brompton as worship director. He studied theol- Growing Payment Options: ogy at Wycliffe hall. In 2005, Ric and his wife Louie, CASH or CHEQUE - submitted with your booking led a church plant to revitalise St Paul’s Shadwell. Over Disciples - form. Cheques payable to “Southwell and Notting- the next 10 years, St Paul’s planted four further Angli- ham Diocesan Board of Finance”. Please include can churches and congregations, all in urban priority a stamped addressed envelope if you require a areas in Tower Hamlets, East . Ric has had a wider, younger, receipt. wider role as the ’s Advisor for Church Planting and Tutor in Church Planting at St INTERNET BANK TRANSFER - to ‘SNDBF’ Bank Mellitus College. As Bishop of , Ric’s role is to deeper Account: 02919360 Sort Code: 30-96-18. Please support London’s church growth strategy as part of include payment ref ‘DioConf2016/ (insert your Capital Vision 2020, which sets a target of creating 100 surname) new worshipping communities within London Diocese by 2020, focussing on newly established worshipping CREDIT or DEBIT CARD communities both within London and at national level, Monday 10 October, 2pm serving as a resource for the whole Church of England. Please confirm method of payment: to THE RT. REVD PHILIP NORTH Wednesday 12 October, 1:30pm Cash payment £ Philip North is in the Diocese of Blackburn. He was born in (Note: Opening Eucharist commences at 3:15pm) I enclose a cheque made payable to “Southwell and London but having felt a strong call to Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance” for £ exercise a priestly ministry in the urban context, he spent ten years serving in I have paid by Internet Transfer Banking quoting ref: large social housing estates in Sunder- The Hayes Conference Centre DioConf2016/ land and Hartlepool. After six years running a place of pilgrimage in Walsingham, he then Swanwick Please charge my Visa/Mastercard/Delta for the returned to urban ministry as Team Rector of a large amount of £ Parish in Camden Town. He is passionate about the need to combine proclamation and service in urban Keynote Speakers: Card No: ministry, for the greatest form of deprivation is that of never hearing the saving news of Jesus Christ. The Revd Canon Mark Tanner

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Expiry Date: If you have any questions, either about the conference

or any particular needs you may have, please contact: Last 3 digits on signature slip: Catriona Gundlach, Jubilee House, Westgate, Southwell, NG25 0JH. Tel: 01636 817232 Signature:………………………………………... Email: [email protected] Introducing our 2016 Diocesan Keynote Speakers To be returned to Catriona Gundlach, Jubilee House, Westgate, Southwell, NG25 OJH Conference… THE REVD CANON MARK TANNER Please complete all parts.

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Cranmer Hall and Vice-Principal We are delighted to invite you to this year’s The Hayes Conference Centre, of St John's College, Durham. diocesan conference at Swanwick as we continue Swanwick He chairs the TEI Principals' engaging with our emerging diocesan vision in Steering Group and is a member ‘Growing Disciples - wider, younger, deeper’. Our The Conference fee is £155* and booking forms of General Synod. The thing that keynote speakers are sure to enrich our and payment must be received by 19th matters most to him, though, is understanding of what it means to live this out in September. releasing local Christians to transform their communi- real terms in our own settings. They bring a wealth ties with the Gospel of Christ. He is passionate about and breadth of experience from a range of *Normally clergy claim the cost from the PCC. releasing a generation of excellent ministers to reach missional contexts including outer estates, church Ministry Teams should approach PCCs for out to 'the least, the lowest, and the lost'. His previous planting and new worshipping communities across assistance in funding the conference fee. In cases experience includes being Vicar and Area Dean of the country. of difficulty for anyone please contact the Ripon, Vicar of Doncaster's red-light district, a part- Department for Development. time Army Chaplain, part of the leadership team for On Tuesday evening we will be in the company of New Wine North, and work with ReSource and Grove Dave Hopwood as he opens up the gospel through Title...... Booklets. He is author of 'The Introvert Charismatic' clips, conversation and comedy. David is a gifted and 'The PCC Member's Essential Guide'. communicator and former Creative Arts director at First Name...... He rides and rebuilds motorbikes and volunteers for Lee Abbey Conference Centre in North Devon. Blood Bikes, as well as being a fan of Parkruns. He is Surname...... married to Lindsay and they have two teenage We are keen to welcome adults of all ages to this children and a mildly crazy Welsh Spaniel. conference. With this in mind we encourage you to Address...... invite young adults (18-30 age group) from your AMY ORR-EWING congregation(s) to sign up for the conference...... Amy is Director of the Oxford

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